Iris in Boston a blunt study of a fallen heroine
The Boston audience witnessed Iris, Pinero’s drama about a widow who chooses love over marriage, then loses her fortune and reforms bright prospects for a dramatic decline. The production features Miss Harned in the title role and Henry Jewett as Maldonado, with lively music and English atmosphere throughout.
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Arthur Wing Pinero
Tris
Boston
Iris
Croker
Mr. Pinero
Miss Harned
Henry Jewett
Mr. Jewett
William Courtney
Laurence Trenwith
Western melodrama At Cripple Creek at Grand Opera House
Last night the Grand Opera House staged At Cripple Creek a four act Western melodrama by Hal Reld. Joseph Green earned praise as Joe Mayfield miner and Last Dollar Claim owner, with Frank Russell as Martin Mason Collin Vaney as the Mexican foe and Thomas A Therton as Waketah the Indian. Baby Vinera stole the show with a sweet singing turn Tell Me the Way to Go.
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Cripple Creek
Hal Reld
Grand Opera House
Ring
Joseph Green
Joe Mayfield
Frank Russell
Martin Mason
Collin Vaney
Waketah
Thomas A. Therton
Baby Vinera
Break for Liberty at Bowdoin Square Theatre
Dramatic bow this week in Boston as Bowdoin Square Theatre presents A Break for Liberty a melodrama about the Biddle brothers Sam and Tom with Mrs Selton the warden's wife. Carl Fey Herbert Chesley lead with Julia Gordon stars. ensemble includes Florence Hale Katherine Brophy Corinne Cantwell and many others. Climaxing six acts the play delivers strong endings and vivid prison scenes with a score of supporting players and supernumeraries.
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Biddle Brothers
Boston
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Outlaw Brothers
Sam
Tom Biddle
Mrs. Selton
Mess
James Levering
W. A. Woolman
Robert Gillis
al C. Morton
Thomas Lee
George Carter
Charles Keeting
William Buhler
Country Girl Musical at Boston Museum Draws Crowd
English musical comedy A Country Girl wowed a large Boston audience last night. The show, already popular in New York where it has played since Sept. 22 at Italy's Theatre, follows in the vein of The Geisha and San.
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Toy
James T. Tanner
Adrian Ross
Paul Rubens
Percy Greenback
Lionel Monckton
Minnie Ashley
William Norris
Miss Ashley
Mr. Norris
Grace Freeman
Nan
Helen Marvin
Hallyn Mostyn
Rajah
Melville Stewart
Geoffrey Challoner
Harold Vizard
Richard Chawner
Genevieve Finlay
Ministry of Mine Arts
London
Museum
Boston Museum
Italy
Bobadil comic opera debuts in American stage
The American premier of Bobadil at the Columbia Theatre features Walter Parke’s text with Luscomb Searelle’s music. Isabelle Underwood stars as Bobadil with Lane as the princess, Robinson as Lulu, and Edwards in Schacabac, delivering varied musical and theatrical results.
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Bobadil
Walter Parke
Luscomb Searelle
Columbia Theatre
Mr. Parke
Isabelle Underwood
Miss Lane
Margaret Robinson
Lulu
Irene Langford
Helen Sallinger
Sam Edwards
Schacabac
Castle Square Theatre Delivers The Romance of a Poor Young Man
A large Castle Square Theatre crowd enjoyed a polished staging of The Romance of a Poor Young Man with strong performances. John Craig led as Manuel, with notable turns by James L Seeley, John Sampolis, John T Craven, Edward Wade, Lillian Lawrence, Cordelia Macdonald, Jane Irving, Leonora Bradley, Mabel Colcord, and May Greene, as the cast displayed skillful acting and memorable character work. The run continues this week, followed by the comedy Prince rl.
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Castle Square
John Craig
Manuel
James L. Seeley
Desmarets
John Sampolis
M. de Bevannes
John T. Craven
Gaspar Laroque
Edward Wade
Nouret
Lillian Lawrence
Marguerite
Mr. Craig
Cordelia Macdonald
Mme, Laroque
Jane Irving
Mlle
Helouin
Leonora Bradley
Mme
Aubrey
Mabel Colcord
Louise Vanberger
Little May Greene
Christine
The Two Sisters at Music Hall Delights and Delivers
The Four act comedy drama by Denman Thompson and George W. Ayer depicts two country girls in New York. Gertrude Perry as Mary shines with upright character and charm, while Adalaide Alexander as the flawed sister gives a strong performance. George A. Howard and Margaret Rourke draw praise for key roles including a hustling Westerner and Central Park maids, with George J. McFarland and John C. Vernon providing further humor and impact. Andy McKay also gets commendation as a park ornament in the evening's cast.
