Audrey on Stage at Castle Square Theatre in Boston
Mary Johnston's romance "Audrey" drama staged by Ford and Boddington, opening with May Day and tracing Audrey’s life from the Globe House to Bruton Church. Mary Hall impressed audiences in the title role, Isabelle Fletcher and Susette Willey also drew praise, with Howell Hansel and John Sampolis delivering strong performances. Audrey returns this week with Hoyt's "A Contented Woman" announced as the next attraction.
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Mary Johnston
Audrey
Herriet Ford
E. 3
Boddington
Boston
Castle Square Theatre
Miss Johnston
Globe House
Audrey Will
Isabelle Fletcher
Evelyn Byrd
Susette Willey
Deborah Darden
Gertrude Berkeley
Mrs. Stagg
Marmaduke Howard
Howell Hansel
Virginia
John Sampolis
Jean Hugon
John F. Webber
Gideon Darden
Edward Wade
Mr. Eliot
Lindsay Mortson
Colonel Byrd
John T. Craven
Stagg
Charles Hoyt
York State Folks Shines at Majestic Theatre Week Finale
Crowded Majestic Theatre applauds the fourth week of York State Folks with enthusiastic crowds and tickets sold for next performances. Myron Cooper the tender organ builder captivates as a pure pastoral figure in a play by Arthur Sidman. Ray L Royce and James Lackaye deliver standout character portrayals in contrasting roles.
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Majestic Theatre
York State
Myron Cooper
Arthur Sidman
Ray L. Royce
Sol Smith Russell
Shakspere
Simon Peter Martin
James Lackaye
Keiths Theatre Week Show Delights Audiences With Varied Acts
A Monday Keiths Theatre program drew a full, lively crowd. Lillian Burkhart delivered a graceful epilogue to A Strenuous Daisy, praised for sharp dialogue and humor. The Fadettes orchestra, LeRoy and LeVanion on trapeze, the Yankee comedy four, Kitty Wolfe, and other acts provided upbeat entertainment with multiple encores and a showcase of variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Lillian Burkhart
Miss Burkham
Comedienne
Fadettes
LeRoy
LeVanion
Hiawatha
Harry Brown
Ernest Hogan
Kitty Wolfe
William Tomkins
Peggy from Paris Charms Boston in Sixth Week at Tremont
The George Ade musical comedy Peggy from Paris continues to draw packed houses at the Tremont in Boston. Producer Henry W. Savage brings a lively show with witty lines, tuneful music, and strong choruses. The production is praised for its completeness and enduring appeal. A new French song Come, Little Chick appears in the final act sung by Miss Caine.
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Peggy
Paris
Tremont
Henry W. Savage
George Ade
Boston
William Loraine
Music Hall Delights Audiences With World Class Trained Animals
Rain did not dampen crowds at Music Hall as Carl Hagenbeck's animals wowed two large audiences. Herman Boger led a lions and tigers group, along with a lion tiger hybrid unique in the world. Herr Dudak's polar bears and Vasile Popescu's tigers and elephant followed with strong comedy from trained seals goats cockatoos and pigs. Daily matinees announced.
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Music Hall
Carl Hagenbeck
Herman Boger
Stuttgart
Roger
Herr Dudak
Vasile Popescu
Corbett Demonstrates Boxing Style At Howard Atheneum
World featherweight champion Young Corbett headlines a weekly demonstration at the Howard Atheneum with sparring partner Kid McFadden. They perform daily with burlesque acts by Violet Mascotte directing the stock company, giving local audiences a chance to see the title holder in action.
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George Dixon
Terry McGovern
Young Corbett
Old Howard
Corbett
Kid McFadden
Howard
Violet Mascotte
Local Vaudeville Show Features Variety Acts and Fireman Film
The program presented by the company blends theatrical travesties under a personal management with the Knockout Club comedietta and Original songs. A strong variety section showcases the Garrity sisters Rice brothers Riley and Hughes Dan Coleman Lavine and Leonard Forrest and Forrest John E Drew Cliff Gordon the Ryans J W Clifford Kennette and Patterson. Also shown is Scenes in the Life of an American Fireman one of the most remarkable kinetoscope motion pictures.
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Garrity Sisters
Rice Brothers
Riley and
Hughes
Dan Coleman
Boston
Lavine
Leonard
Forrest and
Forrest
John E. Drew
Cliff Gordon
the Ryans
J. W. Clifford
Kennette and Patterson
Kinetoscopa
William Rothwell
Terry
McGovern
McFadden
Riley
Chimes of Normandy Charms Lyceum Burlesque Cast
The Lyceum Theatre enters week four with The Chimes of Normandy, a burlesque still rivaling legitimate opera in quality. John Weber, Mat Kennedy, and a strong chorus deliver laughs, while Gogan, Bacon, Marion Martell, and the Todd Judge trio entertain in acrobatic and musical numbers. The Hermanetti brothers close with weightlifting feats including a combined 1566 pounds.
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Normandy
John Weber
Mat Kennedy
Cole
Mortell and
Spencer
Messrs
Hafford Miller
Cameron
Anderson
Gogan and Bacon
Mr. Cogan
Marion Martell
Hafford and Kennedy
Todd-Judge
Hermanetti
A Sculptor's Dream Visitors at Austin & Stone's Museum
Visitors to Austin and Stone's Museum explored a marvel of living sculpture in A Sculptor's Dream. Professor Baum aligned models to resemble famed figures, with over 50 recreations from Rome Paris and London illuminated by light and music. The program also showcased acts by Caffrey May Grant and others, including a varied stage lineup with magical and daring performances.
