The Howard Burlesque Billows with Villainous Variety
A long review charts a Boston bill of shows at the Howard and partner venues. It highlights animal acts by Parker's dogs and Parole and Kata, LaTell brothers gymnastic work, Curtis and May's comedy singing and dancing, Mae Russell's storytelling, Willie Gardner on skates, Acker and Gilday travesty, Patchen and Clifton acrobats, Carroll and Baker song and dance, Clarence Foster comic antics, plus moving pictures and a tuneful skit The Web Weavers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Parker
LaTell Brothers
Curtis
May
Mae Russell
Willie Gardner
Acker
Gilday
Patchen
Clifton
Carroll
Baker
Clarence Foster
Web Weavers
Mary Wise
Susie Smithers
Mrs. Campbell Stars in Sardou’s The Sorceress at Hollis Street
Mrs. Patrick Campbell opens in Sardou’s five act The Sorceress at Hollis Street Theatre with Guy Standing as Don Enriquez and a large supporting cast. The production, directed by William Seymour, impresses with lavish Moorish costumes and stagecraft. The piece blends melodrama and passion set in the Spanish Inquisition, culminating in an intense fourth act performance by Campbell. Little Johnny Jones is announced as the next Hollis Street attraction starting April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Street Theatre
Patrick Campbell
Sardou
Cardinal Ximenes
Frederick Perry
Don Enriquez de Palacios
Guy Standin Lopes Dé
Gotcds
Cesss
ECC
Alice Butler
Manuela
Secvecess
Ohu90
Voor Dees
Alice Neal Fatoum
Sevccss
Margaret Bourne Alsha
Escc
Mildred Beverly Joana
Martha Waldron Zaquir
Vavroesenso
Eee
Fanny Marinoff
Mrs. Campbell
Louis N. Parker
Sarah Bernhardt
Zoraya
Don Enriquez
William Seymour
Spain
Guy Standing
Mr. Standing
Johnny Jones
Park Theatre hosts Strongheart benefit for William D. Andreas
Robert Elleson presents Strongheart at Park Theatre as a complimentary benefit for the popular manager William D. Andreas. The show draws a splendid audience with vivid college life scenes and a football training atmosphere on stage. Robert Edeson embodies Strongheart, a noble Indian student who blends football and romance with notable supporting turns from Edmund Breese and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Elleson
Park Theatre
William D. Andreas
Strongheart
Harvard
Yale
Old Columbia
Robert Edeson
Far West
Edeson
Boston
Edmund Breese Herbert Cortell
Frank Gheen
Francis Bonn
Sydney Ainsworth
Mary Boland
Juise Drew
Last Boston appearance of pianist De Pachmann at Jordan Hall
Vladimir de Pachmann returns to Boston for a final appearance at Jordan Hall next Saturday afternoon. The Chopin program showcases his famed ability to make the piano sing. Seats are on sale at Symphony Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladimir de Pachmann
Jordan Hall
de Pachmann
Boston
Symphony Hall
Nance O Neil Stars in Magda at Tremont Theater
Nance O Neil enters the second Tremont week in Magda with a masterful portrayal praised for realism across moods from mother to daughter. Cast additions include Rankin as Colonel Schwartze and Dalton as Pastor Hefterdinch with Ricca Allen and Ray Scott in key roles. Wood land returns April 24 with a near-identical principal lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nance O'Neil
Tremont Theatre
Magda
Sudermann
Miss O'Neil
Mr. Rankin
Colonel Schwartze
Charles E. Dalton
Hefterdinch
Ricca Allen
Franziska
Ray Scott
Camille
Judith of
Bethulia
Hedda Gabler
St. John
the Tremont
Harry Bulger
Frank Doane
Stanley H. Forde
John Donohue
Emma Carus
Ida Brooks Hunt
Helen Hale
Margaret Sayre
Ida Mulle
Lucille Nelson
Mattie Nichols
Humpty Dumpty Captivates Boston at Colonial Theatre
The London and New York production Humpty Dumpty drew hundreds again at the Colonial Theatre. Performers Frank Moulan and Nora Sarony headline a varied show with animal impersonations, music, pantomime, and ballet as Klaw and Erlanger present a London triumph in Boston. The engagement is positively limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Colonial Theatre
London
Frank Moulan
John McVeigh
George Schiller
Maude Lillian Berri
Nelie Daly
Lillian Coleman
Willam C. Schrode
John C. Schrode
Joseph C. Smith
Castle Square Theatre stages Hall Caine drama with strong cast
The Castle Square Theatre offered The Christian with a capable cast led by Howell Hansel as John Storm. Lillian Kemble impressed as Glory Quayle and Edward Wade earned praise as Father Lamplugh. A revival of The Ticket-of-Leave Man is planned for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square Theatre
Hall Caine
America
John Storm
Howell Hansel
Lillian Kemble
Glory Quayle
A. H. van Buren
Horatio Drake
John Waldron
