Theater playbill for "A New Way to Pay Old Debts" and "How to Die for Love" at the Washington Theatre, July 26, 1823
Contributors: De Krafft, Edward, 1790-1833, printer; Massinger, Philip, 1583-1640; Kotzebue, August von, 1761-1819; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 1821-1835); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: E. de Krafft, Printer, Seventh Street, nearly opposite the Centre Market House
Published: 1823
Place of publication: Washington City
Language: eng
Other titles: New way to pay old debts; How to die for love; Theatre. Mr. Booth's benefit and last appearance. On Saturday Evening, July 26
Description: Theatre. Mr. Booth's benefit and last appearance. On Saturday Evening, July 26, will be presented Massinger's celebrated play (Never performed in this City) called "A New Way To Pay Old Debts" ... After which, the much admired farce called "How to Die for Love" ... On Tuesday, the melo drama of Adeline, or, The Victim of Treachery, (First time in this City,) with other entertainments ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: New way to pay old debts: Sir Giles Overreach: Mr. Booth, Lord Lovel: Mr. Wheatly, Wellborn: Mr. Wemyss, Allworth: Mr. Darley, Wildo: Mr. Scrivener, Justice Greedy: Mr. Francis, Marall: Mr. Burke, Vintner: Mr. Murray, Taylor: Mr. J. Jefferson, Jr., Tapwell: Mr. Hathwell, Order: Mr. Johnston, Furnace: Mr. T. Jefferson, Amble: Mr. Murray, Watchall: Mr. J. Jefferson, Servants, Creditors, &c., Lady Allworth: Mrs. Jefferson, Margaret: Mrs. H. Wallack, Abigail: Mrs. Murray, Tabitha: Miss Hathwell, Froth: Mrs. Francis.

Cast: How to die for love: Baron: Mr. Hathwell, Capt. Thalwick: Mr. Wemyss, Capt. Blumenfelt: Mr. Duff, Trick: Mr. Burke, Trap: Mr. T. Jefferson, Michael: Mr. Scrivener, Charlotte: Mrs. H. Wallack.

In: American theater programs of the late 19th and 20th centuries (Library of Congress).