Superba at Globe Theatre Adds Modern Glitz to Classic Merriment
Messrs Stair and Wilbur take possession of the Globe Theatre as Superba returns with updated feats. The show blends familiar plot with new mechanical tricks by the Hanlons, including the Hight of Hearts act. Mozart Comedy Four and Nelsons Comiques entertain, while Gretchen singer Carrie Behr pleases. The engagement lasts two weeks including Friday Saturday performances and a matinee. ONeil plans Sudermann’s The Fires of St John in English next.
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Messrs
Stair & Wilbur
Globe Theatre
Weber & Fields
Superba
Phenix
Pierrot
Leander
Sylvia
Wallala
Hanlons
W. C. Wood
F. E. Henschell
H. 8
Bennett
Peter O. Depew
Nelson
Carrie Behr
Gretchen
O’neil
Sudermann
Majestic Theatre hosts final week for Catherine the Great play
Mildred Holland leads a large company in Theodore Kremer's The Triumph of an Empress at the Majestic Theatre. Critics praise Holland's acting and costume design selected in Russia and Paris. Farewell matinees are announced, as is the theater's move toward a dollar house with new musical farce Buster Brown opening next week. The 60 performer company features Little Gabriel Knox Wilson and George Ali among Boston favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Holland
Majestic Theatre
Theodore Kremer
Miss Holland
Catherine the Great
Russia
Boston
Paris
James E. Wilson
Johnt. Sullivan
A. S. Lipman
Theodore Roberts
George Paxton
Dorothy Rossmore
Violet Rand
Buster Brown
Stair
Wilbur
Broadhurst & Currie
Little Gabriel
Knox Wilson
George Ali
ALL Star
Nance O Neil Shines In Hedda Gabler At Columbia
From Boston’s Columbia Theatre comes a standout week for Nance O Neil whose Hedda Gabler showcases her power and charm surpassing many American players. Audiences gain a rare glimpse of Ibsen’s coldly critical drama with a performance that emphasizes Hedda’s fretful perversity and restless longing. The final opportunities to see her are this and tomorrow evenings and tomorrow matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Nance O'Neil
Columbia
Miss O'Neil
Miss O’neil
Ibsen
Hedda Gabler
New York
Columbia Tel
Tremont
Nancy O’neil
Sudermann
ST. John
The Child Wife at Grand Opera House
Last night at the Grand Opera House the sensational melodrama The Child Wife by Charles A Taylor drew audiences. Nellie Golden was played by Muriel Star with strong handling, while Dwight Perkins and Paul Everton led strong casts in dramatic scenes amid light comedy from Horace Rushby and others. Mrs Emma L Calway attended with a box party and a Boston child wife claim drew notice. next week Enid Mayo appears in Winchester a war drama of 1863.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Taylor
Grand Opera House
Nellie Golden
Muriel Star
Dwight Perkins
Charles H. Booth
Paul Everton
Herbert Small
New York
Alice Wilson
Nanon
Horace Rushby
Eli Stebbins
J. A. Curtis
Willie Jenkins
Gussie Hart
Betsy Perkins
Dolly Kemper
Dolly Golden
Charles B. Waite
Ringwood
Emma L. Calway
Dorchester
Boston
Enid Mayo
Winchester
Village Postmaster at Music Hall Draws Big Crowd
Review praises The Village Postmaster for its familiar village life setting, light romance, and melodrama. Acts depict Hampshire town training day, a donation party, a threshing scene, and the village church interior with an acclaimed cast led by Eugene Powers and a roster of supporting players.
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Music Hall
Hampshire Town
Eugene Powers
John Lane Connor
Claude Gilbert
Bert Hodgkins
Eddie Russell
William Payne
George Martin
Frank Davis
Frank Hainer
Walter McPherson
Edna Bert
Florienne Farr
Ethel Powers
Grace Leith
Antoinette Hart
Edna Tillyne
Lee Hobbs Martin
Louise Ross
Marianne Joe Welch
Old Sleuth at Bowdoin Square Theatre Delights Crowd
Bowdoin Square Theatre presented Old Sleuth to strong audience approval. Blackmore dazzled as the multiple disguises master, Denison, Merton, and Fey delivered solid villain and character work, while Miss Hunt and Miss Cantwell drew praise for their portrayals in a lively, well-acted adaptation of the detective drama with wit and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Mr. Blackmore
Mr. Denison
Mr. Merton
Carl Fey
Charles Miller
Wilmer Walter
Butler Haviland
Thomas Russell
D. L. Gaylord
Charles Wheelock
Miss Hunt
Lucy Webers
Miss Cantwell
Nellie
Florence Hale
Marion Sawtell
Carol Natino
The Silver Dagger slated as next week's melodrama
Patrons enjoyed afternoon performances and next week the sensational melodrama The Silver Dagger will headline, promising high drama and audience appeal at the theater.