Lord Robert Ure
Ben A. Field
Edward Wade
Father Lamplugh
Leonora Bradley
Mrs. Callendar
Frances Starr
Polly Love
Majestic Theatre Show Wins Warm Reception for The Filibuster
The Majestic Theatre features a refreshed edition of The Filibuster with new dances and a revised script by Al Holbrook. Frank Lalor shines as Bunny alongside Miss Johnson in a lively duet, while Louise Gunning and Miss Fossett impress in lead roles. Tonight marks the 85th Boston performance with a gun metal purse souvenir for reserved-seat holders. next week brings The Gentleman from Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theatre
Wilson and Loraine
al Holbrook
Frank Lalor
Bunny
Miss Johnson
Hetty
Johnny Wise
Louise Gunning
Dolly Washington
Miss Fossett
Dolores
Boston
Indiana
Pair of Pinks Charms Globe Theatre Crowd in Second Edition
Ward and Voices revived their musical farce at the Globe Theatre last night to a large audience. The rewritten show features Percy and Harold as Pinkerton detectives in a private jail with humorous prison rules and electrocution threats. Cast highlights include Hap Ward Harry Vokes Lucy Daly Margaret Daly Vokes and Charles Howard with new songs and routines. Next week George Sidney with Busy Izzy is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Voices
Percy
Harold
Globe Theatre
Pinkerton
Hap’ Ward
Harry Vokes
Lucy Daly
Margaret Daly Vokes
Charles Howard
Ikey Lock
Will West
Eli Fibber
Dan Coleman
Josephine
David de Wolf
Tony Williams
Lou Miller
Eddie Judge
Jennie Girard
Bowdoin Square Theatre Delivers Saved From Shame Melodrama
Bowdoin Square Theatre presented Saved From Shame yesterday repeating its strong, sentimental appeal. The stage shows scenes from a New Hampshire village, a farm house, and a New York office as the story follows a tempted girl rescued by a devoted lover. Charles Miller leads the male cast with Edwin Denison and Miss Corinne Cantwell starry in key roles. new scenery and effects heighten the drama. An additional melodrama is announced for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square Theatre
New Hampshire
New York City
Charles Miller
Dave Watson
Edwin Denison
Noah Strong
D. L. Gaylord
Deacon Prye
Butler Haviland
Harry Brooks
Thad Gray
Henry Alexander
Willard Hutchins
Wilmer Walter
Sanford Wallace
Charles Wheelock
Ashbel Quirk
Corinne Cantwell
Mary Prye
Miss du Bois
Electra Strong
Florence Hale
Pearl de Sousier
Hekking Offers Third Cello Recital at Steinert Hall
Anton Hekking gave a third cello recital at Steinert Hall assisted by Arthur Rosenstein. The program featured excerpts from concertos by Litt and Vieuxtemps and other cello works by Servais Chopin MacDowell and Goens. The artist displayed noted artistry and the audience greatly enjoyed the performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Hekking
Steinert Hall
Arthur Rosenstein
Litt
Vieuxtemps
Servais
Chopin
MacDowell
Goens
Hekking
Wilton Lackaye Stars in The Pit at Boston Theatre
Boston audience crowded the Boston Theatre for William A Brady's The Pit with Wilton Lackaye as Curtis Jadwin and Jane Oaker as the wife. Critics praised Lackaye's portrayal of a wheat operator driven by finance and noted the elaborate stage set and a 300-strong pit scene. The run lasts two weeks and tickets go on sale for a Billy Jefferson Rip Van Winkle engagement beginning April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Jadwin
Vane Wilton Lackaye
Sheldon Cortell
Franklin Ritchie
Samuel Gretty
William Hazeltine
Charles Cressler
A. H. Stuart Denary
Osa
Kingsley Benedict Hlargus
Edmund H. Reardon
Laura Dearborn
Jane Oaker Page Dearborn
Aveted
Beulah Watson
Emily Wessels
Jetese
Agnes Findlay
Charlies Cressler
Powhatan Gordon
Kate Ferguson
Agnes Evans
Isabel Gretry
Findlay
Mr. Lackaye
Trilby
Quo Vadis
Jane Oaker
Boston
Sears
Boston Theatre
Thomas Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Joseph Jefferson
McFadden's Row of Flats Charms Boston Audiences at Grand Opera House
Grand Opera House opened a week run of McFadden's Row of Flats, a farce with wit and melody. Billy Barry leads as Tim McFadden with Gussie Nelson, Lizzie Conway, and the Speck brothers delivering standout turns. Notable specialties include boxing by Claude and Curtis Speck. the show precedes Across the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tim McFadden
Billy Barry
Gussie Nelson
Mary Ellen Murphy
Lizzie Conway
Lulu Lee
Ernest Otto
Claude
Curtis Speck
McFadden
Pacific
Jenkins Defeats Cuban Wonder in 6 1 2 Minute Bout at Columbia
