Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch Opens at Park Theatre
The Park Theatre opened with Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. Madge Carr Cook starred as Mrs Wiggs, supported by Helen Lowell, Mr Hodge, Mabel Taliaferro and others. Critics praised Cook but faulted most others for overacting, noting the cast faced challenges adapting the beloved book to stage.
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Park Theatre
Wigans
Wiges
Madge Carr Cook Lovey Mary
Mabel Taliaferro
Hazy
Dielen Lowell
Lucy
Beth Franklyn
Eichorn
Jilan Lee
Schultz
Anna Fields
MeManua
Australia
Edith Story Furopena
Cuby
Himvoelf
Stubbing
Bagdad Junction
Wip
Hodge
Os8enar Engle
Bod
Wolltofwees
Thurston Hall
Alice Hagen Rice
Wiggs
Cabbage Patch
Louisville
Wigis
Stubbins
Uoon
Lovey Mary
Miss Hazy
Madge Carr Cook
Mrs. Wiggs
Helen Lowell
Miss Lowell
Mr. Hodge
Mr. Stubbins
Mary
Sedward H. Crosby
Ada Rehan Returns in The Taming of the Shrew at Boston Theatre
Ada Rehan and Otis Skinner headlined a Boston Theatre revival of The Taming of the Shrew last evening, drawing a large, enthusiastic audience. Rehan’s performance as Kate earned praise for voice, humor, and vitality, signaling a restored health and lasting star appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Rehan
Otis Skinner
Boston
Seca
eShran
Walter Lewis
Katherine
the Shrew
Bianca
Mabel Howard
Miss Behan
Kate
Shrew
Miss Rehan
Shakspere
Lawrence McCarty
Lessee
Mar
Adantis Rehan
Skinner
Merchant OF Ven
Arizona at the Majestic Theatre Week Show
A Western life drama at the Majestic Theatre presents Arizona with a strong plot and lively love threads. Francis M. Ball and Alma Bradley draw praise as leads amid a solid supporting cast including Micamillio Fernandez Ida Hamilton Joseph Greene and John T. Burke. The production features Arizona scenery sketches and closes with next week’s Show Girl by B C Whitney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Majestic Theatre
Francis M. Ball
Lieutenant Denton
Alma Bradley
Bonita Canby
Mr. Micamillio Fernandez
Tony Mostano
Ida Hamilton
Eleanor Wilton
Mirs
Canby
Joseph Greene
John T. Burke
Colonel Bonham
Herman Lieb
Ben Deane
Ruth Hayes
Lena Kellar
Sue Belle Meade
Miss McCullough
Ths
B. C
Lulu Glaser Headlines Dolly Varden at Colonial Theatre
The Colonial Theatre hosted Lulu Glaser in her first city appearance in the comic opera Dolly Varden. Cast included Captain Richard Belleville Harry Girard Captain Horace Harcourt Harold Blake Lord Gayspark W H FitzGerald John Patrfax John Dunsmore Letitia Patrfax Eunice Drake and Emma Lynn Lackey. The piece by Stanislaus Stange and Julian Edwards plays 18th century styling with coherent story and refined humor, boosted by Glaser's personality. The music stands above typical fare with bright lines rather than buffoonery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Lulu Glaser
Dolly Varden
Richard Belleville
Harry Girard
Horace Harcourt
Harold Blake
Lord Gayspark
W. H. FitzGerald
John Patrfax
John Dunsmore
Letitia W
Miss Glaser
Miss Glaser Stars In Opera Comique With Humor
Nearer genuine opera comique than seen here in a long time, Miss Glaser plays the title role with naivete and spontaneity that draw laughs. She receives a large bouquet after the first act finale. Harold Blake, Harry Girard, Eunice Drake deliver solid performances with strong choruses and martial energy. The production is well costumed and the two acts are artistically staged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Glaser
Harold Blake
Harcourt
Harry Girard
Helleville
Eunice Drake
Letitia
Arrah-Na-Pogue At Columbia Theatre This Week
J E Murray and Clara Lane lead the revival of Arrah-Na-Pogue at the Columbia Theatre for the current week with matinees on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. The cast includes strong performances by all, with songs from operas identifying Murray and Lane. Monday March 14 features William Bonelli and Rose Stahl in A Man of the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Theatre
J. E. Murray
Clara Lane
Majestic Theatre
Mr. Murray
Miss Lane
Shaun
Ariah
William Bonelli
Rose Stahl
J. K. Murray
Arrah Na Pogue
Murray & Lane
Castle Square Theatre Revives Peg Woffington
Castle Square Theatre presents Tom Taylor's Peg Woffington with a strong stock company cast. Lillian Lawrence stars in the title role supported by Mary Sanders Isabelle Fletcher Maibel Colcord and John T Craven in key parts. Cast members deliver refined acting and period settings as the play runs this week ahead of next week’s Burglar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Taylor
Peg Woffington
Castle Square Theatre
Lillian Lawrence
Mary Sanders
Grand Opera House Stages Return of The Funny Mr Dooley
The Funny Mr Dooley returns to the Grand Opera House for a second engagement with the same cast led by Paul E. Quinn. The Chicago character Mr Dooley draws strong audience applause with a lively, witty Irish persona. Supporting turns by Charles H. Smith Frank Manning and May Walsh spark hearty laughter. next week features Looping the Loop by Ross Snow and a large chorus.
