A Gentleman of France at Boston Theatre
The Boston stage hosts Harriet Ford’s dramatization of Stanley Weyman’s A Gentleman of France with Mr. Bellew as Gaston. Critics deride implausible plot twists and uneven acting, noting Gretchen Lyons and Louise Closser falter while Stockbridge and Butlerfield stand out. the production, though scenic and costumed well, is a one week engagement with daily matinees.
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Stanley Weyman
Boston
France
Harriet Ford
Mr. Weyman
Gaston de Marsac
Navarre
Mile de la Vire
Turenne
Gaston
Bellew
Herbert Fortier
King of Navarre
C. C. Quinby
Frank Lander
M. de Bruhl
Oscar Eagle
Gretchen Lyons
Louise Closser
Billingsgate
Henry Stockbridge
Caroline Butterfield
Mme. de Bruhl
Edward H. Crosby
The Smart Set at Grand Opera House in Southern Enchantment
The Smart Set, an all colored operatic company, presents Southern Enchantment at Grand Opera House. The production showcases Hawaiian life and Ethiopian scenes with seven realistic settings, rich costumes, and standout performances by Ernest Hogan Billy McLain Mattie Wilkes Hogan and the Dinwiddle Quartet, praised for musical comedy novelty and clever staging.
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Grand Opera House
Hawaiian
Africa
Sandwich T Islands
Waikili
Honolulu
Rio Hotel
Hawaii
Ernest Hogan
Mr. Moon
Billy McLain
Dolly Dupree
Mattie Wilkes Hogan
Dinwiddle
Jerry Mills
Bowdoin Square Theatre debuts The Sleeping City in Boston
The Sleeping City, a melodrama from the past decade, received its first Boston production at Bowdoin Square Theatre. The piece features lively episodes, humor, and a retributive ending for villains. Act one frames Battery Park New York, act two an interior Sing Sing, act three an asylum, and the finale shows a quay and a den with Miss Tilbury as Ethel Baintree.
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Boston
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Battery Park
New York
Sing Sing Prison
East River
Miss Tilbury
Ethel Baintree
Bolivar's Busy Day at Music Hall brings Van and O'Neil
George Totton Smith's Bolivar's Busy Day a musical farce at Music Hall features vaudeville stars Billy Van and Nellie O'Neil. The three act show centers on Patsy Bolivar with lively New York and Newport settings. Strong supporting turns from Evans Cameron Zinnel Guyer Aeolian Quartet plus numerous solo numbers heighten the laughs.
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Bolivar
George Totton Smith
Music Hall
Billy van
Nellie O'Neil
New York City
Newport
N. H
Van
Patsy Bolivar
Frank C. Evans
Obadiah Catfield
Alexander Cameron
William Zinnel
Mabel Guyer
Aeolian Quartette
Clement Blivens
Frank Boyle
James A. Beale
Henrietta Tedro
Frances Lamar
Lillian Hollis
Florence Raymond
Meriel Jordan
Telephone Music Hall
Billy B. van
HILL
B. L. Benevolent Ass
Dorothy “Morton
Susie Kirwin
Comintane
Corse Payton Stock Company Closes With Dr Jekyll and Hyde
The Corse Payton stock company wraps its final week at PARK THEATRE with Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde starring Walter Wilson in the dual roles. Una Abell Brinker and company earn praise for a smooth, capable performance as audiences bid farewell to Mr Payton’s troupe.
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Corse Payton Stock Company
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Walter Wilson
Hyde
Mr. Wilson
Una Abell Brinker
Miss Brinker
Mr. Payton
The Sultan of Sulu at Tremont Delivers Lively Satire
The Tremont Theatre success compares with King Dodo and Prince of Pilsen as audiences enjoy Ade's satire on American laws and customs in Sulu. Wat hAll's score enhances the libretto with catchy melodies. Savage's company performs capably.
