Theater playbill for Charlotte Thompson in "The Cynic, or, Mary's Birthday" and "The Spectre Bridegroom" at the Washington Theatre, September 1, 1859
Contributors: Miles, George H. (George Henry), 1824-1871; Moncrieff, W. T. (William Thomas), 1794-1857; 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
Other titles: Cynic, or, Mary's Birthday; Cynic; Mary's birthday; Spectre bridegroom; Opening of the dramatic season! On Thursday evening, September 1, 1859
Description: Washington Theatre. Manager: S.W. Glenn. Opening of the dramatic season! On Thursday evening, September 1, 1859. The following select company will appear Miss Charlotte Thompson ... The opening play will be a satirical comedy, written by George H. Miles, entitled "The Cynic, or, Mary's Birthday" ... Overture: Orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Wm. Withers, Jr. To conclude with the "Spectre Bridegroom" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: The cynic: George Lordly: M.V. Lingham, Vernon Lordly: G.D. Chaplin, Hartly: E.L. Dalton, Beall (a servant): J. Raymond, Parson Hawthorne: Charles Hill, Adam (a Sexton): S.W. Glenn, Mary Stillworth: Miss Charlotte Thompson, Alice Hawthorne: Miss Kate Hodges, Helen: Miss C. Hill, Jane Jones: Mrs. F. Williams, Ladies, Gentelmen, Guests, &c.

Cast: Spectre bridegroom: Diggory: J. Raymond, Nicodemus: T. Hamilton, Captian Vauntington: F. Williams, Aldwinkle: C. Hill, Paul: G.L. Stout, Georgeana: Miss Kate Hodges, Lavenia (with song): Mrs. F. Williams.

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