Man and Superman thrills crowd despite storm at Colonial
Shaw's Man and Superman draws a packed Colonial Theatre audience amid a storm. The play impresses with ideas over quirks, delivering brisk dialogue and sustained humor. Louis Loraine leads with John Tanner, Ida Conquest shines as Ann Whitefield, and a strong ensemble supports a polished production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Shaw
Colonial Theatre
Man
Superman
Mr. Shaw
Shaw
Felix Adler
Society For Ethical Culture
Dr. Adler
Roebuck Ramsden
Louis Masson
Pauline Anthony Octavius Robinson
Alfred Hickman John Tanner
Robert Loraine
Ann Whitefield
Ida Conquest
Whitefield
Lois Frances Clark
Susan Ramsden
Sally Williams
Violet Robinson
Nellie Thorne Henry Straker
Edward Abeles Nector Malone, Jr
Charles Gotthold Hector Malone, Sr
J. D. Beveridge
Loraine
Boston
John Tanner
New York
Hector Malone, Sr
Edward Abeles
Nellie Thorne
Alfred Hickman
Octavius Robinson
Louis Massen
Lois
Park Theatre Opens Second Week With On the Quiet
William Collier draws crowds at the Park Theatre as On the Quiet returns for its second week. The Yale student and secret marriage plot unfolds with comic misadventures sparked by a supper party, aided by Maude Fealey and a skilled supporting cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Collier
Park Theatre
Mr. Collier
Yale
Collier
Australia
Maude Fealey
City Sports at Palace Theatre Impresses Big Crowd
Phil Sheridan's City Sports headlines this week at the Palace Theatre with a polished burlesque and vaudeville show. Two burlesques All In One Night and A Terrible Mixup fuel the laughs with music and strong acts. Hilton Hayes bicyclists Mina Stanley Hodges and Hodges Jack Theo Trio Delley and Austin Tommy White and Josie Le Coy provide varied entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Sheridan
Palace Theatre
Hilton-Hayes
Mina Stanley
Hodges
Jack Theo
Delley
Austin
Tommy White
Josie le Coy
The Title Mart at Boston Stars Churchill Play
Winston Churchill’s farcical comedy The Title Mart opened in Boston last evening with strong acting. The plot centers on an impecunious English lord pursuing a heiress Edith Blackwell while disguising as a wealthy tradesman. misidentifications fuel satire and brisk pace. The cast includes Frank Gillmore and Beth Franklyn among others. run lasts one week before The Social Whirl follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Marquis of
Tredbury
Frank Gillmore
Reginald Barking
M. P
Arthur Hare
John Blackwell
Sam Edwards
Lawrence Pepys
Blackwell
Ethel Brandon
Marjory Ticknor
May Pardoe
Gillmore
Miss Franklyn
Mart
Globe Theatre Presents In New York Town Satirical Musical
The Globe Theatre opens with In New York Town a three act musical comedy by Willard Holcomb Loney Haskell with music by Albert Von Tilzer. The cast includes Cliff Gordon Charles Howard and Vinnie Henshaw with a Cairo style New York setting featuring a Hebrew clothier Ikey Skinalski seeking a judgeship and a lively chorus and dance numbers. The review notes clever performances by Gordon Howard and Miss Haskell with standout songs and an elaborate production featuring 300 lighting effects and a Hungarian dance sequence. The Rollicking Girl continues at Hollis Street Theatre with Sam Bernard Hattie Williams and a strong chorus before Ethel Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore depart for Barrie works. Yvette Guilbert performs at Hollis tomorrow and Thursday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Town
Globe Theatre
Willard Holcomb
Loney Haskell
Albert Von _ Tilzer
Baron Heinrich von Essigs
Cliff Gordon Ikey Skinalski
Charles Howard Dick Silvers
Charles Nevins Knox Knox
Utos Cumming Swift
Will Vanderslip
D. F. Crossman Patrolman
Casey
Eimveveie
Harry Ward Musey
Liz
Vinnie Henshaw the
van Flo Kimball
Miss Vanderclip
Son
Ida Emmerson
Bertha Skiwalski
Clara Austin
Wienle Wurst
Jennie Austin
Westside
New York City
Houston Street
Dovers Street
Chinatown
Astor Roof Garden
Ikey Skinalski
Supreme Court
Cliff Gordon
Charles Howard
Baron
Charley Howard
Ikey
Teddy Burns
Knox Knox
Peter Daily
Charles Nevins
East Side
Dick Silvers
Laney Haskell
Mack Duck
Vinnie Henshaw
Muzzy Liz
Bowery
Georgia Fronside
Beauty Lane
Georgiana
Rosa Sosetta
Hollist Street
Sam Bernard
Hattie Williams
Sydney Rosenfield
W. T. Francis
Francis
Gus Salzer
Flossie Hope
Gertie Moyer
Mr. Bernard
Miss Williams
Willard Simms
Benjamin Howard
Mr. Howard
Lionel
John Barrymore
Barrie
Yvette Guilbert
Hollis Cea
Isaac B. Rich
Charles Frohman
Miracle cure claim for catarrh by Dr Agnew powder
