Captain Jinks at the Museum with Ethel Barrymore
The Boston premiere of Clyde Fitch’s Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines stars Ethel Barrymore in a hybrid farce burlesque and melodrama. Review notes her crude technique yet acknowledges talent while praising Mme Trentoni and the supporting cast. Crosby reports four weeks of performance amid scattered stage anxieties.
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Frohman Star Factory
Ethel Barrymore
Boston
Museum
Clyde Fitch
Captain Jinks
Horse Marines
Fitch
Jinks
Mme
Trentoni
Rams
America
Two Commons
Bird
Mr. Jinks
Custom House
Mme. Trentont
Belliarti
Mme. Trenton
The
Trenton
Mamma Jinks
Mr. Fitch
Bis
Mias Barrymore
Miss Barrymore
Mme. Trentoni
Edward H. Crosby
Tannhauser at the Boston Theatre
The second and last week of the Boston Theatre grand opera season opened with Wagner’s Tannhauser last evening. The production retains strong public appeal as Kennedy’s but rendered with the biscuit brand mentioned in a separate line.
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Boston Theatre
Tannhauser
Richard Wagner
Wagnerian Opera Sees High Drama and Mixed Performances
A Wagnerian performance drew praise for Mme Ternina as Elizabeth and the chorus, with strong praise for her Tosca-like presence. Mme Homer offered a solid Venus, while Mr Van Dyck as Tannhauser disappointed in singing though strong in acting. Van Rooy and Bridwell given favorable notices, others satisfactory. Damrosch led an effective if brass sounded, audience large with frequent applause.
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Mme. Ternina
Easiy
Elizabeth
Tosca
Mme
Homer
Venus
Mr. van Dyck
Tannhauser
Mr. van Rooy
Wolfram
Miss Bridwell
Mr. Blass
Herman
Bars
Walther
Reiss
Heinrich
Muhtmann
Biterolf
Viviani
Reinmar
Damrosch
Ben Hur at Colonial Theatre Receives Warm Welcome
The Colonial Theatre presented the Ben Hur production last night before a large audience. Farnum stars as Judah Ben Hur with strong performance though occasionally softening his voice. Mary Shaw as Amrah and Mary Fert and William Kelley as the Hur family members receive high praise for their acting. Henry Jewett debuts as Simonides while George Allison plays Messala with restrained flair. Sylvia Lynden impresses as Iras with a striking Cleopatra-like presence and clear voice.
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Colonial Theatre
Farnum
Mary Shaw
Amrah
Judah
Mabel Fert
William Kelley
Hur
Mallaich
Henry Jewett
Simonides
Messala
George Allison
Sylvia Lynden
Cleopatra
True Irish Hearts At Bowdoin This Week
Two crowded houses witness the Celtic play True Irish Hearts at the Bowdoin attraction. Kitty Coleman leads the regular stock company as Kitty Brady with Loraine Dreux as Rose O Connor and Florence Hale as Mrs Brady. Bert Lytell and James Levering appear among a full cast with vaudeville features including Winstanley and Sullivan dancers and John S Harney bagpiper. Single week engagement with daily matinees and popular prices.
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Bowdoin
Kitty Coleman
Ireland
Killarney
Miss Coleman
Kitty Brady
BE. R. Philips
D. Denison
D. L. Gaylord
Carl Fey
Morse
Frank Marr
J. 8. Harney
Frank Anderson
Thomas Morrisey
Wen
Winstanley
Llivan
James Neary
Morrisey and Proctor
John S. Harney
Castle Square Theatre Rosdale charms crowd in a single week run
At Castle Square Theatre last evening Lester Waillack presented Rosedale with a large enthusiastic audience. John Craig as Elliot Grey received strong applause for his cool headed soldier portrayal. Cast members Mackay May Morison Hasson Seeley Young Taylor Leigh Leigh and Lady Florence May delivered solid performances. Rosedale is set for a one week run before next Monday’s show Gloriana.