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Music Hall
New York
Denman Thompson
George W. Ayer
Mr. Thompson
Gertrude Perry
Mary
Adalaide Alexander
George A. Howard
John C. Vernon
Harry Horton
Andy McKay
Hackett Leads Second Week Of The Crisis At Tremont
James K. Hackett opens a second week in The Crisis at Tremont Theatre. He keeps stage focus balanced among characters, avoiding hogging the spotlight. Winston Churchill, author of The Crisis, attended the premiere performance with Henrietta Crosman also noted in attendance.
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Tremont Theatre
James K. Hackett
Mr. Hackett
Stephen Brice
Winston Churchill
Tremont
Henrietta Crosman
Miss Crosman to Open Limited Engagement at Tremont Theatre
Boston audiences will see Miss Crosman in The Sword of the King at Tremont Theatre next Monday night with seat and box sales starting this morning. The New York verdict calls it her greatest career success.
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Boston
Tremont Theatre
Foxy Grandpa Begins Second Week at Boston Theatre
Boston Theatre enters the second and closing week of Foxy Grandpa a musical comedy with broad appeal. Joseph Hart and Carrie De Marco star as Foxy Grandpa and his secretary with Old Kentucky to follow next week. Bessie Barriscale as Madge Brierly earned acclaim in Chicago and is highlighted as a notable feature of the cast.
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Boston
Joseph Hart
Carrie de Marco
Foxy Grandpa
Kentucky
Bessie Barriscale
Madge Brierly
McVicker’s
Chicago
Du Barry Impresses Boston Audiences At Hollis Street
Mrs. Leslie Carter opens the fourth week in Boston as Belasco’s Du Barry draws record crowds. The production is praised for historical atmosphere and grim realism of the French revolutionary era, highlighting Carter’s refined performance since her last Boston appearance.
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Hollis Street
Leslie Carter
du Barry
David Belasco
Boston
Keith's Theatre Hosts Strong Varied Bill
A matinee show at Keith's Theatre ran from 1 pm to nearly 6 pm with no weak acts. French acrobats the Freydo brothers drew strong acclaim while rival European juggler Rapoli disappointed next to Kara and Cinque.
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Keith's
Freydo Brothers
Rapoli
Varied Vaudeville Act Delights Monday Audience
Valli impressed with ball balance stunt while Lorimer Johnstone and Caroline Cooke drew laughs replacing a disappointing act. "All's Fair in Love" scored with bright dialogue and funny situations. Edwin Keough and Dorothy Ballard rose to star status with burlesque, an "Ingomar" scene, song and dance, and striking scenery.
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Freyda Brothers
Keogh
Ballard
Lorimer Johnstone
Caroline Cooke
Matthews and
Harris
Adam
Valli
Rapoli
Edwin Keough
Dorothy Ballard
Ingomar
John Bowker
Will Matthews
Nellie Harris
Charley Case
Nellie Parker
Gleasons
Leona
Howard and Linder
Vaudeville Show Highlights With Dervish Dance and Merry Skits
The program features Abbas Ben Omar and Lalla Torquia in exotic dances, Edmond Hayes and company with A Wise Guy, plus Cushman Holcombe and Curtis in A Winter Session. New principals join the burlesque lineup as Ding Dong the musical burletta entertains the audience.
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Abbas Ben Omar
Lalla Torquila
Lalla Torquia
Edmond Hayes
Cushman
Holcombe and Curtis
Vera King
Nellie Beaumont
Grace Belmont
Gladstone Sisters
Carr and Burns
John H. Clahane
Kathryn Hayes
Edward M. Favor
Toby Lyons
Charlie Mackie
Will Johnson
Edith Sinclair
Eloise Mortimer
Cartle Ezier
Josette Webb
Dot Davenport
Glory Hayes
Cushman, Holcombe
Curtis
Carroll and
Larkin
John J. Harrington
Fontworker
Morrissey
Proctor
Burlesque Company
Buffalo Bill Cossacks thrill Austin & Stones crowd
Audiences flocked to Austin & Stone's museum to view the Buffalo Bill Cossacks with new acts. The carbine drill excited spectators while horsemen watched the 12 bravest riders in the world. Norma Porter's orchestra and Soudan baton twirlers followed the exhibition with lively stage acts.
