Maid Marian at Boston Theatre Delights Large Audience
The Bos tonians opened with Maid Marian a sequel to Robin Hood at the Boston Theatre last evening to a big crowd. The cast featured familiar favorites with Grace Van Studdiford and Alice Judson in prominent roles as tastefully praised by critics while noting the score lacks the distinctiveness of the original. The engagement runs two weeks with Mantell at the Majestic Theatre to follow featuring The Dagger and the Cross and Monbars with The Face in the Moonlight among other acts.
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Bostonians
Boston Theatre
Boston
Pacific Coast
de Koven
Smith
Marian
Maid Marian
Nottingham
George Frothingham
Friar Tuck
Mr. MacDonald
Josephine Bartlett
Robin Hood
Grace van Studdiford
Alice Judson
Alan-A-Dale
Olive Celeste Moore
W. C. Weedon
Will Scarlet
Howard Chambers
Guy of
Kellar
Cloombar
My To
Kiarnac
Robert B. Mantell
Majestic Theatre
Mr. Mantell
Kellar Opens Week at Majestic Theatre with New Wonders
The famed magician Kellar opened a seven day engagement at the Majestic Theatre last night captivating a large audience for two hours. He performed sleight of hand with colored handkerchiefs coins and cards and unveiled new feats including a crystal ladder and a demon globe showcasing coins dropping from a hat from the top.
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Kellar
Majestic Theatre
Sis Hopkins at Grand Opera House Delights with Heartfelt Country Tale
Rose Melville and company present Sis Hopkins at the Grand Opera House, a sweet clean play about a Posey County Indiana country girl. The performance showcases Melville’s dual role from rustic to cosmopolitan and features a strong supporting cast. J. R. Stirling directs a newly produced version that has become the season’s most popular rural drama.
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Grand Opera House
Rose Melville
Sis Hopkins
Posey County
Indiana
Miss Melville
J. R Stirling
Busy Izzy At Music Hall A Hit Of The Season
George Sidney stars as Busy Izzy in a plotless musical comedy at the Music Hall. The cast includes Fred Wyckoff Edward Clark and Maude Campbell with a strong chorus of dancers and singers. The sextet tops the show with a topical song Lovely Day for a Walk.
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Music Hall
Boston
George Sidney
Busy Izzy
Izzy
Fred Wyckoff
Edward Clark
Charles Lo Miler
Daniel Sullivan
Frank Gibbons
Will J. Hagan
Ed Gilmore
Maude Campbell
Annie Martell
Florence Ackley
Gibsonian
A Country Girl at Boston Museum in Benefit for Staff
George Edwardes's musical A Country Girl was staged at the Boston Museum last evening as a benefit to W. D. Andreas the theatre business manager. The performance featured William Norris Minnie Ashley and a large cast with lavish costumes and a strong chorus. The April 27 act will benefit box office staff James R. Keene and Frank P. Cauley.
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George Edwardes
Boston Museum
W. D. Andreas
William Norris
Barry
Minnie Ashley
Sophie
Melville Stewart
Hallyn Mostyn
Harold Vizard
Clarence Harvey
Grace Freeman
Genevieve Finlay
Helen Marvin
James R. Keene
Frank P. Cauley
A Celebrated Case Revival At Castle Square Theatre
The Castle Square Theatre revived A Celebrated Case last evening, showcasing strong performances. John Craig as Jean Renaud led with steady dramatic presence, supported by James Seeley as D Aubeterre and John Sam Polis as Lazare and Count de Mornay. Mary Sanders and Lillian Lawrence drew praise, with Cordelia Macdonald, Leonora Bradley, Izetta Jewel, and Ruth Frances delivering notable work. A Celebrated Case remains on stage this week before a revival of Othello starts next Monday.
