Theater playbill for "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" at the Washington Theatre, January 12, 1860
Contributors: Hill, Barton, 1828-1911, actor; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; 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 Printing Office, D street, bet. 6th & 7th sts.
Published: 1860
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Other titles: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark; Third night of the celebrated tragedian Mr. J.E. Murdoch
Description: Washington Theatre. Sole lessee and manager, Mr. J.B. Howe. Stage manager, Mr. J.M. Barron, Leader of Orchestra, Mr. W. Withers. Third night of the celebrated tragedian Mr. J.E. Murdoch who will appear in his unrivalled character of Hamlet as performed by him in all the principal cities of the United States, with the most brilliant success. First appearance of the favorite actor, Mr. C. Barton Hill as Laertes. This Thursday ev'g, Jan. 12, 1860 will be performed the sublime tragedy, by Shakespere, in 5 acts, entitled "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" ... In consequence of the length of the Tragedy no other piece will be performed ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Hamlet: Mr. J.E. Murdoch, Claudius, King of Denmark: Mr. G.H. Clarke, Ghost of Hamlet's Father: Mr. W.H. Leak, Laertes: Mr. C. Barton Hill, Osrick: Mr. F. Williams, Polonius: Mr. F. Chippendale, Horatio: Mr. B.T. Ringgold, Player King: Mr. J.M. Barron, Lucianus: Mr. J. Daymond, Marcellus: Mr. Ellinger, Bernardo: Mr. J. Roach, Rosencrantz: Mr. W.J. Hill, Guilderstern: Mr. J. Whiting, Priest: Mr. B. Franklin, 1st Gravedigger: Mr. Stuart Robson, 2d Gravedigger: Mr. J.S. Edwards, Francisco: Mr. Crawford, Ophelia: Mrs. W.C. Gladstane, Gertrude, Queen of Denmark: Mrs. C. Hill, Player Queen: Miss M. Watts.

"To-morrow, Mr. Murdoch's Benefit"

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