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Lester Waillack
J. L. Seeley
Miles McKenna
Pearl Young
Sir Arthur
Evan Taylor
Rosa Leigh
Maye Louise Aigen
Lady Florence May
Jennie Kendrick
Lady Adela
Leonora Bradley
Tabitha Stork
Marian Chapman
Sarah Sykes
Rosedale
Gloriana
Grand Opera House Presents The Penitent Four-Act Drama
The Grand Opera House showcased The Penitent a four act dramatization of Hall Caine’s story led by Louis Leon Hall in dual roles Paul Ritson and Drayton. Myles McCarthy as Joslin Bonnythorp Richard Sherman as Hugh Ritson and Maud Shaw as Gretta Lowther received praise plus strong comic support from Bessie Marlowe and Will Davis. The production aimed for a powerful weeklong run before Toll Gate Inn with William Beach to follow.
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Hall Caine
Lawrence Marston
Grand Opera House
Boston
Louis Leon Hall
Paul Ritson
Drayton
Myles McCarthy
Joslin Bonnythorp
Richard Sherman
Hugh Ritson
Mr. Sherman
Charles N. Green
Matthew Fisher
Maud Shaw
Gretta Lowther
Edith Domby
Mercy Fisher
Bessie Marlowe
Aggie O'Neil
Will Davis
Gololsky
Toll Gate Inn
William Beach
Bijou Theatre Stages Verdi La Traviata to Crowd Demand
Bijou Theatre opened the week with Verdi La Traviata amid a crowded audience. Frida Ricci starred as Violetta with praised ease and phrasing. Bassett as Alfred Germont offered creditable singing while J. Murray and Mile. Rice shared top honors with encores. Ralston as Dr Greenville Ladd as Flora and Shields as the Marquis also performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumas
Murray & Gilbert Company
Frida Ricci
Violetta
Bassett
Alfred Germont
J. Murray
George Germont
Mile. Rice
Mr. Ralston
Dr. Greenville
Miss Ladd
Flora
Mr. Shields
the Marquis
Notable cast supports fine presentation of libretto
The group including Messrs Pugh Taylor and Reade and Miss Fairbairn, along with others, contributed to a remarkably successful rendition of the libretto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Pugh
Taylor and Reade
Miss Fairbairn
King Dodo to Close at Tremont This Week in Boston
Boston theatergoers will bid farewell to King Dodo at the Tremont Theatre by week’s end. Pixley and Luder’s comic opera has earned rapid favor with its lively songs, dances, and clever comedy performances led by Raymond Hitchcock. Tickets for the grand parade and carnival benefiting the Women’s Charity Club go on sale this morning.
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Dodo
Tremont Theatre
Boston
Savage
Pixley and Luder
Raymond Hitchcock
Birdy
Women’s Charity Club
Morocco Bound Shines at Columbia Theatre in Final Boston Week
Large audience applauds the light musical Morocco Bound now ending its Boston run. Manager A H Chamberlyn plans to take the company through New England and then to New York after a limited prelude to a new musical. Following Morocco Bound, Reeves-Smith will bring A Brace of Partridges with a strong cast led by Margaret Robinson.
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Columbia Theatre
Boston
A. H. Chamberlyn
New England
New York
Columbia
Cap of Fortune opens at Park Theatre with Cadet stars
Local interest rises as Crabtree and Rice present Cap of Fortune at the Park Theatre on Saturday night. Alonzo Price and W. H. Hawkins reprise roles from the original Cadet production as Captain Armor and Katrina. Galvin handles floral decor as preparations show the show in order.
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Boston
Messrs. Crabtree
The
Park Theatre
B. B. Rice
Rice
Galvin
Au Fair
Alonzo Price
W. H. Hawkins
Mr. Hawkins
Captain Armor
Northumberland Guard
Mr. Price
Katrina
Cypress
Second in Command Delights Boston Audiences at Hollis Street
John Drew again stuns Hollis Street Theatre with The Second in Command drawing strong Boston crowds. The cast is well balanced and performances by the English ladies and soldiers recall the Transvaal era. Despite the success, Drew ends his run this week as E. H. Sothern steps in next Monday with If I Were King.