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Austin & Stone
Baum
Curio Hall
Rome
Paris
London
Augmented
Caffrey
May Grant
Marratona
Kitty Gray
Rochleau
Stephen Sttephens
Boston
Princess Brandon
Susie Payne
Cunningham and Coveny
Johnson and West
Davenport
Keeley
Burris
Morgan
Harry Ray
Coon
Marian Sawtelle
Hartley
Graham
Winstanley and
Sullivan
David
Carrie Brinkley
Palace Theatre Delights With Two New Burlesques
Charles Waldron presents the Palace Theatre bill featuring two new burlesques It s It s and Lodgers Inventors and Dodgers The stock company stars include Thomas Watson Sam Adams Lew Carroll Harry Evans Max Ritter with standout vocal solos by Madeline Burdette Annie Carter Hattie Mills Minnie Rinehart Alice Leslie Idylla Vyner May Bryant Vic Brinckley Maude Elston and Billy Hines The show includes acrobatics by Wink and Mack and a popular coon lullaby by Tillie Cohen drawing large audiences yesterday.
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Charles Waldron
Palace Theatre
Messrs. Thomas and Watson
Sam Adams
Lew Carroll
Harry Evans
Max Ritter
Madeline Burdette
Annie Carter
Hattie Mills
Minnie Rinehart
Alice, Leslie
Tillie Cohen
Vaudeville bill packs variety and novelty acts this week
Nickelodeon presents Max Abraham Hebrew convention a novelty in curio halls. The fat lady bicycle riders provide non stop laughs. Captain Tom Lipton describes diving gear. George Brown the premier acrobat delivers a strong act. Helen Harcourt’s all star company closes with up to date vaudeville. Amateur night Friday promises extra appeal.
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Max Abraham
Tom Lipton
George Brown
Helen Harcourt
Allstar
Mabel Weston
Rose Delehanty
Myra Foss
Helene Clark
Madge Grey
Louise Dinsmore
Annie Wamboldt
Bass Point Nahant Promises Scenic North Shore Resort
Bass Point Nahant, a picturesque resort on the north shore, promises to attract visitors with its coastal scenery and outdoor amenities. Details remain limited as plans unfold for a potential development and public access features.
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Bass Point
Nahant
Nahant Line Moves to Union Wharf This Season
The Nahant steamboat line shifts operations to Union wharf for the season from Lincoln wharf. Improvements at the Point include new attractions and features. Patrons will enjoy band concerts, free dancing at Bass Point House pavilion, Shay's Show House vaudeville, an aerial railway, and the famed Bass Point shore dime.
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Nahant Line
Union Wharf
Lincoln Wharf
Nahant
Bass Point House
Shay
Bass Point
Shore
Opening Week At Lexington Park Amid New Improvements
Lexington Park welcomed crowds on a busy Sunday with the Boston American Band performing in the rustic theatre. Visitors noted new broad paths and a bear pit with brain specimens, while vaudeville offerings featured Fitzgibbon and colleagues, Malle Little and Louis Pritzkow, the Salvino brothers, and F. Louie with a xylophone act. Special attractions are planned for Bunker Hill Day tomorrow.
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Lexington Park
the Ark
Arlington Heights
Boston American Band
Rustic Theatre
Zoological Garden
Fitzgibbon
McCoy
Malle Little
Louis Pritzkow
Salvino Brothers
F. Louie
Bunker Hill
Norumbega Park Promises Busy Week with Bunker Hill Day Concerts
Norumbega Park enters its third week as rain drives patrons inside to the restaurant casino and chalet. The week features a strong vaudeville lineup and a holiday concert by the Charlestown Cadet Band in Music Court, plus the new cyclo-velo drome act in the rustic theatre and acts by Jennie Platt J Knox Gavin Lillian Shorty DeWitt Crawford Manning and Diamond Hoon delivering varied entertainment.
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Norumbega Park
Bunker Hill
Music Court
Charlestown
Rustic Theatre
Jennie Platt
J. Knox Gavin
Lillian
Shorty DeWitt
Crawford
Manning
Diamond and Hoon
Point of Pines Offers Budding Summer Entertainment
The Point of Pines resort hosts large Sunday crowds enjoying rustic theatre concerts by the Colonial vaudeville company headlined by the Drummer Quartet. Murphy and Andrews entertainions, Miss Andrews Hiawatha rendition, Gilbert Sarong with a giddy old maid act, Howard brothers, Cherry and Bates, and Lynn Cadet Band perform daily. Dancing in the pavilion with Ryan Orchestra accompanies matinee and evening shows. Tomorrow brings new features for holiday crowds.
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Point of Pines
the Pines
Rustic Theatre
Colonial Vaudeville Company
Howard
Howard Bros
Gilbert Sarong
Murphy & Andrews
Cherry & Bates
Lynn Cadet
Crescent Gardens Opens With Al and Mamie Andersons Company
Visitors at Revere Beach attend the Crescent Gardens season opener featuring Al and Mamie Andersons Woman Africa company. The show includes 380 artists, strong singing, and acts by Happy Bill Briggs Wang Doodle four Christian Goines and Hazard with a finale Broadway in Dahomey. Aubrey stock company brings Devil's Island to Boston with seats on sale for the first week.
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Revere Beach
Coney Island
Massachusetts
Crescent Gardens
al and
Mamie Anderson
Lady Africa
al Anderson
Olip
Happy Bill Briggs
Coon
Memphis
Music Hall
Aubrey Stock Company
Boston
Johnstown Flood to Debut at Revere Beach Theatre
A Wednesday matinee will open the new theatre at Revere Beach showing the Johnstown Flood production for the first time in Boston.
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Revere Beach
Johnstown
Boston
Aubrey Stock Company Comes to Music Hall Next Monday
The Aubrey stock company is scheduled to perform at Music Hall next Monday, bringing a regional troupe to the venue for an evening performance.
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Aubrey Stock Company
Music Hall
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