When Johnny Comes Marching Home at Boston Theatre
Review of the Boston Theatre premiere of When Johnny Comes Marching Home a musical melodrama by Stanislaus Stange and Julian Eadsworth. The plot blends Civil War themes with songs and dance numbers while highlighting Edward's score and Whitney's stage mounting. Zetti Kennedy Maude Lambert Lucille Saunders George Backus lead a sizeable cast as hoopskirts and sets create lively color.
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Boston
Johnny
Stanislaus Stange
Julian Eadwards
John Graham
Kate Pemberton
Cordelia Allen
General Allen
Graham
John
Allen
Edward
Katy
Whitney
Zetti Kennedy
Maude Lambert
W. G. Stewart
Lucille Saunders
George Backus
Edward H. Crosby
Rogers Brothers in Harvard at Hollis Street Theatre
At the Hollis Street Theatre the Rogers brothers premiered their new vaudeville farce The Rogers Brothers in Harvard. The play follows two youths posing as Harvard students aided by German waiters with scenes at Claremont Gardens Riverside Drive and Harvard quadrangle. The show features bright lines catchy music and strong performances by Hattie Williams Clara Palmer Emma Francis and Pat Rooney with a lively rainbow chorus and crowd-pleasing finale. critics call it among their best work.
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Hollis Street
Rogers Brothers
Harvard
John J. McNally
J. Cheever Goodwin
Maurice Levi
Claremont
Riverside Drive
Harvard University
Cambridge
Eden Musee
New York
Reuben
Maid
Linda
Hattie Williams
Clara Palmer
Lady
Mary Beary
Emma Francis
Pat Rooney
Easy Wash Day Fels Naptha Soap Triumph
The notice touts Fels-Naptha as a back-saving and clothes-saving soap that makes laundry easier and more efficient, presenting it as a superior choice for daily washing.
Campbell and Kerr Star in The Second Mrs Tanqueray at Colonial
Frederick Kerr appears opposite Mrs. Patrick Campbell in The Second Mrs Tanqueray, drawing strong audience response for their seasoned chemistry. The cast includes Amy Lamborn and R. C. G. Herz with a lavish production, followed by a vivid Lion's Bride spectacle featuring Lafayette and a vaudeville-supported company.
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Patrick Campbell
Colonial Theatre
Frederick Kerr
Campbell
Mrs. Tanqueray
Mr. Kerr
Aubry Tanqueray
Kerr
Amy Lamborn
Billian
Bye
R. C G. Herz
Cayley Drummle
Vaughan Glaser
Sir George Orreyed
Isabel Waldron
Cortelyou
Rose Dufri
Lady Orreyed
Charles Bryant
Asdale
London
Charles Frohman
Tanqueray
Jeannie
Francis Wilson
Ee Toreador
Climbers at Grand Opera House Delights Local Audiences
Clyde Fitch's The Climbers is presented this week at Grand Opera House with John B. Kellerd as Richard Sterling Maud Turner Gordon as Mrs Sterling and William H. Pascoe as Edward Warden. The cast and staging received strong notices including a memorable hermitage scene by the Bronx River. Matinees are planned as usual.
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Clyde Fitch
Grand Opera House
Amelia Bingham
John B. Kellerd
Richard Sterling
Mr. Kellerd
Maud Turner Gordon
Boston
Edward Warden
Hermitage
Bronx River
Tremont Theatre Presents Tom Pinch in Dickens Adaptation
Tremont Theatre enters week three with Tom Pinch from Dickens Martin Chuzzlewit, Mr Willard excellently portraying the gentle eccentric. The cast includes Mark Tapley Ernest Stallard Pecksniff Bassett Rowe and Mary Graham Alice Lannon among others. Also scheduled are The Rogue's Comedy tonight and Wednesday matinee, plus Saturday matinee.