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Castle Square Theatre
Pitman
John Craig
Jean Renaud
James. Seeley
D’aubeterre
John Sampolis
Lazare
Count de Mornay
Joan T. Craven
Denis O’rourke
George E. Mack
Viscount Raoul
Mary Sanders
Adrienne
Lillian Lawrence
Valentine de Mornay
Cordelia Macdonald
Leonora Bradley
Chanoinesse
Izetta Jewel
Jean
Ruth Frances
Bowdoin Square Theatre Show Lets Bow Scout Shine
The Bowdoin Square Theatre presented The Boy Scout with N S Wood as Lightning Lew leading a strong cast. Will Phillips William Vaughan and E D Denitsen gave standout Indian and Vet roles while Charlotte Hunt Florence Hale Cantwell and others impressed. Scenic mountain and Sierra camp scenes drew praise. The play runs for one week with matinees and low prices for women.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Boy Scout
N.S. Wood
Will Phillips
William Vaughan
Old Vet
E.D. Denitson
Mr. Wood
Lightning Lew
Charlotte Hunt
Mary Valleo
Florence Hale
Mrs. Valleo
Miss Cantwell
Queen Bet
Carl Fey
B. R. Phillips
Lawrence Merton
Herbert Chesley
D. L. Gaylord
Joseph Leary
Frank Stanton
James Levering
Sierras
Tremont Theatre Ends Run Of Mary of Magdala
The Tremont Theatre closes its engagement of Mrs. Fiske in Mary of Magdala with six remaining showings. Critics praise the production as artistic and elevating, highlighting performances by Power, Woodruff, Jordan, Hamilton, Eyting, and an especially well managed company.
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Mr. Power
Judas
Woodruff
Flavius
Mr. Jordan
Caiaphas
Iss Hamilton
Miriam
Miss Eyting
Rachel
Tremont Theatre Hosts Weber and Fields Spring Tour
Mrs. Fiske leads an Easter season production at the Tremont with large audiences expected as clergymen reserve seats for final performances. The Tremont opens with the Patriots' Day matinee featuring Twirly Whirly and The Big Little Princess, marking their first showings outside New York.
Sothern Triumphs in Hamlet at Hollis Street Theatre
BE H Sothern earns high praise for Hamlet at Hollis Street Theatre with varied audiences from fashionables to Shaksperian scholars. Cecilia Loftus as Ophelia earns admiration while Edwin Varrey, Jennie Eustace, Henry J. Carvill, Stephen Wright, Roland Buckstone, Sydney C. Mather, and William Harris receive strong notices. Thursday marks Sothern’s final weeks as Francois Vilbon in Were King.
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BE. H. Sothern
Hamlet
Hollis Street
Sothern
Cecilia Loftus
Ophelia
Mr. Sothern
Edwin Varrey
Polonius
Jennie Eustace
Henry J. Carvill
Horatio
Stephen Wright
Roland Buckstone
Sydney C. Mather
Laertes
William Harris
Francois Vilbon
Park Theatre presents Clara Bloodgood in The Girl With the Green Eyes
Clara Bloodgood and her company closed the Boston engagement at the Park Theatre last evening with a well received performance of The Girl With the Green Eyes. On Monday Mrs. Langtry will star here for the first time in Mlle Mars.
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Clara Bloodgood
Boston
The Sleeping Beauty and the Beast closes soon at Colonial
Three more weeks remain for the Sleeping Beauty and the Beast at the Colonial theater with ongoing prosperity expected. On Monday May 4 the Chinese Honeymoon will receive its first production in this city.
Keith's Theatre Show Delivers Best Illusion Act Of Season
Keith's Theatre offers a top winter bill led by Horace Goldin whose 20 minute illusion act ranks among the finest seen this season. Sandow returns with new feats, Hal Godfrey debuts with A Very Bad Boy, and strong supporting turns by Stevens, Beresford, Favor, and others keep the crowd energized from start to finish with music, contortion, comedy and acrobatics.
