Theater playbill for "The Phantom," "Perfection" and "Lola Montez" at the Washington Theater, January 5, 1861
Contributors: Boucicault, Dion, 1820-1890; Bayly, Thomas Haynes, 1797-1839; Coyne, J. Stirling (Joseph Stirling), 1803-1868; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn's Steam Job Press, D. street, near 7th.
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Subjects: Drama
Other titles: Phantom; Perfection; Lola Montez; Benefit of Mr. F.C. Bangs
Description: Washington Theater. Lessee, Mr. S.W. Glenn, stage manager, Mr. Humphrey Bland ... Saturday, January 5th, 1861. Benefit of Mr. F.C. Bangs. On Saturday evening, Jan. 5, 1861, the entertainments will commence with Bourcicault's drama of "The Phantom" ... Mr. Woodley has kindly volunteered, and will sing "The Old Musketeer." After which, the comedietta of "Perfection" ... To conclude with the farce of "Lola Montez!" ... Notice. Extra nights! Extra nights! Engagement of the eminent comedian, Mr. Hackett! Who will appear on Monday in two of his most celebrated characters ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Phantom: The Phantom: Mr. F.C. Bangs, Lord Albert Clavering: Mr. O.B. Collins, Sir Hugh Neville, of Graystock: Mr. Carroll, Sir Guy Musgrave: Mr. Mathews, Ralph Gwynne: Mr. Walton, Davy: Mr. J.T. Raymond, Lucy Peveryl: Mrs. Emery, Ellen: Miss Elmore, Janet: Mrs. D. Ryan. Alan Raby: Mr. F.C. Bangs, Colonel Raby: Mr. D. Ryan, Edgar (his nephew): Mr. O.B. Collins, Dr. Reese: Mr. H. Bland, Curate: Mr. Morton, Corporal Stump: Mr. J.O. Sefton, Ada Raby: Mrs. H. Bland, Jenny: Miss Mary Shaw.

Cast: Perfection: Sir Lawrence Paragon: Mr. H. Bland, Charles Paragon: Mr. F.C. Bangs, Sam: Mr. J.T. Raymond, Kate O'Brien: Miss Mary Shaw, in which she will sing "Mona Mavourneen," Words by F.C. Bangs, Music by W. Withers. Susan: Mrs. H. Bland.

Cast: Lola Montez: Count Muffenuff: Mr. J.O. Sefton, Kyboski: Mr. W.H. Bartholomew, Slickwitz: Mr. J. Boyd, Michael Browsky: Mr. J.T. Raymond, Grippenkopf: Mr. Mathews, Tittlebatz: Mr. Carrol, Katherine Klope: Miss Mary Shaw, Zephyrina: Mrs. H. Bland, Madame Kyboski: Mrs. D. Ryan, Madame Valkerchalks: Miss Elmore.

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