Mrs Fiske in The Unwelcome Mrs Hatch at Tremont
Mrs Fiske opens her Boston season at Tremont with The Unwelcome Mrs Hatch a Harrison drama about a divorced mother who stalks her daughter's wedding and dies of heart disease. The play blends art and commerce, offering familiar melodrama with uneven execution and a standout performance by Mrs Fiske despite pacing and elocution quirks. The supporting cast includes Annie Ward Tiffany and Eleanor Moretti, with Brenton Frurst and James Young in key roles. the run continues through the week.
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Hatch
Richard Lorimer
Miss Tiffany
Eleanor , Moretti
Emily Stevens
Gladys
Lina Thurston
Carlotta Nilsson
Brandon Frurst
James Young
Jack Adrian
Chelsea
Quincy Adams Sawyer Comes to Boston Theatre in Demand
Crowded houses marked the second week of Quincy Adams Sawyer at the Boston Theatre with standing room only. Review praises realism and strong performances by Charles Jackson and Charles Dow Clark as the play’s heart and humor drive a deeply felt New England country setting.
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Quincy Adams
Boston
Sawyer
Mason
New England
Vst
Gawger
Charles Dow Clark
Hiram Maxwell
Meer
der Aring
Juincy Adams
Ublic
Grand Opera House Plays Remain Fresh Through Years
The article praises enduring vitality of performances at Grand Opera House as perennial favorites. It notes that when both play and actor stay youthful the pairing draws public praise like a new production, sustaining strong attendance year after year.
Bowdoinmere Theatre Delivers Lustrous King of the Cattle Ring
Bowdoinmere Theatre stages King of the Cattle Ring with Bert Lytell as hero and Gilmore Hammond as villain. Scenic highlights include Devil's Canyon and an Indian camp scene. Cast features Dreux, Virginia Thornton, Florence Hale and others. daily matinee. next week previews One of the Bravest with Charles McCarthy.
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Bowdoinmere Theatre
Bowdoin
Devil's Canyon
Bert Lytell
Gilmore Hammond
Carl Fey
Miss Dreux
Rozelle
Prairie Queen
Charles McCarthy
Bowdoin Square Company
Revere House
Mrs Patrick Campbell Advance Sale Draws Long Boston Line
Boston Theatre lobby crowds surged again as Mrs Patrick Campbell’s limited one week engagement opened with a 9 am sale. The repertoire includes The Second Mrs Tanqueray Beyond Human Power Magda The Notorious Mrs Ebbsmith Pelleas and Melisande with Campbell starring as Melisande in graceful performance.
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Boston Theatre
Patri Campbell
Mrs. Tanqueray
Magda
Mrs. Ebbsmith
Pelleas and Melisande
Pelleas and
Melisande
Maeterlinck
Paola
Francesca
Patrick Campbell
monpaAy
Tanqueray
Ebbsmith
Park Theatre presents Cap of Fortune second week draw
Park Theatre last night began its second week of The Cap of Fortune drawing a large audience. The company shines with strong comedians Charles Wayne and Charles Guyer and rising star Jennie Yeamans. Paula Edwards gains audience favor as Mr Hawkins and Marion Parker deliver notable solos, while Manager Rice keeps casting changes to boost the show’s appeal. The ensemble chorus remains a highlight and prospects for a long run look excellent.
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the Park Theatre
Rice
Charles Wayne
Charles Guyer
Jennie Yeamans
Mr. Hawkins
Marion Parker
Paula Edwards
Rice Chorus
Under the Red Robe in Castle Square Theatre Cast
Edward Rose produced a stage version of Stanley Weyman s Under the Red Robe at Castle Square Theatre last night. John Craig as Gil De Berault led a strong stock company with notable performances by James L. Seeley Charles Mackay Lindsay Morison James A. Keane Edward Wade John T. Craven Louis Thiel Eva Taylor and others. The play runs only this week with The War of Wealth to follow.
