Theater playbill for Mr. Edwin Forrest in "Damon and Pythias" at the Boston Academy of Music, October 2, 1861
Contributors: Cooke, John P., 1820-1865, conductor; Farwell, F. F., printer; Farwell, J. H., printer; Banim, John, 1798-1842; Boston Academy of Music; Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: J.H. & F.F. Farwell, Steam Job Printers, 112 Washington Street
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Other titles: Damon and Pythias
Description: Boston Academy of Music. Lessee and manager James M. Nixon, stage manager John B. Wright, Musical director John P. Cooke, scenic artist, John R. Smith, machinist, J.A. Johnson, costumes, S. Willis, properties, John Dacey. 2d night of the engagement of Mr. Edwin Forrest! His second appearance in Boston in four years. Wednesday evening, October 2nd, 1861, will be performed John Banin's celebrated play, in 5 acts, entitled "Damon and Pythias" with appropriate scenery, costumes, appointments, &c., &c. ... Box office, under the direction of H.W. Fenno ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Mr. Edwin Forrest, Mr. McCullough, Mr. J.H. Allen, Mr. W. Carter, Mr. S. Wilkins, Mr. N.C. Forrester, Mr. J.H. Collier, Mr. Becks, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Styles, Messrs Ward, Harrison, Wall, Clinton, Johnson, WIlson, Harris and Watson, Miss Athena, Mrs. Gladstane, Mrs. LeBrun, Miss LeBrun.

"Previous to the play, the orchestra, under the direction of Mr. John P. Cooke, will perform a grand Union overture! comprising the principal national melodies ... Forrests's nights! Monday, Wednesday, and Friday ..."

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