New Farce at Park Theatre A Female Drummer Sparks Laughter
The Park Theatre opened its season with Charles E. Blaney new farce A Female Drummer starring Johnstone Bennett. The cast features lively character turns by Lizzie Melrose, Eugene Canfield, J. H. Gilmour, and others. Audience reaction was brisk and stylish costumes added flare to the premiere. Partners for Life is announced for the rest of the week with Led Astray to follow Monday.
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Eugene Canfield
Upton Downs
Willis P. Sweatnam
Oscar Figman
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Tom Gilroy
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Lindsay ‘Morison
Archibald Drelincourt
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Tony Cummings
Ernest
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Goppinger
Frances Drake
Fanny Smith
Mary Sanders
Emily Mervyn
Rose Morison
Priscilla
Marian A. Chapman
Parrot
Partners
PARK
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Chas. E. Blaney
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Canfield
Willis Sweatnam
Mintiners
Tom Edson the Electrician at Columbia Theatre
Boston audiences packed the Columbia Theatre for the premiere of Charles E. Blaney's comedy drama Tom Edson the Electrician. Stars Joseph J. Dowling as Tom and Miss Myral L. Davis as Nellie Randolph delivered strong performances with songs that drew repeated encores. Other standout cast members included W. V. Ranous as Bill Turner and H. H. Winchell as Judge Merritt, praised for natural character acting.
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THE
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Boston
Charles E. Blaney
Columbia Theatre
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Myral L. Davis
Nellie Randolph
Edith Sessions
Kenneth Sauvage
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Mr. Dowling
Miss Davis
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Ada Boshell
Mary Toper
Reed’s Distingu ished Guest opens at Museum with mixed reviews
Roland Reed begins his twelfth annual Museum engagement with a new play A Distinguished Guest adapted by Sydney Rosenfeld from a German farce. The plot centers on a newlywed couple who hire a tramp to impersonate a visitor to dodge parental visit. The show yields uneven incident and implausibilities, with Reed out of his element though capable of broad humor. Alethea Luce delivers the best comedy, while Miss Rush charms in a minor role and Miss Rush’s singing of two “coon” gongs draws applause.
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Roland Reed
Museum
Sydney Rosenfeld
Mr. Reed
Miss Rush
Alethea Luce
Charless
Abbe
Sheridan
Tupper
Frank A. Connor
Julian Reed
Mary Myers
Mabel Florence
William H Wests Minstrels Open at Boston Theatre
William H West presents a large minstrel company in the Boston Theatre season debut featuring Richard J Jose and Carroll Johnson with several ballads and an intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana. Next week offers A Senegambian arrival a magical comedy with Williams and Walker and a 75 member cast.
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America
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Boston Theatre
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Partners for Life Comedy At Castle Square Theatre
Large audience attended last evening's Castle Square Theatre performance of Henry J. Byron's Partners for Life. The company presented the comedy to hearty audience approval with full houses and lively reception.
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Henry J. Byron
Fragmentary Advertisement Mentions John H. Woodbury
A broken 11 shaped bones harmony feature and Sperati ter Berna consultation are noted with charges and an offer to send an illustrated book by John H. Woodbury of Boston.
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Octoroon Joy At Bowdoin Square Theatre
Dion Boucicault’s The Octoroon played to packed Bowdoin Square audiences in two shows. Henry Chanfrau led as Salem Scudder with Fanny McIntyre as Zoe, while Snader impressed as Wahnetee, all praised for strong acting and fine staging by the Bowdoin Square company.
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Keith's Vaudeville Week Show Attracts Notable New Talent
The Keith's week program features Francis Carlisle in Chums with Henry Herman Rose Barrington and Annie Haines. Lafayette as John Philip Sousa and William Tell impresiones. Laura Burt and Anna Teresa Berger debut with burlesques and cornet solos. MelIntyre Heath, Lavender Tomson, Steve Jennings, Ventinis, Amy LaVan, W. J. Alexander perform. New biograph pictures include a great naval parade. Symphony Orchestra offers an agreeable program.
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Francis Carlisle
Charles Frohman
Alabama
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White Heather
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Henry Herman
Rose Barrington
Annie Haines
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Darkies
Ventinis
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LaVan
W. J. Alexander
New York
Mon Guille Delights Audiences With Remarkable Solo
The soloist Mon Guille delivers a remarkable singing performance that stirs strong enthusiasm among listeners.
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Sans Souci Vaudeville Bonanza Lights Up Season
The Sans Souci opens with ten big vaudeville acts and concert features as seats fill ahead of January. Headliners John C. Rice Sally Cohen perform Our Honeymoon with dance song and comedy while Mildred Howard De Grey delivers graceful barefoot dance. Al H Wilson and Harding And Ah Sid evoke laughter, Fanny Bloodgood impresses, Mlle Olive showcases juggling skill, Kelley Reno give amusing acrobatics, and Smyth Rice company members Bradshaw Mack Warde Vrohman Mitchell Strickland Arnot Otis and Gilman contribute in a lively city engagement.
