The Shepherd King at Majestic Theatre Debuts
Wright Lorimer leads the first modern biblical drama in this city The Shepherd King at the Majestic Theatre with a strong cast from Waek chcvckavecdsseesessseests Caen Kent Jonathan and Edward Mackay. The production follows David from Bethlehem to Saul’s camp, featuring Goliath, Michal and Adora in a lavish mythic tale praised for faithful storytelling and striking stage pictures. Lorimer earns praise for a clear earnest performance. May Buckley brings a sweet Michal. the cast includes Nellete Reed as Merab and Goliath as a fierce rival. The piece aims for wide appeal with musical interludes and artful scenery.
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Waek
Caen Kent Jonathan
Edward Mackay Phaltl
Percival Lennon
Lorrimer Johnstone
OMAP
Preston Kendall O'Kane
Hillis
Jorbo
Cee
Buckley Merab
Nellete Reed
David
Helen Marshall
Adora
Marian Ward David
Cose E Wright Lorimer
Judith
Israel
Jesse
Bethlehem
Jonathan
Michal
Saul
Goliath
Gaul
Witch
Endor
Merab
Doeg
Lorimer
Atellar
Edward Mackay
May Buckley
Charles Kent
Edward H. Crosby
A Little of Everything at Colonial Theatre starring Fay Templeton
Fay Templeton and Peter F Dailey headline a Klaw and Erlanger vaudeville program at the Colonial Theatre. The revue blends musical numbers burlesque and minstrelsy with a Camille parody featuring Templeton and Dailey praised as one of the show’s high points.
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Fay Templeton
Peter F. Dailey
Colonial Theatre
Klaw and Erlanger
John J. McNally
John Edward Haggerty
Joseph Sparks
Benjamin Franklin Perkins
Neil McNeil
John Cartwright
Muggs
Lee Harrison
Bert Height
Cccececersvese
Carl Kahn
Billy Hurlingham
Peter F. Dalley
Lill Maye
Adelaide Sharpe
Daisy Bovine
Susie Fisher
Aurora Daye-Knight
Camille
Miss Templeton
Mr. Dailey
Igo
Dailey
Globe Theatre Presents The Crisis by Churchill at Globe
At the Globe Theatre last evening Nannette Comstock led a lengthy cast in The Crisis a Churchill dramatization of his novel The Crisis. Virginia Carvel and Colonel Carvel were portrayed with convincing charm by Comstock and Bayard with strong support from Crosby Leonard Hunt Colfax and Gooke. The production drew praise for its staged moving scenes and capable acting and runs this week preceding Captain Barrington revival.
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Globe Theatre
Winston Churchill
Nannette Comstock
Virginia Carvel
Colonel Carvel
Eeesseeeess
Henry Bayard Judge Whipple
Sevsssereees
Crosby Leonard Clarence Colfax
Melville Hunt
Eliphalet Hopper
John Dugan Car
Richter
Arthur Hurley
Tom Catherwood
Frederick H. Lancaster
George Catherwood
Seeaeneee Burke Lee Maurice Renanit
Fredericks
Jack Brinsmade
Fred Lewis
Miss Comstock
Henry Bayard
Crosby Leonard
Stephen
A Clean Slate shines in Boston at Castle Square Theatre
R C Carton s clever comedy A Clean Slate debuts in Boston with Lillian Kemble as Mrs Tracy Auberton and Howell Hansel as Admiral Desbrook earning strong audience approval. Ben A Field gains notice as Bromley hilvers, with Ethelle Earle Slanche Hall Leonora Bradley Mary Sanders and others praised for solid performances.
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Boston
Castle Square Theatre
R. C. Carton
Lillian Kemble
Tracy Auberton
Howell Hansel
Admiral Desbrook
Mrs
Ethelle Earle
Slanche Hall
Leonora Bradley
Mary Sanders
Messrs
Jennings
Kent
Morson
van Buren
Wade
Russell
Factory Girl at Grand Opera House
The four act comedy drama The Factory Girl by Charles E Blaney was staged at the Grand Opera House last evening. It marks the production's Boston return, previously seen downtown last season. Carrie Graham as the factory girl showcases a wide range, with Caroline May again in a demanding role.
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Charles E. Blaney
Grand Opera House
Boston
Carrie Graham
Caroline May
Bowdoin Square Theatre Delivers Sidewalks of New York
The Sidewalks of New York, a sensational melodrama, drew strong praise at Bowdoin Square Theatre with vivid stage pictures and energetic ensemble. Lead Miss Hunt as Agnes Pemberton and Mr Miller as Ralph Morely were especially effective. next week the company presents Midnight in Chinatown, a new scenic melodrama for Boston.
