Much Ado About Nothing at Hollis Street Theatre
Sothern and Marlowe head a strong company in Boston premiering Much Ado. Sothern’s Benedick and Marlowe’s Beatrice captivate audiences, supported by Harris, Hunter, Hackett, Buckstone and a skilled ensemble in a deeply admired production tight with period setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Hackett Benedick
E. H. Sothern Leonato
Ceaswdis Coeuts
William Harris Antonio
W. HH. Crompton Balthasar
Robert
Gill Borachio
Morgan Wallace Verges
Malcolm Bradley
Sexton
Hall Beatrice
Marlowe
Margaret
Doris Mitchell
Ursula
Woodward Ladlies
Benedick
Sothern
Romeo
Mr. Sothern
Boston
Miss Marlowe
Beatrice
William Harris
Harrison Hunter
Don Pedro
Norman Hackett
Claudio
Rowland Buckstone
Verges
Mary Hall
F. E.G
Hollis
Isaac B. Rich
Charles Frohman
E. H. Julia Sothern
Shakspere
E. H. Sothern
Julia Marlowe
Hamlet
Revival of The Ninety and Nine Thrills Globe Theatre Crowd
The Ninety and Nine, a four act melodrama by Ramsay Morris, played last night at Globe Theatre with a large principal cast led by O. J. Ashman as Tom Silverton and Harry OConnor as the villain Mack Weveridge. Ruth Blake as Bayone Whipple and Kate Fletcher with Elsa Vaughn and Master Willie Firk delivered strong comic relief and solid performances. The production, noted for scenic realism especially in Act Three with a locomotive through fire, stays popular and will be followed this week by Weber and Field’s Twirly Whirly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay Morris
Globe Theatre
Tom Silverton
Ccsccesseeses
Ashman
Abner Blake
Csesevvcesses
Sefer
Hastings
Walace
Harry O’connor
Rank Hill
Burton’s
Willie Fin
Ruth Blake
Oenesease
Ene Whipple
Rachel Blake
Ste
Kate Fletcher
Kate van Dyke
Misa Vaughn
Bedella Dougherty
Ee Bryan
O. J. Ashman
Mr. Ashman
Mack Weveridge
Bayone Whipple
Louise Bryant
Willie Firk
Alfred Hastings
Frank Hill
Elsa Vaughn
Weber and Field
Messiah and Creation Return in 90th Season Plan
The standard choral organization resumes its 90th season with two Messiah performances at Christmas and The Creation at Easter, opening and closing concerts. A midwinter concert features Raphael by Fritz Volbach in America for its first performance, and Paine's Hymn to the West, written for the St Louis Exposition, premieres in Boston. Mme Lillian Nordica will sing the solo at the midwinter concert, with Mme Ella Russell as soprano for the Messiah concerts. Season tickets go on sale at Symphony Hall next Monday, Dec 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphael
Fritz Volbach
America
John K. Paine
St. Louis Exposition
Boston
Mme
Lillian Nordica
Ella Russell
Symphony Hall
The Yankee Consul Opens Brief Tremont Run
Edward Crosby reviews The Yankee Consul at the Tremont Theatre, noting revised lines and staging since its Malden premier. The cast features Hitchcock and Eva Davenport with Rose Botti and Agnes Caine Brown, delivering sharp comedy and spirited performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Theatre
Malden
Don Rafael Desdado
William Danforth
Herr Gebubler
J. BE
Hazard
Leopoldo
Joseph F. Ratliff
Jack Morrell
Albert Parr Capion
John Pratt
Donna Teresa
Rebera
Eve Davenport
Bonita
Agnes Caine Brown
Papinta
Rose Botti Blanca
Sally McNeel
Abijah Booze
Eva Davenport
Rose Botti
Bostonians
J. B. Hazzard
Don Rafael
Albert Parr
Macklyn Arbuckle
Boston
Edward H. Crosby
The Climbers At The Park Theatre Opens With Miss Bingham
Miss Amelia Bingham opens a two weeks engagement at the Park Theatre presenting Clyde Fitch's The Climbers in a modern, sweeping revival. Strong supporting cast including Henry Woodruff and Frank Worthing delivers actors’ best work with vivid scenes and elaborate costumes. The production, praised for its dramatic tension and scenic artistry, runs this week and next, before Boston sees The Frisky Mrs Johnson adapted from The Flirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Bingham
Park Theatre
Clyde Fitch