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Mr. Dooley
Grand Opera House
Paul E. Quinn
Chicago
Mr. Quinn
Charles H. Smith
Skinem
Frank Manning
Dinkelspiel
May Walsh
Phyllis McFadden
Maggie le Clair
Thomas Glenroy
William P. Hayes
Emmet O'Connor
Edgar Flavelle
James Casey
Frank Jones
Annette Morrow
Edythe Murray
Ross Snow
Hearts Adrift at Music Hall Promises Lively Melodrama
Music Hall presents Hearts Adrift drawing strong crowds with a vivid airship third act and well drawn characters. Cast includes FE. L. Snader Horace Mitchell Frederick Backus Philip McCarthy Augustin Glassimer Fannie Midgley Fort Walter Mabel Florence Eugene Besserer Virginia Westbrook Stella Barnes Nellie McHenry in M'lis to follow on March 14.
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Music Hall
New York
New England
eThe
FE. L. Snader
Horace Mitchell
Frederick Backus
Philip McCarthy
Augustin Glassimer
Fannie Midgley
Fort Walter
Mabel Florence
Eugene Besserer
Virginia Westbrook
Stella Barnes
Nellie McHenry
M’liss
Bowdoin Square Theatre Welcomes A Boy of the Streets
Bowdoin Square Theatre drew large crowds yesterday as A Boy of the Streets won quick favor with sensational features. The play suits Bowdoin Square patrons with its lively scenes and brisk pace, attracting two sizable audiences.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Bowdoin Square
Stage Review Praises Clever Scenic Details And Cast
A newspaper note lauds a multi act stage production with a clever second act schoolroom scene and dramatic openings in a New York lodging. Leads Corinne Cantwell and Eugenie Du Bois are praised, with strong turns by Wilmer Walter Edwin Denison and Butler Haviland. The piece notes one week only, followed by Shamus O'Brien next week.
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New York
Corinne Cantwell
Eugenie du Bois
Marion Sawtell
Charles Wheelock
D. L. Gaylord
Viola Armstrong
Carol Natino
Casco Howard
Pearl Young
Shamus O'Brien
Wealth and Poverty melodrama at Hub Theatre this week
The Hub Theatre reopens with Wealth and Poverty a four act melodrama set in Michigan. Constable Precious Plunkett loves Kate Newcombe while facing duty and danger as he uncovers a plot involving robbery and murder. Homer Mullaney as the constable and Minnie Staley as Kate headline a story of virtue and peril. Next week Lillian Mortimer stars in In the Shadow of the Gallows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Precious Plunkett
Homer Mullaney
Minnie Staley
Kate Newcombe
Herbert Warren
Foster Newcombe
Michigan
Lillian Mortimer
Globe Theatre Delivers Hit Run With That Man and I
Robert Hilliard stars in That Man and I at the Globe Theatre drawing strong crowds in its second week. The cast, including Maude Fealy and H Reeves Smith, earns praise for vivid performances as Boston audiences acclaim the production. Tickets go on sale for next week’s engagement featuring Charley Grapewin and Anna Chance in The Awakening of Mr Pipp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hilliard
Globe Theatre
Mr.Hilliard
Boston
Maude Fealy
Margery Latimer
Felicity Fair
H. Reeves Simith
John Baird
William Elliot
Rupert de Willoughby
Arthur Sanders
Ezra Stamps
Little June Pelton
Toad Stamps
Marion Abbott
Amory Starkweather
Sadie Stringham
Marriage of Kitty enters second week at Hollis Theatre
The Hollis Street Theatre opens the second week and final run of The Marriage of Kitty. Miss Tempest remains unable to perform, with Celestine Bertram in the lead role. It is hoped Miss Tempest will return by Wednesday. On Monday Mrs Leslie Carter comes back with Du Barry.