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Sulu
Dodo
Prince of
Far East
Wathall
Savage
Change at the Museum Boston scene shifts Dolly Varden to A Country Girl
Boston Museum alters its program and will present A Country Girl instead of Dolly Varden Lulu Glaser had been scheduled for Dolly Varden but the new production has become a season favorite in New York Minnie Ashley, a longtime Boston favorite, is poised to deliver a standout performance in the new show.
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Boston Museum
Lulu Glaser
Dolly Varden
New York
Boston
Minnie Ashley
The Rogers Brothers in Harvard Enter Boston Finale
It was impossible to find an empty seat at Hollis Street Theatre as Gus and Max Rogers began the final week of their record breaking engagement in Boston. Their pieces are well staged with elaborate costuming and tasteful presentation, maintaining high quality without garish colors.
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Hollis Street
Gus
Max Rogers
Rogers Brothers
Harvard
Boston
Roges Brothers
Magnificent stage display by Klaw & Erlanger troupe
A vivid spectacle of light and color draws audiences with its striking beauty. A strong company led by Klaw & Erlanger includes Lee Harrison Eugene Jepson William West George Honey Pat Rooney Emil Heusel James Cherry Hattie Williams Ciara Palmer Emma Francis Stella Maury Nettie Uart Minnie Woodbury Pauline Frederick May Wood Helen Brooks and Julia Eastman with a chorus of young ladies providing additional allure.
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Klaw & Erlanger
Lee Harrison
Eugene Jepson
William West
George Honey
Pat Rooney
Emil Heusel
James Cherry
Hattie Williams
Ciara Palmer
Emma Francis
Stella Maury
Nettie Uart
Minnie Woodbury
Pauline Frederick
May Wood
Helen Brooks
Julia Eastman
The Toreador Entertains at Colonial Theatre in Week Three
Nixon and Zimmerman's musical comedy The Toreador runs into its third week at the Colonial Theatre. Francis Wilson as Sammy Giggs draws laughs with grotesque antics in mock wooing scenes with Donna Teresa while Joseph Coyne and Christie MacDonald plus Carolyn Gordon Miriam Lawrence Nora Cecil William Broderick William Blaisdell and R A Swans support the lively cast with capable performances and clever humor.
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Nixon & Zimmerman
Colonial Theatre
Francis Wilson
Sammy Giggs
Donna Teresa
Joseph Coyne
Christie MacDonald
Carolyn Gordon
Miriam Lawrence
Nora Cecil
William Broderick
William Blaisdell
R. A. Swans
Show Girl delights Boston crowds at Columbia Theatre
After a week of trial The Show Girl proves location does not determine popularity. E. E. Rice shapes a vivid production with a stellar cast led by Katheryn Hutchinson and Dave Lithgoe. Neil McNeil and Frank Lalor contribute strong performances to make this one of the house’s best shows.
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Columbia Theatre
Boston
South End
Bob Barnet
E. E. Rice
William Gould
Frank Lalor
Castle Square Theatre Presents The Christian at Capacity
The Christian at Castle Square Theatre has drawn full houses during the second week with strong stage settings by J. R. Pitman receiving praise. Cast members delivered distinct performances and curtain calls followed major scenes. Demand remains high for the remaining performances before next week ends. On Monday the company shifts to J. K. Tillotson's comedy drama A Young Wife.
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Castle Square Theatre
J. R. Pitman
Castle Square
J. K. Tillotson
The Two Juliets at Keith's Theatre in Boston
Lena Melville Sydney Booth and Marion Elmore headline a lively Keith's Theatre sketch called The Two Juliets. The performance drew uproarious laughter for 20 minutes as mis identity, romantic mixups, and twin intrigue unfold. Cole and Johnson, Rossow midgets, Leon Morris ponies, and a full roster of acts delivered strong applause with piano, ragtime, ballads, acrobatics, and humor.
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Lena Melville
Sydney Booth
Marion Elmore
Keith’s
Juliets
Messrs. Cole
Johnson
Boston
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Cole
Leon Morris
Rossow
Little Charley
Clarence E. Billings
Snyder
Buckley
Davenport
Lorella
Will F
Denny
Lucados
Sullivan the monologue star at the Howard this week
The vaudeville sensation John L Sullivan debuts as a monologist at the Howard stage, drawing a perfect ovation after his New York and Philadelphia hits. He opens with jokes and a firm resolve not to smile until after the audience laughter subsides, continuing his strong showmanship amid the era’s humor giants.