Miss Bingham
Richard Sterling
Frank Worthing
Edward Warden
Henry Woodruff
Frederick Mason
David Proctor
Johnny Trotter
Roy Fairchild Godesby
Thomas F. Fallon
Steinart
Walter Colligan Ryder
Charles Watson
Hermitage
Fred Thomas Portis
Charles Hayne Aurouatos
Cecovseness
Frank Edwards
Richard Starling, Jr
Harry Earl
Sterling
Blanche Hunter
Godesby
Ivy Troutman
Hunter
Goldfinch
Adelyn Wesley
Jessica Hunter
Grace Barton
Clara Hunter
Moselle Tatum
Sillerton
Grace Chester
the Hunters
Thompson
Hinkle Marie
Maud Evans
William Jonlins
William Jonlins Miss Bingham
Mrs. Sterling
Mr. Worthing
Roy Fairchild
Miss Godesby
Warden
the Climbers
Henry Woodru
Bingham I
Fausny
De Pachmann Delivers Final Boston Recital At Jordan Hall
Vladimir de Pachmann gave his fifth and last piano recital at Jordan Hall before a large audience. A Chopin program included Fan tatsic Op. 49, Preludes, Scherzo Op. 31, Nocturne Op. 37, Studies Op. 10 and Op. 25, Mazurkas, and Waltzes. He opened in uneven form, but improved to give inimitable studies and mazurkas, ending with an added study and waltz. The audience was enthusiastic and it is hoped he will return to hear him again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladimir de Pachmann
Jordan Hall
de Pachmann
Keith's Theatre Review Highlights Della Fox Comeback
Della Fox drew good crowds at Keith's showing a hopeful return with a petite figure pretty face and sweet voice though lacking former sparkle. Rose Stahl shone in The Chorus Lady with delightful acting. The bill offered variety including St Onge bicycle stunts and lively real coon dancers plus improved motion pictures and strong new acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Fox
Keith
Della
Poeker
Rose Stahl
Miss Stahl
Messrs
Callahan and
Mack
George Day
St. Onge Brothers
Fred
Murphy
Francs
Harding
Ah Sid
Charles Lemon
Mr. Falke
The Cavalier at Castle Square Theatre Opens Nearby
Castle Square Theatre presents George Cabie and Paul Kester George Middleton adaptation The Cavalier on stage this week drawing large audiences. Lilian Kemble stars Charlotte Durand with A H Van Buren DeWitt C Jennings delivering strong performances as Lieutenant Ferry Captain Oliver. Cast includes Vaughan Morrison Wade Kent Bradley Earle Starr Colcord among others. Next week Richelieu follows with Howell Hansell in title role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cabie
Paul Kester
George Middleton
Castle Square Theatre
Mr. Cable
Charlotte Durand
Lillian Kemble
Miss Kemble
William Vaughan
General Austin
Lindsay Morison
James Harper
Edward Wade
General Jewett
Mark Kent
Captain Jewett
Leonora Bradley
Mrs. Gilmer
Ethelle Earle
Estelle Gilmer
Frances Starr
Camille Harper
Mabel Colcord
Tilly
Cavalier
Castle Square
Bulwer Lytton
Richelieu
Howell Hansel
Tove's Lottery shines at Colonial with Schumann-Heink
Mme Schumann-Heink leads a strong cast in Love's Lottery at the Colonial Theatre. The two act comic opera features superior music by Julian Edwards and vivid ensemble work. Louise Gunning returns to Laura after a New York stint, with Boston audiences familiar with her voice. Sale begins for next week’s W. H. Crane engagement in Business Is Business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Schumann-Heink Long
Boston
Lena
Mme. Schumann-Heink
Louise Gunning
Laura
New York
George Tallman
W. H. Thompson
H. W. Trederick
John Slavin
W. H. Crane
Colonial
F. ©. Whitney
Mme. Schumann-Heine
Stange and Edwards
Wm. H. Crane
Colonial Theatre Oe
Melba Returns to Symphony Hall for Saturday Concert
Mine Melba, hailed as a peer of Jenny Lind and Patti, performs at Symphony Hall on Saturday afternoon with her own ensemble. The program features Signorina Sas soli, Miss Davies, Mr. North, Mr. Van Hoose, Mr. Gilibert, and other assisting artists in a brilliant lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melba
Jenny Lind
Patti
Symphony Hall
Signorina Sassoli
Miss Davies
North
van Hoose
Gilibert
