Liberty Belles opens at Hollis in Boston
Musical comedy supplants romantic drama as Liberty Belles debuts in Boston at Hollis. The dormitory scene and chorus of 14 girls captivate a packed house, with strong turns by Harry Gilfoil John Slavin and others. The show runs two weeks before Aristocracy arrives.
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Hollis Judvice
Onseees
Klaw & Erlanger
Harry B. Smith
Liberty Belles
New York Secason
Hollis Street
Hollis
Boston
Herry B. Smith
Harry Gilfoil
John Slavin
Harry Davenport
J. C. Marlowe
Sandor Milliken
Etta Butler
Will
Edward H. Crosby
Tremont Theatre Delights with Crosman in As You Like It
Tremont Theatre drew a large audience last night for Miss Henrietta Crosman in As You Like It. Critics praised her Rosalind for freshness and emotion, noting strong turns by Barton Hill and John Malone while Orlando fell short. The production featured praised scenery and costumes and will run again with Crosman later this week in Mistress Nell.
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Remont
Heatre Mats
Henriett Crosman
Rosalind
Nell
Miss Crosman
Orlando
Barton Hill
John Malone
Duke
Jacques
Malone
Harry Woodruff
George Oale Spencer
Addison Pitt
Oliver
Adele Block
Celia
Lottie Alter
Audrey
Nellie Nancock
Phoebe
Patience at the Bijou Delights with Gilbert and Sullivan
The permanent stock company at the Bijou opened its first performance of Patience, Gilbert and Sullivan’s satire, earning high praise. Lead performances by Reginald Bunthorne and Grosvenor impressed, with strong singing from Aliqa Flann, Joseph Smith, Shields, and Misses Ladd Knight and Fairbairn. The chorus delivered demanding work with notable precision as the season’s standard remains high.
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Patience
Bijou
Tina Work
Gilbert and Sullivan
Gilbert
Reginald Bunthorne
Murray
Joseph Smith
Ark
Duke of
Knight
Fairbairn
Two Orphans at Castle Square Delights Cast
The Castle Square company staged The Two Orphans with strong performances. Kiva Taylor as Henriette impressed, Mary Sanders and Louise Aigen received praise for key roles, Leonora Bradley and Marian A. Chapman offered solid character work, while Maurice De Vaudrey, played by John Craig, stood out as a notably strong turn.
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Castle Square
Kiva Taylor
Henriette
Mary Sanders
Louise
Leonora Bradley
Maye Louise Aigen
Marian A. Chaplan
Marianne
Maurice de Vaudrey
John Craig
Uncle Tom's Cabin opens at Grand Opera House with added features
The Grand Opera House launched a week long engagement of Uncle Tom's Cabin with new scenic effects and Al W. Martin's colored cake walkers troupe. J. M. Bradford as Uncle Tom and Richard A. Barker as degrees provide strong performances, while Carrie Davidson shines as Topsy and May Woods as Aunt Ophelia.
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Grand Opera House
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Charles L. Walthers
al W. Martin
J. M. Bradford
Uncle Tom
Mrs. Stowe
Richard A. Barker
George W. Parks
Lawyer Marks
George Harris
George Lockwood
W. J.woods
Phineas
Carrie Davidson
May Woods
Vermont
Ophelia
Artie
Stella Thompson
Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents The Great Diamond Robbery
Bowdoin Square Theatre showcases a dazzling performance of The Great Diamond Robbery this week. Loraine Dreux stars as Mrs Bulford with Phil Lips as Brummage the detective and Bert Lytell in a key role. The production runs for a single week with daily matinees and souvenirs next Monday. Next week will feature A Mormon Wife.
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Bowdoin
Revere House
Lothrop
Bowdoin Square
New York
Hoffman House
Way Down East enthrones Boston Theatre audience
The second week of extraordinary prosperity and patronage at the Boston Theatre opened last night with Way Down East drawing crowds beyond capacity. The production boasts elaborate staging, a cast led by Phoebe Davies and Robert A. Fischer, and added scenic and animal auxiliaries enhancing the pastoral drama. Next week marks the engagement's farewell.
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Boston Theatre
Phoebe Davies
Robert A. Fischer
Sara Stevens
Ulric B. Collins
Frank Currier
Felix Haney
W. T. Eilwanger
Elia Hugh Wood
Frank Bell
Marion L. Shirley
East
David Harum Opens Third Week at Colonial Theatre
The Colonial Theatre drew a full audience for the third week of Mr. Crane in David Harum. The Hitchcocks’ dramatization sticks closely to the book and features Crane’s memorable portrayal of the horse trader Westcott. Chet Timson and Widow Cultom were also praised for their roles.
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Colonial Theatre
Zsat
Mats
Charles Frohman
WM. H
Westcott
David Harum
Mr. Crane
Hitchcocks
Mr. Jackson
Chet Timson
Miss Clark
The Red Kloof At Boston Museum Ends This Weekend
Louis Mann headlines the final week engagement at the Boston Museum with pathos and comedy in The Red Kloof. Clara Lipman shines among the company, especially in Boer maiden gowns, delivering a memorable performance. The production earns high praise for its charm and staging.