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Keith
Horace Goldin
Goldin
Sandow
Mr. Sandow
Hal Godfrey
Mr. Stevens
Miss Beresford
Ed Favor
Maguire
Billy van
Cook
Don
Conn
Conrad
Howard Atheneum Vaudeville Bill Attracts Many Big Names
Charmion headlines a Howard bill with vaudeville stars Lottie Gilson Johnsons Toby Lyons and Gladys Fisher, Kitty Bingham Nellie Hartford Kitty Hartford plus comedians Rob erts Hayes and Roberts Maddox Wayne Field Wolley and more. A military novelty burlesque features 16 girls in a rifle drill under Sgt Fitz.
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Charmion
Howard
Lottie Gilson
the Howard
Johnsons
America
Europe
Toby Lyons
Murphy
Killeen
Fields
Wolley
Toledo
Gus Bruno
Boston
Hanson and
Harris
Ramsey Sisters
Jim Neary
Hibernian
Fitz
Clara Adams
Ida Howell
Alice Cheslyn
Flossie la Fields
Sensational girl bike bowl act captivates crowds at Austin and Stone's
Sadie Knowlton headlines the hour with a perilous bowl act drawing thousands to the curio hall. Mayers and Golden joined in cyclonic wheel demonstrations, showcasing speed and nerve on a tight, high-geared cycle while spectators marvel at the daredevil performances.
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Sadie Knowlton
Austin & Stone
Mayers
Golden
Knowlton
Wonder of a daring stage feat captivates crowds
Miss Knowlton performs a perilous act praised for its courage and rarity, while the curio hall features varied acts by Hermanetti brothers, Frank and Mae Mazzoni, and Daponti with a playful prop routine. New theater acts include Burton and Kimball, Blanchards, Ward sisters, and several listed performers.
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Miss Knowlton
Curio Hall
Hermanetti Brothers
May
Marie Durand
Crouch
Fenton
Barrett
Augoust
Parisian Widows at Lyceum Theatre Delight Crowd
The Lyceum Theatre features Lawrence Weber's Parisian Widows this week with dainty French widowhood costumes and a cast of clever vaudeville performers. Bright musical numbers, design, effects, and a burlesque opening and seaside travesty close the show. Notable artists include Clifford, Harvey, Nelson, Millege, Jordan, Welch, Bert Leslie, Vincent Painter and Charles Falk.
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Lyceum Theatre
Lawrence Weber
Clifford and
Harvey
Nelson and Millege
Jordan and Welch
Bert Leslie
Vincent Painter
Charles Falk
Nickelodeon Shows Stellar Soubrette Convention This Week
The soubrettes convention dominates the popular resort bill with Amalia and Manolo as athletes and acrobats presenting a fresh act. Signor Hippolite debuts the Spanish webb while Sturant the wire king performs hair-raising feats. Professor Wilson and his dog Jack display top tier canine intelligence. Natalia Delgardo leads an all star cast including the Destinos and Helen Desgardan in a grand finale. Friday is amateur night with special prizes.
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Amalia
Manolo
Signor Hippolite
Webb
Sturant
Professor Wilson
Jack
Natalia Delgardo
Allstar Variety and Specialty Company
Destinos
Don and
Hansey
Helen Desgardan
Buck
Lorene
Jennie Hill
Palace Theatre Burlesque and Vaudeville Week
Sam Devere and his company headline a Palace Theatre bill with the New York Comedy Four opening the show in Toady’s Troubles. Florence Hughes sings Southern tunes, the Rice brothers perform a comedy act, and a trio Gilroy Haynes Montgomery deliver bright sketches. The Armstrongs and Miss Gertrude Norton dazzle in a cycle whirl, followed by Edgar Bixley’s Open All Night burlesque finale in a restaurant setting.
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Sam Devere
Palace Theatre
New York Comedy Four
Toadies
Florence Hughes
Rice Brothers
Gilroy, Haynes
Montgomery
Messrs
Armstrong
Baker
Armstrong Brothers
Gertrude Norton
Edgar Bixley
Resurrection at Bowdoin Square Theatre next week
Next week Bowdoin Square Theatre presents Tolstoi's Resurrection. A young nobleman betrays a girl, forgets her ten years later as a juror wrongfully convicting her of a crime. He seeks redemption by returning land, following to Siberia, and offering marriage. Large 40 speaking part cast.