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John L. Sullivan
John L
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Howard
John
Lew Hawkins
the Howard
Absence Inspires Wit As Duncan Tops Trivial Ventriloquism
A. O. Duncan stands out as a premier ventriloquist and comedian, delivering up to date material. The bill yesterday also featured Wills and Collins in The New Galatea, Reed's acrobatic bull terriers, Farley duo, Marshall and Lane, MabelListe, Sailor and Barbaretto in a pajama farce, and other acts including Campbell brothers and Brummell and Kimberly.
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A. O. Duncan
Wills
Collins
Reed
James
Sonnie Farley
Marshall and
Lane
Mabel Léste
Sailor
Barbaretto
Carroll and Clarke
Conley and Klein
McKay
Laurence
Campbell Brothers
Brummell and Kimberly
John N. Phillips
Lyceum Theatre bill shows improvement with varied acts
Watsons Americans delight crowds in both matinee and night shows. Burlesques start and end strong with engaging costumes and skilled turns. Japanese setting theme appears in the opening burlesque. Batchellor sisters charm with singing and dancing while Hayman and Hayman parody popular songs. Wedmars perform acrobatics and Selbini tops with a bicycle act, praised as ahead of recent Boston offerings.
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Lyceum
Watson
Batchellor
Hayman
Ihe Wedmars
West
Williams
Selbini
Spanish dancer Nathalie Delgado charms Austin & Stone's crowd
The Hercules Club of Roman athletes performed alongside Senorita Natalia Delgado at Austin & Stone's yesterday. Delgado showcased romantic Spain dances with mandolin and guitar, enrapturing spectators as she cemented her reputation as Seville's peerless dancing belle. The Hercules Club repeated last week's successes with new acts, bidding audience approval.
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Hercules’ Club
Senorita Natalia Delgado
Austin & Stone
Senorita Delgado
Spain
Seville
Hercules Club
Giants of Muscle and Females Thrill at Novel Exhibition
A sensational meeting at the museum showcases a cast of muscular giants and female gladiators led by Hermanetti and Otto with Fanny Gorman Amalia Mille Camille Duval and others. The bill also features the Beverly sisters Bailey brothers Mrs Meredith and a famed Dream World machine. Mons. d hauterives presents Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves in a complete fairy spectacle.
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Herr Hermanetti
Herman
Otto
Fanny Gorman
Amalia
Manolo
Gymnic
Mille
Camille Duval
Charles Bonnette
Marvellous Leroys
Charles Pulaski
Francois Dumas
Beverly Sisters
Bertha Dugan
Bailey Brothers
Mrs. Meredith
Carmody
Corene
Collins
Moriarty
Madeline Burnett
Devene
Shurtz
Coleman
Warren
Florence’ Cooke
Threlkeld and Wicke
Viollette Gleason
Rogers
Rose Hill Folly at Palace Theatre Offers Two Burlesques
The Rose Hill English Folly company opened a week at Palace Theatre presenting The Baby Trust and The Slippery Life Insurance Company with a full cast including Frankie Haines Fanny De Costa Cora White Etta Wheeler Kittey Palmer Franc Madigan Pauline Sylvester Ada Burnett Flossie Clair and a lively vaudeville program. Performers Tom Nolan Cora White Katheryn Rowe Palmer Berry Hughes and Rice Elmer Gracey provide sketches dances and musical numbers with strong comic numbers and parodies.
