Title: Theater playbill for "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Washington Theatre, January 26, 1860
Description: Washington Theatre! Manager: Mr. John T. Ford. Stage manager, Mr. J.M. Barron, Leader of Orchestra, Mr. W. Withers. Last night but two of Mr. J.E. Murdoch who will appear as Benedick in Shakspere's beautiful comedy of Much ado about nothing. Shaksperian Comedy! Thursday Ev'g, Jan'y 26, 1860 will be presented Shakspere's favorite comedy of "Much Ado About Nothing" ... In consequence of the extreme length of the play, it will constitute the evening's entertainment ...