Galloper at Tremont Delights Boston Holiday Audiences
Edward Crosby reports on Richard Harding Davis's new farce The Galloper at Tremont Theatre. Raymond Hitchcock stars as a bogus war correspondent in an amusing plot with strong supporting actors and well staged scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont ‘Theatre
Richard Harding Davis
Raymond Hitchcock
Mr. Hitchcock
Galloper
Davis
Copeland Schuyler
India
Red Cross
Schuyler
Kirke Warren
Edgar S. Davenport
Hewitt
Harry Stone
Anstruther
L. Rogers Lytton
Mr. Griggs
Harold Wizard
Billy Ashe
Seaens -Herber Corthell
O'Malley
Daniel Frawley
Colonel Ostan
Omcee
Cee Seeues Vueus Scott Cooper Grace Whitney
Napnette Comstock
Blanche Bailey
May Buckley
Sybil Schwartze
Helen Lackaye
Egr
Eke
Arene
May Helmuth
Savage
Hitchcock
Witchcock
Dodo
Miss Comstock
Edgar Ju. Davenport
Edward H. Crosby
Majestic Theatre Portrays Fantasma as Christmas Showtime Hit
The Hanlon brothers end second week at Majestic with Pico the clown and a capable company delivering lively transformation scenes and crowd-pleasing tricks. Santa distributes presents to children, while Boston awaits Lew Dockstader’s minstrel takeover for a New Year engagement featuring Neil O’Brien and a famed lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theatre
Hanlon Brothers
Fred Hanlon
Pico
Hanlons
Clara Thropp
Fred Whitman
Rossi Brothers
John Haslam
Santa Claus
Majestic
the Majestic
Lew Dockstader
Boston
Dockstader
Neil O’brien
Manuel Romaine
John King
Matt Keefe
Foley Brothers
Tommy Hyde
Harry Ellis
Clarice at Colonial Delights Boston Audiences
William Gillette stars as Dr. Carrington in Clarice a four act drama first seen in America at the Colonial Theatre. The play from London features a novel plot with romance danger and a dramatic finale. Marie Boro as Clarice Lucille La Verne Adelaide Prince Francis Carlyle and others provide strong support as the company tours through the week. The show runs this week and next with Edna May to follow on January 8 in The Catch of the Season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gillette
Clarice
Colonial Theatre
London
Dr. Carrington
Mr. Gillette
Clarice Marland
Trent
Denbergh
Carrington
Clari
Gillette
Denbeigh
Mrs. Trent
Dr. Denbeigh
Secret Service
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Carringen
Marie Boro
Howard
Alexander Sr
Georgia Alexander
Susie Smithers
Daddy
Mr. Alexander
George Alexander
Dave Genaro
Ray Bailey and
Coakney
McBride
Carl Stewart
Josh
Bowery
Four Magnanis
Saona
Fulah Lee
Fisher
Johnson
Carrie M. Scott
la Clair
West
Walsh
Willis
Hilton
Razari
Anna Helmont
Maggie Cline
Park Theatre Presents Just Out of College in Boston
The Park Theatre opened its final fort night in Boston with the George Ade comedy Just Out of College drawing two large houses. Star Joseph Wheelock Jr. pleased crowds while Eugene Jepson Katherine Gilman Georgie Meachum and a strong supporting cast delivered lively performances enhancing Christmas merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theatre
Boston
George Ade
Krohman
Joseph Wheelock, Jr
E. A. Eberle
Duluth
Elene Foster
Blanche Stoddard
George Irving
Harry Rees
Zee ES Frohman
Francis Wilson stars in mixed Hollis Street double bill
Boston crowds fill Hollis Street Theatre for Francis Wilson’s return as a straight comedian in Cousin Billy and The Little Father of the Wilderness. He alternates comic and tender scenes, showing depth beyond his comic opera roots as audiences react to humor and Pathos. Next week John Drew appears for De Lancey with seats on sale at 8 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Street
Francis Wilson
Boston
Billy
Wilson
Hollis Street Theatre
John Drew
de Lancey
Augustus Thomas
Hollis ST
Isaac B. Rich
Charles Frohman
Clyde Fitch
Globe Theatre Delivers Lively Farce With Laughs
The Globe Theatre presents Tom Dick and Harry a funny trio Bickel Watson and Wrothe headline with music bright scenes at West Point and Port D Dominggo. Robert Athon Jeannette Le Beau Bessie Clifford receive praise for entertaining performances and dancing. Under Southern Skies by Lottie Blair Parker follows as next week’s attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Bickel