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John Drew
Hollis Street
Boston
Mr. Drew
England
Transvaal
Marshall
Drew
E. H. Sothern
Hollis
Isaac B. Rich
Charles Frohman
Robert Marshall
H. Sothern
Kathleen Mavourneen Charms Boston Audiences at Morrison’s
Two large crowds attended Kathleen Mavourneen at Morrison’s Grand Theatre in Boston marking a new popular price release. The Donnybrook fair scene drew praise with Irish melodies performed by renowned dancers and singers. Cassidy Doyle is played by J J Owens with Mattie Choate in the title role and Florence Hastings Marguerite Haviland in the supporting cast. Lee Beggs leads the male cast as Terrance with J Butler Haviland 8. F. Cairnes Richard Disney Harry F. Horn and Clarence F. Lyons in key roles.
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Kathleen Mavourneen
Morrison
Grand Theatre
Price Theatre
Boston
Morrison's
Donnybrook Fair
J. J. Owens
Cassidy
Doyle
Mattie Choate
Florence Hastings
Marguerite Haviland
Lee Beggs
Terrance
J. Butler Haviland
8. F. Cairnes
Richard Disney
Harry F. Horn
Clarence F. Lyons
Vaudeville at Boston Music Hall Delights Audiences
From noon to 10:30 pm a continuous program at Boston Music Hall offered a highly praised vaudeville bill. Sruly Shattuck impressed with voice and stage presence. Dailey and Hilton, Toreat, Kornell, Hill and Silviany, the Todd Tunce family, Sidman and Harris, Carroll, Maud Beall Price, Gilbert, Bingham, Conway and Held, the Brobst brothers, Troubadour Four, and the Ravens all contributed strong acts. The show combined singing, comedy, acrobatics, ventriloquism, and visual music, with vivid scenes of the West Indies and varied specialty numbers delighting the audience.
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Vitagraph
Boston Music Hall
Sruly
Miss Shattuck
Dailey
Hilton
Robert Dailey
M. Toreat
John Kernell
Chelsea
Hill and
Silviany
Todd Tunce
Sam Sidman
Bobby Harris
Carroll
Whistler
Maud Beall Price
Comedienne
Gilbert
James W. Bingham
Conway
Held
Casey
Brobst Brothers
Vita Aps
West Indies
Keith's Theatre Hosts Notable Winter Show
A large afternoon audience at Keith's enjoyed a well put together program blending comedy and variety acts. The crowd favored sight acts with Latina as the top act followed by a European dance troupe and a horizontal bar trio. The Milo act and the Molasso Salvaggi quartet of dancers are noted for skill and appeal.
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Keith
Latina
Milo
Danc
Spectacular Variety Show Delights at the Hall
A bustling bill features Zeno, Carl and Zeno on elevated bars, Jim Harrigan the popular tramp juggler, and a wide array of acts. Sidney Wilmer and Mildred Lawrence perform A Thief of the Night, while Oakley, Huested and a cast of singers and dancers deliver lively numbers. The program closes with a bustling burlesque and sensational strongman feats from the Onslaw trio and Captain Webb’s seals.
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Ers
Terpsichore
Zeno
Carl
Jim Harrigan
Cranks
Sidney Wilmer
Mildred Lawrence
Miss Lawrence
John W. Ransome
Broker
Platt
Belle Hathaway
Burke and McEvoy
Carlin and Brown
Glockers
McIntyre and Rice
Rees Girls
Captain Webb
Seals
Sea Lions
Onslaw
Howard's
Alio
Frey and Fields
Corker
Buck
Miss Fields
Carson and
Wilard
Armour and Baguley
the Barkers
Frankie Walace
Brandon and
Arlington
Howard Comedy Four
Wrestling Exposition Features Jenkins and Elliott Matchups
Howard Atheneum hosts afterno o and evening wrestling bouts with Tom Jenkins hailed as America's top catch-as-catch-can wrestler. Nick Elliott, a New Yorker, challenges him in quick mid level battles as Jenkins defends his dominance. Also featured are Cracker Jack burlesques with bright tunes and brisk dialogue, under Bobbyanchester management.
