Theater playbill for Agnes Robertson and Dion Bourcicault in "Jessie Brown" and "Used Up" at Wheatley's Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, May 20, 1858
Contributors: Robertson, Agnes, 1833-1916, actor; Boucicault, Dion, 1820-1890; Mathews, Charles, 1803-1878; Arch Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Brown's Steam-Power Book and Job Printing Office, Ledger Buildings
Published: 1858
Place of publication: Phila
Language: eng
Other titles: Jessie Brown; Used up
Description: Wheatley's Arch St. Theatre sole lessee, W. Wheatley, acting and stage manager W.S. Fredericks. Most positively last night but two, of Miss Agnes Robertson! who will appear in her beautiful impersonation of Jessie Brown. Last night but two of "Jessie Brown," To-night, last but two of Mr. Dion Bourcicault, who will appear as the Nena Sahib and Sir Charles Coldstream ... Thursday evening, May 20, 1858 will be presented, for the 22d time, the thrilling drama of "Jessie Brown: or, The Relief of Lucknow" ... the orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Charles R. Dodworth, will perform various operatic selections, and the original overture to the drama. To conclude with, by especial desire, the first act of the celebrated drama of "Used Up" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Jessie Brown: Miss Agnes Robertson, Mr. Dion Bourcicault, Mr. Wheatley, Mr. Dolman, Mr. Thayer, Mr. Seymour, Mr. Tannehill, Mr. McCullough, Miss Emma Taylor, Mrs. Tannehill, Miss Kate Nagle, Master and Miss Fisher.

Cast: Used up: Mr. Wm. H. Myers, Mr. Tannehill, Mr. Bradley, Mr. Dion Bourcicault, Mr. Reilly, Miss Elmore, Miss E. Taylor.

"To-morrow, Friday, farewell benefit of Miss Agnes Robertson & Mr. Bourcicault when will be acted, in addition to the great drama of Jessie Brown, by especial desire, the favorite farce of the 'Young Actress.' Saturday, positively the last night of 'Jessie Brown.' Special notice: The lessee begs to announce, that Miss Charlotte Cushman will make her first appearance on Monday evening, May 24 ... An afternoon performance will be given on Saturday, May 29th."

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