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Mr. Willard
the Tremont
Tom Pinch
Dickens
iMartin Chuzzlewit
Tom
Pecksniff
Mark Tapley
Ernest Stallard
Bassett Rowe
Martin Chuzzlewit
J. G. Taylor
Mary Graham
Alice Lannon
Rose Beaudet
Mrs. Lupin
The
Blue Dragon
Joan Blair
Laura Linden
Misses Pecksniff
Nellie Angell
Jane
Lights of London Revived at Bowdoin Square Theatre
At Bowdoin Square Theatre yesterday the seven act melodrama Lights of London is revived with improved speeches and pictures. Jeffie Tilbury leads as Bess, Frank E. Camp as Harold Armitage, and D. L. Gaylord along with a supporting cast deliver faithful performances in a single week bill with daily matinees. Next week brings The Great Metropolis, a sensational melodrama not previously shown in a popular price house.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
London
Boro Road
Jeffie Tilbury
Bess
Frank E. Camp
Harold Armitage
BE. D. Denison
Squire Armitage
Carl Fey
Clifford Armitage
Great Lafayette in Boston at Music Hall
Music Hall presents the Great Lafayette and his company in a night of mysterious stage spectacles and impersonations. The famed vaudeville star performs swift changes and feats that drew crowds for marvel and novelty this week in Boston.
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Music Hall
Lafayette
Boston
Lycot Music Hall
Castle Square Theatre Delights Fans With Lord and Lady Algy
At Castle Square Theatre last evening a large audience enjoyed a clever performance of R. C. Carton s comedy Lord and Lady Algy. Lillian Lawrence impressed as Lady Algernon Chetland with stylish costumes and a lively portrayal. John Craig and John Sampolis led a strong cast, delivering sharp humor and polished readings as the duke and Marquis of Quarmby, with the ensemble handling other roles capably. The company announces further presentations this week including an elaborate production of Richard III.
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Castle Square Theatre
R. C. Carton
Lord
Lady Algy
Lillian Lawrence
Tudway
Leonora Bradley
Vokins
Jane Irving
Pamela
Izetta Jewel
Ottiline Mallinson
Alexia Durant
Emily Cardew
John Craig
Lord Algernon Chetland
John Sampolis
Marquis of Quarmby
James I. Seeley
Duke of Droneborough
Thomas MacLarnne
Lieutenant Standige
Edward Wade
Crosby Jethro
John T. Craven
Brabazon Tudway
George E. Mack
Richard Annesley
Lord and Lady Algy
Shakspere
Richard Tels
Only A Farmers Daughter at Park Theatre Delivers Melodrama
Park Theatre offered Only A Farmer's Daughter this week, a traditional melodrama featuring Una Abell Brinker as the heroine and Corse Payton's company delivering a polished performance. The play follows a rural girl to urban temptations with notable sets and strong supporting work from Dora Lombard and JdAzzie Morgan, and will be followed by Taken From Life this week.
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Park Theatre
Corse Payton
High Bridge
Harlem
Poverty Hollow
Una Abell Brinker
Justine
Dora Lombard
Mme. Laurent
JdAzzie Morgan
Mother Stark
Defender at Columbia Theatre Delights Audiences
The Defender continues its seventh week run at the Columbia Theatre with strong ticket sales. Alexander Clark’s eccentric comedy, Charles Wayne’s acrobatic support, Richie Ling’s tenor solos, and the casts including Emma Carus Lotta Faust Edith Eldredge Maym Kelso receive high praise for cleverness, music, and overall entertainment.
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Columbia
The
Defender
the Defender
Alexander Clark
Charles Wayne
Richie Ling
Emma Carus
Lotta Faust
Edith Eldredge
Maym Kelso
Clara Lavine
Favor ite Remedy Endorsed By Kentucky Pastor
Reverend Theo Hunter of Greensburg Kentucky testifies that Dr David Kennedy s Favorite Remedy cured his kidney trouble. The advertisement claims the remedy treats kidneys bladder liver blood rheumatism and dropsy and is available in a new 50 cent size and the regular one dollar size with free trial by mail from Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rondout New York.
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Musical comedy at the Columbia dazzles audiences
A fulsome and gorgeous musical comedy was staged at the Columbia. The usual matinee is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with the curtain rising promptly at 7:45 for the evening show.
