Theater playbill for "Mountaineers" and "Catherine & Petruchio, or, The Taming of the Shrew" at the Washington Theatre, August 19, 1823
Contributors: De Krafft, Edward, 1790-1833, printer; Colman, George, 1762-1836; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 1821-1835); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: E. de Krafft, Printer, Seventh Street, nearly opposite the Centre Market House
Published: 1823
Place of publication: Washington City
Language: eng
Other titles: Mountaineers; Catherine & Petruchio, or, The Taming of the Shrew; Catherine & Petruchio; Taming of the Shrew; Catherine and Petruchio; Theatre. Mr. Cooper's benefit and last appearance. On Thursday Evening, August 19
Description: Theatre. Mr. Cooper's benefit and last appearance. On Thursday Evening, August 19, will be presented Colman's much admired musical play, called "The Mountaieers" ... Act 2d, a Fandango, by Miss Hathwell. Between the play and farce, a Hornpipe, by Miss H. Hathwell. Recitation of Alexander's Feast, by Mr. Cooper. To conclude with the favorite farce of "Catharine & Petruchio, or, The Taming of the Shrew" ... The new piece of Tom & Jerry, having been received with unprecedented applause, has been laid by, in consequence of Mr. Cooper's engagement, due notice will be given of its next representation.
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Mountaineers: Octavian (first time here): Mr. Cooper, Virolet: Mr. Johnston, Killmallock: Mr. Darley, Roque: Mr. Hathwell, Muleteers: Messrs. J. Jefferson, Murray, &c., Lope Tocho: Mr. Francis, Perequillo: Miss H. Hathwell, Goatherds, Messrs. J. Jefferson, Jr., Scrivener, &c., Bulcazen Muley: Mr. Wheatley, Sadi: Mr. Jefferson, Ganem: Mr. J. Jefferson, Zorayda: Mrs. Duff Seymour, Floranthe: Mrs. Anderson, Agnes: Mrs. H. Wallack.

Cast: Catharine & Petruchio: Petruchio: Mr. Cooper, Baptista: Mr. Hathwell, Hortensio: Mr. Johnston, Grumio: Mr. Jefferson, Music Master: Mr. Francis, Biondello: Mr. J. Jefferson, Pedro: Mr. Murray, Taylor: Mr. J. Jefferson, Nathaniel: Mr. J. Jefferson, Jr., Catharine: Mrs. Anderson, Bianca: Miss Hathwell, Custis: Mrs. Francis.

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