Theater Playbill for "Fashions & Follies of Washington Life" and "Why Don't She Marry" at the Washington Theater, December 12, 1860 PDF Download

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Washington Theater. Lessee Mr. S.W. Glenn, stage manager: Mr. Humphrey Bland ... Wednesday and Thursday Dec. 12 & 13, 1860. Triumphant reception! and glorious hit! of the sparkling comedy entitled "Fashions & Follies of Washington Life," received nightly with hearty and genuine applause. Screams of delight! Sympathetic tears! and Enthusiastic Joy. Every member of Congress, every government clerk and every citizen of Washington, man, woman, and child should see it previous to its withdrawal. Wednesday, December 12, '60 will be performed the comedy, in 5 acts, by Mr. Henry Clay Preuss, entitled "Fashions & Follies of Washington Life" ... To conclude with the musical farce "Why Don't She Marry" ... "Jack Cade" will shortly be produced ...

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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 ...

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Washington Theater. Lessee Mr. S.W. Glenn, stage manager: Mr. Humphrey Bland ... Last night of the sterling local comedy entitled "Fashinons & Follies of Washington Life," received nightly with hearty and genuine applause. Screams of delight! Sympathetic tears! and Enthusiastic Joy. Every member of Congress, every government clerk and every citizen of Washington, man, woman, and child should see it previous to its withdrawal. Thursday, December 13, 1860 will be performed the comedy, in 5 acts, by Mr. Henry Clay Preuss, entitled "Fashions & Follies of Washington Life" ... To conclude with the "Persecuted Dutchman" ... Friday, benefit of Mr. John T. Raymond, on which great occasion, Miss Gertrude Argyle will appear as Parthenia. Jack Cade, John Broughams' "Pocahontas," "Child of the Regiment," "The Dead Heart," and "The Corsican Brothers" will shortly be produced in excellent style ...

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Theater! Corner of C and 11th streets, near Pennsylvania avenue. Manager Mr. Humphrey Bland, Musical director: Mr. Sandy Jamieson, stage manager Mr. F. Williams ... Thursday. Numerous parties were prevented by the unfavorable state of the weather from attending the benefit of Mrs. C. Henri, therefore, the manager has arranged it to take place this evening. Fourth night of Mr. Frank Drew. Thursday, August 22, 1861, the performance will commence with the burletta of "Why Don't She Marry?" ... To be followed by the ballad opera of "The Poor Soldier" ... The whole to conclude with roaring farce of "The Irish Lion" ... To-morrow evening, benefit of Mr. Frank Drew ...

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Theater. Corner of C and 11th streets, near Pennsylvania avenue. Lessee: Mr. Humphrey Bland, Acting manager: Mr. Blennerhassett, Musical director: Mr. Sandy Jamieson ... Thursday. Poetry, Drama, Music. Continued success of Miss Susan Denin, the beautiful and popular American Actress. Second appearance of Miss Kate Ross, the charming comedienne and vocalist. Mr. Ben Rogers, the talented eccentric comedian ... Thursday evening, Oct. 24, 1861. The performance will commence with the comedy of "Time Tries All" ... Overture: Orchestra. Miss Susan Denin will, by general request, deliver an Address to the Union. To conclude with the farce of "Why Don't She Marry?" ... To-morrow Evening, Mr. Ben Rogers' Benefit. In preparation, and will shortly be produced, a musical patriotical and farcical sketch for the times, entitled "Our Volunteers" written expressly for this Theater, by T.B. DeWalden, Esq. ...

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Theatre. Mr. Cooper's 2d night. On Tuesday Evening, August 12, will be presented a celebrated comedy, in five acts, called "Rule A Wife And Have A Wife" ... To conclude with the favorite farce of "Where shall I Dine" ... Mr. Cooper's Third night on Thursday. The new piece of Tom & Jerry, having been received with unprecedented applause, has been laid by, in consequence of Mr. Cooper's engagement, due notice will be given of its next representation ...

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Odd-Fellows' Hall. Lessee, J. Sanderson. Last night! Two grand entertainments. One this Saturday afternoon, March 3, 1860 for the accommodation of families and schools. The doors will be opened at half-past 2. To commence at 3. Admission 25 cents, children half price. Saturday evening, March 3, 1860. The doors to open at 7, to commence at quarter to 8 o'clk. Last appearance of the great European magician! and ventriloquist, Mr. Love, feeling grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him during his first visit to Washington, takes this method of returning thanks to his many friends, and the gentlemen of the Press for the many favors shown him, and is determined to make this, his last Performance, a grand souvenir dedicated to his friends, the Citizens of Washington ...

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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 ...

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Washington Theatre. Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson's Benefit. On Tuesday Even'g, October 2, 1821, will be presented, by desire (first time these five years) a celebrated comedy, called the "Clandestine Marriage" written by George Colman and David Garrick ... End of the play, Patriotic Song, "Columbia Forever," composed by Mr. Clifton, to be sung by Mr. Nichols. Song: "The Morn Unbars the Gates of Light" by Mrs. Burke. Oh! Cruel; or, The Wandering Melodists. Female Ballad Singer, Mr. Jefferson, Fiddler, Mr. J. Jefferson. After which will be presented the Comic Opera of "The Spanish Barber, or, The Fruitless Precaution" ... Mr. & Mrs. Wallack's Benefit on Thursday Evening; the last night but two of performances this Season.

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Washington Theater. Lessee Mr. S.W. Glenn, stage manager Mr. Humphrey Bland, leader of orchestra Mr. Wm. Withers. Doors open at 7 o'clock, to commence at 8 precisely. The manager has much pleasure in announcing that he has made arrangements with the Telegraph Companies by which he will be enabled to have the returns of the presidential election announced from the stage on and after Tuesay night, as fast as they transpire. Third night of Mr. Joseph Jefferson who will appear as Mr. Simon Lullaby and Clod Meddlenot. Wednesday evening, Nov. 7, 1860 the performances will commence with the comedietta entitled "A Conjugal Lesson" ... after which, the musical burlesque of "The Lady of Lions" ... To conclude with the farce of "A Kiss in the Dark!' ...