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Tom Jenkins
America
Nick Elliott
New Yorker
Jenkins
Elliott
Eliiott
Beaver
Bobbyanchester
Sousa
Austin and Stones Showcase Pat McCarthy in Boston
Invited patrons at Austin and Stone's in Boston witnessed Pat McCarthy, a champion strongman, perform feats beyond size. The modest frugal-looking man shouldered a grand piano with ease, lifting a pianist and two performers atop it, while showcasing strength and techniques learned through science. Exclusive specialty acts by the Loraines and Alpine Choir complemented the holiday program at Casey Theatre.
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McCarthys
Boston
Austin & Stone
Pat McCarthy
Eize
McCarthy
Casey Theatre
Lorraines
Alpine Choir
Lane
Tour of the North Features 22 Dark Face Celebrities
An attractive entertainment marks the successful first North tour of a company listing Suzinetta Tommy Clarke Daisy Paine Hollis Howard Tom Colton the Maziettas Tom Laura Harris Pinky Panky Pop musical Mollisons La Clece Amond the two Howards Lulu Keegan Warren Lennox Higgins Frank Burt John Goss Granville's big Southern minstrels and other performers during the circuit.
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Suzinetta
Tommy Clarke
Daisy and Paine
Hollis
Howard
Tom Colton
Maziettas
Tom
Laura Harris
la Clece
Amond
Two Howards
Lulu Keegan
Warren
Lennox
Higgins Brothers
Frank Burt
John Goss
Granville
Lyceum Theatre Thrills with World Beaters Vaudeville Show
Patrons enjoyed a first class light extravagance and vaudeville by the World Beaters’ company at the Lyceum Theatre. The program featured The Naughty Widow and Women’s Stock Exchange with new settings, brilliant electrical effects, and vivid costumes. The cast included Udell and Yule, Stranded, Randall the juggling novelty, Joy and Clayton, May Gebherd, McDonald, the Farnum brothers, and Mr. and Mrs. Pan Hiatt among others.
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Lyceum Theatre
World Beaters’ Company
Women's Stock E Exchange
Everal Terpsichorean
Udell and
Yule
Joseph Harrington
Luella Iller
Randall
Joy
Clayton
May Gebherd
McDonald
Living Venus
Farnum Brothers
Mrs. Pan Hiatt
Bostock's Arena Draws Crowds Despite Weather
Holiday crowds flocked to Bostock's Great Animal Arena on Tremont Street, with special souvenirs and a lively program drawing thousands. Chiquita earned enthusiastic reception, while Emil Wahlund and Tekla Wahlund displayed feats of strength with heavy loads. Mo Mi and Morelli performed again in Boston, and Ping Pong the European sensation drew attention.
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Bostock
Beens
Tremont Street
Chiquita
Amon
Emil
Tekla Wahlund
Hercules
Mo Mi
Morelli
Boston
Premier Clown Draws Crowds as Weather Warms
With warmer weather arrives larger audiences for performances. The management suggests morning exhibitions at 10:30 may suit children and those seeking quieter viewing, as crowds are lighter then.
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Remier
Nickelodeon Draws Huge Crowds for Orpheum Program
Immense audiences packed Walker's popular house yesterday for an all star vaudeville program headlined by Walthour and Van Bill on triple roller cycles. The Castleton sisters performed fencing feats while Salvail the reformed gambler and Sam Johnson swallowed water. Local acts included Martha Peters the 600 pound woman, Young Sacks the boxer, and many more as two top vaudeville companies offered high quality entertainment. Amateur night follows Friday.
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Anager Walker
Walthour
van Bill
Castleton Sisters
Zello
Salvail
Young Sacks
Boston
Payne and Edwards
Hobson Sisters
Eddie Giguere
Snakerine
Katherine Miskel
May Stuart
Nellie Reyson
Nellie Harford
Mattie Fielding
Ada Clarke
Quincy Adams Sawyer Opens at Boston Theatre
Long lobby queue yesterday for admission to Quincy Adams Sawyer as sale opened at 9 am and stayed brisk. Boston author’s novel adaptation praised as superior rural comedy with clever staging. Charles Dickson stars in the title role for a two week run beginning next Monday with Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
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Boston
Quincey Adams Sawyer
Charles Dickson
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