Howard Athenaeum presents top line vaudeville acts this week
The Howard stage features the Japanese Imperial Guards in a wall scaling drill lauded as among the finest seen. Nora Bayes appears with Holcombe and Webb in The Botany Class. Marlo and Aldo’s bar routine, Le Roy and Woodford’s witty dialogue act, and Gilday and Fox’s Jockey and the Trainer are highlights with Gildersleeve Townsend, Carlotta Delmar, Lawrence Crane, Margaret Scott, Gracie and Reynolds, Walton sisters, Charles and Helen Mack, Mike Scott, and new acts including Eman Benner. Also shown are notable kinetograph pictures like The Lost Child and a fresh opening chorus A Tambo Fantasie by A B Gaylord and the Howard orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Howard
Imperial Guards
Far East
Nora Bayes
Comedienne
Holcombe
Curtis
McIntyre and Rice
Willie
Carlotta Delmar
Lawrence Crane
Margaret Scott
Gracie and
Reynolds
Walton Sisters
Charles
Helen Mack
Mike Scott
A. BE. Gaylord
Howard Orchestra
Eman Benner
Subway Oice
Oota
Port Arthur
Webb Marlo
Aldo Leroy
Woodford
M’intyre
Rice Carlotta Delmar Gilday
Fox
Gildersleeve
Townsend
Gracie
Walton
Maud
Paul Conchas Impresses as Military Hercules on Debut
Boston Music Hall presents Paul Conchas known as the Military Hercules in a remarkable American debut juggling ten inch cannon balls and 700 pound guns. He balances on his chin a loaded cannon carriage, performing for 25 minutes to spellbound cheers. The program also features Olive May and John W. Albaugh Jr in The Inspector from Kansas, Dick Temple with clean-cut impressions, Amelia Summerville in satirical songs, Stinson and Merton, the Golden Gate Quintet, the Sandor trio, and classic kinetograph reels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Conchas
Hercules
Conchas
Olive May
John W. Albaugh, Jr
Kansas
Miss May
Mexico
Mr. Albaugh
Dick Temple
Patrick Campbell
William Gillette
Amelia Summerville
Stinson
Merton
Golden Gate
Sandor
Boston Theatre Minstrel Festival Attracts Big Crowd
Boston Theatre enters the second and closing week of a minstrel festival led by George Primrose. The company features strong entertainments, including Schubert’s Serenade sung by William Rieger and Primrose’s dancing. Notables include Phebe Davies as Anna Moore and cast members Fischer, Bacon, Collins, Beneteau, Craig, Brennan, Ellwanger, Wood, Blanchard, Bunny, and Bender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Primrose
Boston
Lfe
Schubert
William H. Rieger
Arthur Deming
John E. Brennan
W. T. Ellwanger
Ella Wugh Wood
C. C. Blanchard
J. H. Bunny
Harry Bender
Last Life in New York at Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House featured Last Life in New York a four act melodrama by Theodore Kremer. Julian Rose headlined as Sammy Ikestein with Blanche Henshaw as Lea Silver receiving praise. Supporting players including Francis Yale Bertha Willson Louis J. Cody Vir ginia Drew Trescott and Harry Welch delivered solid performances. Next week presents Sky Farm a rural comedy drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Kremer
Grand Opera House
Julian Rose
Metropolis
Sammy Ikestein
Blanche Henshaw
Lea Silver
Francis Yale
John Drew
Bertha Willson
Maude Irving
Louis J. Cody
Guy Standing
Virginia Drew Trescott
Eliza Proctor
Harry Welch
Buck Speedy
Sky Farm
Monte Cristo at Bowdoin Square Theatre Stars Miller and Gray
Bowdoin Square Theatre presents Monte Cristo this week drawing crowd after crowd. Charles Miller shines as Edmund Dantes and Thaddeus Gray as Nortier with strong support from Redfield Clarke Edwin Denison and others. Florence Hale Eugenie Du Bois Lillian Henry and Rose Howard lead the female roles as the run continues this week with The Wages of Sin to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Monte Cristo
Marseilles
Rock of
Refuge
Bowdoin
Charles Miller
Edmund Dantes
Count of
Thaddeus Gray
Nortier
Redfield Clarke
Danglars
Henry Alexander
Villefort
Edwin Denison
Fernando
Butler Haviland
