Othello, or, The Moor of Venice
Contributors: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Crosby's Opera House; Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1866
Language: eng
Other titles: Othello; Moor of Venice
Description: Crosby's Opera House! Lessee and manager Mr. Jos. McArdle, stage manager, Mr. R. Johnston, business agent, Mr. C.T. Smith, treasurer, Mr. Wm. Warren, prompter, Mr. T. Finn. The eminent American tragedian, Edwin Forrest! for a limited number of nights, on which occasions he will be supported by Madame Ponisi, the distinguished tragedienne, Miss Lillie, the beautiful and accomplished artiste, Mr. Jno. McCullough, the eminent young actor, and Mr. R. Johnston and an efficient dcramatic company, engaged expressly for this occasion. On Tuesday evening, January 23d, will be presented Shakespeare's play, in Five Acts, entitled "Othelo, or, The Moore of Venice!" Between the acts, choice musical selections by the orchestra.
Notes: Crosby's Opera House [Chicago], Tuesday evening, January 23, [1866], curtain will rise at quarter to eight.

Title devised by Library staff.

Cast: Mr. Edwin Forrest, Mr. J. McCullough, Madame Ponisi, Miss Lillie, Mr. R. Johnston, Mr. J.B. Turner, Mr. Geo. Hutchinson, Mr. Barrett, Mr. T. Radcliff, Mr. Stuart, Mr. C. Tyler, Mr. C. Morgan, Mr. T. Finn, Mr. McAvoy.

"Saturday afternoon, January 27, a gala matinee, commencing at Two o'clock. Admission 30 Cents. Reserved Seats, 50 Cents. Wednesday evening, January 24, "Richelieu!"."

"Chicago Evening Journal Print., 50 Dearborn Street".

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