Tom Jenkins world champion catch as catch can wrestler opened a Boston engagement at the Columbia Theatre. He offered 100 to throw any man in 15 minutes and defeated Clar ence Bouldon in 6 minutes 30 seconds. Max Freedman of London challenged Jenkins and was thrown in two minutes. Tonight Frederick will meet Freedman again as part of a week long card with burlesques and vaudeville acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jenkins
Boston
Columbia Theatre
Max Freedman
London
England
Clarence Bouldon
Freedman
Jenkins
Europe
Daniel McKetterick
Funnny
W. B. Watson
Frisky
Jeanette Dupre
Millie Williams
Hattie Mills
Ida Howell
Prince of Pilsen
Lassard Brothers
Williams and West
Boston Symphony Quartet Closes Season at Jordan Hall
The Boston Symphony Quartet gave its sixth and final concert at Jordan Hall assisted by Mme Samaroff and the Hoffman Quartet. Mme Samaroff made her Boston debut with fine tone and ensemble skill as Mozart and Saint Saens works and an octet were performed to a large, appreciative audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Symphony Quartet
Jordan Hall
Mme
Samaroff
Hoffman
Saint-Saens
Keiths Theatre vaudeville bill praised by full house crowd
Keiths Theatre offered a one week vaudeville bill headlined by Peter F. Dailey with The Police Inspector. The show featured Lulus, Mazuz and Mazette, Al Lawrence, Evie Stetson, a juggling act on a ladder, hoop manipulators, Men DAlma trained animals, and a moving picture Wanted a Dog. Audience laughed and applauded throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith's
Peter F. Dailey
Weber- Field
Keith
Keithites
Lewis McCord
Williams
Evie Stetson
Melville and Stetson
Everhart
D’alma
Mazuzs and
Mazett
Fred Ray
Juliet Wood
AL. Lawrence
Earl and Wilson
Joe Morris
Howard Atheneum Showcase Packs Variety Week
Howard Atheneum presents a packed weekly program featuring Jane Courthope in A Fisherman's Luck and the Lutz brothers novelty act. The Empire Theatre also showcases the puzzling Zutka illusion by George H. Webster with a dramatic metal-box reveal and high trapeze suspense.
Austin and Stone's Museum Headliners Dazzle Hawaiian Dance
A visitor friendly museum program features Puni's company of young Hawaiians performing lively dance and song with guitar flute and banjo. Gilbert's goats perform trained acts while Roscoe the horse Musical Millman and Claw Hammer Gus attract juvenile patrons. The Diamond Palace casino offers a breezy one act comedy with May June Josephine Larothe and other noted performers in hourly stage shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puni's
Austin & Stone
Curio Hall
Gilbert
Roscoe
Millman
Gus
Frank
Maybelle Albright
Diamond Palace
May June
Josephine Larothe
Lew Benedict
Harry Powell
Anna Dixon
Marie Glenn
May Morris
Alice Thornton
Tom Bateman
John Earle
J. H. Mack
Tom Bryant
Thomas and Paine
Elders
Baron Little-Finger
Count Magri
Novelty Acts at Local Show Features Ollie Young and More
A listing of acts includes Ollie Young and Brother performing hoop tricks, Great Scott balancing atop a ladder, Ferrell Brothers with bicycle stunts, Stereopticon Views showcasing world scenes, and D Alma's Monkeys and Dogs troupe performing after school hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Young
Brother
Scott
Ferrell Brothers
D’alma
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Nance O’neil
Tremont
Wilton Lackaye
The
Globe
Christian
Castle Square
Grand Opera House
Bowdoin Square
Keith’s
the Howard
Empire
Columbia
Lyceum
the Palace
Austin & Stone’s
Walker’s
Nickelodeon
Colonial
Edna Aug
Comedienne
Elsie Fay
Avenue A
Stuart
Patti
Hughey Dougherty
Winschermann
Yackley
Bunnell
Sailor and
Horse
Harry la Rose
Bert C. Thayer
Jennie Coulson
James le
DE Sachmann
Bostof
William A. Brady
Keith’s Theatre
Howard Atheneum
Jane Courthope
George H. Emerick
Huband
Empire Theatre
Zutka
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Entertainments
Albert L. Guille
Blanche Sharp
Holliss
B. Rich
Isa
Charles Frohman
Scollay Square
Honolulu
Gilbert’s
Benedict & Powell Com. Co
House
Nicfadden
Bowdoin
Majestic
New
Samuel E. Rork
ELKS
Patriots
Clara Bloodgood
Edward J. Morgan
Gentleman From
Booth Tarkington
T! Fires
Judith
Henry B. Harris
WM. C. DE Mille
Empire Tarr
Boston Music “Hall
Edna
Ceas
E. D. Starr
Fun Ward
FUN Makers
Geo. Sidney
Izzy
Chas. In
Rich & Area
Lessees
Mats
Klaw & Erlanger
Drury Lane
Boston Herald
Lawrence McCarty
Lessee
Mgr
Wilton Lackage
People’s Choral Union
Samuel W. Cole
Prout
Ricker
Shirley
Delmont
Shedd
Castle SQ
Castle Square Theatre Dramatic Stock Co
Christian Hall Caine
Winter St
Gay Morning Globes
Haymarket
Tarmary
Howard Iwirt
St. Onge Bros
Jane Courthope & Co
Lutz Bros
Parker's Dogs
la Tell Bros
Curtis and May
Vaudevillians
Susie Smitherines
Mary Wiselets
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