Theater playbill for Mr. Joseph Jefferson in "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Lady of the Lions" at the Washington Theater, March 22, 1861
Contributors: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859; Dowling, M. M. G. (Maurice M. G.); Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn's Steam Job Press, D st. near 7th
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: Rip van Winkle; Lady of the lions; Benefit of Mr. Joseph Jefferson
Description: Washington Theater! Lessee, Mr. S.W. Glenn, acting manger: Mr. J.T. Raymond ... Benefit of Mr. Joseph Jefferson who will appear in two of his greatest characters, Rip Van Winkle! and Claude Meddlenot introducing a variety of songs & dances. Friday ev'g, March 22, 1861 will be performed "Rip van Winkle" ... To conclude with the musical burlesque of "The Lady of the Lions" ... In rehearsal, the great spectacular drama, entitled "The Sea of Ice" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Rip van Winkle: Rip van Winkle: Mr. Joseph Jefferson, Derrick Van Slaus: Mr. H. Bland, Herman Van Slaus: Mr. Mortimer, Knickerbocker: Mr. J.T. Raymond, Nick Vidder: Mr. W.H. Bartholomew, Rory Van Clump: Mr. D. Ryan, Seth Peabody: Mr. T.B. Baker, Clausen: Mr. Carrol, Gustaff; Mr. A. Boyd, Judge of the Court: Mr. Walton, Swagerino: Mr. Sherwood, Dame Van Winkle: Mrs. E. Mann, Alice: Miss Mary Shaw, Little Rowena: Miss Coombs, Rowena: Mrs. H. Bland.

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

LC copy imperfect: Upper left corner of sheet torn away, no loss of text.

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