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Sally Cohen
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Mildred Howard de Grey
al H. Wilson
Harding
Ah Sid
Fanny Bloodgood
Mlle
Olive
America
Kelley
Reno
Smyth & Rice
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George Mack
Ernest Warde
Lute Vrohman
Charles Mitchell
Ethel
Mabel Strickland
Louise Arnot
Margaret Otis
Ada Gilman
Walter Hodges Stars in Way Down East at Tremont Theatre
Walter Hodges as Lennox Sanderson leads a strong performance in Way Down East. Mrs Parker’s play draws large nightly crowds at Tremont Theatre. Grismer’s behind the scenes revision and direction boost the production. Phebe Davies and Odell Williams give standout portrayals, with strong support from Sara Stevens and Louise Galloway. Palace Theatre offers Manila Maidens burlesque with The Dewey Jubilee and Carries Tutein songs plus Henry and Waters sketches.
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Lennox Sanderson
New England
Phebe Davies
New Hampshire
Odell Williams
Sara Stevens
Forrest Robinson
Louise Galloway
Palace Theatre
Spain
Manila
Ida Howell
Mackie
Walker
James E. Henry
Tom Waters
Carrie Tutein
Vaudeville at Point of Pines Promises Weekday Shows
Manager ONeill extends regular weekly entertainments to Sept 12 with Sunday concerts at the Point of Pines North Shore resort. This last full week features John Weber a comedian with songs and skits Jones and Sutton a top color act Miss Jeanette a soubrette and Charles Clarke an Irish comedian. Beach bath house and fish dinners via Thomas Barnes add leisure value.
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O'Neill
North Shore
John Weber
Jones and Sutton
Jeanette
Charles Clarke
Thomas Barnes
Irish Giant Shines At Austin Museum With Style
Yesterday at the Muse um in Austin and Stone s, Captain Murphy looked healthier than ever and ordered new negligee shirts. The South wind suited him as the Dorian family and a slate of other entertainers drew strong applause from audiences. Colonel Wood s Southern act and other vaudeville performers like the Legani sisters and Milo impressed spectators, signaling a lively program this week.
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Captain Murphy
Colonel Wood
Dorian Family
Fred
Willie Wilder
Brian Murphy
Kelly and
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Legnani
May . Armstrong
Edward Marvelle
Sorrenzo
Tottie Lawrence
Marvellous Milo
Edward Chrissie
Smith
Blanchard
Burlesque Season Opens at the Howard With Amusing Acts
The first burlesque of the season at the Howard Theatre presented by Phil Sheridan's New City Sports features Theatre Franchette and The Irishman's Visit to Paris with Crissie Sheridan Ruth Beecher Josie Le Coq and others. A variety of high class acts followed including the Monte Myronanto mimists and a twenty girl chorus led by Crissie Sheridan. The Princess of Santiago written by James Gorman and Mazuz and Mazett along with Sullivan and Weber headline the local portion. Quin Norumbega Park saw a large excursionist crowd and Knowlton Allen's Band provided music while Mlle Orrocco thrilled crowds with a dangerous aerial act. The show runs daily with afternoon and evening performances and an electric fountain finale draws many spectators.
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New City Sports
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Ruth Beecher
Josie le Coq
Tessie Clark
Della Baker
Ina Thomas
Alice Leslie
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Hycena Filippi
Charles Clark
Arthur Whitelaw
Harry Stewart
Monte Myronantomimists
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Lakeside
Two Little Vagrants Revival At Grand Opera House
A large Monday night audience welcomed the revival of Two Little Vagrants at the Grand Opera House with improved plot edits by Miss Holland, making the piece shorter for suburban audiences. The company is strong, performances veteran, and new scenery enhances the show with matinees slated for Thursday and Saturday. My Friend from India follows the Labor Day matinee on Sept 6, marking the first production of the season.
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India
Munyon’s Dyspepsia Pellets Offer Digestive Relief
Munyon’s Dyspepsia Pellets advertised as a cure for indigestion constipation and all stomach troubles. Free Munyon’s Doctor available from the makers.
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Chutes at Huntington avenue grounds draws big crowd
Attendance at the Chutes remains high as indoor season nears and outdoor surprises are teased. The Huntington avenue grounds feature a pony and horse track, Marine Band concerts, and affordable 10 cent admission with child discounts, with afternoons especially popular for families.
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Dave Marion's Burlesque Company Delights Local Theatre
Dave Marion and his burlesque company presented two shows, A Bunch of Kids and In Town, to a good crowd despite poor weather. Frank Bush led the cast with top impressions, joined by Millard and Mantell, George Barlow, Lou Wells, and the Marion Vedder duo. The lobster scope capped the program. Next week Marie Sanger's Royal Burlesquers are billed to perform.
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Frank Bush
Millard and Mantell
George Barlow
Lou Wells
Marion and Vedder
Marie Sanger
Royal Burlesquers
Grand Theatre to Stage Sheridan New City Sports Big Show
Burlesque opens at the Grand Theatre next week with Phil Sheridan's New City Sports Big Show under Sheridan's management. The production features lavish costumes, colorful scenery, a bevy of attractive performers, bright music, and top-class specialties between acts.
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Phil Sheridan
New City Sports
Sheridan
Opening of A Virginia Courtship at Hollis Street Theatre Sparks Logan City Exit Plan
In opening the Hollis Street Theatre on Saturday night concerns arise about patrons needing to leave town in the afternoon to spend Sunday in the country. The issue centers on Mr. Crane's debut performance of A Virginia Courtship.
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