Monday Night Attractions at Tremont and Grand Opera House
The Tremont Theatre opens with Tom Pinch from Charles Dickens as the week begins, featuring Willard the lead in a admired portrayal. The Grand Opera House presents The Sunshine of Paradise Alley with Philo May and a strong ensemble as audiences endure the weather. The program teases future acts including An African King and The House That Jack Built with a brisk seat sale at the Park Theatre.
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E.S. Willard
Tremont Theatre
Tom Inch
Charles Dickens
Martin Chuzziewit
Mr. Willard
Willard
Rederick Volpe
Peckenif
Dickens
J. G. Taylor
Old Chugzlewit
Maud Hoffman
Mary Graham
Ernest Staare
Homewood
H. G. Lonsdale
Barfoot
C. Cavendish
Laura Linden
Marie Linden
David Garrick
Paradise Alley
Grand Opera House
Philo May
Charles Peters
McNally
W. J
John James O'Grady
Ohn Walsh
Dude
Jimmie Powers
George P. Annand
Verdi Ladies
Lee
Harvard
Yale
Boston
Sunshine of Paradise Aly
Sanders
Ora
Miss Sanders
Park Theatre
Jack
George H. Broadhurst
Thomas A. Wise
Annie Yeamans
Alfred Klein
Charles Cherry
Fred W. Peters
Herbert Ayling
Harrison Armstrong
Roy Fairchild
Alexis Law Gisiko
Brandon Douglas
Anita Bridger
Grace Dudley
Jennie Yeamans
Dressler headlining homegrown American musical at Colum Theta
Miss Dressler returns to Boston with Miss Priant in a fully American vaudeville show. The company showcases Theodore Babcock and Dave Lewis with a strong supporting cast including Zella Frank Jobyna Howland and Virginia Thornton. New scenery and daily matinees promise broad appeal, with coupon seats and a giveaway photograph next week.
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Marie Dressler
Marge
Colum Theta
Miss Priant
Boston
London
Miss Dressler
United States
The
Comany
Theodore Babcock
Dave Lewis
Thomas Evans
Zella Frank
Jobyna Howland
Catherine Lingard
Adelie Farrington
Mr. de Deyn
Leonard Varney
J J. Owens
Hiram P. Walker
Frank J. Kirke
Thomas Carroll
Tom Carney
Messrs
Charles Farwell
Evan Harris
George Hart
James Walsh
Mildred Hyland
Marion Burton
Virginia Thornton
Betsey Daniel
Grace Euler
Rose
Maggie Ferris
Mrs. O'Gorman
Rank J. Kirke
Lords and Ladies Algy Impresses Boston Audiences
Hollis Street Theatre presents Carton comedy Lord and Lady Algy in second week. William Faversham again thrives as Algy with refined humor and charm. Jessie Millward shines as Lady Algy, Miss Millward delivers piquant coquetry. Cast also features Mrs. Thomas Whiffen Mrs. OKins Margaret Dale Evelyn Wood and Joseph Wheelock Jr with notable costuming and London fancy ball scene. A repeat show remains the week’s bill.
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Hollis Street
Charles Frohman
Splendid Empire Theatre Organization
Lord and Lady Algy
William Faversham
Boston
Rad Algy
Guy
Marquis
London
Charles Empire Theatre Company
Wm. Faversham
Guy Aneing
Edwin Stevens
Jos. Wheelock, Jr
Backus
W. H. Cromp
Jessie Minwara
Margaret Dale
Ochiffen
Ieve’gs
Leslie Carter
Zaza
Nell Gwyn at Castle Square Theatre a leading season hit
Marie Doran’s new romantic play Nell Gwyn opened at Castle Square Theatre and drew strong acclaim. Lillian Lawrence starred with notable support from Leonora Gaito Leonora Bradley and Edmund Breese in a vivid portrayal of Nell Gwyn and her era. The cast and company delivered polished performances and the production drew unusual audience interest for the season.
