Favorites Come to Town at Boston Theaters
Maxine Elliott at Hollis Hawtrey at Park Olcott at Boston Eugenie Blair at Globe Colleen Bawn at Castle Square at Old Cross Roads at Grand Opera Shandon Bells at Bowdoin Square Cadets New Show Tremont Piff Puff Pauf at Majestic Merely Mary Ann at Colonial New Bills at Keith’s Howard Empire Columbia Lyceum Palace Austin Stone’s Walker’s Museum.
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Maxine Elliott
Hollis
Hawtrey
the Park
Olcott
Boston
Eugenie Blair
The
Globe
Colleen Bawn
Castle Square
Old Cross Roads
Grand Opera House
Shandon Bells
Bowdoin Square
Tremont
Piff, Puff, Pauf
Majestic
Mary Ann
Colonial
Keith’s, Howard, Empire
Columbia, Lyceum
Palace
Austin & Stone’s
Walker’s Museum
Cadet Troupe Debuts Boodle & Co at Tremont Theatre
The Cadet theatricals opened at Tremont Theatre with Boodle & Co a rewritten musical comedy featuring Simeon Boodle a Desolation Gulch hotelier who dreams of wealth in a comic vision. The cast includes J. Chipman as a perfect lady F. Kovach as Boodle and Wakefield as Mrs Boodle with strong singing and whistling numbers and elaborate scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tremont Theatre
Boodle & Co
Simeon Boodle
Desolation Gulch
White Isle
Senorita Catalina
J. S. Chipman
Boodle
A. L. Wakefield
Highlands
Boodig
Chick’’ Fox
Princey
Bess Boodle
F. J. Kovach
Mrs. Boodle
W. Robertson
Rehmo
Barnet
Maxine Elliott Thrills Boston Viewers In Her Own Way
In a capacity Hollis treet Theatre crowd last night applauded Maxine Elliott in Her Own Way. Georgiana Carley Miss Elliott’s graceful heroine impressed with courage and charm as costumes reignited audience delight. Supporting turns by James Carew Charles Cherry and R C Herz earned praise alongside comic presences Georgie Lawrence Nellie Thorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Elliott
Hollistreet Theatre
Georgiana Carley
Carley
Fanny Addison Pitt
Steven Carley
Nellie Thorne Philip
Donald Gallagher Christopher
Marjorie Noon
Mollie King Elaine
Clara Mesereau
Peaie
Suzanne Perry
Bella Shindle
Georgie Lawrence
Trieutenant
Richard Coleman
Charles Cherry Mare Corre
Eace
James Carew
R. C. Herz
Miss Elliott
Georgiana
Charles Cherry
Nellie Thorne
Boston
Sadie Martinet Stars in Piff Paff Pauf at Majestic
Sadie Martinet, a Boston favorite, headlines as Mrs Montague in Piff Paff Pauf at the Majestic Theatre for the final week. Critics praise her acting and singing, the fanmaker role, and the lively chorus. The show closes Saturday, with The Filibuster announced for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Martinet
Boston
Montague
Majestic Theatre
Miss Martinet
Majestic
Harry Stuart
Templar Saxe
John Hyams
Robert E. Graham
Hawtrey Stars in A Message From Mars at Park Theatre
Charles Hawtrey headlines the Park Theatre production of A Message From Mars by Richard Ganthony. The cast includes Horace Parker and Fred Thorne with Mona Harrison and Henry J. Hadfield. The audience welcomed Hawtrey with strong applause and the company runs for a fortnight with Strong Heart slated after March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hawtrey
Horace Parker
Mars
Richard Ganthony
Park Theatre
Fred Thorne
Arthur Dicey
Cecil Magnus
Dr. Chapman
Boston
Mr. Hawtrey
Henry J. Hadfield
Mona Harrison
Minnie
Robert Edeson
Eleanor Robson Stars in Final Week at Colonial Theatre
Eleanor Robson opens the second and last Boston week at the Colonial Theatre with a poignant London lodging house tale. The play blends pathos and humor as a humble servant woman captivates a large audience, highlighted by a touching canary farewell scene and strong support from Ada Dwyer and Frank Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Eleanor Robson
London
Miss Robson
Mary Ann
Liebler & Co
Frank Mills
Ada Dwyer
Boston
Olcott Headlines Boston Theatre Romance of Athlone
Chauncey Olcott opens a two week run at the Boston Theatre in A Romance of Athlone with strong Celtic themes and loyal love. He shines as singer, with notable support from Katherine Clarendon and Julius McVicker. Amanda Wellington earns praise as the gypsy girl amid striking third and fourth act sets. The bill continues this week and March 20 brings Terence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Olcott
Boston
Mr. Olcott
Terence
Sapho at Globe Theatre Admired by Large Audience
