Title: Theater playbill for John Brougham in "David Copperfield" and "Po-ca-hon-tas" at the Washington Theatre, March 24, 1858
Description: Washington Theatre. Lessee Mr. Stuart, Stage manager: Mr. S. Eytinge, prompter: Mr. T. Price ... Last night but three of the celebrated author and actor, Mr. John Brougham. First time in this city of Brougham's adaptation of Dickens' celebrated story of "David Copperfield," in which he will sustain the character of Wilkins Micawber. Second night of the world-renowned Po-Ca-Hon-Tas. Wednesday evening, March 24th, will be performed Brougham's adaptation of Dickens' celebrated story "David Copperfield" ... to be followed by an original, aboriginal, erratic, operatic, semi-civilized and demi-savage extravaganza, being a Per Version of Ye Trewe and Wonderfulle Hystorie of Ye Rennownned Princesse, (written by John Brougham) "Po-Ca-Hon-Tas" ...
Subjects: Drama
People: Pocahontas (-1617)