Theater playbill for Agnes Robertson in "Mesmerism, or, Irish Sympathy," "Andy Blake, or, The Irish Diamond" and "The Windmill" at the Washington Theatre, January 19, 1858
Contributors: Boucicault, Dion, 1820-1890, director; Boucicault, Dion, 1820-1890; Sloan, John, active 1858; Morton, Edward (Playwright); 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: Mesmerism, or, Irish Sympathy; Mesmerism; Irish sympathy; Andy Blake, or, The Irish Diamond; Andy Blake; Irish diamond; Windmill; Second night of the "Fairy Star," Miss Agnes Robertson who will appear in two of her most celebrated characters: Andy Blake and Marian!
Description: Washington Theatre. Lessee Mr. Stuart, director: Mr. Bourcicault, Stage manager: Mr. S. Eytinge.  Second night of the "Fairy Star," Miss Agnes Robertson who will appear in two of her most celebrated characters: Andy Blake and Marian! Tuesday evening, Jan. 19, 1858, the performance will commence with the laughable farce, by John Sloan, Esq., entitled "Mesmerism, or, Irish Sympathy!" ... To be followed by the beautiful domestic drama, in 2 acts, called "Andy Blake! or, The Irish Diamond" ... To conclude with the charming Comedietta of "The Windmill!" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Mesmerism: Mike Murphy: Mr. John Sloan, Shrimpton: Mr. Whiting, Dr. Nogo: Mr. Russell, Charles Plotwell: Mr. C. Howard, John: Mr. J. Whiting, Charlotte: Miss Page, Mary: Miss Carman.

Cast: Andy Blake: Andy Blake: Miss Agnes Robertson, General Daly: Mr. Whiting, Ignatius Mulrooney: Mr. John Sloan, Dick Daly, the General's Son: Mr. C. Howard, William: Mr. J. Whiting, Mrs. Blake: Mrs. H.P. Grattan, Mary: Mrs. John Sloan, Lady Mountjoy: Miss Carman.

Cast: The windmill: Marian: Miss Agnes Robertson, Marquis: Mr. Whiting, Sampson Low: Mr. John Sloan, Miller: Mr. Newton, Thomas: Mr. J. Whiting, Marchioness: Mrs. H.P. Grattan.

"Wednesday, third night of the 'Fairy Star'. Doors open at 7 o'clock; performance to commence at 7 1/2 and close at 10 o'clock".

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