Theater playbill for Mr. Edwin Forrest in "Richelieu" at the Boston Academy of Music, October 7, 1861
Contributors: Farwell, F. F., printer; Farwell, J. H., printer; Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873; Boston Academy of Music; Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: J.H. & F.F. Farwell, Steam Job Printers, 112 Washington Street
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Other titles: Richelieu
Description: Boston Academy of Music. Lessee and manager James M. Nixon, stage manager John B. Wright, Musical director John P. Cooke, scenic artist, John R. Smith, machinist, J.A. Johnson, costumes, S. Willis, properties, John Dacey. Engagement of Mr. Edwin Forrest! His fourth appearance in Boston in four years. Monday evening, October 7th, 1861, will be performed Bulwer's popular play of "Richelieu! or, The Consipiracy!" ... Box office, under the direction of H.W. Fenno ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Mr. Edwin Forrest, Mr. G. Becks, Mr. W. Carter, Mr. J.H. Allen, Mr. John McCullough, Mr. C.B. Harrison, Mr. Mark Smith, Mr. James Martin, Mr. H.H. Wall, Mr. J. Taylor, Mr. R. Stevens, Mr. S. Wilkins, Mr. J. Wilson, Mr.J.M. Ward, Mr. E.T. Clinton, Mr. N.C. Forrester, Misses L. Gordon, C. Gordon, L. Herbert, K. Devine, Misses M. Lee and E. Lee, Mrs. Gladstane, Miss Athena.

"Previous to the play, the orchestra will perform Auber's Overture "Haydee on le Secret" ... Grand combination. Tuesday, October 8th, and Thursday, October 10th, a grand matinee on Saturday, the 12th, at 3 o'clock. Miss Julia Daly, her first appearance in America since her return from England, will appear in Charles Gaylor's comedy of "Our Female American Cousin" also will appear the celebrated Spanish Dancers Senorina Isabella Cubas and Senor Juan Ximines ... Forrests's nights! Monday, Wednesday, and Friday ..."

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