Theater playbill for "Wild Oats, or, The Strolling Gentleman" and "The Artful Dodger" at the Washington Theatre, January 10, 1860
Contributors: O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833; Blanchard, E. L. (Edward L.), 1820-1889; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn's Steam Job Printing Office, D street, bet. 6th & 7th sts.
Published: 1860
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Other titles: Wild Oats, or, The Strolling Gentleman; Wild oats; Strolling gentleman; Artful dodger; Our first star. The celebrated and popular American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J.E. Murdoch for five nights only!
Description: Washington Theatre. Sole lessee and manager, Mr. J.B. Howe. Stage manager, James Gallagher, Leader of Orchestra, W. Withers. Our first star. The celebrated and popular American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J.E. Murdoch for five nights only! Who will appear in his unrivalled character of Rover! Supported by a new and efficient company. Return of several old favorites. Remember! Mr. Murdock's engagement cannot be prolonged beyond the time specified above. This Tuesday evening, January 10, 1860 will be performed the celebrated comedy in 5 acts, written by John O'Keefe, Esq., entitled, "Wild Oats, or, The Strolling Gentleman" ... Medley overture arranged by Wm. Withers, Jr. ... To conclude with (1st time this season) the roaring Farce, in 1 act, entitled, "The Artful Dodger!" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Wild oats: Rover: Mr. J.E. Murdoch, Sim: Mr. Stuart Robson, Sir George Thunder: Mr. F. Chippendale, John Dory: Mr.W.H. Leak, Ephraim Smooth: Mr. B.R. Maginley, Harry Thunder: Mr. B.T. Ringgold, Banks: Mr. G.H. Clark, Lamp: Mr. F. Williams, Trap: Mr. J.M. Barron, Farmer Gammon: Mr. J.S. Edwards, Twitch: Mr. J. Whiting, Landlord: Mr. J. Roach, 1st Ruffian: Mr. J. Daymond, 2d Ruffian: Mr. Wilson, Lady Amaranth: Mrs. W.C. Gladstane, Jane: Miss Rose Skerritt, Amelia: Mrs. C. Hill.

Cast: Artful dodger: Timothy Twinkle: Mr. B.R. Maginley, Harry Love: Mr. B.T. Ringgold, Quicksilver: J.S. Edwards, Mr. Harding: Mr. J. Daymond, Nab-'em: Mr. Crawford, Grab-'em: Mr. Roach, Emily Harding: Miss Marian Watts, Mary: Miss Rose Skerritt. During the piece, song: "We're all Dodging": Timothy. Burlesque Pas de Deux: Timothy and Mary.

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