Theater playbill for Mr. Edwin Forrest in "Othello" at the Boston Academy of Music, October 28, 1861

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Boston Academy of Music. Lessee and manager James M. Nixon, stage manager John B. Wright. Engagement of Mr. Edwin Forrest! His 14th appearance in Boston in five years. On Monday evening, Oct'r 28th, 1861, will be performed Shakspere's celebrated tragedy, in 5 acts, entitled "Othello! The Moor of Venice" ... Previous to the tragedy, the orchestra will perform the Overture to Otello under the direction of John P. Cooke ...