For Fair Virginia at Castle Square Theater Delights Crowd
The Civil War era drama by Russ Whytal in its first city showing this season features Howell Hansel as Stephen Dunbar and Lillian Lawrence as Nell Esmond. Cast also includes Thomas MacLarnne and Isabelle Fletcher. Next week offers Hoodman Blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square Theatre
Russ Whytal
Richmond
Howell Hansel
Stephen Dunbar
Thomas MacLarnne
Edward Esmond
John Sampolis
John Laughlin
John T. Craven
Old Darkey
Uncle Zeb
Edward Wade
Weslyn
Little Rith Francis
Julian Esmond
Lillian Lawrence
Nell Esmond
Isabelle Fletcher
Virginia Esmond
South
Virginia
The James Boys in Missouri at Hub Theatre
The Hub Theatre presents The James Boys in Missouri this week. The drama depicts robberies and train hold ups by the James gang with aim to show life behind the crime, aided by strong acting from Charles H. Gardner and a capable company. The next attraction follows as The County Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hub
James Boys
Missouri
James
Charles H. Gardner
William H. Lewis
Stanton Ogle
Jack Lorenzo
Ed M. Kimball
Anson Varney
William Wing
H. L. Baker
H. D. Evans
M. Clinton
Eva Lewis
Pauline Maddern
Emma Forrest
Louise Bernano
Washington & Dover Sts
Ben Greet's Everyman and Twelfth Night in City Run
Ben Greet's players present Everyman at Chickering Hall with Edith Wynne Matthison in the lead. The company plans three extra performances of Twelfth Night with Mr Greet as Malvolio and Matthison as Viola, featuring Elizabethan staging and text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everyman
Chickering Hall
Ben Greet
Edith Wynne Matthison
Mr. Greet
Malvolio
Viola
Pickwick at Tremont with De Wolf Hopper in Boston
The Tremont Theatre opens a third week of Pickwick starring De Wolf Hopper with Marguerite Clarke Digby Bell Laura Joyce Bell and the supporting cast. Two weeks remain then on Feb 8 Cadets present Barnet s Cinderella and the Prince followed by Lew Ckstaders famed minstrel company billed as the largest and best in the world with bands and an electric scenic show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Barnet
Lewckstader
Tremont Aitinees
Checkers at Boston Theatre Closes Opening Week Encore
The Boston Theatre show Checkers ends its Boston engagement as the closing week begins. The play captivates audiences and promises lasting appeal with lively songs and strong stage presence.
