Theater playbill for Mrs. W.C. Gladstane in "Lucretia Borgia" and "The Rough Diamond" at the Washington Theatre, September 9, 1859
Contributors: Robson, Stuart, 1836-1903, actor; Weston, J. M. (John M.); Buckstone, John Baldwin, 1802-1879; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Polkinhorn's Steam Job Printing Office, D street, bet. 6th & 7th sts.
Published: 1859
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Subjects: Drama
Other titles: Lucretia Borgia; Rough diamond; Benefit and last appearance but one of Mrs. W.C. Gladstane
Description: Washington Theatre. Manager: S.W. Glenn. Benefit and last appearance but one of Mrs. W.C. Gladstane who will perform this evening in thwo characters, viz: Lucretia Borgia in the thrilling drama of that name, and Margery! in the petite comedy entitled "Rough Diamond," supported by the full strength of the Star Company acknowledged to be the best, in every respect, which has appeared in Washington for many years. Friday evening, Sept. 9, 1859 the performance will commence with the thrilling drama by John M. Weston, in three acts, entitled "Lucretia Borgia" ... Comic song by Stuart Robson. Overture by the orchestra. To conclude with the amusing petite comedy entitled "The Rough Diamond" ... Ice water in abundance ...
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Cast: Lucretia Borgia: Lucretia Borgia: Mrs. W.C. Gladstane, Duke d'Este: Mr. G.D. Chaplin, Gennaro: Mr. M.V. Lingham, Gubetta: Mr. T. Hamilton, Maffio Orsini: Mr. E.L. Dalton, Jeppo Liveretto: Mr. J.T. Raymond, Apostolo, (with song): Mr. F. Williams. Oloferno: Mr. J. Carroll, Ascanio: Mr. J. Whiting, Rustighello: Mr. G.L. Stout, Astolfo: Mr. J. Roche, Baptiste: Mr. W. Sommers, Princess Negroni: Mrs. F. Williams.

Cast: Rough diamond: Margery: Mrs. W.C. Gladstane, Sir William Evergreen: Mr. G.D. Chaplin, Captain Blenheim: Mr. E.L. Dalton, Cousin Joe: Mr. J.T. Raymond, Lord Plato: Mr. G.L. Stout, Lady Plato: Mrs. F. Williams.

"To-morrow, (Saturday,) positively the last night of the appearance of Mrs. W.C. Gladstane ... In preparation, Tom Taylor's great plays of 'Retribution,' 'Nine Points of the Law,' &c."

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