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Marie Doran
Nell Gwyn
Castle Square Theatre
Miss Doran
Drury Lane
Charles II
Charles N
Nell
Mitre
Lillian Lawrence
Castle Square Theatre Company
Leonora Gaito
Duchess of Portsmouth
Hope Ross
Lucy Wells
Leonora Bradley
Mrs. Snowdrop
Marian A. Chapman
Moll. John. Craig
Edmund Breese
Duke of Buckingham
Messrs. J. Lt. Seeley
Lord Buckhurst
Lindsay Morison
the Earl of Rochester
Charles Mackay
Charles Hart
Tony Cummings
Douglas Haynes
John T. Craven
Betterton
Dry Lane
Edward Wade
Mitre Tavern
Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents East Lynne Revival
Boston theatre review lauds Laura Alberta in dual roles of Mme Vine and Lady Isabel at Bowdoin Square Theatre. Cast praise extends to James True, E. D. Denison, Carley, Philips, Levering, and Sutte Willey with strong supporting players. New scenery and costumes promised. souvenir photo for tonight. next week Paust with James as Mephisto.
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East Lynne
Boston
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Laura Alberta
Miss Alberta
Mme. Vine
Isabel
Bowdoin
James
Sir Francis Levison
E. D. Denison
Archibald Carlyle
Carley
Richard Hare
B. R. Philips
Mount Severn
James Levering
Mr. Dill
Susette Willey
Bowdoin Square Company
Barbara Hare
Henriette Rich
Florence Hare
Miriam Lawton
Gussie Hunt
Carl Fey
Mr. James
Mephisto
Charlotte Hunt
Marguerite
Quo Vadis enthralls Boston Theatre audience in second week
The Boston Theatre's Quo Vadis charms a large diverse crowd led by Wilton Lackaye as Petronius Aubrey Bouicault as Vinicius Edmund D Lyons as Nero Eliza Proctor Otis as Poppaea Bijou Fernandez as Lygia Carlotta Nilsson Eunice Adeline Dunlap as Acte Charles Riegel as Ursus Richard G Williams as Tigellinus and an all star cast. The grand semi religious drama features thrilling scenes ample comedy and lavish mounting by Whitney Knowles with elaborate scenery and costumes boosting high advance ticket sales and a Thanksgiving matinee on November 29 alongside regular performances.
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Secon
Boston Theatre
Wilton Lackaye
Petronius
Aubrey Boucicault
Vinicius
Edmund D. Lyons
Nero
Eliza Proctor Otis
Poppaea
Bijou Fernandez
Lygia
Carlotta Nilsson
Eunice
Adeline Dunlap
Charles Riegel
Ursus
Richard G. Willams
Tigellinus
Descripon
Boston
Stanislaus Stange
Messrs
Specia
Pride of Jennico headlines Boston with Hackett audience roar
An enormous Boston audience saw James K. Hackett begin the second week of Pride of Jennico at the Boston Museum. He delivers a near perfect portrayal, especially in the third act climax, supported by Bertha Galland whose spirited princess lends humor and depth. The production's picturesque settings enhance the tale's charm.
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Boston Museum
James K. Hinckett
Jennico
Hackett
Bertha Galland
Boston
Mr. Hackett
Park Theatre Opens Final Week for Lost River Run
Joseph Arthur stars in a local stage drama at Park Theatre as the final week begins. Critics praise the cast led by Ora Jones in a sympathetic portrayal of a village girl and a grandmother, highlighting engaging performances and emotional scenes.
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Joseph
Arthur
Lost River
Omre
Amr
Gera
Wicked London melodrama dazzles crowds at Grand Theatre
Two crowded houses at the Grand Theatre witnessed Wicked London, a new Boston melodrama with strong scenic embellishments. The hour long tale follows a love story and a battle between virtue and vice, with Severin De Deyn delivering the Richard Carlyon lead to strong life-like performance.
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London
Boston
Grand Theatre
Richard Carlyon
Severin de Deyn
Richelieu on Stage Elevates Keith's Theatre Vaudeville
The Keith's Theatre crowd, including Tavern Club members, enjoyed J Dodson's twenty minute Richelieu's Stratagem a vivid, historically faithful portrayal. Supporting acts De Hart Carrie De Mar Murray Clara Lane Sagereeth Gertie Carlisle Midgely Carlile Coakley Huested and Joscarus billed as Boston's finest, impressed with comedy dancing and tumbling.
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Keith
Hollis
Tavern Club
Loadstone
J. * Dodson
Empire Theatre Stock Company
Dodson
Pereue Tapleton
France
Richelieu
Gertrude Perry
Blanche Michelle
Laurence Griffith
Messrs
Clark and
Neville
Joseph
Guard
de Hart
Carrie de Mar
Dr. Chauncey
J . Murray
Clara Lane
Cavalleria Rusticana
Sagereeth
Gertie Carlisle
Mr. Midgely
Little Miss Carlisle
Coakley
Huested
Joscarus
Boston
Lawson
Namon
Mason
Frances
Forrester
Floyd
Milo
Emmy
J. E
Joseph Hart
Sager Midgeley
Carmen Sisters
Mason and Francis
Tanakas
Mile
Atheneum How To Guide Sparks Curiosity
A brief readers guide from the Atheneum section invites exploration of books and ideas. It highlights practical tips for exploring new topics, building reading routines, and discovering authors across genres.