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Stanley J. Weyman
Under
Edward Rose
Castle Uare
John Craig
Gil de Berault
Richelieu
James L. Seeley
Bcbelieu
Charles Mackay
Henri de Cocheforet
Lindsay Morison
Marquis de Pombal
James A. Keane
Lavolle
Edward Wade
Thomas Brunt
John T. Craven
Manet
Louis Thiel
Eva Taylor
Rene de Cocheforet
Marian A. Chapman
Mme. de Cocheforet
Maye Louise Aigen
Mme. Zaton
A Brace of Partridges at Columbia Theatre
The English company finished a two week run with H Reeves-Smith in the two Partridges. The crowded house praised the ensemble, with Marie Jansen adding strong comic skills. Next on the bill is The Girl From Paris and The Defender opera is being prepared.
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Columbia Theatre
H. Reeves-Smith
Marie Jansen
Boston
Paris
Defender
Columbia
Colonial Theatre Draws Crowd for Early Tableau
A large gathering filled the Colonial Theatre last evening as patrons crowded in early for the production’s highlight tableau, with anticipation building since there was no overture to start the show.
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Colonial Theatre
Wise Men and Bethlehem Star Inspire Boston Stage
In the Boston company the drama follows the Wise Men guided by the Star of Bethlehem. William Farnum appears as the lead with George Allison as a foil. Mary Shaw portrays the faithful slave, and Henry Jewett debuts strongly as Simonides, delivering a well staged performance with many praised scenes.
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General Walllace
Boston
William Farnum
George Allison
Mary Shaw
Henry Jewett
Simonides
Chimes of Normandy Returns Draw Big Bijou Audience
At the Bijou Yn House last evening Planquette's Chimes of Normandy was presented before a large appreciative crowd. The Murray Gilbert company revived it by popular demand, with the same cast except for Wolff as Gasard in his first appearance in several seasons. E H Sothern remains a Boston favorite with a strong supporting lineup of notable locals and guest artists.
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Bijou Yn
Planquette
Normandy
Murray & Gilbert Company
Carter
Wolff
Gasard
Gaspard
Hollis Street
E. H. Sothern
Boston
Mr Sothern
George W. Wilson
Arthur R. Lawrence
John Findlay
Norman Conniers
Henry J. Carvill
Sydney Co. Mather
Rowland Buckstone
Herbert Ayling
Fred A. Thomson
Wiam J. Sorelle
Frederic Lotto
Malcolm Bradley
George C. Raye
J. J. Ryan
William Park
B. B. Bleacher
Charles Vane
Francis Powell
Charles Redmund
Helen McGregor
Fanny L. Burt
Susanne Sheldon
Lara Blamndick
Charlotte Deane
Helen Logan
Rachel Crown
Margaret Corcoran
Norma Hobson
Barrymore and Captain Jinks Enter Third Week in Boston
The Boston Museum hosts Ethel Barrymore and Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines for a third week crowding the theatre. Easter week marks the final two performances, with Barrymore likely to leave Boston after a strong business showing. The quaint hoop-skirt setting pleases old and young, while Barrymore and her capable company deliver vivid character sketches enhancing Fitch's direction. Next week will close her Boston engagement.
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Ethel Barrymore
Captain Jinks
Horse Marines
Boston Museum
Miss Barrymore
Boston
Mr. Fitch
Phasey troupe shines at Boston Music Hall vaudeville
The Phasey troupe of twelve comely dancers receives a rare hit with big hat and skipping rope routines, a drum and bugle opening, and a brass band finale. Onslaw trio wows with daring balance acts while Frank Bush expands his dialect repertoire. Other acts include Burgess and Burgess, Talbot and Davison, Her bert and Willing, Maud Meredith, and a Vitagraph program.
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Onslaw
Frank Bush
Burgess
Smith
Talbot
Davison
Herbert and Willing
Frank Gardiner
Lottie Vincent
Leslie
Royal Ascot
Gordon
Vidocq
Haverly
Maud Meredith
Olifans
Daniel J. Harrington
Mrs. de Forrest
Wilsons
Vitagraph
Geisha
Phasey
Vidoc
Talbot An Davison
Gardiner
Vincent
Herbert
Willing
Leaping Greyhounds
Keith's Theatre Dazzles With Dainty Little Sketch
Young actors charm the crowd in The Holly Tree at Keith's, praised as dainty delicate and delightful. Augustus Thomas lauded for literary skill. Mabel and Blanche praised. Fadettes Orchestra enhances the show with three encores. Tom Nann returns to Boston for his last engagement abroad. Reno and Richards deliver solid acts. Nat Leroy Minnie Woodford Bartell Reynolds carry humor. Adele Purvis Cart showcases juggling and dancing. Goleman's trained animals awe juvenile patrons.
