Aida Opra at Boston Theatre Highlights Verdi Cast
The Metropolitan company presented Aida at the Boston Theatre closing the season with strong casting led by Mme. Gadski and Mr. Dippel. Louise Homer, Signor Campanari, and Gustave Heinrichs conducted the chorus and orchestra. the review praises overall production and performances, notes improvement in Gadski, and previews Siegfried to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aida
Metropolitan Company
Boston Theatre
IGG
CRONE
Homer
Poehlmann
Dippel Amonasto
Campanari
Ramas
Pol Plancon
Muhlmann
Mme. Gadski
Dippel
Radames
Celeste Aida
Mme. Ternina
Brunhilde
Miss Walker
Miss Lemon
van Rooy
Mr. Krass
Mr. Garitz
Mr. Reiss
Edward H. Crosby
Tremont Theatre Revival of King Dodo Impresses Crowd
At Tremont Theatre last night Pixley and Luders musical comedy King Dodo drew a large audience. Richard Golden Mudge led the cast as King Dodo with Isabelle Underwood Daisy Hamlin Maud K Williams among others. the show received strong praise for its originality and charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davies
Pedro
Maud K. Williams
Piola
Isabelle Underwood
Arthur Wooley
Daisy Hamlin
Dodo
Tremnot
Pixley and Luders
King Dodo
Richard Golden Mudge
Charles W. Meyers Pedro
Shees Eee Davies
Arthur Wooley Bencho
Ovo Sbees
Horace J. Hain
Isabelle Underwood Wate
Richard Golden
George Sidney Stars in Busy Izzy at Majestic Theatre
George Sidney opens a two week run of Busy Izzy at the Majestic Theatre. The show is heavily rewritten with new songs dances and features many parodies. Fred Wyckoff Carrie Webber Maude Campbell Frank Clark and Charles La Mier lead a strong cast with a pretty chorus. Next up is Ward and Vokes in A Pair of Pinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theatre
George Sidney
Izzy
Mr. Sidney
Sidney
Fred Wyckoff
Carrie Webber
Maude Campbell
Dixie
Ward and Vokes
Robert Emmet Days of 1803 at Grand Opera House
A new romantic play at the Grand Opera House titled Robert Emmet the Days of 1803 captivates with a stirring melodrama. The story tracks Emmet’s trial and his defining defense speech, with Michael Dwyer as a notable outlaw whose rescue of Emmet adds dramatic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Tynan
Robert Emmet
Grand Opera House
Emmet
Michael Dwyer
Wedded but No Wife shines with drama at Grand Opera House
Sensational scene shines as Robert Conness leads the production with strong stage presence and a notable trial scene. The cast features J. P. Sullivan, Frank Larue, Edward O'Connor, Luke Martin, and others. W. J. Fielding directs the tale of love intrigue crime and reconciliation, centering on a village parson and his wife separated by an adventuress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Conness
Mr. Conness
J. P. Sullivan
Frank Larue
Edward O'Connor
Luke Martin
Lovers Lane revival delights Castle Square audience
At the Castle Square Theatre the Clyde Fitch drama Lovers Lane drew a large, enthusiastic crowd as the company faithfully reproduced original stage designs. The same cast returned, with notable praise for the children in the school scenes and for the detailed production. The show runs only this week before Boston hosts Parsifal in a Wagnerian staging with Blanche Stoddard as Kundry and numerous extras for tableau effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square Theatre
Clyde Fitch
Lovers' Lane
Castle Square Stock Company
Boston
Blanche Stoddard
Kundry
On the Bridge at Midnight thrills at Music Hall
The third act of On the Bridge at Midnight delivers top dramatic action with a rising drawbridge scene thrilling the audience. Klimt as Germany and Reed as the Italian villain earn praise along with Coffin and Browne in key roles. next week The Lighthouse by the Sea headlines the Music Hall bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
George Klimt
Germany
Curiosity Dealer
Dan Reed
Harry Preston Coffin
Kathryne Browne
Katherine Crego
Reddy
Frederick Faibanks
George Francis
Alice Willard
Jessie Stevens
New England
Lighthouse By the Sea
Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Wicked London Melodrama
The Bowdoin Square Theatre staged the five act sensational drama Wicked London yesterday and last night to a thronged house. Willard Blackmore and Edwin Denison lead strong turns as Richard Carlton and David Burton with a cast of noted players and lively specialties by Annie Southard. The run is one week with bargain matinee prices for ladies. Gates of Justice follows next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Metropolis