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Columbia
Boston Museum Ends Mars Run Hawtrey Shines
Charlies Hawtrey closes his Boston engagement in A Message From Mars. The critic notes a blend of humor and pathos as the Mars visitor becomes a beggar, delivering remarkable pathos amid a strong company. The Boston run ends with this final week.
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Boston
Brook” of Tennyson
Mr. Hawtrey
Mars
Hawtrey
London
Keith's Theatre Burmese jugglers debut with hit reception
Keith's Theatre showcases Moung Toon and Moung Chet the Burmese jugglers in Boston with unique foot juggling and colorful attire. Eva Williams and Jac Tucker revive Skinny's Finish to strong acclaim while Papinta dances draw applause as engagements run through Saturday. Other acts include Bright brothers, Chamberlins, LePage and Florence, Tom Morrisey and Anna Rich, Sophie Burnham, and Rastus and Banks.
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Moung Chet
Keith's
Eva Williams
Jac Tucker
Boston
Papinta
Bright Brothers
Chamberlins
LePage
Florence
Tom Morrisey
Anna Rich
Sophie Burnham
Rastus and Banks
Majesties Present King For a Day on Palace Stage
Fred Irwin's Majesties bring a top road show with the burlesque King For a Day and a quality vaudeville lineup. Larry McCale stars as King Clancy with a strong chorus of about twenty five, plus settings and costumes. Curtain raiser Back to Ireland by Billy W. Watson features Billy Noble Jack Horton Lew Ordon and Leanel Carlson.
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Fred Irwin
Majesties
King Dodo
Larry McCale
King Clancy
Ireland
Billy W. Watson
Billy Noble
Jack Horton
Lew Ordon
Leanel Carlson
Gertie de Milt
Charles Merrill
Mildred Merrill
Lulu Valmore
Mabel Carew
Ziska
King
Palace
Howard Atheneum Vaudeville Features World Champion Joe Carroll
England’s champion catch as Catch Can wrestler Joe Carroll headlines the Howard Atheneum bill with a Madison Square Garden title bout against Tom Jenkins next Tuesday. Carroll offers $50 to anyone who can stay with him in minutes. Also tops the lineup are Joe Welch with imitator acts, Sager Midgley and Gertie Carlisle in Taking a Tonic, Rathbuns’ flying act, and a host of comediennes, dancers, cyclists, and musical acts led by Margaret Ashton, Will Hines, and Earle Remington.
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England
Joe Carroll
America
Tom Jenkins
Jenkins
Madison Square Garden
New York
Carroll
Joe Welch
Welch
the Pedler
Sammy and
Sarah
Sager Midgley
Gertie Carlisle
the Howard
Flying Rathbuns
Margaret Ashton
Comediennes
Will Hines
Earle Remington
Miss Remington
Miss Patter
Paterson
Farrell
Furey
Palfrey
Hilton
Mlle
Adele
Charmion of the Wire
Wilma Sisters
The
Winchesters
Charles H. Mackie
Emma Krause
Eddie Mack
Belle Gordon
Threlkeld and
Wicke
Howard Sui
Midgley
Carlisle
Hines
Remington
London freak show visits Austin and Stone’s in Austin
A London conclave of freaks arrived from London for a Barnum Bailey style exhibition at Austin and Stone's. Spectators viewed Edith Clifford the Leeds wonder and Doss the human telescope, Morris the elastic man, Bowen the Illinois half man, Irwin the upside down man, and Lillian Patterson the midget mother with her children.
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London
Austin & Stone’s
Edith Clifford
Leeds
Doss
Morris
Bowen
Illinois
Irwin
Herr Michael
Lillian Paterson
Lyceum Theatre Burlesque Show at City Sports Attraction
At the Lyceum Theatre yesterday Phil Sheridan's City Sports featured a new company with headliners Crissie Sheridan Dryden and Leslie Eloise Mortimer Everett Trio Mackey and Clark Hazel Burt Renzetta La Rue Beeson Ferguson Beeson and a chorus of pretty girls. The program offered two burlesques A Mistake in Society and Fun at Brighton for an entertaining evening.
