Title: Theater playbill for "The Manager in Distress" and "Tom & Jerry, or, Life In London" at the Theatre, Washington, D.C., August 23, 1823
Description: Theatre. 3d night of Tom & Jerry. On Saturday evening, August 23, 1823, will be presented (by particular desire) the prelude of "The Manager in Distress." After which (third 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.