Portland
Willard Blackmore
Richard Carlton
Edwin Denison
David Burton
Liverpool
Carley
Leonard Varney
Butler Haviland
Hiram Walker
Charles Miller
Lawrence Merton
D. L. Gaylord
Wilmer Waller
Charles Wheelock
Thomas Russell
Fred Martin
Charlotte Hunt
Eugenie du Bois
Florence Hale
Corinne Cantwell
Annie Southard
Gates of Justice
Globe Theatre opens final Dolly Varden week in Boston
Lulu Glaser continues the second and final week of Dolly Varden at the Globe Theatre to enthusiastic crowds as encores and applause run high. The cast remains nearly the same except Forrest Huff replaces Harry Girard as Captain Belleville. Weber and Fields with an all star company press box office sales for next week, first come first served, limited seats, no speculators. A Patriots Day matinee is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Theatre
Lulu Glaser
Dolly Varden
Miss Glaser
Francis Wilson Company
Boston
Comedienne
Colonial Theatre
Forrest Huff
Harry Girard
Captain Belleville
Huff
Dolly
Harold Blake
John Dunsmore
W. H. Fitz-Gerald
George Head
Martin Cheesman
Lillian Walbridge
Emmalyn Lackey
Lotta Gale
Weber and Fields
Louis Mann
Lillian Russell
Peter F. Dailey
John T. Kelly
Charles J. Ross
Mabel Fenton
Park Theatre ends run with Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
The Park Theatre closes its engagement with Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch now in its final two weeks. The last performance is Saturday night, April 23, followed by Arnold Daly presenting Candida on Monday, April 25.
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Mrs. Wiggs
The
Park Theatre
Arnold Daly
Candida
Hollis Engagement Sets Tone for Opening Week
Hollis opened last evening with strong crowds and favorable reviews. The run has been successful so far, and more performances are expected to draw liberally. On Monday evening, April 18, Nance O'Neil will start an engagement presenting Elizabeth of England.
Mother Goose Spectacle Opens Week at Colonial Theatre
Another week of Mother Goose was inaugurated at the Colonial Theatre last evening and the glittering spectacle proved as attractive as ever.
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Colonial Theatre
Keith's Theatre shows strong vaudeville acts at Boston
Keith's Theatre in Boston showcases a strong vaudeville bill led by Keith Hilliard in No 973. Sally Stembler captivates with personality and song while the Valveno brothers dazzle with acrobatics. Mons Vallno Milo Marietta and Hal Stephens also impress in dance and impersonations. Suburban Press Association members attend as guests.
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Robert Hilliard
Boston
Keith
Sally
Sally Stembler
Biograph
Valveno Brothers
Mons
Vallno
Milo
Marietta
Hal Stephens
America
Joseph Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Stephens
Suburban Press Association
Burlesque at Lyceum Theatre Features Noted Cast
The Lyceum Theatre presents Burlesque with Frank R B Carr’s Thoroughbred company. Highlights include Female Model Flat opening skit, a strong lineup of acts with Park and Tresh, Blanche Washburn, Jess Flynn, Kennedy and Evans, Mile. La Toska contortionist, Mile. Tyrne, Empire Comedy Four, and Circus Pony Ballet. The closing extravaganza The Thoroughbreds showcases the full company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank RB. Carr
Park and Tresh
Blanche Washburn
Jess Flynn
Ted Evans
Burlesque at New Palace Theatre by Imperial Burlesquers
The New Palace Theatre presents two laughable skits by Harry W. Williams' Imperial Burlesquers. His Sporty Wife satirizes social life while Off to the Front burlesques the popular war play Shenandoah. The company delivers bright breezy comedy with clean humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Harry W. Williams
Imperial Burlesquers
Burlesque and vaudeville showcase with Edna Arline stars
Comedy and burlesque action features Edna Arline leading a military march with dashing costumes while Frank Byron stars in the lead. Louise Langford heads the feminine contingent with a cast including William J. Evans Cliff Gordon Snitz Moore John E. Cain Gladys St. John Fdna Urline Grace Forest Burke May Desmond. The chorus is well drilled and musical hits include The Bathing Girls Cindy When Kate and I Were Coming Thro the Rye A Soldier's Life That Is How I Saved My Life Cavalry on Parade and The Boys of the U S A. An olio of vaudeville follows with Patti Carney coon songs John E Cain in The New Boy Cliff Gordon German monologue Evans and St John and a Willie Goslin Bath sketch by Byron and Lang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Arline
