Theater playbill for "Tom & Jerry, or, Life In London" and "The Blue Devils" at the Theatre, Washington, D.C., August 21, 1823
Contributors: Colman, George, 1762-1836; Moncrieff, W. T. (William Thomas), 1794-1857; Egan, Pierce, 1772-1849; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 1821-1835); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: E. de Krafft, Printer, Seventh Street, nearly opposite the Centre Market House
Published: 1823
Place of publication: City of Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: Tom & Jerry, or, Life in London; Life in London; Blue devils; Tom and Jerry
Description: Theatre. 2d night of Tom & Jerry. On Thursday evening, August 21, 1823, will be presented (second time) an extravaganza burletta of fun, frolic, fashion, and flash in 3 acts, called "Tom & Jerry, or, Life in London." As performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London, for the unprecedented time of 150 nights, and in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, with unexampled applause. With new scenery, dresses, and decorations. Scenery executed by Mr. J. Jefferson, Junr. (For characters--See small bills) ... The Slack Rope by Mr. Welsh. Stage illuminated. Previous to which, will be presented, the Interlude, called "The Blue Devils."
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

LC copy has hand corrected labels mounted over the day of the week and day of the performance. Rehoused: 2014-09-08. Shelved in Oversize.

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