Burlesque Heads Howard Bill With Reeves Show
SF Burlesque tops the Howard bill this week led by Al Reeves's company. The program mixes burlesque and variety acts including The Silly Social opening number with bright music and wit. Other features include Inez Mecusker, McAvoy and team, Vernon ventriloquism, and a dozen closing acts led by the Sweeps on stage.
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the Howard
al Reeves
The
Howard
2Eaver
May
Vernon
Reeves
al Eeer
Inez Mecusker
Wiley Hamilton
Smith
Mlle. Delmore
Swan
O’day
Comanions
McAvoy
Boston
Rae
Benedetto
John E. Drew
de Camp
George G Marten
the Holbrooks
Om Galvin
Russell Brothers Shine at Boston Music Hall Vaudeville
The Russell brothers drew a boisterous welcome in Irish servant girls’ garb at Boston Music Hall in their first hall appearance. James and John delivered lively hibernicisms while praising Clara Morris and Mme Janauschek. The bill featured Truly Shattuck, Lew Hawkins, Ward and Curran, Kelly and Ashby, Harry Mills and company, the Lelliott musical act, McBride and Goodrich, Toby Lyons and Crowley, and others amid a full matinee crowd paying 25 cents.
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Russell Brothers
Boston Music Hall
James
John
Clara Morris
Mme. Janauschek
Kelly
Ashby
Harry Mills and Company
the Hill
Lelliotts
Clarise
McBride
Goodrich
Toby Lyons
Tom Crowley
Comedy Four
Gavin
Platt
Maitland
Way
Rhoad
Royal Marionettes
Field
McNeill
Bizarros
Daniel In
Den
Usig Hall
Hamilton
Winter St
Oxford
Truly Shattuck
Lew Hawkins
Ward & Curran
Kelly & Ashby
Harry Mills & Co
The Three_ Lielliotts
McBride & Goodrich
Lyons & Crowley
Actra
Remarkable Sabbath crowd at Austin and Stone's exhibition
Mr and Mrs Chauncey Orlan appear rested after Sabbath rest as 1200 pounds distributed to a two person family astonishes the public. Chauncey entertains but bride objects to extending engagement. Saturday marks final shows in this city. Prince Tiny mite, 24 inches tall, draws crowds along with a varied lineup of performers and curios.
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Austin & Stone
Chauncey Orlan
Chauncey
Prince ‘Tinymite
Herr Em Wahlund
Ila
Wahlund
Edna May Returns From Scotland For New Opera Debut
Actress Edna May arrives in New York in good health after a three month Scottish vacation. She will star in The Girl From Up There with writing by Hugh Morton and music by Gustave Kerker. She denies death by suicide rumors about a former friend, refutes poverty pawn stories, and confirms she remains Mrs Titus pending divorce. A Waldorf Astoria dinner honored her upon return.
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New York
Edna May
Miss May
Scotland
Hugh Morton
Gustave Kerker
England
Aberdeen
Mr. Jiggins
Mother-to-be Advised to Use Cod Liver Oil Emulsion
A promotional message urges expectant mothers to avoid fatigue by taking Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil. It promises strength through the product and offers a sample. The advertisement lists Scott & Bowne at 400 Pearl Street, New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Strect, New York
The Spirit of the Parisian Stage and Curio Hall Portrayal
In a quirky Victorian era revue, a young lady performer navigates a comically perilous scenario with a playful gang of stage figures. The act showcases a charismatic mind reader and a 400‑pound strongman amid lighthearted escapades and carnival-style entertainment.
