Little Christopher
Contributors: Sims, George Robert, 1847-1922; Raleigh, Cecil, 1856-1914; Caryll, Ivan, 1861-1921; Kerker, Gustave, 1857-1923; Rice's Burlesque Company; Allen's Grand Opera House (Organization : Washington, D.C.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1896
Language: eng
Description: Grand Opera House, Edward H. Allen, manager. Engagement of Rice's Burlesque Company in a superb production of the fascinating burlesque, in three acts, entitled "Little Christopher," as played for 282 nights at the Garden Theatre, New York, libretto by George R. Sims and Cecil Raleigh, music by Ivan Caryll and Gustave Kerker. A full and efficient chorus and orchestra under the direction of Mr. Max Knauer, new and brilliant costumes designed in London and manufactured under the supervision of Mr. E.H. Lee. The entire production under the personal management and direction of Mr. Edward E. Rice.
Notes: Allen's Grand Opera House, Washington, D.C. Week commencing Monday, Feb. 24 [1896], matinees Wednesday and Saturday.

Title devised by Library staff.

Cast: Miss Theresa Vaughn, John Wilson, Alexander Clark, Henry Leoni, Charles M. Holly, William Gillow, Charles B. Powell, George Miller, Miss Ella Aubrey, Miss Helen Brackett, Miss Edith Crawford, Miss Clara Blow, Miss Ella Rock, Miss Bessie Brown, Miss Cora Vail, Miss Carrie Seidens, Miss F. Barrington, Harry Macdonough, Yolande Wallace, Miss Pauline Train, Miss Sallie Randall, Miss Willie Norton, Miss Marie Baldwin, Miss Susie Hale, Miss Bertha Waring, Miss Louise Allen, Willie Collier. Fannie DUdley, Carrie Prince, Grace Florence, May Gordon, Gertrude Clark, Julia Raymond, Bert Holly, Lulu Farrance, Genevieve Hill, Kittie Shields, Clara Blow, Arline Potter, Helen Brackett, Edith Crawford, Ella Rock, Pearl Martin, Bessie Brown, Lee Martin and E. Hill, Misses Helen Brackett, Cora Vail, Edith Crawford, Ella Rock, Lulu Ward. Male chorus: Messrs. Pieere Young, C. Powell, Paul Brackett, George C. Miller, John DOre, Edward Leland, Edward Allen, William Howard.

"The specialties. During the second and third acts advantage is taken of the opportunity for the consistent introduction of novel and special features, to be constantly varied, and among these are: Theresa Vaughn with new and catchy German songs; 'I Went to Parie With Papa,' Miss Louise Allen; 'The Sisters Giggle,' by the Widow and Captain; Theresa Vaughn in new and old songs; 'Magic Feats a la Herrmann,' Mr. Willie Collier, and assisted by Miss Louis Allen; 'Remarkable Step Dancing,' Miss Bertha Waring".

LC copy imperfect: [4] pages only of program. Brittle.

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