Eugenie Blair starred as Fanny Le Grand in Alphonse Daudet's Sapho with a strong company. Albert Andruss as Jean Gaussin and James C. Fenton as Uncle Cesaire drew praise for powerful and comic moments. Grace Farrell and Baby Shannon also impressed. The production featured a notable stair scene and third act supper. Next, Williams and Walker bring In Dahomey after this run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse Daudet
Miss Blair
Fanny le Grand
Albert Andruss
Jean Gaussin
Cesaire
James C. Fenton
Frank Lyman
Dechellette
Grace Farrell
Alice
Baby Shannon
Williams
Walker
Dahomey
Boucicault Classic Draws Crowds at Castle Square Theatre
The Colleen Bawn revived at Castle Square Theatre last evening drew a large audience with artistic stage settings and Sutcliffe conducted incidental music. Frances Starr as Eily OConnor impressed, joined by Lillian Kemble as Anne Chute and Leonora Bradley as Mrs Cregan. Cast member highlights include Katie Ryan as Sheelah and Mark Kent as Myles na Cappaleen, with strong turns by A H Van Buren Kyrle Daly and DeWitt C Jennings Danny Mann. The run continues this week before Romeo and Juliet is staged next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boucicault
Colleen Bawn
Castle Square Theatre
Lillian Kemble
Anne Chute
Leonora Bradley
Mrs. Cregan
Katie Ryan
Sheelah
Boston Museum
Mark Kent
Myles-na-Cappaleen
A. H. van Buren
Hardress Cregan
Howell Hansel
Kyrle Daly
DeWitt C. Jennings
Danny Mann
John Waldron
Mr. Corrigan
Edward Wade
Father Tom
Lindsay Morison
Bertie O’moore
Castle Square Company
The Filibuster at Majestic Theatre Opens Monday
The Bank Officers Association presents The Filibuster a merry musical at the Majestic Theatre starting Monday March 20 advance seats already promised. Principal performers include Louise Gunning H W Trederick Albert Mahar and Hughie Flaherty with Ethel Johnson Gracia Marquette Katherine Hayes Grace Deerg and W V Struns in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank Officers’ Association
Majestic Theatre
Tremont
Louise Gunning
H. W. Trederick
Albert Mahar
Hughie Flaherty
Ethel Johnson
Gracia Marquette
Katherine Hayes
Grace Deerg
W. V. Struns
Grand Opera House Hosts New Drama At The Old Cross Roads
The Grand Opera House presented At the Old Cross Roads last evening a drama about Parepa an octoroon driven to murder by oppression. The plantation life portrayal features an elaborate set including Magnolia Grove sunset and Old Cross Roads by moonlight with a capable company led by James M. Brophy and Estha Williams. Matinees are Tuesday Thursday and Saturday, with After Midnight next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Cross Roads
Magnolia Grove
Thorntons
James M. Brophy
John J. Pierson
Charles D. Coburn
Harry Dunkinson
Maurice Hedges
Frank Gibbons
Gertrude O'Malley
Katheryn Shay
Annie Mortimer
Louise Vallentine
Estha Williams
Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Shandon Bells Vaudeville
Bowdoin Square Theatre stages Shandon Bells with Charlotte Hunt and Charles Miller in lead roles. The production features Gaelic sentiment, realistic Lake Killarney scenery, and a lively second act vaudeville sequence with Miss Heinzmann Miss Soustler and a cast including Jim Neary Butler Haviland Pat Touhey and the Winstanley brothers. Matinees daily offer bargain prices for ladies and special St Patrick’s Evacuation Day features Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lothrop
Bowdoin Square
Erin
Killarney
Miss Heinzmann
Miss Soustler
Jimmy Neary
Butler Haviland
Pat To
Wilmer Walter
Henry Alexander
Harry Brooks
Charles Wheelock
D. L. Gaylord
St. Patrick's
Metropolitan Burlesquers bring Henriette de Serris company to Columbia
The Paris imported troupe of 15 poses world art forms in bronze bas relief and marble shadows. The act billed as the most expensive burlesque in years features Eddie Armstrong Tom Killeen Yale Clemens and the Breakaway Barlows with seven acts including aerialists and comic sketches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Music Hall
Metropolitan Burlesquers
Paris Casino
Henriette de Serris
Eddie Armstrong
Tom Killeen
Yale
Clemens
Barlows
Ed Armstrong
Mackey
Walker
Cole
the Waldings
The Cingalee at Tremont Musical Show
A musical play with a young heiress of a Ceylon estate who fled an arranged marriage to become a tea girl. An English lover faces opposition while a crafty lawyer sells the estate and a precious black pearl, forcing a 24 hour hunt to recover both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont
Ceylon
Zancigs Delve Deep Into Mind Reading At Keith's Theatre
Keith's Theatre hosts the Zancigs famed for mind reading with Mrs Zancig identifying written cards as her partner stuns audiences. The program also features Jewell's manikins, Howard's ponies and dogs, Irish skit Mag Haggerty's Father, Laney Haskell stories, Hill and Silviany bicycle acts, Elgona flying rings, Martin xylophones, Village Choir, and auto-reliant biographs drawing strong crowds this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith's
Zancigs
Mr. Zancig
Jewell
Howard
Keith
Thomas J. Ryan
Mary Richfield
Mag Haggerty
Mr. Ryan
Laney Haskell
Hill
Silviany
Elgonas
Martin Brothers
Telepathists Charm in Ne Richfield Comedy Sketch
A lively local sketch features a quartet of telepathists amid a mirthful ne Richfield setting. The performers deliver playful mind reading routines that amuse the audience with quick wits and stage humor.
Howard Atheneum Show Brims With Top Vaudeville Acts
The Howard Atheneum hosts a star filled week with the Glinseretti troupe returning after two years and Lew Hawkins leading entertainment. Highlights include Wesson and Wesson in A Trip to Washington, Ford and Dot West, the Brooks brothers with a letter alphabet contest, Dancers Bissett and Scott, Hoyt and Waller the laugh loosers, Chalk Saunders, Stark and Lou Dan bicycle act, Caffery and Grant athletic act, Jimmy Neary, new Kinograph pictures, and the breezy skit On Velvet with verses about Mary Wise and Susie Smithers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Howard
Lew Hawkins
Chesterfield
Washington
Wesson
Walters
Ford
Dot West
Brooks Brothers
Bissett
Scott
Hoyt and Waller
Chalk Saunders
Stark
Lou Dan
Caffery
Grant
Jimmy Neary
Mary Wise
Susie Smithers
Wakefield forms committee to study town departments
By a near unanimous vote at the town meeting tonight a committee of 10 citizens will be appointed to examine the management of all municipal departments. The aim is to determine if operations can be run more efficiently and at lower cost to the town. The article passed with broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Empire Theatre Vaudeville Weekly Act Strongly Lauded
Empire Theatre presents vaudeville week headlined by The Queen's Fan a witty musical play by A Baldwin Sloane and George Totten Smith three women in Louis XIV gowns showcase Pearla Andrews in a strong performance with operatic flair Harry B Lester features in monologue and impressions Edwin Keough troupe and Japanese Ten Ichi dazzled patrons poodles and acrobats Athos family and others deliver strong acts plus vivid newsreel of inauguration and train robbery amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
A. Baldwin Sloane
George Totten Smith
Mr. Sloane
Mr. Totten
Pearl Andrews
Boston
Miss Andrews
May Irwin
Marie Dressler
Heinrich Conrted
Harry B. Lester
Empire
Raymond Hitchcock
Billy Clifford
George Cohan
Edwin Keough and Company
Doherty
Athos
Silvern
Emerie
Gray
Graham
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Iowa
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Minn
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St. Louis
C. F. Beard
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Columbia
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Japan
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John Zimmer
Burton and
Brooks the
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Martin Wyman and
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Biograph
Howard Atheneum
Augustin Daly Musical CO
Cingalee Yh
Daly’s Theatre
New York
Boston Music Hall
Queen’s
Edwin Keough
Con Athos
Harry B. Lester Gray
Pear
Andrews Ten
Lawrence McCarty
Lessee
Mgr
Athlone
Castle
Castle Square Theatre Dramatic Stock Co
Dion Boucicault
Colleen Bawn Down
Winter St
St. Isaac B. Rich
S. Mats
B. Dillingham
Clyde Fitch
Charles
I. Zangwill
Austin & Stone's Museum
Scollay Sq
Curio Hall
Potter Hall
Heinrich Gebhard
Bertha Cushing-Child
Mina Fletcher
Haili
Boylston St
Clobe
Blair
William
S & Walker
Rose Hill
Haymarket
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ROS
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Boston Automobile Dealers’ Asso., Inc
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