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New York
Bowdoin Square Theatre
City Hall Park
Tenderloin
Miss Hunt
Agnes Pemberton
Mr. Miller
Ralph Morely
Mr. Denison
Tom Adams
Mr. Wilmer Walter
Roy Pemberton
Butler Haviland
McGurk
Mr. Russell
Henry Alexander
Sarto
D. WL. Gaylord
Charles Wheelock
Frank Carey
J. T. Marlin
Maude Parker
Florence Hale
Corinne Cantwell
Chinatown
Boston
Bowdoin Fife
Boston Theatre Stars In Wizard Of Oz Fourth Week Run
The Boston Theatre drew a large audience last night for Fred R. Hamlin's Wizard of Oz marking the fourth week of its current run. Montgomery and Stone as the tin woodman and scarecrow delivered standout performances with humor and charm. Miss Faust returned to the Sammy number replacing Johnny, a choice driven by strong audience demand, while other cast members Alber tine Benson Ella Gilroy Charlies Swain Charles Mitchell Harold P. Morey George B. Field Arthur Hill and Joseph Schrode received praise for solid performances.
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Boston
Fred R. Hamlin
Montgomery and Stone
Scarecrow
Anna Laughlin
Lotta Faust
Allene Crater
Miss Faust
Sammy
Johnny
Tremont Theatre Sees Warm Reception For The Sho Gun Run
The Tremont Theatre audience welcomed Ad e Luders opera The Sho Gun with enthusiasm as Boston’s closing week begins. The production heads to Wallick's Theatre in New York on Monday Oct 10. Nance O Neil's upcoming Tremont engagement draws large advance bookings as fans anticipate Magda and Hedda Gabler along with a new Aldrich tragedy Judith of Bethulia presented by a strong company.
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Tremont Theatre
Boston
New York
Wallack’s
Nance O’neil
Tremont
Miss O'Neil
Magda
Hedda Gabler
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Bethulla
Ats Row
Elves
Judith of
Hollis Street Theatre Delights With The Girl From Kay's
A large Hollis Street Theatre audience enjoyed Winnie Harborough in The Girl From Kay's last night. Bernard, Williams, Howard, Hutchinson, and Dudley delivered humorous turns and song numbers amid lively ensemble performances. The show runs for two more weeks.
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Winnie Harborough
Kay
Hollis Street Theatre
Hoggenheimer
Winnie
Miss Williams
Mr. Howard
Miss Hutchinson
Matilda and
Lucy Lindy
Pierrot
Miss Dudley
Bob and
Mr. Lambart
Fitzthistle
Mr. Honey
The Other Girl at PRK Theatre Enters Second Week
Augustus Thomas comedy The Other Girl continues at Park Theatre into a second week with a large audience. The play attracts repeat viewings due to intricate complications and witty dialogue, offering amusements and awkward dilemmas while staying clean and entertaining.
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Augustus Thomas
the Park Theatre
Thomas
Monte Cristo Minor and the Howard troupe in burletta
The second edition of Monte Cristo Minor presented by the Howard troupe of handsome women and lively comedians is very successful. It is one of the most uproariously funny burlettas seen at the Howard. Will O'Brien unveils new Goblin Man verses and a cast including ville Dorsch Russell the two Ashtons and the Mannings.
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the Howard
Will O'Brien
The Other Girl at the Theatre Delivers Notable Cast
Lionel Barrymore earns praise for a capital character in Mr. Sheldon, with Richard Bennett as the quiet clergyman. Wallace Eddinger brings a new comic to life as Reginald Lumley while Grace Henderson, Mabel Roebuck, Doris Keane, and Maggie Fielding shine in congenial roles. Fielding’s servant scene is a hit. the play runs for a limited engagement.
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Lionel Barrymore
Mr. Sheldon
Pugilist
Richard Bennett
Reginald Lumley
Wallace Eddinger
Grace Henderson
Mabel Roebuck
Doris Keane
Maggie Fielding
Miss Fielding
Keith's Theatre Weave of Music Comedy and Watermelon Visuals
Keith's Theatre features an 80-strong songsheet chorus, a painted watermelon gag revealing chorus positions, and strong solo work by Martha Pulley. Milton Nobles and Dollie Nobles present The Days of '43, with Delaney and his daughter. Quigley brothers offer Congressman-at-Large, Bedini and Arthur draw laughs with broken crockery, Henry Lee crafts lifelike caricatures, supported by Katherine Bloodgood and Coakley McBride dancers. The program remains inventive, well staged, and entertaining throughout.
