Monday Night Plays Robin Hood at the Boston Theatre
The Boston Theatre features Robin Hood and other programme changes including A Social Highwayman at Castle Square May Irwin Tremont. Bowdoin Square Theatre presents a new five act romantic play by Elmer Grandin and Eva Mountford with strong scenes and capable supporting players. it opens well and runs this week with ample applause.
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Castle Square
May Irwin
Tremonat
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Elmer Grandin
Eva Mountford
Mr. Grandin
Miss Mountford
James W. Bankson
Count de Treville
Edward Ellsworth
D hote menu and theater notes accompany Tremont listing
The page mixes a long table d hote menu from the D B McDonald Co 131 132 Tremont St with a Boston play review. Items include celery bluepoints radishes consommé navets puree of split pea soup and many main courses. The theatre section praises performances by Lindsay Morison Rose Morison Mary Sanders and Adele La Gros with plans for A Social Highwayman and Pinero's The Amazons next week.
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Boston
Lindsay Morison
Livingston Remsen
Charles Mackay
Gordon Key
William C. Masson
Carolus Despard
J. L. Seeley
George Bartlett
N. H. Fowler
Morton Harley
Mary Sanders
Eleanor Burnham
Jeffrey
Rose Morison
Duchess of Clayborough
Adele la Gros
Munyon Pyle
Pinero
One Round of Pleasure Charms New England Visitors at Hub
Lively New England students gather at the Hub as One Round of Pleasure delights nightly. Walter Jones and Marie Celeste unveil a wedding themed specialty. The Shaksperian travesty, Rogers brothers, Richard Carle, Charles Kirke, Brooks, Miss St. Clair and Clara Wisdom ship in a vivid stage mix of humor and song with colorful characters.
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New England
Walter Jones
Marie Celeste
Rogers Brothers
Richard Carle
Charles Kirke
A Brooks
Miss St. Clair
Mimi
Whie
Paris
Clara
Wisdom
Lady Macbeth
Chauncey Olcott Stars In Sweet Inniscarra At Columbia
Chauncey Olcott delivers a graceful stage portrait of masculine charm in the final week at the Columbia Theatre of Sweet Inniscarra. His fine tenor voice and refined delivery elevate the performances, with matinees listed for tomorrow and Saturday. Marie Wainwright is a key cast member, and next week the English play Shall We Forgive Her will unfold with scenic support by Jacob Litt.
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Chauncey Olcott
Columbia Theatre
Columbia
Jacob Litt
Australia
England
Marie Wainwright
The Sporting Duchess Captivates Grand Opera House Crowd
The Grand Opera House filled completely as The Sporting Duchess opened with a star ensemble led by Rose Coghlan and Cora Tanner. Applause punctuated standout turns by J H Stoddart Louis Massen and Harry Lacy, with Ffolliott Paget and Brandon Hearst delivering strong performances. The show’s lavish staging and compelling racing scene drew enthusiastic reviews and a healthy advance sale for the week. Next week introduces City of New York, a new melodrama for Boston audiences.
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Grand Opera House
Rose Coghlan
Cora Tanner
J. H. Stoddart
Mr. Stoddart
Joe Aylmer
Louis Massen
Harry Lacy
Earl of Disborough
Major Mostyn
Duchess
Muriel
Ffolliott Paget
Boston
Vivian Darville
Brandon Hearst
Dick Hammond
Richard Milloy
Blanche Rice
New York
Boston Theatre Hosts Third Week of Robin Hood Stand
The Boston Theatre enjoyed a large audience as the Bostonians entered the closing week of their Robin Hood run. Barnabee, McDonald, Frothingham, Cowles, and Bart lett Davis reprise key roles with new presents Alice Neilson as Maid Marian and William E. Philip as Robin. Philip earns praise for his manly Robin and the serenade in the second act. Neilson shows a fresh voice though needs more power. Barnabee thanked the crowd, urging continued support as the engagement ends Saturday, followed by Joseph Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle for one week.
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Alu
Boston
Robin Hood
Boston Theatre
Barnabee
Nottingham
W. H. McDonald
Little John
George Frothingham
Friar Tuck
Eugene Cowles
Will Scarlet
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Alan-a-Dale
de Koven
Smith
Alice Neilson
Maid Marian
William E. Philip
Miss Neilson
Philip
Joseph Jefferson
May Irwin in The Swell Miss Fitzwell tops Boston crowds
The Tremont Theatre hosts May Irwin for week two of The Swell Miss Fitzwell with Boston and Baltimore baseball stars in attendance. Mayor Quincy presents a silken pennant to the victors as Irwin wows the crowd with new songs and encore after encore. The engagement is set to break house records.
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Tremont Theatre
John B. Schoeffel
May Irwin
Miss Fitzwell
Joseph M. Sparks
Ignacio Abherrt
Boston
Baltimore
Miss Irwin
Quincy
Fanny Davenport's Boston Theatre Seats Go On Sale Next Week
Early sales for Fanny Davenport's new Boston Theatre performance begin Monday with strong box office demand. Guesses about the play circulate as rehearsals reach three weeks, and the company grows enthusiastic. Davenport works hard, hoping her efforts win public appreciation.
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Fanny Davenport
Boston
Miss Davenport
A Wandering Minstrel at Park Theatre Enters Closing Week
Clay M. Greene's musical comedy A Wandering Minstrel remains at the Park Theatre as it begins its closing week. Van Biene delivered a graceful Carl Schmitt impersonation on cello, drawing enthusiastic encores. The company, led by the star, earned praise from the audience. The show will be followed by The Girl From Paris next Monday, with advance sales indicating strong Boston interest.