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Kitty
Isaac B. Rich
Marie Tempest
Celestine Bertram
London
America
Leonard Boyne
Ada Ferrar
Leglie Carter
DL Barry
Keith's Theatre Showcases European Acts at Local Playhouse
Keith's Theatre presented a Boston debut of three European acts recently, including La Troupe Carmen a clever wire troupe of two women and three men plus a skilled juggler and remarkable tumblers. The season has featured frequent foreign acts thanks to Keith's abroad trip last year drawing international talent to the local stage.
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Keith
Boston
la Troupe
Carmen
Humberty and Keiths Vaudeville Show Delights Audiences
An equilibrist named Humberty stands out as extraordinary among an eclectic Keiths vaudeville bill. The program also features European novelty acts Martinetti and Grossi, debuting home talent like Katherine Nelson whose bright impersonations and performances drew strong applause. James Morton, Pete Baker, and the Brittons add eccentric humor and dance, along with local vocalist Marion Littlefield and a biograph reel including The Looting of the Overland Mail.
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Humberty
Martinetti
Grossi
Keith's
Katherine Nelson
Miss Noelson
Marie Cahill
Lillian Russell
Miss Nelson
Cressy
New Hampshire
James Morton
Mr. Morton
Pete” Baker
Baker and Farren
Bng
Marion Littlefield
Biograph
Overland Mail
Howard Atheneum Variety Show Heads Toward Week
The Howard Atheneum variety section features Roberts Hayes and Roberts and the Dillon brothers leading a top vaudeville bill. Dooley and Fowley deliver standout footwork and vocals. The Carmen sisters are premier banjoists while the stock burletta A Sortie in Force showcases 40 chorus girls.
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Roberts
Hayes
Howard
Dillon Brothers
Dooley
Fowley
Carmen Sisters
Finlay
Burke
Murphy and
Frances
Violet B. McCoy
Hodges
Launchmere
Hall and Hughes
Johnson and Wells
Burnett and Weyerson
McLain Sisters
Tom Hardie
F. Alan Coogan
Kinetograph
Down at Murphy's Home Opens at Lyceum Theatre
The Lyceum Theatre presents Down at Murphy's Home by Reilly and Woods opening yesterday for a week. A burletta satirizing metropolitan success, it features glittering chorus numbers and Parisian costumes with tuneful music. The alio includes Pat Rewty Nat Le Roy George and Lilla Brennan Craig Ardell Bonita and her Picks and the Troubadours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy’s Home
Reilly and Woods
Pat Rewty
Nat le Roy
George
Lilla Brennan
Craig
Ardell
Bonita
New Palace Theatre Burlesque Week Delights Audiences
Two funny burlesques at the Palace Theatre by Gay Mascara ders company headline with The Wizard of Jersey and Aboard the Good Ship Jane. Ida Emerson leads with Conroy McFarland Ralph Post Benny Welch Walter Stafford supporting. Dora De Vere Essie Clinton Annie Hart Ruby Thorne Angie Olsen Helen Williams headline the female roles. Chorus of handsome singers and dancers, with specialties from Annie Hart and Dave Conroy and Phil McFarland. Busch De Vere Trio offers illustrated musical act. overall a lively, costumed entertainment.