An eighty year old man cured of catarrh after fifty years by Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder is presented as convincing proof of the remedy's power. A Shamokin Pennsylvania reader, George Lewis, calls the cure a miracle and notes relief in ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew
George Lewis
Shamokin
Comedian Frank OBrien Tops Boston Burlesque At Columbia
The Columbia Theatre hosts Williams Ideals a popular burlesque troupe with Frank OBrien the new cut shines comedian and Katherine Klare the famed Irish songstress along with the Livingstons Frye and Allen Grant Grunt and Eva Allen. Manager Farren promotes amateur night featuring Miss Stanwood whose stranded soubrette act drew praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Theatre
Boston
Frank O’brien
Katherin Klare
Molly O
Russians stage final matinee in Boston for Love and Intrigue
Paul Orleneff and his Russian company, in their Park Theatre farewell week, present Schiller's Love and Intrigue as a professional matinee this afternoon. Celebrities from Boston and the New England circuit attend box parties to view the production before its curtain falls before 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Orleneff
The
Park Theatre
Robert Loraine
Leslie Carter
Sam Bernard
Hattie Williams
Boston
New England
Schiller
Orleneff
Gove
Edge of the Storm at Castle Square Theatre
Castle Square Theatre opened The Edge of the Storm a powerful drama of the Indian mutiny to enthusiastic first-nighters. The cast includes Craig as Jim Poulett, Miss Kemble as Szentes Leta, John Waldron as Ferriz, William McVay as Duchamp, Mark Kent as the Hindoo servant, with Miss Ballow and Miss Winslow in multiple roles. the production is praised for color, tragedy, and strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square
Szentes Istvan
Szentes
Ferinz
Leta
America
Mr. Craig
Jim Poulett
Gentelman
Miss Kemble
Szentes Leta
John Waldron
Ferriz
William McVay
Duchamp
Mark Kent
Miss Ballow
Miss Winslow
Libbera at Austin & Stone's Museum Crowned King of Freaks
Crowds flock to Austin and Stone's to see Libbera, two bodies sharing one mind, described as a European novelty and now a hit in America. Other acts include Marie Devere sword swallowing, Bonnette aerial feats, Snakerines contortion, Till marionettes, and Powell's Minstrel Maids in a bustling program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libbera
Austin & Stone
America
Marie Devere
Bonnette
John Till
Ben Hur
Powell
Plunkett and
Siddons Brothers
The
Sloans
Tippincotts
Kelsey, Canboy
Jimmy Neary
Trinity Chimes at Bowdoin Square Theatre Delights Crowds
Trinity Chimes a melodrama with modern ideas played to large audiences at Bowdoin Square Theatre. The cast from Lothrop stock delivered polished performances led by Charles Miller Henry Alexander Thaddeus Gray and Edwin Denison. Annette Marshall Evelyn Laird and a broad supporting group gave solid turns as the show runs a single week with bargain matinees for ladies and a souvenir night Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Chimes
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Trinity Church
Sexton
Fifth Avenue Mansion
Lothrop
Charles Miller
Perry Chambers
Henry Alexander
Richard Belmont
Thaddeus Gray
Tom Gannon
Edwin Denison
Joshua Martin
Wilmer Walter
Harry Brooks
Butler Haviland
D. L. Gaylord
Frank Wright
Annette Marshall
Evelyn Laird
Alice Gannon
Florence Hale
Pearl de Lasieur
Leila Russell
Edwina Booth
Viola Armstrong
Lillian Henrie
Georgie Mack Shines In Tracked Around the World at Grand Opera House
Snow storm did not reduce attendance as Georgie Mack carries the show in the melodrama Tracked Around the World. Large company, clever supporting players, and Dorothea sisters deliver encores. The crowd remains engaged with constant action and surprises. Next week The Home of Mystery heads the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Mack
Georgie
George Mack
Dorothea Sisters
Henry Fry
Grand Opera House
Mystery
Education value of Music Hall Zoo praised by public
The Music Hall Zoo offers hourly lectures detailing habits and peculiarities of animals and birds. New arrivals are added regularly, ensuring fresh objects of interest for daily visitors from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall Zoo
Music Hall
Washington
Empire Theatre presents The Taming of the Shrew by stock company
The Empire Theatre drew a large crowd despite bad weather for the first Shaksperian play by the company. Director Snader offered an original acting version with strong performances from Mary Hall as Katherine Howell Hansel as Petruchio Edwin Nicander as Grumio and several supporting players delivering engaging turns and a standout Neapolitan song Santa Lucia in Act I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Empire Stock Company
