Theater playbill for Fanny Morant in "The Stranger" and "Guy Mannering, or, The Gipsy's Prophecy" at the Washington Theatre, February 26, 1858
Contributors: Kotzebue, August von, 1761-1819; Scott, Walter, 1771-1832; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; 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: 1858
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Other titles: Stranger; Guy Mannering, or, The Gipsy's Prophecy; Guy Mannering; Gipsy's prophecy; Benefit and last appearance of Miss Fanny Morant
Description: Washington Theatre. Lessee Mr. Stuart, Stage manager: Mr. S. Eytinge, prompter: Mr. T. Price ... Benefit and last appearance of Miss Fanny Morant. On this occasion she will appear in two of her noted impersonations, Mrs. Haller and by unanimous request as Meg Merrilies. Friday evening, Feb'y 26th, 1858, the performance will commence with Kotzebue's favorite Play, entitled "The Stranger" ... To conclude with the 2d and 3d acts of "Guy Mannering, or, The Gipsy's Prophecy! ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: The stranger: Mrs. Haller: Miss Fanny Morant, Countess Wintersen: Mrs. De Mello, Charlotte: Mrs. Stoneall, Savoyard (with a song): Miss Tree, The Stranger: Mr. J.B. Howe, Baron Steinfort: Mr. S.D. Eytinge, Count Wintersen: Mr. J. Whiting, Francis: Mr. Carlton Howard, Solomon: Mr. Whiting, Tobias: Mr. Russell, Peter: Mr. J.M. Dawson.

Cast: Guy Mannering: Colonel Mannering: Mr. F. Bangs, Henry Bertram: Mr. J.B. Howe, Dominic Sampson: Mr. D. Whiting, Dandie Dinmont: Mr. J.M. Dawson, Dirk Hatteraick: Mr. Russell, Bailie Mucklethrift: Mr. Tree, Meg Merrilies: Miss Fanny Morant, Julia Mannering: Mrs. J. Sloan, Lucy Bertram: Miss Tree, Mrs. McCandlish: Miss Carman, Gilbert Glossin: Mr. Howard, Gipsies: Gabriel: Mr. J. Whiting, Sebastian: Mr. Colty, Frnco: Viola Plunkett, Jock Tobos: Mr. Sommers, Farmes, &c., &c., Flora: Mrs. Howe, Gipsy Girl: Mrs. Stoneall.

"Saturday night, Benefit of Mr. J.B. Howe! Bulwer's comedy of 'Money,' and 'Naval Engagements!' An Original Tragedy is in active rehearsal, entitled 'The Tyrant Queen!' ..."

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