Sothern Stars in If I Were King at Hollis Boston
Mr Sothern opened his Boston engagement at the Hollis with If I Were King, portraying Villon and the Louis XI era with flair. Helen McGregor as Katherine and George W Wilson as Louis XI receive praise, while Suzanne Sheldon as the Abbess earns strong commendation for dramatic power. The production features elaborate staging from Fir Cone Tavern to old Paris squares, with standout interior of the Wilson jewelry store scene.
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Sothern
Boston
Hollis
Justin Huntly McCarthy
Shakspere
Villon
Katherine de Vaucelles
Louis XI
France
Louis
Katherine
Aim
Willon
Mr. Sothern
Paris
Wilson
Helen McGregor
George W. Wilson
Louis. XI
Suzanne Sheldon
Cocotte
Rowland Buckstone
Edward H. Crosby
Mr. Fey
Lawrence Merton
Don Quinn
Loraine
Dreux
Peretaner
Mlle
Celeste
Virginia Thornton
Rebecca Dreyfus
Florence Hale
Susan Powers
Corinne Cantwell
Wilson Jewelry
Boston Theatre Delights Crowd With Quincy Adams Sawyer
A large Boston Theatre audience witnessed the first city presentation of Quincy Adams Sawyer adapted from Charles Felton Pidgin. The four act drama blends country life with a love story of a blind country girl and her eventual restoration. Notable performances include Charles Dickson as the title role and Henry L. Hall as Zekiel Pettengill with Stelaine Hadley and Meta Maynard delivering strong turns. The production was well staged and drew much applause from the crowd.
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Boston
Quincy Adams Sawyer
Charles Felton Pidgin
Justin Adams
Charles Dickson
Zekiel Pettengill
Henry L. Hall
Corliss Giles
Castle Square Company
Arthur Hastings
Alice Pettengill
Stelaine Hadley
Meta Maynard
Lindy Putnam
Louis Hendricks
Benton Adams
Lillian Dix
Ann Hathaway
Gertrude Augarde
Bowdoin Square Theatre Delivers Laughter in Sam's of Posen
Patrons of Bowdoin Square Theatre enjoyed a lively performance of Sam's of Posen this week. E R Philips stars as the drum beating lead, with Bert Lytell and Denison delivering engaging supporting turns in the eccentric comedy drama.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Boston
Bert Lytell
Mr. Denison
Mr. Wilson
Bowdoin
Revere House
Sam’s OF Posen
Toll Gate Inn at Grand Opera House Delights Boston Audience
The Toll Gate Inn drama set in old Vermont wowed Boston patrons at the Grand Opera House. Langdon McCormick’s production featured William Beach as Pontchie the halfbreed, with J Edwin Brown as Dr Abner Buck and Neil Twomey as Colonel Maitland delivering standout performances.
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Toll Gate Inn
Greet Hills
Vermont
Boston
Grand Opera House
Langdon McCormick
William Beach
Charles F. Southworth
J. Edwin Brown
Fred Maxwell
Pontchie
Abner Buck
Neil Twomey
John Maitland
Hester
Harry Scott
Richard Snell
Emelin Campbell
Colonel Maitland
Blanche Shirley
Hattie Neville
Gloriana at Castle Square Theatre Delights Audience
Castle Square Theatre drew a large audience for a700 a capital performance of Gloriana. John Craig's Leopold Fitz Jocelyn and John T. Craven as Timothy Chadwick earned laughs. Eva Taylor as Mrs Levering impressed with vivacity and gowns. Gloriana runs only this week with Rose’s Under the Red Robe next at Castle Square. Matinees Wednesdays and Saturdays with Thursday fundraiser for Monomoy sufferers.
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Castle Square
el Mortimer
OMOA
John Craig
Leopold Fitz Jocelyn
John T. Craven
Timothy Chadwick
J. L. Seeley
Count Evitoff
James A. Keane
Inks
Mrs. Levering
Eva Taylor
Marian A. Chapman
Jessie Chadwick
Mary Sanders
Kitty
Rose
Keith's Theatre Presents Farewell Vaudeville Run
Keith's Theatre feature Keith Nawa in Pat and the Geni his last engagement before Australia tour. Nawa's quiet pantomime and humor anchor a varied bill with Kara the juggler the Marinellas Decourcy brothers and the Fadettes orchestra under Caroline Nichols. The program also includes Fletcher Bindley and a broad lineup of acrobats ventriloquists and musical acts, with nightly hourly shows.
