Theater playbill for Joseph Jefferson in "A Conjugal Lesson," "Lady of the Lions," and "A Kiss in the Dark" at Washington Theater, November 7, 1860
Contributors: Danvers, H.; Dowling, M. M. G. (Maurice M. G.); Buckstone, John Baldwin, 1802-1879; 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: 1860
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Other titles: Conjugal lesson; Lady of the lions; Kiss in the dark; Third night of Mr. Joseph Jefferson
Description: Washington Theater. Lessee Mr. S.W. Glenn, stage manager Mr. Humphrey Bland, leader of orchestra Mr. Wm. Withers. Doors open at 7 o'clock, to commence at 8 precisely. The manager has much pleasure in announcing that he has made arrangements with the Telegraph Companies by which he will be enabled to have the returns of the presidential election announced from the stage on and after Tuesay night, as fast as they transpire. Third night of Mr. Joseph Jefferson who will appear as Mr. Simon Lullaby and Clod Meddlenot. Wednesday evening, Nov. 7, 1860 the performances will commence with the comedietta entitled "A Conjugal Lesson" ... after which, the musical burlesque of "The Lady of Lions" ... To conclude with the farce of "A Kiss in the Dark!' ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: A conjugal lesson: Mr. Simon Lullaby: Mr. Joseph Jefferson, Mrs. Simon Lullaby: Miss Alice Placide Mann.

Cast: Lady of the lions: Clod Meddlenot: Mr. Joseph Jefferson, Sergeant Damme: Mr. J.T. Raymond, Besaunter: Mr. W.H. Bartholomew, Mr. Dishabilly: Mr. J. Mathews, Gasser: Mr. J.B. Baker, Polly Ann: Miss Mary Shaw, Mrs. Dishabilly: Mrs. Eliza Mann, Widow Meddlenot: Mrs. D. Ryan.

Cast: A kiss in the dark: Mr. Pettibone: Mr. J.T. Raymond, Frank Fathom: Mr. O.B. Collins, Mrs. Pettibone: Mrs. H. Bland, Mary: Mrs. D. Ryan.

"In rehearsal, 'Newman Noggs,' 'Rip van Winkle,' and 'Our American Cousin'."

LC copy rehoused: 2014-10-02. Shelved in Oversize.

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