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Leo Tolstoi
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Siberia
Price
Sixth and Last Concert at Steinert Hall Sunday
Miss Lincoln's Mt. Pleasant Home series ends with a 4:30 PM concert in Steinert Hall featuring William Sturtevant on flute, Henry Berger on violin, and Max Zach on piano. Signor Randegger makes his public pianoforte recital debut Monday in Steinert Hall. The program includes Spanish works by Estevas and Don Juan de Navas, with pieces honoring Maria Antonia Fernandez La Caramba and Miguel Carrido.
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Miss Lincoln
Mt. Pleasant
Steinert Hall
William Sturtevant
Henry Berger
Max Zach
Giuseppe Aldo Randegger
Don Juan de Navas
Royal Chapel of
Madrid
el Luis de Carrido
Don Pablo Esteve
Maria Antonia Fernandez
la Caramba
Don Miguel Carrido
Symphony Pension Fund Concerts Attract Public Response
Boston Symphony Orchestra supporters rushed to buy seats for the second pension fundraiser with Ada Crossley making her first appearance. Director Gericke selected a notable program and orders to C. A. Bilis for seats were received up to next Friday.
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
Gericke
Ada Crossley
C. A. Bilis
Dolce stage benefit at Tremont by Animal Rescue League
Mrs Fiske presents John Luer Long one act Dolce at a Tremont Animal Rescue League benefit on Thursday afternoon. The production, staged for a single performance, features Mr Long visiting to see his play praised for beauty akin to Mme Butterfly. Agnes Booth returns after three years with Norris, Wardruff and Young among volunteers.
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Animal Rescue League
Mrs. Fiske
John Luther Long
Dolce
Agnes Booth
The
Efit
William Norris
Henry Wd@ruff
James Young
John Craigs Plas at Bijou May 4 in spring tour
John Craig, leading man for Mary Mannering, opens a spring tour at the Bijou on May 4. He had offers from Mrs. Fiske and Bertha Galland but chose Miss Mannering. He will close with the Castle Square company next week, making his Bijou appearances the last opportunities to see him in this city for some time.
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John Craig
Bijou
Mary Mannering
Craig
Fiske
Bertha Galland
Miss Mannering
Castle Square
Prince Karl
Ossip Gabrilowitsch
Chickering Hall
Gabrilowitsch
Daniel Frohman
Boston
Paul Revere Trolleys Resume Trips Next Sunday
The Lexington and Boston Street Railway Company will resume the Paul Revere trolley trips on April 19, prompting large crowds. The following day celebrations in Lexington and Concord will enhance interest in the historic sights as the line’s equipment has been expanded with many new cars.
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Paul Revere
Pl Revere
Lexington & Boston Street Railway Company
Lexington and Concord
Creatore Returns With Italian Band at Symphony Hall
Creatore and his Italian orchestra resume performances at Symphony Hall this Friday night and Saturday afternoon and next Sunday evening. The program features soloists and excerpts from Wagner, with the conductor promising varied numbers and notable solo performances throughout the engagement.
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Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley Sts
Symphony Hall
Creatore
Jewett
Governor Bates Vetoes Two Measures in Salem
Governor Bates sent two veto messages to the Legislature outlining objections to a bill on the retirement of commissioned officers in the militia and a measure creating a board of commissioners of trust funds for Salem.
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Bates
Board of Commissioners of Trust
Salem
Moody Street Crossing Guarded at Waltham
April 13. The Board of Aldermen ordered Newton Street Railway Company to place a signal man at Moody Street crossing. The employee will watch trains and signal electrics to cross, relieving conductors of duties.
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Waltham
Newton Street Railway Company
Moody Stret
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