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Keith's
Augustus Thomas
Mabel
Blanche
Keith
Fadettes
Tom Nann
Boston
Mr. Nawn
Reno
Richards
Nat Leroy
Minnie Woodford
Bartell
Reynolds
Adele Purvis Cart
Clarice Vance
Goleman
Oriental Burlesque Company At Howard Theatre
Still another burlesque company, the Oriental Burlesquers, performs this week at the Howard. John Eber, long a Howard favorite, is listed among the leading entertainers in the show.
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Howard
Oriental Burlesquers
John Eber
Vaudeville Night Delights At The Howard House
The Howard house show headlines with the Martinetti troupe the Quaker City Quartet Madge Fox and the Dillon brothers delivering top vaudeville novelty acts. A bright Orientals program Krausemeyer's trip to Lady smithy, John Weber and company in Mickey Finn West and Williams Lassard brothers and others fill the bill with humor acrobatics and song. The program closes with The Lady Buffaloes and a cast including Milo Calla trained dogs Reed and Shaw and the Howard Comedy Four. Easter time adds Captain and Mrs Shields Major and Mrs George Ray and a host of attractions at the museum.
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Artinetti
Quaker City
Dillon Brothers
Madgeox
Mrs. Calla
West and Williams
Reed and Shaw
Dians
Martinetti
Madge Fox
Old House
Comediennes
Buffalo
Krausemeyer
Ladysmithy
John Weber and Company
Mickey Finn
West
Williams
Lassard Brothers
Belle Gordon
Hawthorne and Allen
Navette Sisters
Bila Shields
Sonnetrens
Lady Buffaloes
Johnny Weber
Jeanette Dupre
Daisy Randall
Ella Shields
Hilda Awthorne
Josie Allen
Edith Chapman
Della Clayton
Ella Barrett
Milo
Calla
Reed and
Shaw
Martin and
Quigg
Captain
Shields
Cardwell
America
Major
George Ray
Missouri
Wonderful Buseh
Ada
Flo Hallard
Weston Sisters
Morton
Forde
Armstrong and
Holly
Clever Dickerson
Dampsey
Forsythe
Henry I
Waitt
Percival
Francois Laurent
Lesslanc
Warren and Howard
Harvey Manning
Appletons
Frances Harrison
Sagger Brothers
Ben Hur the Lion Exhibited at Austin and Stone's
Captain Lorenzo Lyon supervised the show of Ben Hur the lion at Austin & Stone's. The lion, double riveted cage, drew applause as Lyon declined entering the cage citing danger while using a rod to urge the animal to stand upright and display its majestic bearing.
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Ben Hur
Austin & Stone's
Lorenzo Lyon
Lyceum Theatre presents New York Stars on varied bill
At the Lyceum yesterday Bob Manchester's New York Stars offered a lively program headlined by the curtain raiser Sousa Girls. The Lady Sextet led the chorus while Anna Glockers baton twirling drew big applause. Variety acts included McIntyre and Rice dancing, German comedians Carlin and Brown, Belle Hathaway with trained monkeys, Jack Burke and William McEnroy in His First Lesson, LaBelle Parsons singing illustrated songs, and a new musical comedy Weary Willie Walker closing the program.
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Lyceum Theatre
Bob Manchester
New York
Sousa Girls
McIntyre
Rice
Anna Glockers
Charles Glockers
Anna
Carlin
Brown
Belle Hathaway
Jack Burke
William McEnroy
Champlense
LaBelle Parsons
Weary Willie Walker
Weighty women headline at Manager Walker’s venue
Mme De Willett and Martha Peters, two women of great size, headline Manager Walker’s popular house this week. To prove their weight, the management offers a barrel of flour as a challenge or prize to convince audiences of their size.
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Martha Peters
Mme. de Willett
Mme, de Willett
Walker
Variety acts dazzle at curb halls and theatre show
The night features the Burke brothers juggling and a 50 foot lariat performance by William Mc Cloud. Revoir presents a barrel mystery while Walter Wentworth showcases contortion. A popcorn eating contest amuses crowds as two theatre companies perform. Cast includes Strands Destinos Fagan and Merriam Sweeny Aidton Joe Morgan Willett Hartford Crone Reynolds sisters and more with Friday evening amateurs.
