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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1910
Page
6
Mrs. Fiske returns to the Hollis Street Theatre in Ibsen's Pillars of Society before a large season crowd. Holbrook Blinn Edward Mackay and Henry Stephenson support in a clear direct production highlighting social hypocrisy and reform themes. Pillars will run the first week of the engagement.
The Castle Square Theatre presents Rupert of Hentzau as a sequel to The Prisoner of Zenda. John Craig stock company delivers one of the best productions in the city with strong leads by Mr Craig and Miss Young.
James K Hackett returns to the Majestic Theatre in the title role of Monsieur Beaucaire supported by Beatrice Beckley as Lady Mary. The cast includes Ray Clements as Major Molyneaux Arthur Hooper as the Duke of Winterset and others in a two week engagement praised for polished acting and French accent.
The New Theatre Company opens the second and final week at the Shubert Theatre with School for Scandal and a varied lineup this week includes Strife Don Sister Beatrice Twelfth Night The Winter's Tale The Nigger and The School for Scandal Note: William Faversham to star next week in Herod with the same company. advance sale starts Thursday.
William Hodge and The Man From Home drew a full house at the Park Theatre as the 11th week of the engagement began. Audiences greeted the familiar play with fresh laughter and applause, proving it still delights after many years in Boston.
Last evening the Colonial Theatre began the third week of Charles Klein's play The Third Degree in this city. Helen Ware stars as Annie Jeffries, delivering strong performance with intelligent acting and emotional scenes that draw tears from the audience.
Opening performances at Waldron's Casino drew loud laughter and applause for the Behman show's grand burlesque production. Palm Beach is a bright two act musical burlesque featuring a large company led by Eileen Sheridan with Lillian Herndon and others.
Manager Harry Farnen promotes a week at the Columbia Theatre headlined by a Ducklings burlesque The Janitor and A One-Night Opera plus Jack Johnson Stanley Sketcher fight pictures. The films highlight Johnson's condition and punches ahead of the Jeffries bout.
The program opened with Marks and Young, clever singers and dancers, followed by Van Camp and his trained pig. The Southern Four performed solos, medies, comedy, and dancing, with Esther Ray delivering up to date illustrated songs. Motion pictures offered instruction and entertainment.
The Boston Theatre revival of Three Twins drew strong crowds as Maylle Gehrue debuted as Dolly Somers with a confident voice and stage presence. Clifton Crawford Joins as Tom Stanhope, while Joseph Allen and Della Niven delivered notable turns. The show honors W H Lothrop, F J Ferguson, and J F Kenefick, with signals it may run longer here.
The Tremont Theatre enters its eighth week of the sparkling musical The Man Who Owns Broadway starring Ray mond Hitchcock. Audiences praised the star for his infectious humor and spontaneous laughter throughout the performance.
James J. Corbett, former world heavyweight champion, drew capacity crowds at the American Music Hall in Boston. He presented A Thief in the Night with a polished sketch and a closing speech praising Jim Jeffries Johnson, while Virginia Pearsons, Mabel McKinley, and Frederick V. Bowers also showcased talents in musical and comic pieces to enthusiastic reception.
A local audience enjoyed Austin and Stone's Museum program featuring the Broncho John's Dare Devil Rough Riders of the World and Wild West show. The bill included cowboys and Indian fighters, miners and plainsmen, crack women rifle shots, Zedo the necromancer, Simon Bunker's performing bear, a large snake, the Manhattan Maids, and several specialty acts plus motion pictures.
The Clobe began its spring and summer season of vaudeville and pictures with large crowds yesterday. Acts include Daredevil Darrel in a death circle, Cody and Merritt singers and dancers, the Morton musical duo, Mike Dowd humorist, and Jack O'Donnell with Jimmie Maxwell in pictorial numbers.
Patrons crowded Bowdoin Square Theatre yesterday to welcome Harry Brooks in a pleasing specialty. Brooks proved versatile with the banjo and drew generous applause on his entrance. Sarke's musical dogs and Rosa Lie Rose offered strong numbers. Beaudoin company presented a delightful novelty while Skinner and Wood showcased exceptional Boston dancing.
Mrs Pat Campbell headlined at Keiths Boston presenting Expiation a pocket melodrama about a Russian singer who murders a governor to avenge her husband. The show featured strong supporting acts including Leslie Kenyon Leaming and Allen with a varied bill of ventriloquism aerial feats and musical skits.
The Howard Atheneum showcases the balloon girl in a Wright-like display that captivates crowds as the week’s main novelty. Bill Lewis, a heavyweight prospect from Hawaii, shines in The New School of Boxing under Jack Sheehan and is viewed as a potential challenger to the Jeffries Johnson winner. The Broadway Belles deliver burlesque excellence alongside Lillian Wright’s dancing troupe and Eretta brothers. the program also features Stone and Windsor, Mason and Lee, and Carman the hoop roller.
Elinor Glyn’s Three Weeks with a prologue and three acts is staged at the Grand Opera House this week. Jeanne Towler as The Lady captivates with refined portrayal though Paul’s singing voice underwhelms, while J. C. Grey shines as Dmitry in a Venice scene applauded for its splendor.
Patrons rate the New Palace Theatre production as the season’s best. Louis Chevalier and company star in A Lucky Liar with Mae Isabel and Musical Zezura offering songs. The Redding sisters, Rizal And Atima, Gordon E. Richards, Harry and Edna Rose, Lilian Silver and William Montrose perform diverse acts.
The Jersey Lilies company opened the week at the Gaiety Theatre with a one act farce Twisted Mix ups written and staged by Leon Errol who plays Her man Smaltz a millionaire. A Love Potion followed with vaudeville specialties including The Three Alvarettas and the National Four.
A long night raid at the Vesper Country Club in Tyngsboro Lowell leads to the seizure of high grade liquor. Deputy Sheriff Eveleth and Rev Merrill led officers aided by two spotters after obtaining a warrant signed by Judge J. J. Pickman. The club saga highlights fierce local factions and calls for uniform liquor enforcement amid island club intrigues.
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