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L. B. Walker
Goorin
Ereo
Charrmi Helen Parker
Sprain
Mile
Estra
Mind Wae
Arenes Salvail
Card Manilator
Fatty Lan
Vaudeville Highlights At Casey Little Parlor Theatre
London posters advertise hourly vaudeville by Wombold and Lancaster in a high class comedy sketch Nellie Hartford pela dainty come dienne Alder and Finn blackface acts Nellie Buckley Charles Millman Harriett May baritone singer McNally illustrated songs Mabel White rotean artiste George Frazier Lillie Gore Bessie Snalvail Minnie Dailey Helen Parker Bidder Hall and new moving pictures on the bloscope
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London
Punch and Judy
Casey Little Parlor Theatre
Wombold and
Lancaster
Nellie Hartford
Alder and Finn
Nellie Buckley
Charles Millman
Harriett May
McNally
Mabel Wiaite
George Frazier
Lillie Gore
Bessie Snalvail
Minnie Dailey
Helen Parker
Bidder Hall
Lyceum Theatre Hosts Leavitt Burlesque and Broadway to Paris
Abe Leavitt's Rentz-Santley company began a week's engagement at the Lyceum Theatre presenting Hotel Matrimony and Broadway to Paris. The extravaganza features a Paris Exposition Grounds scene and a built automobile for comic effect. Vaudeville acts include the Leonards, Polk and Tresk, Barrington and Martell, Robinson, Mlle Salina, Lottie Elliott, Laura Wyble, Nina Bertolini, with specialties like The College Boys Nightgown Girls and Automobile Girls by the company’s women performers.
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Abe Leavitt
Rentz-Santley
Lyceum Theatre
Broadway
Paris
Paris Exposition
Leavitt
Leonards
Polk and Tresk
Boyes
Wilson
Barrington
Martell
Charles Robinson
Mlle. Salina
Lottie Elliott
Laura Wyble
Nina Bertolini
New Palace Theatre Burlesque and Vaudeville
Minco and Fulton's Jolly Grass Widows company stage a bright breezy burlesque and vaudeville bill at the New Palace Theatre this week with The Widow's Wedding Night and The Sign of the Red Light. Carrie Fulton Mile Dika Gussie Vivian lead a strong troupe including Allen and Allen Hodge Hayward and Lancaster and others with living pictures between acts.
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Palace Theatre
Minco
Carrie Fulton
Mile Dika
Little Gussie Vivian
Alio
Allen and
Allen
Hodge, Hayward and Lancaster
Gussie Vivian
Howard
Mocre
Lorenz and
Halpin
Paulo
Dikta
2 se Mrs. Carter Coming
Mrs Carter is noted as coming and the entry references two seats with notation ae ea. The fragment suggests an announcement or notice involving Mrs Carter and arrival or attendance.
Mrs. Carter to Farewell Boston Run at Hollis Street Theatre
Boston audiences will see Mrs. Leslie Carter in her positively farewell appearances in Zaza at Hollis Street Theatre. After last season’s success she departs to perform elsewhere, with new roles under study and a farewell fortnight likely to draw large crowds as box office opens today.
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Boston
Kneisel Quartet Debuts New Pianist Ossip Gabrilowitsch
Last night in Association Hall the Kneisel Quartet presented Ossip Gabrilowitsch, a 23 year old Russian pianist from Leschetitsky lineage, in Arensky's trio and Brahms quintet. Gabrilowitsch impressed with a superb touch and temperament, though Brahms required deeper maturity. The audience praised him. the ensemble showcased Duvernoy’s quartet as a highlight. The third concert is scheduled for Monday evening December 3.
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Kneisel
Hall
Boston
Ossip Gabrilowitsch
Leschetitsky
Gabrilowitsch
Arensky
Brahms
Kneisel Quartet
Alphonse Duvernoy
Edith Van Beale Actress Fatally Injured in Central Park
Edith Van Beale 23, widow once known as Edith Booth actress, died from a skull fracture after a Central Park drive with Newton Baret Stachelberg. Coroner delayed death certificate pending investigation. body moved to morgue for autopsy as inquest planned.
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New York
Edith van Beale
Newton Baret Stachelberg
Central Park
Edith Booth
St. Vincent’s Hospital
van Beale
Philadelphia
Young Stacelerg
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ORD
Tate
Coleridge
Bog 4
Atlanta
George W. Magepr
Denman
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Model Playhouse
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Dodson Spir. Theatre Co
Rich Kien
Stratacam
J. K. Murray
Howe Wall & Walters
Second South
MR. E. S. Willard
Tom Pinch
Essor
Elwyn A. Barron
ISAAC _B. RICH
Eugene Tompkins
Mgr
Boston Museum Sraaeine Jas. A. Mauac
Bertha Gallan
Pride OF
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Eastly
Wits
Square Theatre
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Washington St
GEO. F. Tilton
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