Theater playbill for Mr. J. Wilkes Booth in "Romeo & Juliet" at the Boston Museum, May 17, 1862

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Boston Museum. Acting and stage manager Mr. E.F. Keach. This Saturday afternoon, May 17, 1862, the young American tragedian, Mr. J. Wilkes Booth will appear as Romeo! Juliet, Miss Kate Reignolds. The new and screaming farce, "Smashington Goit!" Smashington Gott, Mr. W. Warren. The performance will commence with the overture "Romeo and Juliet," Bellini, leader and musical director, Julius Eichberg. After which, the celebrated tragedy, in 5 acts, entitled "Romeo & Juliet!" by William Shakspeare ... Village hornpipe, Miss Rose Wood. To conclude with the admirable farce, entitled "Smashington Goit" by Thos. L. Williams.