Theater program for Rhea and Mr. William Harris in "Josephine, Empress of the French" at Albaugh's Grand Opera House, Washington, D.C., week of October 28, 1889
Contributors: Harris, William, 1844-1916, actor; Haven, Albert Roland, active 19th century; Albaugh's Opera House (Washington, D.C.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Publisher not identified
Published: 1889
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Subjects: Drama
Other titles: Stage, sixth season, Washington, Oct. 28 to Nov. 2, 1889 Vol. 6, nos. 42-47
Description: Albaugh's Grand Opera House, J.W. Albaugh, proprietor ... S.W. Fort, general amnager, Harry C. Fisk, assistant manager. Week of October 28gh, 1889, special engagement of the peerless artiste and universal favorite, Rhea, supported by her own excellent compnay, including Mr. William Harris, under the management of Mr. Frank G. Cotter. Every evening and Saturday matinee. The entirely new, original, and grand historical drama, in six acts by Albert R. Haven, Esq., entitled "Josephine, Empress of the French" produced under the direction of Mr. J.M. Francoeur ... Wednesday afternoon, October, 30th, (by special request), Shakespeare's beautiful comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing." Rhea as Beatrice. Monday, November 4th, the famous Carleton Opera Company in a gorgeous production of the great New York success, "The Brigands" New scenery, new costumes, Monday November 11th, Emma Juch Grand English Opera Co. ... Next week, the Carleton Opera Co. ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item caption.

Cast: Josephine: Napoleon, Emperor of the French: Mr. Wm. Harris, Talleyrand, Prince of Benevento: Mr. J.M. Francoeur, Murat, King of Naples: Mr. W.R. Owen, Eugene de Beauharnais: Mr. F.S. Pierson, Fouche, Minister of Police: Mr. C.J. Birbeck, Duke of Dantzick: Mr. J.R. Amory, Junot, Duke d'Abrantes: Mr. Lauren Rees, DeBourriene: Mr. Wm. Hastings, Cambaceres, Archchancellor: Mr. Henry Vincent, Rustan, the Mameluke: Mr. W.R. Owen, Constant: Mr. Milton Bowers, M. de Lucay: Mr. Frank Wright, General Victor: Mr. H. Drew, Pauline Bonaparte: Miss Ida VanSiclen, Hortense de Beauharnais: Miss Marie Knowles, Marie Louise, the Empress: Miss Marie Dantes, Mme. De Brissac: Miss Ada Vanetta, Mme. Junot, Duchess d'Abrantes: Miss Mabel Rand, and Josephine: Rhea.

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