Snader
Howell Hansel
Grumio
Santa Lucia
C. A. Henderson
Lucentio
Mr. Hadfield
Vicentio
Mr. Murray
Gremio
Pearl and the Pumpkin ends final Boston Theatre week
The Klaw and Erlanger extravaganza The Pearl and the Pumpkin concludes its Boston Theatre run in the final week after a successful second engagement. The show features vivid costumes, handsome scenery, and the Ercole Araza Spanish dance troupe as a highlight. Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch returns next Monday for three weeks at one dollar seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaw & Erlanger
Boston
Ercole-Araza
Houdini Surrenders to Handcuffs Again at Keith's Theatre
Houdini faces Constable Lyon in a staged escape from handcuffs and the straitjacket at Keith's Theatre while vaudeville acts featuring Will H Murphy Blanche Nichols Mullen and Corelli the Dumonds Joe Flynn Billy Single Clifford and Esmonde prepare a varied bill. The Kinotograph film Quail Shooting at Pinehurst plays after the acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houdini
Lyon
Will H. Murphy
Blanche Nichols
Zara
Mullen
Corelli
Dumonds
Joe Flynn
Billy Single Clifford
McCrea
Poole
Londons
Hathaway
Walton
Esmonde
Alaska
Martin Brothers
Dudney
Cheslyn
Burns
Lennon
Edwards
Pinehurst
Tremont Theatre closes Mrs. Carter Boston season with Zaza finale
Mrs. Leslie Carter delivers strong Zara and Adrea roles in Zaza as Boston audience applauds. The star’s farewell as Zara is announced with future Belasco play for next season in development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Theatre
Leslie Carter
Boston
Mrs. Carter
Adrea
Zara
David Belasco
Howard Atheneum Burlesque and Vaudeville Week Preview
The Howard Atheneum presents a rollicking burlesque named Quick Action with Susie Smithers and George B. Alexander plus Tracy and Lee. West and Van Siclen in The College Gymnasium. Diamond and West sing ballads. aerial acts by the Weavers and Smiths. Grace Leonard and others perform musical numbers. Headliners next week include the Kentons with Buster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
M. Hoey and Lee
Patty Bros
West and
van Siclen
Chris Smith
Two Johnsons
Diamond and Smith
Grace Leonard
W. W. O’brien
George B. Alexander
New Burletta
Old Howard
Susie Smithers
Trcy and
Lee
Patty Brothers
West
College Gymnasium
Diamond
Mathieuses
Smiths
W. W. O'Brien
Vesta Tilley
Davey and
Phillips
Dan Collins
Dalys
Belmont Girls
Bessie Rosa
Jennie de Mann
Emelie Benner
Evelyn Fenner
Alice Thornton
Sweet Millership Sisters
Kentons
Buster
Prances
Innights of the Red Garter at Lyceum Theatre
Frank Dumont’s three act musical burlesque opened at the Lyceum with Rice & Barton’s Rose Hill English Folly company. George W. Rice as Mc Sweeney and T F Thomas as Mark Mooney draw laughter. vaudeville acts include Idylla Vyner Blanche Newcomb and the Lane sisters. The Bison City Quartet and The Van brothers provide strong musical variety with humorous interludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Rice
McSweeney
T. F. Thomas
Mark Mooney
Idylla Vyner
Blanche Newcomb
Buster Brown
John Cain
Harry Evans
Henrietta Wheeler
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Majestic Theatre
Hollis Street Theatre
Columbia
Profes
Castle Square Theatre
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Boston Theatre
Entertainments
Zfaaa
Belasco
R. D. Maclean Wallace Edinger Mats
Perio
Peru
B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston St
Senorita
Carolina Holman Huidobro
Chili
George Peirce
William H. Baldwin
Oita
Charles Dillingham
Robert Lorain SE
Lawrence McCarty
Wiggs
Copley Hall
Lyceum Rose Hire Co
Orchestra Cals
VIC
Keith’s Theatre
Keith's
Murphy and Nichols
Dumonds McCrea and
Esmonde Mullen
Dudley,Keslyn and Burns
Williams and
Tucker
Empire Empire Stock Co
Lindsay
Theatre
Prison
Mer
Castle Sg
Winter St
Park SQ
Congress of Nations
Olumbi Williams
Gzaztlac City Sports Buresquers
Howard Atheneum
Lyceum Theatre
Majestic
Adele Ritchie
Joseph Coyne
Ross E. Fenton
Augustus Thomas
Yhurs
Zaza
GLOBE
Hurtig & Seamon
Mon
Mat
Old Kentucky
Riad
Bowdoin
Trinity
Atlantic City
Washington, D. C
Raymond & Whitcomb Co
Washington St
Steamboat Express
South Station
Providence
New
Pilgrim Orchestra
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Joy Line
van Fom
Providence , State and
Washington Sts
Me Main
Fall River
Van’s
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