Checkers Charms Boston Audience With Ross in Lead
A reader friendly review praises Checkers for its human nature portrayal and broad appeal across ages and classes. Thomas W. Ross is lauded for a capital title performance, with strong support and a note that the company would be welcomed back to Boston. Wednesday and Saturday matinees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Checkers
Thomas W. Ross
Boston
Charles Warner
Colonial Theatre Opens Week Two For Mme Scheff
Fritz Scheff headlines the Colonial Theatre in a lively second week despite toe trouble from opening night. Eugene Cowles Richie Ling Ida Hawley and Louis Harrison support the company as next week Viola Allen appears as Viola in Twelfth Night with John Craig entering as Duke Orsino replacing Scott Craven who sails to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Scheff
Colonial Theatre
Eugene Cowles
Richie Ling
Ida Hawley
Louis Harrison
Mme. Scheff
Viola Allen
Viola
John Craig
Duke Orsino
Scott Craven
England
Fay Davis Performs Whitewashing Julia at Park Theatre
Fay Davis demonstrates the disadvantages faced by Julia in Whitewashing Julia at the Park Theatre for one week with a strong company led by Guy Standing. The run showcases the piece as an effective vehicle for Miss Davis before next week presenting Little Mary by J M Barrie with Henry E Dixey Jessie Bussey Fritz Williams in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Davis
Julia
the Park Theatre
Guy Standing
Miss Davis
Little Mary
J. M. Barrie
Henry E. Dixey
Jessie Bussey
Fritz Williams
Rogers Brothers in London at Hollis Theatre Ends Week
The Hollis Street Theatre wraps the engagement of The Rogers Brothers in London with strong business. On Monday January 25 Mary Mannering stars with Arthur Byron in a new comedy Harriet's Honeymoon by Leo Dietrichstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Brothers
London
Hollis
Mary Mannering
Arthur Byron
Leo Deitrichstein
Harriet
Isaac B. Rich
Rogers Bros
Keith's Theatre Show Brings Mixed Acts and Notable Talent
Keith's Theatre offers a varied bill with seven new acts amid familiar vaudeville, featuring European acrobats, the Fleury trio, Macwoods eccentric gymnasts, Herbert Crowley in disguise, James F. Macdonald as a top singing comedian, Newell and Niblo on multiple instruments, Al Lawson on bicycle stunts, Frances Namon, Lew Hawkins, and German dialect team Shannon and Brown. A biograph short An Elopment a la Mode closes the program as a strong showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gousch
Keith's
Germany
Fleury
Macwoods
Halcyon
Bijou
Herbert Crowley
Mr. Crowley
James F. Macdonald
Macdonald
Newell
Niblo
al Lawson
Frances Namon
Corbett
Watson
Hutchings
Edwards
Lew Hawkins
Shannon
Brown
Kentucky Belles Burlesque Opens at Palace Theatre
The Kentucky Belles burst into Boston in their first Palace Theatre season with two lively burlesque skits The Marriage Trust and Down Where the Blue Grass Grows. The show features a strong company, top chorus, and acts like Wise Mike the mule, Aleene and Hamilton, and the Reliance quartet to deliver bright, entertaining vaudeville.
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Kentucky Belles Burlesque Company
Boston
Palace Theatre
Palace
Kentucky
Burke Brothers
Mike
Mule
Borani
Meehan
Morris
Halley
Bastedo
Annie Navaro
Maisie Aleene
Edith Hamilton
Alio
Aleene
Hamilton
Gray
Graham
Reliance Quartet
Navaro
Waggles
Kentucky Belles
Hyde's Comedians Highlight Howard Theatre Week
The Howard Theatre presents Hyde's Comedians and the house burlesque company with the Mortons headlining as a four‑piece act. The Elmore sisters perform The Adventures of Bedelia Delaney, joined by sensational wire acts the Hollows and Pixolo’s Midgets, plus Pantzer Trio contortions and other vaudeville attractions. New acts include Juniper and Robinson and a trained goat.
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Howard
Hyde
House Burlesque Company
Four Mortons
Hyde Company
Sam
Kitty Morton
Clara Louise
Three Mortons
Paul
Comediennes
Elmore Sisters
Bedelia Delaney
Boston
Holloways
Piccolo
Rossow
Pantzer
Paul Kleist
Gaston and Stone
Jolly Jackies
Hill and Whittaker
Cole and
Warner
Hatch Brothers
Juniper and
Robinson
The
Follow On travesty by How ard troupe entry played
A burletta titled Follow On features the How ard travesty troupe with 40 soubrettes and comediennes. The round out act by the kinetograph marks the performance as a lively stage showcase in a historic program.