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Boston Museum
Louis Mann
Clara Lipman
The Chaperons at the Columbia Boston
The Chaperons, an operatic comedy in Perley’s company of 100 singing comedians, plays at the Columbia with a grand opening chorus. Notable turns include Eva Tanguay and Marie Cahill in witty songs, Nellie Follis, Harold Blake, and a large ensemble of dancers and chorus girls.
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Frank L. Perley
Geo. W. Lederer
Mats
Antoinette
Columbia
Boston
Avial Harry Conor
Joseph C. Miron
Marie Cahill
Eva Tanguay
Dainty Nellie Follis
Harold Blake
Margaret McKinney
May Boley
Edd Redway
George K. Benes
Mae Stebbins
The Chaperons Play at the Columbia in Boston
Over a dozen popular song hits in The Chaperons are already whistling favorites in Boston. Only seven more performances remain at the Columbia with matinees scheduled Wednesday and Saturday.
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Boston
Columbia
Premier of Morocco Bound at Park Theatre Delayed
Great disappointment follows the postponement of the London success Morocco Bound managed by A H Chamberlyn. The opening is rescheduled to Thursday Jan 9 to ensure a flawless first performance with an elaborate production and renowned cast, tickets already purchased remain valid.
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London
A. H. Chamberlyn
The
Park Theatre
Aoeece
America
The Magic Fiddle Opens at Children's Theatre
The third show by the clever company of little people opens next Saturday at 2 30 pm. The tuneful three act play with a prologue titled The Magic Fiddle debuts on stage in fairyland. Freddi, played by Alice Farrell, journeys from a mountain to Noddheim aided by a magical fiddle.
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Children's Theatre
Fairyland
Alice Farrell
Freddi
King of the Elves
Margie Coburn
Tom Coburn
Noddheim
Keiths Theatre Charms With Lectures Music and Comedy
Keiths Theatre this week features an illustrated lecture on The Passion Play by John Bowker his annual appearance drawing wide attention. The son sheet chorus with R J Rose as soloist delivers strong renditions of The Brotherhood of Man and Dolly Gray. Comedy by Daryl Wilbur Gertrude Mansfield Raymon d and Caverly provokes loud laughter with a burlesque finish. Venona Frank Hal Stephens Hedrix Prescott perform in a dance and impersonation display. Howard's trick ponies and dogs delight youngsters and adults alike. The Biograph presents Mantes Dumont flying machine in a vivid motion picture view.
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Keith's
John Bowker
Brotherhood of Man
Dolly Gray
R. J. Rose
Ose
Daryl Wilbur
Gertrude Mansfield
Raymond
Caverly
Rogers Brothers
Venona
Frank
Hal Stephens
Hedrix
Prescott
Howard
Mantes-Dumont
Boston Music Hall Sings With Pousse Cafe and Fly Farm
Boston Music Hall hosted both matinee and evening performances of Pousse Cafe and Fly Farm with Weber & Fields travesty and Sky Farm satire drawing packed houses. Notable acts included Jake Bernard Sam Sidman Bobby Harris Maudé Odell Eleanor Falk Blanche Ring and a strong vaudeville lineup featuring Poptesnan the Fortuni brothers the Martells Delphine Hellman Bianca Lyons Yackley and Simonds among others.
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Boston Music Hall
Music Hall
Jake Bernard
Sam Sidman
Bobby Harris
Maudé Odell
Eleanor Falk
Blanche Ring
Capital
Lillie Lawson
Mattie Boorum
Augustus Cook
Robert Dailey
Frank Lalor
Jane Bernard
Poptesnan
Fortuni Brothers
Martells
Delphine
Hellman
Bianca Lyons
Yackley
Unwell
Need
Simonds
Vitagraph
Howard Atheneum Bowery Burlesque Week Feature
The Howard Atheneum offers a strong weekly bill headlined by Lowery burlesque company with Al Leech the Rosebuds and James Richmond Glenroy. The feature is Slumming a three scene satire on art party travel through Ten erloin and resorts with stars Will Gilbert Walter Goldie and others. Vaudeville acts by Gilbert and Goldie also headline a full night.
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Lowery Burlesque
al Leech
Three Rosebuds
James Richmond Glenroy
Bowery
New York
Tenerloin
Valhalla Hall
Mott Street
Waldorf-Astoria
Will Gilbert
Walter Goldie
Frank Taylor
Frank Hayes
Ben Jansen
Tom Carter
Anna Sults
Ethel Cope
Vinnie Henshaw
Georgie Franciola
Nelle Connors
Mabel Brown
Mignon Gilbert
Gilbert
Goldie
Howard's Week of Vaudeville Delights and Traps
A bustling program at the Howard features Al Leech and the three Rosebuds with “Examination Day at School,” plus Miss Clara Helyett facing a cage of panthers. Also on bill: Williams and Williams, Sam and Ida Kelly, the Dragons, and the Howard Comedy Four among many acts in Austin & Stone's and Odeon venues.