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Keith
Keith's
Martha Pulley
Milton
Dollie Nobles
Mr. Nobles
Delaney
Keith’s
Quigley Brothers
Jehan Bedini
Arthur
Bedini
Henry Lee
Mr. Lee
Katherine Bloodgood
Coakley
McBride
Pewitt
Palace Theatre Imperial Burlesquers Entertain Week
Palace Theatre patrons enjoy a week of Imperial Burlesquers with The Gay Widow Brown and The Girl From the West a lively pair of one act musical comedies. The troupe features M J Kelly Mort Emerson Tom McRae Charles Emmons George H Diamond Paul Bell Arthur Bell and Charles Cox with Flossie Coy Lillian Washburn Rene Washburn Julia Emmonds and Arline Wyatt in leading roles. Energetic musical numbers strong comedy and standout specialties keep the audience laughing and clapping throughout.
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Palace Theatre
Brown
M. J. Kelly
Mort Emerson
Tom McRae
Charles Emmons
George H. Diamond
Paul
Arthur Bell
Charles Cox
Flossie Coy
Lillian
Rene Washburn
Julia Emmonds
Arline Wyatt
McRae
Wyatt
Emmonds
Emerson
Howard Atheneum Week Presents Top Vaudeville Acts
Crowded houses signal strong amusement at the Howard Atheneum with Wesson Walters and Wesson as star acts in Hotel Repose. Clifford and Burke perform as top dancers, Orville and Frank showcase acrobatic feats, and the Golden Gate Quartet plus Rastus and Banks headline a lineup of renowned variety entertainers.
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Howard
Wesson
Walters
Cliffford
Burke
Orville
Frank
Golden Gate Quartet
Rastus
Banks
Vaude
A Cure for Asthma from Dr Schiffmann
The ad claims the Schiffmann asthma cure ends severe attacks in 2 to 5 minutes. A Toledo man reports dramatic relief after trying the remedy sold by Stoeg, with price 50 cents to 1 dollar. Readers are urged to send a 2 cent stamp for a free sample from Dr. Rudolph Schiffmann in St Paul Minnesota.
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R. M. Spencer
Vermont
Toledo
Stoeg
R. Schiffmann
St. Paul
Mino
Moonlight Maids at Lyceum Offer Clean Entertainments
The Moonlight Maids headline the Lyceum Week presenting a clean show with a burlesque opener and a near plot driven finale. Carrie Ezier delivers the hit song I'm a Disappointed Girl while Miss Frier, Josette Webb, and pairs like MacBanns Cole and Warner, Reidy Currier, and Carr Burns provide strong turns.
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The
Moonlight Maids
Lyceum
Carrie Ezier
Miss Frier
Josette Webb
MacBanns
Cole
Warner
Reidy
Currier
Carr
Burns
Dr Johnson Drinks 10 Pails in Smithsonian Style Show
At Austin and Stone's Museum yesterday Dr Sam Johnson set a record by absorbing 10 full pails of aqua pura direct from the museum faucet. The spectacle drew temperance enthusiasts as Johnson out-drinked a horse while a host of vaudeville stars and curiosities performed in the hall.
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Sam Johnson
Austin & Stone’s
Johnson
Curio Hall
Professor German
Maxons
Damahasika
Three Graces
Maud Burton
Bernice Hall
Clothilde Smith
Tilyou
Kitty Gray
Daisy Lemane
Harry Jordan
Phil
Carrie Russell
Canton
Hastings
The
Nobles
Ward and Goodwin
Frank Emerson
Mitchell
Heiss
Adams and
Mack
Stanleys
Allyns
Soubrette Convention Highlights Vaudeville Week
The NICKELODEON features a bevy of vivacious chorus acts from top vaudeville ranks with January Jacobs displaying chest and stomach expansion and steel spike breaking. The Dexters perform a mysterious seance of mental magic, praised by press and public. A fine vaudeville show includes Ray Ellis Jim Dailey Fred Bassett George Platte and the Howard sisters. Friday night remains amateur night.
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January Jacobs
Dexters
Ray Ellis
Jim Dailey
Fred Bassett
George Platte
Howard Sisters
Parsifal to Be Sung in English at Tremont Theatre
Tremont Theatre announces Henry W. Savage will stage Wagner’s Parsifal in English for the first time on October 17. A 70‑piece orchestra will be used, with an enlarged pit, deeper stage, extended supports, and new sounding boards designed to improve acoustics. Tests indicate the alterations succeed, a notable achievement for the production.
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Tremont Theatre
Henry W. Savage
Savage
Boston
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