Theater playbill for Joseph Jefferson in "The Rivals" and "Lady of the Lions" at Washington Theater, November 8, 1860
Contributors: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816; Dowling, M. M. G. (Maurice M. G.); Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Polkinhorn's Steam Job Printing Office, D. street, bet. 6th & 7th sts.
Published: 1860
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Other titles: Rivals; Lady of the lions; Fourth night of Mr. Joseph Jefferson
Description: Washington Theater. Lessee Mr. S.W. Glenn, stage manager Mr. Humphrey Bland, leader of orchestra Mr. Wm. Withers. Doors open at 7 o'clock, to commence at 8 precisely. The manager has much pleasure in announcing that he has made arrangements with the Telegraph Companies by which he will be enabled to have the returns of the presidential election announced from the stage on and after Tuesay night, as fast as they transpire. Fourth night of Mr. Joseph Jefferson who will appear as Bob Acres and Clod Meddlenot. Thursday evening, Nov. 8, 1860. The entertainment will commence with Sheridan's comedy of "The Rivals" ... to conclude with the musical burlesque of "The Lady of Lions" ... To-morrow evening, Mr. Joseph Jefferson's benefit ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: The Rivals: Bob Acres: Mr. Joseph Jefferson, Sir Anthony Absolute: Mr. H. Bland, Captain Absolute: Mr. F.C. Bangs, Sir Lucius O'Trigger: Mr. O.B. Collins, Falkland: Mr. L.P. Roys, David: Mr. J.T. Raymond, Fag: Mr. T.B. Baker, Mrs. Malaprop: Mrs. E. Mann, Lydia Languish: Miss Alice Placide Mann, Julia; Mrs. H. Bland, Lucy: Mrs. D. Ryan.

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

"In rehearsal, 'Newman Noggs,' 'Rip van Winkle,' and 'Our American Cousin'."

LC copy rehoused: 2014-10-02. Shelved in Oversize.

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