D. L. Gaylord
Mons
Morel
Harry Brooks
Dantes
Wilmer Walter
Albert
Mercedes
Charles Wheelock
Thomas Russell
William Devlin
Frank Carter
George White
John Marlin
Eugenie du Bois
Florence Hale
Carconte
Miss Cantwell
Milo
Lillian Henry
Rose Howard
Mr. Fritch
George Brand
The Japskys at Columbia Music Hall in a lively farce
A Rogersesque duo Sam Shan non and Mark Bennett headline The Japskys a musical farce set in Corea. Louis DeLange wrote the book and lyrics with Billie Taylor providing tuneful music. Marquette and Blondell drew applause, with a strong chorus and popular songs among the act. The vaudeville segment featured the Webb family, the Ritchies, the two American Macks, and other novelty acts delivering an entertaining bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japskys
Rogersesque Twain
Sam Shannon
Mark Bennett
Gracia Marquette
Libbie Arnold Blondell
Leonard Howard
Dan A. Anderson
Bessie Moulton
Charles Hughes
al Righ
Columbia Music Hall
Corea
Louis DeLange
Billie Taylor
Miss Marquette
Brancoline Nevara
Miss Blondell
Sammy
Susie Oo
Anderson
Hughes
Webb
Ritchies
Howard
Yeager
Perrin
Bertha Galland Stars in Final Boston Week at Majestic
The Majestic Theatre opens a second and final Boston week featuring Bertha Galland in Dorothy Vernon of Hadden Hall. Her performance blends charm and dramatic range with an excellent supporting cast. Plans announce next week’s musical cocktail with F C Whitney’s Piff Puff Pauf and a cast including Eddie Foy and Alice Fischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Galland
Boston
Majestic Theatre
Dorothy Vernon
Hadden Hall
Miss Galland
Dorothy
Withal
Orrin Johnson
Frank Losee
Kate Denni Wilson
Helen Tracy
Miss Garland
F. C. Whitney
New York Casino
Eddie Foy
Alice Fischer
Robert E. Graham
Vinie Daly
John Hyams
Pony Ballet
Lyceum Theatre Hosts Miner's American Burlesquers Variety
Enthusiastic crowds at the Lyceum Theatre saw Miner's American Burlesquers perform two shows. The program featured Looney Doings at Luna Park, an airship scene, and routines by Del A. Phone the human xylophone, Richy W. Craig in Me and My Partner, Fisher and Clark, Palfrey and Barton, Mc Farland and Murray, Lottie Gilson and Billy Hart in Have a Pull, concluding with Around the World in the Airship Jeannette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Theatre
del A
Richy W. Craig
Fisher
Clark
Palfrey
Barton
McFarland
Murray
Lottie Gilson
Little Magnet
Billy Hart
Jeannette
Ysaye to Perform Two Recitals at Symphony Hall
Ysaÿe will give two recitals at Symphony Hall on Saturday afternoon and Tuesday evening, December 17 and 20. Tickets go on sale Monday December 12, with mail orders handled by L. H. Judgett in the order received, payable by cash or check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ysaye
Symphony Hall
L. H. Judgett
Boston
Boon Eet
L. H. Mudgett
Symphony Mall
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Handel and Haydn Society
Keith’s Theatre
Colonial Theatre
Howard Atheneum
Boston Music Hall
Boston Theatre
Entertainments
Nora Baves
Old Howard
Haymarket
Tremont
Savage
Raymond Hitchcock
Henry W. Savage
George Ade
the County Chairman
Wallack’s
Music Hall
TEL
Walt
J.w.albaugh, Jr
USAYE
Lawrence McCarty
Primrose Big Minstrel Company
James H. Decker
Awena Bincuam
Nickelodeon
Anger Brothers
H. H. Hall
Joe Weston
Donna Dean
Annie McDonald
Jack French
THE
Kneisel Quartet
Kneisel String Quartet
Potter Hall
Josef Hoffmann
Borcher
Buffalo
Agnew
Bertha Gall
Haddon Hall
Columbia Washington St
Olio Yeager
Eager Ritchies
Howard and
Anderson Libbie Blondell
Webb Family
Parker
Castle SO
Winter St
Indiana
Ross & Fenton
Theo
Kremzer
Julian Rosh
Bowdoin Rasam
Monte Christ
Palace Theatre
Comedia
George Totten Smith
Andy Gardner
Patsy
Fred Law
Henry Bergman
Robert Higgins
Frank Wakefield
Charles E. Foreman
Billy Kelly
Vinnie Henshaw
Nina Calder
Sr Fransioli
Ida Nicolai
Gladys
St. John
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