### antique showboat playbill: cotton blossom troupe

### authentic memorabilia from the legendary cotton blossom floating palace theatre.

### this rare piece of theatrical history showcases the entertainment offerings of captain andy hawks’ troupe in the style of show boat. highlights include:

* **the main event:** a performance of “the parson’s bride,” a drama starring miss julia la verne and mr. steven baker.

* **the schedule:** ads for the daily morning parade and band concert, as well as the following night's show, “east lynne.”

* **pricing:** a true look back at costs, with admission starting at 25 cents.

* **production:** notes that the show was "staged by captain andy hawks himself."

### this playbill is a detailed snapshot of 19th-century american popular culture and the iconic era of the showboat.

### a must-have for theater historians and vintage collectors!