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Tom Nawa
Australia
Pat
Mr. Nawa
Mr. Nawn
Quaker City
Fields and Ward
Kara
Cinquevalli
Marinellas
Sre
Decourcy Brothers
Fadettes
Keith
Caroline B. Nichols
Nanon at the Bijou review by Murray and Gilbert company
Nanon the three act comic opera by Franz Genes, staged by Murray and Gilbert at the Bijou Opera House last evening. Miss Lane excelled as Nanon hostess of the Golden Lamb, recalling her prior triumphs in Chimes of Normandy and the Mascot. Miss Ladd played Ninon de L Enclos with stately charm, while Mr. Murray as Marquis D Aubigne impressed with acting. Mr. Drew gave standout work as Marquis de Marsellac, the strongest comic element. The rest of the cast supported well, making the performance a success. Nanon will run all week with matinees.
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Tremont Theatre
Woman’s Charity Club Hospital
Spain
Cora Louise Spear
William Mason
A. R
Boston
Allie May Holt
Caroline Shepar
Mona
R. Ww. Menard
Eddy
Caroline Shepard
Red Hussars
Nanon
Franz Genes
Murray and Gilbert Company
Bijou Opera House
Miss Lane
Normandy
Miss Ladd
Ninon de L’enclos
Mr. Murray
Marquis D’aubigne
Perha
Marquis de Marsellac
Drew
Park Theatre Caps Opening Night With Fort Fortunes Charm
Park Theatre presented Cap of Fortune with a brisk audience response on opening night. Psyche sparked with enthusiasm, the invocation to Pie energized, and Chame and Terrapin drew strong favorites. Marion Parker Show Girl recovered from nerves, while Charles Guyer as Johnnie Jones drew many laughs. Plais Edwardes as Lady Betty earned warm appreciation and Jennie Yeamans also won praise.
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the Park
Psyche
Marion Parker
Charles Guyer
Jhonnie Jhones
Sophocles
Plais Edwardes
Lady Betty
Jennie Yeamans
Clean English Comedy Opens at Columbia Theatre
The Chamberlyn Amusement Company presented A Brace O Partridges by Robert Ganthony last evening in Boston, a simple tale of English life with strong humor from dual roles played by Reeves-Smith. Gordon Tomkins stars with Margaret Robinson and Annie Pelham, supported by a cast of nine actresses and actors including John Sutherland and Edward M. Ellis in key roles.
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Chamberlyn Amusement Company
Columbia Theatre
Robert Ganthony
Boston
Oo Partridge
Arthur
Fred Partridge
Weeves-Smith
Mr. Reeves-Smith
Paswhtges
Gordon Tomkins
Tom Rushton
London
Margaret Robinson
Peggy
Arthur Partridge
Miss M. Rawson
Annie Pelham
Lady Wallerton
John Sutherland
Stubbs
Englen
Edward M. Ellis
Spiffins
Henry Rich
E. D. Ward
Mr. Keane
James
Ben Hur Returns to Colonial Theatre for Second Week
The Colonial Theatre hosts a renewed run of Ben Hur with William Farnum as Ben Hur, Henry Jewett as Simonides, and Mary Shaw as a faithful slave. Lavish scenery, costumes, and a large cast with many animals highlight the production, praised as a triumph once again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
William Farnum
Ben Hur
Henry Jewett
Boston
Simonides
Mary Shaw
Barrymore Captures Boston in Captain Jinks at Museum
Ethel Barrymore won over Boston audiences in the Boston Museum production of Captain Jinks last week. Her principal role and stage presence blend comedy and pathos to deliver a hit, drawing a large crowd for the second-week opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Museum
Charles Frohman
Ethel Whs
Jinks
Ethel Barrymore
Boston Music Hall Vaudeville Act Promises Quick Sellout
The Boston Music Hall bill this week features the Russell brothers in A Romance of New Jersey with Irish servant girl caricatures, and Sall Abdullah Arabs performing acrobatic gun twisting and pyramidal tableaux. The show promises sensational feats and fast somersaults, likely to sell out early.
