Theater playbill for Joseph Jefferson in "The Quack Doctor, or, Animal Magnetism," "Robert Macaire," and "My Neighbor's Wife" at the Washington Theatre, April 20, 1860
Contributors: Buckstone, John Baldwin, 1802-1879; Bunn, Alfred, 1796?-1860; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office, D street, bet. 6th & 7th sts.
Published: 1860
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Other titles: Quack Doctor, or, Animal Magnetism; Quack doctor; Animal magnetism; Robert Macaire; My neighbor's wife; Splendid bill for the benefit and last appearance but one of the sterling comedian, Mr. Jos. Jefferson
Description: Washington Theater. Lessee, John T. Ford, stage manager, S.W. Glenn, leader of orchestra, Wm. Withers. Doors open at 7. Overture commences at 7 3/4. Curtain rises at 8 precisely. A splendid bill for the benefit and last appearance but one of the sterling comedian, Mr. Jos. Jefferson. Three glorious pieces ... On Friday evening, April 20th, 1860 will be performed the comedy, in 2 acts, called "The Quack Doctor, or, Animal Magnetism" ... previous to which, by particular wish, the Comic Drama, in 1 act, entitled "Robert Macaire" ... to conclude with the petite comedy termed "My Neighbor's Wife" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: The quack doctor: La Fleur: Mr. Jefferson, Doctor: Mr. B. Maginly, Marquis: Mr. B. Ringgold, Jeffrey: Mr. Sam Parker, Lisette: Miss Rose Skerrett, Constance: Miss M. Parker.

Cast: Robert Macaire: Jacques Strop: Mr. Joseph Jefferson, Robert Macaire: Mr. Charles Hill, Germuel: Mr. Sam Parker, Dumont: Mr. Stout, Charles: Mr. Dalton, Pierre: Mr. B. Maginly, Sergeant Loupy: Mr. Sherwood, James: Mr. Roche, Marie: Mrs. C. Hill, Clementine: Miss M. Parker.

Cast: My neighbor's wife: Mr. Brown: Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Smith, Mr. B. Maginley, Mr. Somerton: Mr. B. Ringgold, Mrs. Somerton: Miss Rose Skerrett, Mrs. Smith: Mrs. C. Hill, Mrs. Brown: Miss M. Parker.

"To-morrow, (Saturday,) 'The Heir at Law' Dr. Pangloss: Mr. Joseph Jefferson."

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