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Palace Theatre
Ida Emerson
Conroy
McFarland
Ralph Post
Benny Welch
Walter Stafford
Dora de Vere
Essie Clinton
Annie Hart
Ruby Thorne
Angie Olsen
Helen Williams
Dave Conroy
Phil McFarland
Post
Clinton
Busch de Vere
Tiny vaude quartet charms Austin & Stone’s audience
Colbin's Midgets four members Prince Ernesto Countess Caroline Princess Suzica and Princess Mathilde performed under Herr Anthony of Budapest. The program showcased Hungarian dances military drill trapeze serpentine dancing and a double wire act. Management plans receptions for ladies and children on Wednesday Friday and Saturday at 3 PM.
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Austin & Stone
Colbin
Austin & Stone’s
Prince Ernesto
Caroline
Suzica
Mathilde
Herr Anthony of
Buda Pesth
Sunny South Merry Makers stage final week at Walker's Museum
A popular Walker's Museum show draws large crowds this week with the Sunny South Merry Makers entering a second and final week. The company features 2% performers in a vivid, high-energy program with May Harrison the Ostrago presenting food feats, Dexters delivering silent thought transmission, Selim S14 the Arabian card sharp, and Punch and Judy delighting audiences amid female-led hourly auditorium acts. notable acts include John Riley and Gertie Gleason in a skit and Vivian.
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Curio Halls
Sunny South
May Harrison
Ostrago
Dexters
Selim S14
John Riley
Gertie Gleason
Vivian
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Mr. Skinner
Petruchio
Iis
Augustin Daly
Ben Greet
Daly
Greet
Boston Theatre
Tremont Theatre
Prince of Pilsen
John Fansone
Cincinnati
Hans Wagner
Polly Guzeman
Mrs. Crocker
Ivar Anderson
Leutenant
Herbert Smock
Prince
Belle Bucklin
Nellie Wagner
Lou Harlow
Edith
Francois
Sherman Wade
Victor Morley
Lord Somerset
Jeannette Begearde
Fra Westcott
Savage
Prince of
Hunyadi
Janos
Hunyadi Janos
HUB Theatre
Hollis Street Theatre
Keith’s Theatre
Regal
Summer Street
Col
Fedford
Washington Street
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Tremont St
Summer St
Howard Atheneum
Lyceum Theatre
NEW Palace Theatre
Annie Abbott
Symphony Hall
Richard Strauss
Pauline Strauss-De Ahna
Strauss
Philadelphia Orchestra
Fritz Scheel
Stormport Exall
Castle Inesire
Tremont
Ox. Daly
Castle Sq. Theatre Dramatic Stock Co
Matinee
Frank J. Bryan
Paul Quinn
Chas, Smith the Funny Mir
Dolly Vardenvenings
Es Walker's Museum
Bowdoin
Arm South Merrymakers
T.ychurali
Reilly & Woods’ Coo
Palace Gay Mints
Burlesquars
Haymarket
Square Theatre
Owdo
Shamus O’brien
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Evne
Henry W. Savage
Arince
Llen Pixley and
Luders
Nance O’neil
Hedda Cabler
Camille
WAU
Rob’t Hilliard
Trat Man
Charley Grapewin
Anna Cheat FE
Company of
Mr, Pipp
Majestic Weiss
Melville B. Raymond
Augustus Ustus
Thomas
Stella Mayhew
Miss Marie
Nichols
Myron W. Whitney, Jr
Jessie Downer Eaton
Sym
Austin
Stone's Museum
Pet Animal Congress
Raymond & Sartonia
Frank
Annie Howard
Teresa Hearts
Vandevill
Hases and Roberts
Bite E Bros
Lamore
Annie Havard
Countess Sidonia
Raymond
Sartonia
Gladys DeMarco
Grafton Coyne
Dorothy Blodgett
Little Millie Robbins
the Lippincotts
Cole and Spencer
Jones and Sutton
Jim
Celia Welch
Wilson
Demandeville
Sunderland
Fooda
Walker’s Museum
Nickelodeon
Kara Stone
San Francisco
Lee
Jennie Eldredge
Hall
Curio
Fowler
West
Dolly West
Ed Roach
Mabel Woods
Viola Hutchings
Severne and Hume
Reisenauer
Alfred Beisenauer
Mudgett
Jordan Hall
Chickering Hall
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