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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1901
Page
7
The Grau opera company opened a two week run at the Boston Theatre with Mistress Nell starring Henrietta Crosman. The production features a witty play within a lively period setting, praised acting, and a crowded Tremont Theatre audience.
A four act drama based on Abbe Prevost novel Manon Lescaut titled Manon Lescaut staged at the Boston Museum. The play by Theodore Burt Sayre features Effie Shannon as Manon and Albert Kelcey as Louis with strong performances by Guy Bates Post and Frederick Perry. Critics note bold controversial material and praise the two leading men while calling the piece ambitious and provocative.
Sadie Martinot opened her engagement in Clyde Fitch's play at the Park Theatre last night under director Louis Nethersole. The charming Sapho persona clashes with looks and size, delivering a compelling stage presence in the leading role.
The Castle Square Theatre stock company debuts Shakspere with The Merchant of Venice drawing strong crowds and praise for Shylock and other leads. Next, Our Boys revival and Mansfield appearances promise further notable performances with Henry V headlining future engagements.
The four act pastoral comedy drama The Night Before Christmas played at the Grand Opera House to a large audience praising its wholesome appeal. Cast included Maurice G Costello and Josehine Foy with supporting turns by T J Johnson and Ogden Wight, plus the Lamb children Lolita and Stanley with the Boston Four providing encore worthy numbers.
The James Roya staged at Bow Doin Square Theatre in a revised form with Frank Lavarnie as Jesse James and James Durkin as Frank James. E D Denison as Doc Samuels and Broncho Charlie with Bridle Bill perform bowie knife duels and horse tricks. Miss Keane plays Mrs Nation in a travesty lampooning Carrie Nation.
John Drew continues his engagement at Hollis Street Theatre with Richard Carvel marking a bold turn from his usual Cavalier roles. The eighteenth century Maryland patriot is delivered with dexterity and charm, his blade ready and costume well worn, distinguishing the performance from Drews past favorites.
Managerial Alct announces few remaining performances of Ben Hur with two weeks left. A sixteenth week opened last night drawing a large audience. The chariot race scene is complex and realistic, showcased by a strong company led by William Farnum and cast including Hart Corrigan Shaw Thorne Block Burt. Final performances on April 20 will disappoint devoted patrons.
Keiths Theatre presented The Ace of Trumps a twenty minute sketch featuring Rose Coghlan and Louis Massen with a permanent orchestra. The program included farces with Neffield Caryl Wilbur May Wentworth Patt Rosa and company plus Belle Davis with a new song list. Japanese aerial feats and Nevarros tumbling acts drew applause along with Fred Niblo monologues and Nona Winter comedy acts. Biograph motion pictures entertained audiences.
The Howard offers Nouroulah the famed Bulgarian wrestler facing Tom Jenkins for the world title with exhibitions and a $100 challenge for 15 minutes on the mat. Also on the program are Al Reeves’s burlesque troupe with My Uncle’s Visit, Inez Mecusker, Mitchell and Cain, Leroy and Woodford, The Actor and the Dalyon sisters in a serio-comic act, plus a ragtime festival cake walk and The Watermelon Patch novelty. Joe Flynn leads the variety acts with his chickens and chants.
Money to loan on first mortgages of real estate in Boston and vicinity with monthly payments of principal and interest. Be your own landlord by owning free and clear. No commission to pay. Workingmen's Co-operativ e Bank, F. E. Burbank, Secretary, 987 Washington.
In Boston the lineup features Howard, Seamon and Monti, Mackle and Walker, Hank Whitcomb, Jessie Haynes, Leo LaFarge, the Petching brothers, Dave Whiteley, Higgins and Phelps. The bill blends humor song and mimicry with varied specialty acts for the week.
A bustling afternoon at Boston Music Hall featured Ashman Holcombe and Curtis in The New Teacher, Gertrude Haynes with Choir Celestial, and standout turns by Charley Case Florence Bindley Hassan Ben Ali troupe Drawee Fanny Fish the Merrills Lyons Crowley Dick and Alice Mc Avoy Mile Loretta and trained birds.
The Grandeatre’s melodrama Lucky Ranch receives high praise with Lorimer Johnstone in a dual role and a strong supporting cast led by Thomas, Watson, Jarke, Carroll, Hyland, Thorn ton, and Mack. Vaudeville novelties between acts add appeal. The run lasts a single week with daily matinees and special prices for ladies. next week showcases Ten Nights in a Barroom.
Lottie Bran don rides a shiny chainless racing machine in a morning race at Austin & Stone’s beside Emma Bayne. Bayne, a petite endurance record holder, chases Bran don with brief leads and close finishes as spectators enjoy spring vaudeville and East Indian acts at the museum expo.
The Jolly Grass Widows Burlesque company began a week at the Lyceum led by Mile Dika and Carrie Fulton with twenty-five cast members. Two burlesques The Widow's Wedding Night and The Sign of the Red Light opened and closed the show with vaudeville acts from Paulo Pika Howard Moore Hodge Hayward Lancaster Ward Bradburn May Allen Allen and Miss Gussie Vivian. An art-picture sequence followed the acts.
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Sam Johnson from Centerville drinks ten quarts of water ten times daily under a $1000 forfeiture wish. He exceeds demand by drinking seventeen buckets on Saturday to satisfy huge crowds. The show features John Harney’s Irish village, Irish comedians, Coleen, Harry gon eating sharp objects, Selim Sid, and tests with French girls, plus vaudeville acts and living pictures. Friday showcases amateur night with beginners.
Sarah Bernhardt and Constant Coquelin and their Paris company head to Boston for a two week engagement starting April 15. Seat sales begin next Monday morning at the box office. Repertoire includes L Angelo, Cyrano de Bergerac, Frou ou, La Tosca and Hamlet with Mme Bernhardt in the title role and Coquelin as the gravedigger.
In a grand debut, Charlies Edget, known as the Eni sharp, unveils a bold new exhibition at the Gaiety Theatre and Musee. Signor Sate returns home with a celebrated display that blends music and sculpture in an open gallery setting.
Reports from Glasgow say the Allan liner Buenos Ayrean captained by Eta departed Philadelphia and arrived Glasgow after a long delay. No news yet from the ship, raising concerns over its safety.
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