Title: Theater playbill for "Fashions and Follies of Washington Life" and "Poca-Hon-Tas" at the Washington Theater, December 15, 1860
Description: Washington Theater. Lessee Mr. S.W. Glenn, stage manager Mr. Humphrey Bland ... The Manager being always wiling to nurture & encourage home talent! Begs leave to inform the public that he has set apart this evening for the author's benefit. Last night of the American comedy of the "Fashion and Follies of Washington Life," which has met with a success unprecedented eliciting tumultuous applause from a series of the most appreciative audiences in the world. Saturday, December 15, 1860 will be performed the comedy, in 5 acts, by Wm. Henry Clay Preuss, entitled "Fashions and Follies of Washington Life" ... to conclude with the musical burlesque of "Poca-hon-tas!" ... On Monday, the celebrated tragedian, Mr. E. Eddy will appear in Dr. Bird's play of "Jack Cade!" "The Dead Heart" & "The Corsican Brothers" will shortly be produced in excellent style ...
Subjects: Drama
People: Pocahontas (-1617)