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Boston Music Hall
Russell Brothers
James
John
New Jersey
Russells
Sall Abdullah
Big Howard burlesque bill led by Van and O'Neil
A large Howard Theatre program features Billy B. Van and Nellie ONeil headlining a three act burlesque show. The orchestra includes Clarence Wilbur Flo Perry and Elsie Fay with living pictures Lena Howes brass band and Patsy Deboo. Other acts include Parker’s dogs Weston sisters Ryrne Rosa Dan Anderson Tanakas Guilmette Mille Perkins Neary and the Howard Comedy Four.
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Old Howard
Parker
Weston Sisters
John H. W. Byrne
Margaret Rosa
Dan A. Anderson
Howard
Billy B. van
Nellie O'Neil
Clarence Wilbur
Flo Perry
Elsie Fay
Lillian Calvert
Lillian Hathaway
Webster
May Ballard
Blanche Martin
Frank Evans
al Clements
Bobby North
J. A.marcus
Loren Grime
Evans
Clements
Lena Howe
Patsy
Patsy Bolivar
Van
Miss O'Neil
J. H. W. Ryrne
Dan Anderson
That Tanakas
Signor Guilmette
Mille. Perkins
James Neary
Howard Comedy Four
Pat McCarthy Gains Fame Across New England Exhibit
The Cork born strongman Pat McCarthy amazed a New England audience at Austin & Stone’s museum with feats of strength. Spectators watched him shoulder three persons totaling 435 pounds and lift a heavy mahogany grand piano, a display hailed as extraordinary by the crowd and local Maine observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat McCarthy
New England
Austin & Stone
Metance
Pat
Two Orphans at Morrison's Grand Theatre This Week
The Two Orphans drama stars Allie Gerald as Louise with Mattie Choate as Henriette and Florence Hastings, delivering a top tier Boston style performance at Morrison's Grand. The company includes Lee Beggs, S F Cairns, J J Owens, J Butler Haviland and others in faithful roles. a Thursday stage reception closes the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Two Orphans
Morrison's Grand Theatre
Mr. Morrison
Boston
Allie Gerald
Louise
Mattie Choate
Henriette
Florence Hastings
Lee Beggs
the Chevalier
S. F. Cairns
the Marquis
J. J. Owens
Jacques
J. Butler Haviland
Pierre
Messrs. Connelly
Walters
Lyons
Dokes
Disney
Burlesque returns with Blue Bloods troupe at Lyceum
The Lyceum Theatre hosted a radical new Bur lesque and specialty show by the Blue Bloods Burlesquers. Skits included The Blue Bloods at the Paris Exposition and Wu Ting with vaudeville acts. Performers Nowlin Sullivan Huested Van Engstrom Anderson Cooper Reynolds entertained with impersonations songs dancing and gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Theatre
Blue Bloods
Faris
Wu Ting
We Nowlin
Sullivan
Huested
Gladys van
Iiuan Engstrom
Carl Anderson
Cooper
Reynolds
Nickelodeon Show Draws Huge Crowds This Week
Nickelodeon manager Walker showcased a monster weekly program with packed crowds yesterday. The feature act Captain Valda a South African poison eater reportedly swallowed deadly substances with no ill effects while experts watched the performance. Also featured were Vornoc the perfect man a muscular South Boston youth and Zello the expan-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valda
Vornoc
Zello
Walker
South Boston
Calve Recital Draws Large Audience at Symphony Hall
Mme Calve brings a Provence song program to Symphony Hall with old French folk songs. She will describe their origins to the audience before singing. Associates Grau Company artists Salignac and Gilibert join for solo numbers and duets. Mrs Baskerville plays piano under Edgar Strakosch’s direction.
