Theater playbill for Miss Charlotte Cushman and Mr. E.L. Davenport in "Romeo and Juliet" at the Boston Theatre, June 2, 1858
Contributors: Davenport, Edward Loomis, 1815-1877, actor; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Boston Theatre (Washington Street, Boston, Mass.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: [Publisher not identifed]
Published: 1858
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Other titles: Romeo and Juliet
Description: Boston Theatre. Thomas Barry, lessee and manger, J.B. Wright, assistant manager. Miss Charlotte Cushman in her great character of Romeo! As played by her in London, for many nights to crowded houses. The manager respectfully announces an engagement for twelve nights, with the above celebrated artist! Prior to her return to Europe, and final retirement from the stage. In order to render these performances memorable in the annals of histrionic recollections, arrangements have been entered into with the distinguished tragedian, Mr. E.L. Davenport and a first-class dramatic company! To support the greatest living actress! in her most celebrated personations ... This, Wednesday evening, June 2, 1858, will be performed Shakespeare's beautiful tragedy of "Romeo and Juliet!" produced with splendid scenery and a great cast ...
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Cast: Miss Charlotte Cushman, Mr. E. L. Davenport, Mr. G. C. Boniface, Mr. L.R. Shewell, Mr. Collier, Mr. T.E. Morris, Mr. W.H. Curtis, Mr. Walters, Mr. John Gilbert, Mr. Price, Mr. Setchell, Mr. Finn, Mr. G. Johnson, Mr. Verney, Mr. Rose, Mr. Jones, Miss Mary Devlin, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Burroughs, Mrs. John Gilbert.

"Thursday--Fourth night of Miss Charlotte Cushman who will appear in her world-renowned character of Meg Merrilies! Supported by Mr. E. L. Davenport ... Friday Miss Charlotte Cushman's benefit. Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Miss Charlotte Cushman will appear in one of her greatest personations."

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