Theater playbill for "The Willow Copse" and "Dying for Love!" at the Washington Theater, January 4, 1861
Contributors: Boucicault, Dion, 1820-1890; Morton, John Maddison, 1811-1891; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn's Steam Job Press, D. street, near 7th.
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: Willow copse; Dying for love; Benefit of Mr. Humphrey Bland, stage manager
Description: Washington Theater. Lessee, Mr. S.W. Glenn, stage manager, Mr. Humphrey Bland ... On Friday, January 4th, 1861. Benefit of Mr. Humphrey Bland, stage manager. On Friday, January 4, 1861, the entertainments will commence with Bourcicault's great play of "The Willow Copse" after which Mr. Matt O'Brien, (who has kindly volunteered,) will sing "Gentle Words." To conclude with the new and successful farce of "Dying for Love!" ... On Saturday, benefit of Mr. F.C. Bangs. Notice. Extra nights! Extra nights! Engagement of the eminent comedian, Mr. Hackett! Who will appear on Monday in two of his most celebrated characters ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Willow copse: Luke Fielding (an old Yorkshire Farmer): Mr. H. Bland, Col. Vanguard: Mr. D. Ryan, Sir Richard Vanguard: Mr. F.C. Bangs, Arthur: Mr. J. Boyd, Dick Hulks: Mr. O.B. Collins, Bill Staggers: Mr. J.O. Sefton, Augustus: Mr. J.T. Raymond, Bubblemere: Mr. Carrol, Fungus: Mr. Mathews, Lynx: Mr. W.H. Bartholomew, Joseph: Mr. T.B. Baaker, George: Mr. Walton, Rose Fielding: Miss Alice Placide Mann, Lucy Vanguard: Mrs. Emery, Meg: Mrs. H. Bland, Lady Apsley: Mrs. D. Ryan, Miss Apsley: Miss Elmore.

Cast: Dying for love: Dr. Mangle: Mr. J.O. Sefton, Captain Fickleton: Mr. J. Boyd, Harry Thornton: Mr. J.T. Raymond, Mrs. Mangle: Miss Mary Shaw, Mrs. Lorimer: Mrs. H. Bland, Jenny: Mrs. D. Ryan.

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