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Austin & Stone
Buffalo Bill
Norma Porter
Soudan
Sig. Tomasso
Whatkeys
Lenore and
St. Clair
Mabel Herbert
O. W. Bowman
The
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John Till
Grewanu Lyons
Ben Goodwin
Duponti
Marice
Wood and Berry
Rochford
May
Kennedy and
James
Napier’s
Goats
Ed Avis
Leon Wright
Clergymen Attend Park Theatre Readings of Everyman
Last evening clergymen filled the Park Theatre as Everyman held their rapt attention from the opening lines to the burial scene. The production was described as a living sermon. Next week marks the final engagement with matinees on Thursday Friday and Saturday at 2 30.
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Park Theatre
Charmion Tops Howard Atheneum Act List
The matchless Charmion returns to head the Howard Atheneum program with a surprise re engagement and new features added to her act yesterday. The week also features Abbas Ben Omar and Lalla Toriqa delivering a sensational Oriental dance routine.
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Charmion
Howard
Abbas Ben Omar
Lalla Torquia
Thoroughbred Burlesque At Lyceum Weekly Itinerary
The Lyceum Theatre presents Frank B Carrs Thoroughbred burlesque this week featuring vaudeville stars Blanche Washburn Josie Flynn Polk and Treak Odell and Whiting Crawford and Manning Empire City Quartet Cooper Tally Cooper Mayo and Theresa La Mar with the latest Hungarian ballet. Two very laughable skits were given.
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Frank B. Carr
Thoroughbred Burlesquers
Blanche Washburn
Josie Flynn
America
Polk and Treak
Odell and Whiting
Crawford
Manning
Empire City
Cooper
Tally
Mayo
Theresa la Mar
A Wooden Wedding and The Thoroughbreds at Lyceum
The full company performs at the Lyceum in two acts A Wooden Wedding and The Thoroughbreds. Review praises the road show quality and predicts strong business for the week ahead.
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Lyceum
Merry Maidens at Palace Theatre Opens With Jolly Nellie Hanly
The Palace Theatre features the Merry Maidens company this week led by singer Nellie Hanly. Acts include the Hiatts, Brazil and Brazil, the Johnson trio, Spencer brothers, Allen and Delmain, and other dancers and comedians. The program opens with The Joneses at the Merry Maidens Ball and closes with The Merry Maidens at the Beach with special scenery.
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Palace Theatre
Merry Maidens
Jolly Nellie Hanly
Hiatts
Brazil
Johnson Trio
Spencer Brothers
Allen and Delmain
the Joneses
NickeloDeon Vaudeville Show Delights Crowd Hourly
Crowds at a popular Nickelodeon venue enjoyed one of the season s best shows with a fat women act led by Captain Paul Henry a three handed Irish reel skirt dancing by Martha Peters and Highland fling by Maggie O Brien The curios halls feature a two fat women lifting contest with half a ton prize while Denter performs an illusion Stroubeika and the hourly vaudeville program runs in the theatre.
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Paul Henry
Martha Peters
Maggie O'Brien
Denter
Man of Mystery
A Gambler's Daughter at Grand Opera House
Next week's Grand Opera House presents A Gambler's Daughter by Owen Davis the author of Lost in the Desert and Through the Breakers. The plot centers on a Chicago grain speculator who is also a hidden gambling resort proprietor and his daughter. Clara Thropp stars in the lead role.
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Grand Opera House
Owen Davis
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Clara Thropp
Boston
Waterfowl Show at Mechanics Building Heads Boston Poultry Week
The waterfowl exhibition in Boston at Mechanics' Building runs five days starting Tuesday January 13 in connection with the Boston Poultry Show. It promises to be the largest and most complete display yet with extensive birds and related exhibits.
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Mechanics' Building
Boston
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