Watson
Wrothe
Tom
Harry
Boston
West Point
President's Court
Port D’domingo
Robert Athon
Don Garcia
Jeanette le Beau
Seniorita
Riccardo
Bessie Clifford
Lottie Blair Parker
the Globe
Uncle Tom's Cabin at Bowdoin Square Theatre
The Bowdoin Square Theatre offered Uncle Tom's Cabin in six acts in revised form by Jay Hunt. Edwin Denison stars as Uncle Tom with Charles Miller as Simon Legree, praised supporting cast, entertaining Miss Krause vocal selections, plantation songs, and a planned next week Faust with Charlotte Hunt as Marguerite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Ohio River
Edwin Denison
Uncle Tom
Charles Miller
Simon Legree
Thad Gray
George Harris
Marks
Wilmer Walter
Henry St. Clair
Mr. Henry Alexander
Phineas Fletcher
Messrs
D. L. Gaylord
Charles Wheelock
Frank Wright
Harry Brooks
O. W. Foster
Charles White
Frank Garey
Pearl de Sousseur
Florence Hale
Cordelia Macdonald
Jennie Kendrick
Annette Marshall
Rose Howard
Viola Clytis
Emma Krause
Miss Krause
New Orleans Crescent Quartette
Ransom's Folly Charms Castle Square in West Drama
Castle Square Theatre presented Ransom's Folly to the largest audience of the year with SRO signs. Craig as Lieutenant Rawson, Waldron as Jeff Cahill, Kemble as Mary Cahill, and Mackay as an officer drew praise. Butler encore of The Holy City. Jan 1 and week Oliver Twist announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom
New Mexico
Castle Square
Great West
Rawson
Craig
Mr. Waldron
Jeff’ Cahill
Miss Kemble
Mary Cahill
Mackay
William McVay
Mary Young
Marion Ballou
Mrs. Post
Moya Kelly
Mr. Butler
Holy City
Fantana Opens Second Week at Boston Theatre With Holiday Shows
The Boston Theatre hosted two holiday performances of Fantana drawing full houses and standing room. The musical comedy received enthusiastic applause for its strong music, witty topical verses, and well drawn characters. Jefferson De Angelis and Miss Toby Claude delivered standout numbers, with praise for Raymond Hubbell’s melodies and performances by Miss Sanderson, Mr. Rushworth, and Mr. Blaisdell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Theatre
Raymond Hubbell
Mr. Smith
Jefferson de Angelis
de Angelis
Toby Claude
Boston
Grand Opera House A Drama Delights Large Audience
The Grand Opera House showcased When the World Sleeps a sensational drama by Langdon McCormick and Lawrence Marston. A strong cast including Robert Carlisle Virginia Grey Ernest Carlisle and James Vincent drew a large, appreciative crowd. The plot follows two brothers torn by love for the same woman, a fatal murder, a somnambulist heroine, and a sheriff’s pursuit, with wit and striking stage effects enhancing the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langdon McCormick
Lawrence Marston
Grand Opera House
Robert Carlisle
Eas
Eee
Edward McKim Amstiatos
Arthur J. Pickens
Benedict Strong
Vadeved
Arthur V. Johnson
Dick Hardy
CVC UD Es
Richard Euarie
Ernest Carlisle
Aeeees
Ea Wewd
James Vincent Ripouig
Eeeveoessees Charlies Witth
Vaele Zabl Tucker
Sarah Ward
Jane Weatherby
Rose Hodgman
Virginia Grey
Crooney Ray
Empire Burlesquers Open at the Columbia to Large Crowds
The Empire Burlesquers, famed on a global circuit, opened a week at the Columbia with star Roger Imhof Hugh L. Conn and John A. West leading a strong cast including Suzanne Corinne Bessie Taylor and Fay O'Dell. Casey and the Green Sod Club features a Celt politician and the Esquiman ballet with over 30 dancers highlight the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Roger Imhof
Hugh L. Conn
John A. West
Suzanne Corinne
Bessie Taylor
Fay O'Dell
Casey the Piper
Casey
Esquiman
Musketeers
Fricke
Harris
McCabe
Kleinert
Esquimaux Ballet
Fay O’dell
Sam
Imhof
Conn
Corinne
de van Brothers
Unusual Three-Legged Man Headlines Austin and Stones Show