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Burke Brothers
William McCloud
Revoir
Walter Wentworth
Destinos
Fagan and
Merriam
Mabel Sweeny
Aidton
Joe Morgan
Jeanette Willett
Nellie Hartford
Lillian Crone
Magician Herrmann the Great At Grand Opera House
Next week Herrmann the Great, famed in America and Europe, headlines the Grand Opera House show. He presents a program of magic, mirth and mystery featuring The Escape from Sing Sing The Turkish Elopement and Noahs Ark or After the Flood.
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Grand Opera House
Herrmann the Great
Esurope
Sing Sing
Organist E H Lemare Tonight at Symphony Hall Recital
E H Lemare, famed English organist, headlines a recital at Symphony Hall tomorrow evening. The program features limited goparcantios and other pieces, promising a notable concert. Seats have been selling well and remain on sale at the box office today and tomorrow.
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ORCAN
E. H. Lemare
Goparcantios
Symphony Hall
Lemare
England
Boston
One More Trio Concert At Symphony Hall
The trio of Josef Hofmann, Fritz Kreisler, and Jean Gerardy will play a final appearance in the city at Symphony Hall next Saturday afternoon. A rare program includes brilliant solos by each artist and a trio in B major by Beethoven. Tickets available at Symphony Hall box office starting tomorrow.
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Josef Hofmann
Ritz Kreisler
Jean Gerardy
Symphony Hall
Beethoven
Morrison's Grand Theatre Presents Monte Cristo Revival
Morrison's Grand Theatre screened Monte Cristo with the popular stock company, drawing crowds yesterday. The company opened with strong performances led by the head of the troupe.
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Monte Cristo
Morrison's
Grand Theatre
Morrison cast shines in Edmund Dantes role and more
Severin DeDeyn leads the Morrison company as Edmund Dantes with natural restraint and magnetism. J. J. Owens as Wranglers, J. Butler Haviland as Fernand, S. F. Cairnes as Villeforte, and others deliver solid support. Mattie Choate excels as Mercede, Florence Hastings as Carconte, with receptions for ladies after matinee. next week’s military drama Lynwood adds star power.
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Severin DeDeyn
Morrison
Edmund Dantes
Tmes
Wranglars
J. J. Owens
Fernand
J. Butler Haviland
Villeforte
S. F. Cairnes
Lynwood
Bostock's Animal Arena Promises Maxed Evening Crowd
At Bostock's Great Animal Arena Tremont street Boston the Cyclorama venue houses a crowd-pleasing program with Woodward's dog and monkey circus and acts like a 30 foot ladder climbing fox terrier. Drake's sheep perform with ape-like agility while Big Liz and Baby Dot the elephants headline. Tiny Chiquita draws big crowds as this will be her last week here. A Noah's Ark gathering showcases lions tigers bears and more in one cage.
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Bostock
Great Animal Arena
Tremont Street
Animal King
Boston
Woodward
Drake
Big Liz
Baby Dot
Bostock's
Tiny Chiquita
Noah's Ark
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J. Bernard Dillon
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Allén
Doherty Sisters
Ben Dillon
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Castle Square Theatre
Bijou
Hollis Street Theatre
Boston Music Hall
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Howard Atheneum
Keiths
Richard
Waser
Tom Nawn and Company
Mingle Woodford
Barton ‘and
Mack
al Lawrence
Holly Tree Inn
Adele Purvis Onri
Bartell and Reynolds
Mon, Cadieux
Biograph
Taha
Drako
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Opera House
George W. Magee
Telephone
Tremont
Johnny and
Emma
Nese Herrmann
FISKE
Mrs. Hatch
Burton Harrison
Copley
Hofmann Kreisler Cerardy
Wese de Pismane
Charles Frohman
Jinks
Barnet
Cap of
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Isaac B. Rich
King
Maupee
Klaw & Erlanger
Lew Wallace
WM. Young
Chickering Hall
Grossmith
Rostor
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Winter St
Oxford
Castle Theatre
Tremont St
Tel
Music Hall
Edward Krose
Square Theatre
Bijou Opera House
Chimes
Palace
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Howard’s Extravaganza Co
Haymarket
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CY Adams
Austin & Stone
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