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Suits
Neva Aymar
Ben Jansen
Taylor
Vinnie Henshaw
Georgie Franciola
Nacirema Sisters
Princess Yatakmee
Howard
Williams and Williams
Sam
Ida Kelly
Si and Mandy
The
Dragons
Mrs
Larry Shaw
Billy Hines
Clara Helyett
Rocky Mountain
Austin & Stone’s
Miss Elyett
Tapis
Rockies
Miss Welyett
Austin & Stone
Carson
Willard
Dierkes
Wobena
Johnsons
Cairo Zouaves
Burden
Rehan
Tom Herron
Brandon
Arlington
Lew
Bertie Allen
V. P. Woodward
Douglass
Ted
Tom Taylor
Wonderful Busch
Ella Morris
Ward
Dacey
Marion Sawtelle
Phil H. Morton
Joseph J. Mackie
Johnny Nalon
Warland Sisters
Bon Ton Burlesque at the Orpheum The Bon Ton Girls en Route
The management brings Ed F Rush's Bon Ton Burlesques this week starring Dora Flora in a comedy splash with gowns and charm. Frank Byron and Louise Langdon perform The Society Man satire, Monroe and Marshall sing and dance, Gussie Vivian mid a new coon specialty, Murra and McFarland in Irish bits, and the grande finale a 30 minute burlesque. A strong show with ample costume changes and strong laughs calls this one of the season’s best.
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Ed F. Rush
Bon Ton
Dora Flora
Frank Byron
Louise Langdon
Bostock's Great Animal Arena at Tremont Street
Bostock's Animal Arena in Cyclorama building on Tremont Street drew crowds for morning and afternoon shows. Captain Bonavita demonstrated mastery over 27 trained lions in performances that included stair ascents and playful demonstrations with children.
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Bostock
Animal Arena
Tremont Street
Bonavita
Training Wonders At Mme Morelli Menagerie
Lions exhibit remarkable docility and agility while performing, as Mme Morelli adds a new leopard rival. Bonner the equine mathematician demonstrates horse intelligence, conversing with his master. Big Liz the giant elephant and Baby Dot amaze crowds with the split balance. Chiquita entertains with English and Spanish songs and dances. The Cycclorama building lease ensures the show continues with periodic changes and an enlarged zoological department.
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Mme. Morelli
Serene
Nellie
Bonner
Big Liz
Baby Dot
Professor Miller
Belaro Sennae S
Musical Instrument Exhibition at Horticultural Hall
New England residents are invited to inspect at Horticultural Hall the most novel and educational exhibit of musical instruments from around the world. The display represents years of searching for historic objects and claims to be the most complete collection money can procure. Lectures and concerts will illustrate instruments by period with programs appealing to both historic and musical interests.
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New England
Morrison's Grand Theatre Hosts Woman Against Woman
The season's best bill at Morrison's Grand Theatre showcases Woman Against Woman at the corner of Washington and Dover. The opening run marks the play's first appearance at popular prices in the city, boosting its draw at the South Mond family resort. Lead actress Mattie Choate delivers the standout performance as the new leading lady.
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Morrison's Grand Theatre
Washington and
Dover Streets
South Mond
Mattie Choate
Stage Cast Shines In Dramatic Production At Local Theatre
Role of Bessie Barton and May Gerald as Rachael Westwood draws praise. Severin De Deyn as John Tressider earns remark, with strong support from J. B. Haviland, S F. Cairnes, Willam Hunt, and others. Florence Hastings and Adelaide Goundre praised in key female roles. Daily matinees mark a weekly run. Next week features Hands Across the Sea with a souvenir button for coupon-seat holders.
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Bessie Barton
May Gerald
Rachael Westwood
Severin de Deyn
John Tressider
J. B. Haviland
S F. Cairnes
Willam Hunt
Harry Horn
Clarence F. Lyons
Charles Bloom
Florence Hastings
Adelaide Goundre
The Fatal Wedding at Grand Opera House
The great wedding scene in The Fatal Wedding draws crowds next week at the Grand Opera House. Organist Gertrude Haynes, famed for Choir Celestial, leads 25 boys with soloist Master James Byrnes, among many other attractions.
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Grand Opera House
Gertrude Haynes
James Byrnes
Kubelik to Give Final City Recital Before Western Tour
Jan Kubelik will perform at Symphony Hall tomorrow afternoon in a farewell city recital before an extended Western tour. The program includes the Wienowski concerto in D minor, the Bach chaconne, and Ernsts Otello fantasie. Miss Torrilhon returns as pianist and Herr Frimel will provide the accompaniments. Seat sales have been gratifyingly large.
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Jan Kubelik
Symphony Hall
Wienowski
Ernst’s “Otello
Boston Poultry Show Promises Larger Exhibition
The Boston Poultry Association plans its seventh annual show opening January 14 to 16. Total cash awards reach 2600 with extra specials. Twenty champion silver cups worth 10 each will be awarded across diverse poultry classes. The Governor Dreamwold trophy returns, plus two Dreamwell cups from Thomas W. Lawson. Car prize winners receive association medals. three silver cups, one gold, seven medals and cash premiums feature in the car division.
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Boston Poultry Association
Thomas W. Lawson
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