Francois Lentini, a 25 year old with three legs, headlines a Christmas week at Austin & Stone's alongside Leah May a seven foot seven inch figure, and Gwendolen Youngman weighing 564 pounds. The period features a big snake Punch and Judy and two stage shows headlined by Powell's Minstrel Maids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francois Lentini
Austin & Stone’s
Rosini
Italy
Leah May
San Francisco
Gwendolen Youngman
Curio Hall
Big Snake
Punch and Judy
Casey Theatre
Powell
Minstrel Maids
Empire Theatre Delights With The Silver King
The Empire Theatre drew a large crowd last night as The Silver King thrilled audiences with its engaging plot and well drawn characters. Performances by Howell Hansel Frank Losee William Hasson James Seeley Edwin Nicander William Evarts Francis Byrne Mary Hall Gertrude Berkeley Blanche Winters impressed, with the show extending into next week due to strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Morison
The
Empire
Howell Hansel
Wilfred Denver
Frank Losee
Captain Skinner
William Hasson
Daniel Jaikes
James Seeley
Edwin Nicander
Corbett
William Evarts
Coombe
Francis Byrne
Sam Baxter
Mary Hall
Nellie Denver
Gertrude Berkeley
Tabby Durbin
Blanche Winters
Cissy Denver
the Empire
Keiths Theatre vaudeville feature strong Christmas program
Big crowds at Keiths yesterday enjoyed a strong holiday vaudeville lineup for children with Christmas trees and gifts on every floor. Valerie Bergere in Carmen drew praise for stagecraft and emotional acting while Crane brothers Latona Hawkins and Birch drew laughter in a varied bill. The kinetograph short The Night Before Christmas closed a well received program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
F. Reynard
Carmen
Valerie Bergere
Miss Bergere
Crane Brothers
Frank
Jen Latona
Miss Latona
Lew Hawkins
Minstrelsy
John Birch
Rosalie
Dorette
Hubert DeVeaux
Aherns
Jack Iyle
the Taylors
Handel and Haydn Society Performs Messiah at Symphony Hall
The Handel and Haydn Society repeated its Messiah from the prior evening with new soloists Mary Hissem De Moss soprano Ernestine Fish contralto Edward Barrow tenor and Frederic Martin bass before a large appreciative audience. De Moss's voice pleased the crowd while Fish and Martin earned praise for their performances and Barrow demonstrated strong technique and understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symphony Hall
Handel and Haydn Society
Mary Hissem de Moss
Ernestine Fish
Edward Barrow
Frederic Martin
Mme. de Moss
Fish
Martin
Barrow
Bon Ton Burlesquers at the Palace Theatre
The Bon Ton burlesquers headline at the Palace Theatre, offering a vibrant, up-to-date show with elaborate scenery and dazzling costumes. Highlights include Tom Hanlon, Harry Keeler and Joe Watson, Berg’s Merry Girls, and the acts Whelan and Searls, plus acrobats Waredo and Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Toma Hanlon
Harry Keeler
Joe Watson
Berg
Merry Girls
Chris Whelan
Minnie Searls
Waredo and
Blake
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Globe Theatre
Castle Square Theatre
Columbia
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Lyceum Theatre
M. M. Theise
Lyceum
Niagara Falls
Samuel S. Howe
Bonita
Raymond
Clayton
Fredericks Brothers
Burns
Howe
Scott
Twenty-third Street
New York
Jessie Burns
Nettie Clayton
Entertainments
Cores Itchcog
Keith’s
Lawrence McCarty
Jefferson de Angelis Opera Company
Fantana Mats
Greates Bickel Watson & Wrothe
Dick Comedy
Keith’s Theatre
Mechanics Building
Homer Davenport
Sportsmen’s
Frank Chapman
Squadne Olle
Castle Sq
Down Town
Winter St
Ranson
Colonial Theatre Tonicht
Gadski
Palace Bon Ton Burlesquers
Haymarket
Jordan Hall
Gainsboro St
Huntington
George P. Sutton
Adams SQ. Billiard Room
Washington St
Howard Atheneum
the Palace Theatre
Hanlon Bros
Magnificent Revival
Netreks Loo Ballet
5 Hanlons
Rich & Harris
Lessees & Managers Mats
Bowdoin —Shuine
Faust
New York Fall River Line
Steamboat Express
South Station
Providence
New
Plymouth Orchestra
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
JOY Line
Uptown
Cor
State
B. D. Pitts
Agt
Fall River
Van’s
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