Frank Byron
Louise Langford
William J. Evans
Cliff Gordon
Snitz Moore
John EB. Cain
Gladys St. John
Fdna Urline
Grace Forest Burke
May Desmond
Cindy
Patti Carney
Kate
Cavalry
John E. Cain
Boy
Evans
St. John
Louise Langdon
Willie Goslin
Hood the Wizard of the Pool at Austin & Stone's Museum
Austin and Stone's Museum drew crowds yesterday with Joe Hood dazzling as the premier pool artist. His feats included 19 balls in two shots and a four ball finale, plus crowd-pleasing tricks and use of his mouth. The curio hall offered Pam ahasika cockatoos, Indian tableaux, and several stage acts headlined by the Scarlet sisters and Frances Hoyt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone
Joe Hood
Hood
Curio Hall
Pamahasika
Hathaway
Lew Mettler
McNamee
Clay Modeller
Scarlet Sisters
Frances Hoyt
Lessie McAvoy
Leonard
Fulton
Fox
Cook
Lew Diamond
Osborne
Daisy
Daisy Linden
Collins
Miskel
To Die at Dawn thrills at Columbia Theatre in tribute
The Columbia Theatre presented the melodrama To Die at Dawn last evening. Nellie is saved from a false murder accusation as heroine Elsie Crescy delivers a strong performance. The play features Silent Dave as a disguised detective and was staged as a tribute to George F. Collier, with many seats sold in his honor.
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Columbia Theatre
Dave
Nellie
Bob Nestor
Elsie Crescy
George F. Collier
The
Columbia
Nickelodeon bill features Parker and vaudeville acts
Large audiences greeted Kid Parker at every performance and he will wrestle up to 150 pounds during his stay. Camille and Tona balance an acrobatic act, Roethig the magician performs unusual prestidigitation, and Charles the perfect boy showcases muscular poses. Belmari the grotesque acrobat and other acts fill the curio hall with Cummins and Mack, Harry De Bar, Girard sisters, Dolly Grey, and West and French. Amateur night rounds out Tuesday program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Parker
Camille
Tona
Roethig
Charles
Belmari
Curio Hall
Cummins and
Mack
Harry de Bar
Girard Sisters
Dolly Grey
French
West
Walker's Museum Show Dazzles With Variety Acts
The Sunny South Merrymakers headline a lively week at Walker's Museum with 20 performers delivering song and dance in curio hall. A magic trunk act by Professor Chasm, Coster's balance routine, and Sam Cohen's crowd appeal keep audiences amused. Nellie Mason and Nellie Lindsay showcase vocal talents while Ben Dolan offers droll blackface humor. Tomorrow features a broader amateur lineup with Wednesday night promising more entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curio Halls
Sunny South Merrymakers
Professor Chasm
Coster
Sam Cohen
Babes in Toyland Coming to Boston Theatre
Babes in Toyland, the successor of The Wizard of Oz, runs at the Boston Theatre starting next Monday with advance seat sales already underway. The first matinee is Tuesday April 19 Patriots Day with performances at 7 45 pm and 2 00 pm matinees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rvoyland
Boston Theatre
Wm. Norris
Original New York Company
Patriots
Charity Concert At Colonial Theatre Sunday April 24
A charity concert at Colonial Theatre on Sunday evening April 24 features Boston’s top volunteers aiding Emergency Hospital. Tickets are on sale at the box office and the program promises a strong, elaborate lineup likely to fill the theatre.
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Colonial Theatre
Boston
Creatore Concerts Final Boston Appearance by Italian Band
The final Boston appearance of Domenico Creatore and his Italian musicians marks the concluding engagement of their Boston tour. The program features overtures and operatic selections highlighting Italian musical heritage. Fans anticipate a memorable farewell performance at the city venue.
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Creatore
Boston
Operatic Selections Highlight Symphony Hall Program
Symphony Hall hosts a lively Sunday evening concert by the organization featuring excerpts from Verdi la Forza del Destino and Aida Donizetti Lucia Bizet Carmen. The band under Bandmaster Creatore will also perform Handel Largo and Chopin Funeral March.