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M. Salignac
M. Gilibert
Maurice Grau
Mrs. Baskerville
Weber
Mme. Calve
Symphony Hall
France
Provence
Grau Company
Venor
Edgar Strakosch
Handel and Haydn Society Sings Bach Passion Music
The Handel and Haydn Society will perform Bach Passion Music on Good Friday evening March 28 at 7 54 in Symphony Hall. The concert features soprano Charlotte Maconda tenor Gertrude Maystein and bass Gwilym Miles with a small orchestra and assistant musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handel & Haydn Society
Aay Mollenhauer
H. G
Cker
Alfred DE Voto
Charlotte Maconda
Gertrude May Stein
William H. Rieger
Gwilym Miles
L. Willard Flint
Emma Juch
Ben Davies
Jos. Baernstein
Otto Roth
Symphony Hall
Wright & Diwee
Washington St
Handel and Haydn Society
Bach
Gertrude Maystein
Cortero
Wave Iuieger
Willard Flint
Ne Ae
Mrs Fiske Seeks New Engagement For Unwelcome Mrs Hatch
In point of construction the play The Unwelcome Mrs Hatch meets every requirement of technique. The motive is set forth in act one and the story builds to a strong climax with high literary merit. Mrs Fiske, in the title role, shows her talents to great advantage and the play is a striking New York life portrait. Seat sales begin Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Hofmann Kreisler and Gerardy in joint Boston concert
Josef Hofmann and violinist Fritz Kreisler with cellist Gerardy appear at Symphony Hall next Saturday afternoon in a rare program. They will perform Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and pieces from Mendelssohn, Chopin, Moszkowski, Liszt and Boccherini, with Kreisler offering a caprice and other showpieces.
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Josef Hofmann
Kreisler
Gerardy
Symphony Hall
Beason
Vormann
Chopin
Berceuse
Moszkowski
Liszt
Boccherini
Mr. Reisier
Nardini
Guiraud
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EF. H. Sothern
Boston Theatre
Fowdoin Square Theatre
Hamilton Place
Winter St. Tei
Oxford
Vaudeville
Abdullah Arabs
Florence Bindley
Woodfords
Dogs and Monkeys
Seymour
Pupre
Chas
Leonard Fletcher
Hooker and
Davies
Eddie Clark
Frey
Fields
Mudge
Morton
Tremont St
Tel
Tremont
Music Hall
James Mortimer
Cgloriana
Picoer
Austin and Stone
Tremont Row
Scollay Sq
Swiss Mountain Choir
Lovett
Lane and
Suzinetta
Orville
Nellie O’neil
Opera House
Matinee
Wm. L. Malley Co
WM. Beach
Klaw & Erlanger
Lew Wallace
William Young
Edgar Stillman Kelley
Ben Teal
Haymarket
Hollis Crite
Isaac B. Rich
E. H. Sothern
King
Hollis Theatre
Gala Entertainment
Actors’ Fund
Castleton
Charles J. Rich
Hollis St. Theatre
Mme
Emma Calve
Nickelodeon
Barnet
Washington
Fall River
Capital
Best Hotels
Raymond & Whitcomb CO
H. Reeves-Smith
Miss Margaret Robinson
Entertainments
THE
Facettes Woman's Orchestra
Keith's
Tom Nawn
Trish
Morrissey and Rich
Swan and
Oper
Emerson and Omega
Castle Square Theatre
Cambridge
Keith’s Theatre
Charles Leonard Fletcher
Irving
Mansfield
Ezra Kendall
Mark Twain
Comedienne
Hooker
Buck
Dupre
Souprette
Woodford
Latimore
Leigh
McNamee
Henry Frey
Nettie Fields
Hugh McVey
Fonti-Boni Brothers
Vitagraph
Elsmore
Adah Addison
Berna Williams
M. Louis Beauvias
Mr. and
Mrs. DaForrest
Vinton Sisters
Two Howards
Pearl Irving
Wall and Harding
Crowe and Warner
Three Lovetts
Lane
Luzine
Zionist
Walter Wentworth
Revoir
Chas. W. Eddy
Bijou
J. K. Murray
Jas. Gilbert, Lessees
Barrymore
Copley Hall
Enday
Monomoy Fund
Park Theatre
Fund For
Howard Atheneum
Calve
Hofmann, Kreisler and
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