Theater playbill for Charlotte Cushmann and George Vandenhoff in "Macbeth" at the Academy of Music, Philadelphia, November 12, 1874
Contributors: Vandenhoff, George, 1820-1885, actor; Hassler, Simon, 1832-1901, conductor; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Academy of Music (Philadelphia, Pa.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Ledger Job Print
Published: 1874
Place of publication: Philad'a
Language: eng
Other titles: Macbeth
Description: Academy of Music. Lessees and managers, Messrs. Jarrett & Palmer, also of Booth's Theatre, New York. Last night but two! The farewell appearances of the illustrious tragedienne, Miss Charlotte Cushman who will on this Thursday evening, Nov. 12, 1874, sustain the character of Lady Macbeth, in Shakspere's tragedy of "Macbeth," with the support of the distinguished author and actor (his third appearance in ten years), Mr. George Vandenhoff, and a full dramatic company. Matthew Locke's original music will be rendered by a number of distinguished soloists, and a grand chorus. The orchestra, under direction of Simon Hassler.
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Miss Charlotte Cushman, Mr. George Vandenhoff, Mr. Frederick B. Warde, Mr. H.A. Weaver, Mr. Charles Wheatleigh, Mr. E.K. Collier, Miss Annie Kemp Bowler, Mr. D.E. Ralton, Mr. C. Widmer, Mr. Shirley France, Miss M. Anderson, Miss Clara Courtney, Mr. P.H. Duell, Miss Lillie Andrews, Mr. Vining Bowers, Mr. Charles LeClerc, Miss J. Johnson, Mr. Thomas Duncan, Mr. H.C. Bridges, Mr. Frank Little, Mr. W. Glassford, Messrs. Carpenter, Torriani, Ranon, etc.

"To-morrow, Friday evening, Miss Cushman will appear as Meg Merrilies. Saturday matinee at 1.30, Guy Mannering, Miss Cushman for the last time as Meg Merrilies. Saturday night, farewell ovation to Miss Cushman ... Gilmore's Band ... Friday evening, Nov. 27th."

In: American theater programs of the late 19th and 20th centuries (Library of Congress).
Table of contents: title: 1. Overture "Macbeth" / Sir Henry Bishop; title: 2. Introduction and Waltzes on Scottish Themes / Labitzky; title: 3. Grand Selection "Le Prophete" / Meyerbeer; title: 4. Selection "Melodies of Scotland" / Hassler; title: 5. Remembrance of Tannhauser / Wagner.