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Symphony Hall
Creatore
Lucia
Bizet
Handel
Chopin
Benefit Concert Aids Boston Symphony Pension Fund
A concert at Symphony Hall tomorrow evening supports the Boston Symphony Orchestra pension fund. The program features Beethoven's Ninth and Mozart's Così fan tutte quintet with overture from Beethoven's Fidelio. Soloists include Mrs Kileski Bradbury, Mrs Julie Wyman, Mr Theodore Van Yorx, Mr Myron Whitney Jr., and Mr Sullivan Sargent.
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Symphony Hall
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Beethoven
Mozart
Femont
Kileski Bradbury
Julie Wyman
Theodore van Yorx
Myron W. Whitney, Jr
Sullivan Sargent
Bostonings on the Ivernia sails with notable passengers
At 7:30 a m the Cunard steamer Ivernia will leave East Boston for Queenstown and Liverpool carrying 60 first class 70 second class and 300 steerage passengers In the saloon are many prominent Bostonians including William Basset Mrs B Bliss A W Bliss Burnside John Boyd and a long list of society figures with their accompanying families and attendants onboard
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Cunard
Ivernia
Jeffries
Boston
Queenstown
Liverpool
William Basset
A. W. Bliss
Bliss
T. D. M. Burnside
John Boyd
Tharmas Baring
W. L. Christie
John Craddock
Margaret Murdoch
N. J. Mcinnes
McInnes
Nathan C. Osgood
Osgood
Katharine Osgood
Florence A. Parker
H. Parker
Parker
Mary Parker
David Richmond
Lady Richmond
Richmond
George W. Rockwood
H. Byrle
F. R. Shaw
Wemyss Smith
Francis M. Swanzy
Mrs. Swanzy
Nora Swanzy
Rosamond Swanzy
Elbridge Torrey
James Walker
Thomas E. Wells
Wells
Annie Wells
Elinor Wells
John W. Zane
Crazy Heirs Challenge Mrs Cobb Estate In Probate Court
The will contest asks if Mrs Delia Cobb was of sound mind when codicils changed residuary legatee from her relatives to F W Cobb of Boston. The case cites dementia rumors but witnesses say she was sound. exam notes of her condition were introduced as the matter proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Cobb
Cobb
Frederick W. Cobb
Harrison Avenue
Anna
Helen Greeley
George O. Carpenter
F. W. Cobb
Boston
Blake
Jelly
Suspicious Men Pursued in Melrose
Melrose April 11 Patrolman Fuller chased two suspects near Batchelder and Porter streets after residents reported suspicious men watching houses. The pursuit ended unsuccessfully with no arrests. Chief McLaughlin confirmed the incident and noted ongoing patrols in the area.
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Melrose Melrose
Fuller
Batchelder and
Porter Streets
McLaughlin
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Smith
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Rays
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Emma
the Howard
Casey the Fireman
Mayme Gehrge
Harry Parker
Europe
Louise Henry
Sal Skinner
Howard
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Bowen
Hugh McVey
Peerless Club
Doyle and Granger
M. Needham
Frank L. Browne
Juniper
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Maude Detty
Lyceum Theatre
NEW Palace Theatre
Caer
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Nickelodeon
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Hilliard
Little June Pelton
Stephens Wallno
Marlette Marlo
Aldo Chas
Littlefield Patching Brothers
Mrs. Wynne-Winslow
Valgeno Brothers
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Leonard Emile Subhers
Clark and
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Aloz
Zola
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Henry W. Savage
Pixley
Luders
Prince
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Lawrence McCcarty
Lessee
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Ternina
Walker
Lemon
MM. van Rooy
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Reiss
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Faust
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Thur
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Weber
Matinee
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New York
Robert Connell
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Bowdoin Sq
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Columbia T5
Bostonians
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Chas
J. Ross John T. Kelly
Peter F. Daile
Lillian Russet
Mabel Renton
Fields
Majestic Mats
E. D. Stair
Castle Renine
Tremont St
Tel
Tremont
Castle Sq. Theatre Dramatic Stock Co
Lovers’ Lane
Persifal
B. Y. M. Christian Union
Rosaiaa
Norcross BH
George Pexor
Hollis
Isaac B. Rich
Eve'gs
Sherp
Charles B. Dillingham
Haymarket
TD Square
Bowdoin
Wicked London
Johnny and
Parker's Dogs
Charmion
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