Rose Hill Folly at Lyceum Show Sparks Progressive Burlesque
The Lyceum Theatre showcased the Rose Hill English Folly company with Kathryn Rowe Palmer and a cast of novelty acts. The program features vivacious dance, comic sketches, and striking scenery, led by Frankie Haines and the burletta team Thomas and Watson. The two burlesques The Baby Trust and A Peep Behind the Scenes provide bright, breezy entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Theatre
Rose Hill English Folly Company
Kathryn Rowe Palmer
Wilson
Wolf
Milton
Hughes
Gracy
Burnett
Ester
Rose Hill
Frankie Haines
Thomas and Watson
Tommy Nolan
George W. Rice
Lyceum
Baby Trust
Athletes of Takazawa troupe intrigue at Austin and Stone’s
Rumors of war between Japan and Russia grip Austin and Stone’s Museum audience. The Mikado’s athletes including Kio to Okawa said Japan could field far more than 200000, with many soldiers on leave ready to be recalled. performances featured aerial feats, dancing girls trained for the Mikado’s court, and life saving acts plus boxing and vaudeville turns by a parade of acts and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
Takazawa
Austin & Stone
Kioto Okawa
Corea
Curio Hall
Sid Hinman
Irwin
Caffreys
Smith and
Leslie
Big John
Little Alice Earle
Leonard and Fulton Company
Charles
Ada Kalmo
Ida Gilday
Heyes
Juniper
Genie Leslie
Leah Lajoie
Winn and Hart
Josie
Christine Lane
Walker's Museum Curio Hall Offers Sensational Acts
Visitors to Walker's Museum are treated to Mille Norada French's globe illusion with a woman inside a rolling globe, a muscular Young Charles, Charles Jackson's contortion act, and King Karlo the Mexican magician. A four-woman wood-sawing contest and an hourly vaudeville show feature the Leonard sisters, Kin Kaid, Lillian Houston, Bessie Rene, and E J Griffin. Amateurs perform Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker's Museum
Mille Norada French
Curio
Charles
Charles Jackson
King Karlo
Bijou
Leonard Sisters
Kin Kaid
Lillian Houston
Buck
Nicke lodeon offers strong card and wrestling acts this week
The bill features Kid Parker the featherweight champion wrestling up to 150 pounds along with Sabrail the card manipulator exposing sharp practices. Joe Stanley the human sledge hammer and Korma the juggler perform while Mike May the human ostrich entertains with a potato race as part of a varied vaudeville program with a gold watch prize for best show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Parker
Parker
Walker
Sabrail
Joe Stanley
Korma
Mike May
Local Amateur Night Features Noted Entertainers Friday
Ville hosts amateur night with Corinne Barringham coon shouter Blanche Hartford the original favorite Louie Bates female impersonator West and Harris black face comedians and the eccentric comedy duo Leserne and Hume.
People's Choral Union Performs Haydn's Creation at Jordan Hall
Last evening the People's Choral Union conducted by Samuel W. Cole presented Haydn's Creation at Jordan Hall with soloists Mary Montgomery Brackett Clara Staudenmayer George J. Parker and Fredéric Martin. An orchestra of Boston festival players with John W Crowley as principal violinist accompanied the performance which drew a large appreciative audience and earned praise for the chorus's steady improvement and the soloists' competence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Hall
Haydn
People’s Choral Union
Samuel W. Cole
Mary Montgomery Brackett
Clara Staudenmayer
George J. Parker
Fredéric Martin
Herman A. Shedd
Edith H. Snow
Boston Festival Players
John W. Crowley
Lowney Employees Share in Profits
The Walter M. Lowney Company distributed a percentage of profits to employees for the year. Initiated last year, the plan included over 600 workers who participated in the benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowney
Walter, M. Lowney Company
Vorenberg to sail for Europe and the Nile
Boston business figure Fred Vorenberg of Vorenberg & Co sails from New York aboard the Deutsch land for a European and Nile cruise. The voyage includes Italy and Asia Minor with return via France and Germany. Friends wish him a pleasant trip and safe return.
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Fred Vorenberg
Boston
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Howard Atheneum
Walker’s Museum
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Hansons
Chas. Frohman
Ben Greet Company
Star of Bethlehem
Merchant of Venice
Herrick’s
Castle Srnextee
Tremont St
Music Hall Arcade
Castle Sq. Theatre Dramatic Stock Co
Fair Virginia
Monary Weili
Hoodman Blind
Matinee
N. Y
Huntington Ave
Jordan HA Hall
Gainsboro
O'Clock Bispham’s
Recital
Symphony Hall
Charles Frohman
Julia E Mary
Joe Welch
Haymarket
Bowdoin Cuca
Keith
New Face
Loston Theatre
Lawrence McCarty
Lessee
Mgr
Sekomas W. ‘Ross
Tomorrow & SA
Chas
Austin
Stone's
Tremont Row
Scollay
Cap
Sidney. Hinman Co
NIW
Upa
Fritzi Scheff and
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Hotel
Togetre
Rose Full Co
Nickelod Kid Parker
Europe’and the Nile
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