Theater playbill for Mr. Edwin Forrest in "Hamlet" at the Boston Academy of Music, October 14, 1861

Boston Academy of Music. Lessee and manager James M. Nixon, stage manager John B. Wright, Musical director John P. Cooke, scenic artist, John R. Smith, machinist, J.A. Johnson, costumes, S. Willis, properties, John Dacey. The Hamlet night! The management has great pleasure to announce the second performance of Mr. Edwin Forrest in the character of Hamlet! On Monday evening, Oct. 14th, 1861, will be performed Shakspere's sublime tragedy, in 5 acts, entitled "Hamlet! Prince of Denmark". With new and appropriate scenery, by John R. Smith ... previous to the tragedy the orchestra will play an original overture, compiled by Mr. John P. Cooke on melodies incidental to Shakspeare's plays.