Theater playbill for Miss Charlotte Cushman in "King Henry VIII" and "Jenny Lind" at the Washington Theater, February 11, 1861

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Washington Theater. Lessee, Mr. S.W. Glenn, acting manger: Mr. J.T. Raymond ... First night of the farewell engagement of Miss Charlotte Cushman who will positively appear for five nights only! ... Mr. J.B. Studley, who assisted Miss Cushman in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, is engaged, and will appear as King Henry VIII supported by an augmented dramatic company ... Monday evening, February 11, 1861 will be performed, Shakspere's historical tragedy, entitled "King Henry VIII" ending with the death of Queen Katharine ... Miss Mary Shaw sill sing "Angels, ever Bright and Fair!" To conclude with the roaring farce, entitled "Jenny Lind!" ...