The rivals
Contributors: Tyler, George Crouse, 1867-1946; Ford, Hugh, 1868-1952; Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816; National Theatre Corporation (Washington, D.C.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1925
Language: eng
Description: National Theatre, direction W.H. Rapley, business management W.H. Fowler. "The Rivals," a comedy in three acts by Richard Brinsley Sheridan (staged by Harrison Grey Fiske), management, George C. Tyler and Hugh Ford. Costumes by Eaves Costume Co., wigs by Bernner, settings designed by David S. Gaither, constructed by Liberty Construction Co., and painted by P. Dodd Ackerman Scenic Studios. Electrical effects by A. Greshoff, dance arranged by Madame Victoria Cassan.
Notes: National Theatre, Washington, D.C. Week beginning Monday, March 16, 1925, matinees Wednesday and Saturday.

Title devised by Library staff.

Cast: Thomas A. Wise, Kenneth Thomson, Fred Eric, James T. Powers, Chauncey Olcott, Percival Vivian, George Tawde, Herbert Belmore, Mrs. Fiske, Lola Fisher, Lotus Robb, Marie Carroll. Understudies: Aphie James, Jack Willard.

"Next week beginning Sunday night ... gayest and greatest of its eighteen editions. The national institution glorifying the glorious American Girl 'Ziegfeld Follies,' staged by Ned Wayburn".

LC copy 5 accompanied by newspaper clipping from the March 17, 1925 Washington Post with review of the play.

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