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Rose Hill English Folly Company
Palace Théatre
Baby Trust
Slippery Life Insurance Company
Frankie Haines
Fanny de Costa
Cora White
Etta Wheeler
Kittey Palmer
Franc Madigan
Pauline Sylvester
Ada Burnett
Flossie Clair
Messrs. Thomas
Watson
Nolan
Berry
Hughes
Gracey
Elmer
Rice
Katheryn Rowe Palmer
Tom Nolan
Mr. Nolan
Keeler
Holland
Dan Gracey
Not Guilty at Grand Opera House Next Week
A theater listing notes Not Guilty will visit the Grand Opera House next week. The production has already established itself as a notable show in early previews.
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Grand Opera House
Dramatic tale of Frank Rawden and a rival foe
A powerful four act drama follows Frank Rawden who must guard his name and fortune from George Dalton a false friend who seeks the heroine and Rawden s wealth. The struggle for supremacy unfolds through four acts with side plots and human drama.
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Frank Rawden
George Dalton
Rawden
Nickelodeon Show Attracts Large Crowds In Variety Bill
Large audiences enjoyed a lively program at the Nickelodeon with a six days pool fragment between Fish Marsh and Jerry Callahan for a championship. Marsh led after the first day as performances continued nightly through Saturday. Carl Michael displays great strength, Jerry Fenger performs with an extra left foot, and the female champions entertain with spirited sparring. Professor Miller demonstrates broom making while Nellie Buckley, Kitty Palmer, Nina Hartford, Fred Shannon, Lorenzo the clown, Joe La Roux, and a vaudeville lineup perform. Friday features amateur acts.
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Fish Marsh
Jerry Callahan
Marsh
Carl Michael
Europe
Jerry Fenger
Sparrers
Profesor Miller
Nellie Buckley
Kitty Palmer
Nina Hartford
Fred Shannon
Lorenzo
Clown
Juggler
Joe la Roux
Boston Theater Ball Subscriptions Reach Record Numbers
The theatrical ball at Symphony Hall in Boston on Thursday evening draws massive subscriptions. Rivalry among young ladies of the resident companies shows a long roll of 100 or more 'subscribers, led by Jolly Mathews of The Rogers Brothers in Harvard and Minnie Salvini of Johnny Comes Marching Home. Lee Harrison leads floor management with a 50 piece orchestra, and conductors from Boston companies will direct the orchestra in hits from their shows. Paul Schindler of The Rogers Brothers in Harvard and Alex Spencer of Sultan or
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Symphony Hall
Boston
Jolly Mathews
Rogers
Harvard
Minnie Salvini
Johnny Comes
Lee Harrison
Paul Schindler
Rogers Brothers
Alex. Spencer
Grand March and Cake Walk At Private Theatrical Affair
William Macquinn and George P. Towle lead excerpts from When Johnny Comes Marching Home and The Defender company with Louis Baer Harry Mullally in attendance. Midnight grand march conducted by Towle followed by a cake walk. Leading thespians will compete for a prize. Public admission is by invitation only.
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Lulu
William Macquinn
Johnny
George P. Towle
Defender’ Company
Louis Baer
Harry Mullally
Sousa in Tremont Temple Opens Four Concert Series
Sousa and his Band opened a four concert run at Tremont Temple with enthusiastic attendance. The program featured Strauss’s Feuersnot excerpt and showcased the band’s orchestral prowess. Grace Courtney Jenkins violinist and Estelle Liebling return, with performances continuing this and tomorrow.
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Tremont Temple
Sousa
Grace Courtney Jenkins
Estelle Liebling
Mrs Leslie Carter Brings Du Barry to Hollis Street Boston
Mrs Leslie Carter will perform Du Barry at Hollis Street Theatre next week with the original production and a strong supporting company. The opening night is next Tuesday. The theatre will close Monday for moving the production from New York to Boston.
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Leslie Carter
Hollis Street Theatre
du Barry
Metropolis
Carter
David Belasco
Hollis Street
New York
Boston
Felix Fox Recital At Steinert Hall Features New City Works
In Steinert Hall on Thursday evening the pianist Felix Fox presents a recital. More than half the composers perform pieces never heard publicly in this city. Notably, Dr. Goetschius assists and Franck's prelude fugue and variations are highlighted.
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Felix Fox
Steinert Hall
Dr. Goetschius
Franck
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