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Phil Sheridan
City Sports
Crissie Sheridan
Dryden
Leslie
Eloise Mortimer
America
Everett Trio
Mackey and Clark
Hazel Burt
Renzetta and
la Rue
Beeson
Ferguson
Brighton
Rousing Bicycle Races and Vaudeville at Local Hall
Large yesterday crowds enjoyed triple-roller home trainer bicycle races with champions Walthour and Van Bill attracting many challengers. Local riders to race this week may push records. Also featured were Harry Burns bag punching, Dynes Indian club act, Selim Sid, Keene jugglers, and a strong vaudeville program with Lewis Edwards Scott Howard and others. Amateurs perform every Friday night.
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Walthour
van Bill
Harry Burns
Police Gazette
Dynes
Selim Sid
King of Cards
Keene
Lewis and Edwards
Scott and Howard
New Faces
Boston
Mattie Fielding
Maud Burns
Ray Marvin
Grand Theatre Sees Standout Show by Larkin and Patterson
The Grand Theatre crowds praised Larkin and Patterson's big colored company in A Trip to the Jungle. The 40 member troupe delivered a top chorus, strong ensembles, and standout acts including John Larkins as Donashe and Dust, Miss Patterson as Carolina Green and Princess Lulu, plus vivid numbers like the military maids parade and a plant-ation dance.
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Larkin
Patterson
Big Colored
Grand
John Larkins
King Donashe
Bill Dust
Miss Patterson
Carolina Green
Lulu
Blackville
Musketeers
Empire State Quartet
Clemo Harris
Boneless Wonder
Chauncy van Verlin
Arizona at Grand Opera House Promises Arizona Scenes
Augustus Thomas's Arizona to be presented at the Grand Opera House next week features paintings of Aravaipa valley scenes by artists who traveled to Arizona. Red-tiled adobe houses at Canby's ranch and Fort Grant interiors are reproduced faithfully on canvas. Thanksgiving matinee and evening seats are now on sale.
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Arizona
Grand Opera House
Aravaipa Valley
Canby
Fort Grant
Bird in the Cage opens at Boston Museum with Fitch comedy
At 8 this morning box office opens for the first Boston stage showing of The Bird in the Cage Clyde Fitch's new American life comedy selected by Charles Frohman. The elaborate production features Charles Mackay Edward Harrigan Arnold Daly Guy Bates Post Grace Henderson Sandor Milliken Jennie Satterlee and more in fitting roles.
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Boston Museum
Clyde Fitch
Charles Frohman
Mr. Fitch
Charles Mackay
Edward Harrigan
Arnold Daly
Guy Bates Post
Grace Henderson
Sandor Milliken
Jennie Satterbee
Theatrical Mechanics Benefit at Park Theatre
The Boston theatrical mechanics present a benefit concert series at the Park Theatre for their sick fund. Next Sunday evening marks the third performance with a strong program and popular prices. Volunteers supply the talent, drawing large crowds, including as many as 40 performers from a single theatre. The committee aims to surpass prior shows and has achieved impressive results.
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Park Theatre
Theatrical Mechanics of
Boston
Everyman at Steinert Hall A Morality Play Revival
Steinert Hall hosts a week long production of Everyman staged as a medieval monastery. The London company remains with three stages set to fit the drama. Daily matinees at 3 and evening shows at 8 30 will supply the schedule.
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Steinert Hall
Daily tourist sleeping cars to California and Oregon excursions
Daily tourist sleeping cars to California and Oregon conducted from Chicago on Tuesdays and Thursdays via Northwestern and Union Pacific. Wednesdays and Fridays go through Colorado with 41 hour Salt Lake sightseeing. All cars connect at Chicago. For tickets from New England points contact J. E. Britt, ships?ster.
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California
Oregon
Chicago
Northwestern
Union Pacific
Colorado
Salt Lake
Fast Connect
New England
J. E. Britt
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