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eSea Park
eMe
Eugene Tompkins
Aucuste ‘van Biene
Haw
E. Rice
Pakis
Clay M. Greene
the Park Theatre
Mr. van Biene
Carl Schmitt
the Park
New York
Paris
Boston
Nat C Goodwin Shines In An American Citizen at Hollis Street
Nat C Goodwin drew a refined Hollis Street audience with An American Citizen. His seamless blend of tears and laughter showcased a strong pathos and humor, while Maxine Elliott earned praise for captivating support and stunning costumes.
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Holus Rutners
Isaac B. Reeeee
Ee i Rweek
Nat. C. Goodwin
Diesel Mir Ee Tah Vlliett
N. Y. Lyceum Theatre CO
Zenda
Hollis Street
Nat C. Goodwin
Goodwin
A Social Highwayman shines at Castle Square Theatre
The Castle Square Theatre stock company delivered strong work last evening with J. H. Gilmour returning as Courtice Jeffrey and IMI Man Lawrence presenting the Senora Caprices. William Humphrey as Jenkins Hanby recalled earlier portrayals, earning audience appreciation for the production.
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Castle Square Theatre
J. H. Gilmour
Castle Square
Courtice Jeffrey
Imi Man Lawrence
Senora Caprices
William Humphrey
Jenkins Hanby
Keiths Theatre Delights with Quigley Brothers Skit
Keiths Theatre showcases the Quigley brothers toll gate sketch with deaf bicycast miscommunications and lively, witty exchanges. John W Ransone impersonates Mark Hanna to chuckling effect, while Lizzie and Vinie Daly excel as dancers joining Boston favorites. The ensemble Cohans and Jose Quintet stars draw strong recall, Gruett trio amazes with acrobatic dummy acts, Murray brothers charm as versatile performers, and graph pictures like bicycle pacing at Charles River Park captivate audiences. The Haverstraw tunnel view remains top among listed features with Fall River line boat train at Hyde Park debuting Monday.
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Quigley Brothers
Keith
Quigleys
John W. Ransone
Richard Creer
Mark Hanna
Lizzie
Vinie Daly
Boston
Alexander Heindl
Four Cohans
Josie
Jose
Gruett, Beers
Gruett
Murray Brothers
Charles River Park
Henley
Prince of Wales’s Own
The
Lancers
Haverstraw Tunnel
Fall River Line
Hyde Park
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
The Girl From Paris Heads to Park Theatre in Boston
An enormous advance sale signals The Girl From Paris at the Park Theatre next Monday, marking the longest engagement of the season in Boston. The production comes from Herald Square Theatre, star Fred Lennox and Georgia Caine headlining with Caine in the title role. The play has run in London for over 100 performances and is still playing at the Duke of York's Theatre, underscoring its wide popularity.
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Paris
The
Park Theatre
Boston
Herald Square Theatre
Edward E. Rice
Eugene Tompkins
London
Duke of York
Fred Lennox
Georgia Caine
Prisoner of Zenda arrives at Hollis for morning sale
The New York Lyceum company returns to Boston after two years with leading actors James K. Hackett and Mary Mannering in the Prisoner of Zenda at Hollis. Expect rapid sellout as prior Boston runs filled the house for six weeks with no empty seats. The company also includes Mrs. Walcot and Maude O Ell among others.
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Hollis
New York Lyceum Company
Boston
James K. Hackett
Rassendal
Mary Mannering
Flavia
Mrs. Walcot
Maude O@ell
Elizabeth Tyree
Mary MacBeth
Grace Root
Charles Walcot
William Courtleigh
Edward Morgan
Frank R. Mills
Joseph Wheelock, Jr
Brandon Tynan
James Findlay
R. J. Dustan
D. Elmer
Klaw and Erlanger’s Spectacle Dazzles Boston Theatergoers
The Boston Museum theater hosted Klaw and Erlanger’s star production with a vibrant crowd applauding songs, dances, and visual splendor. The Ubretto's lively pacing showcased witty bits and charming music as performers dazzled an enthusiastic audience.
Burlesque Show Tops Howard Week With Reeves and Bloomers
Howard presents a leading burlesque feature with Al Reeves's big company and Spits's Twentieth Century Bloomer Maids competing for honors. Reeves is noted for front rank shows and a strong lineup. The program includes burlesque plus a high-class variety act.
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Howard
al Reeves
Spits
Reeves
Reeves Burlesque Ends Boston Run With Gala Finale
A lively Reeves program closes with An Isle of Gold as the finale and Spitz's Twenty Century Bloomer Maids in a Lawn Fete. Al Reeves headlined with banjo and songs, joined by Perry and Burns and Lillian Perry. Carr and Jordan perform travesty acts, with Phyllis Allen, Mlle. Anna, Pauline Alonzo, Mabel Arnold and the Comedy Three also featured.
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Lillian Perry
Tally-ho
Thatcher
Milton
Reeves
Boston
Spitz
Howard's
Carr
Jordan
Mr. Carr
Sir Henry Irving
Phyllis Allen
Mlle
Anna
Pauline Alonzo
Mabel Arnold
John Weber
Howard
Boston Star Course Opens Season With Chicago Marine Band
The Boston Star Course opens on Oct 25 with the celebrated Chicago Marine Band conducted by T P Brooke. The band, a leading national ensemble, delivers popular airs and classics. Sibyl Sammis of Chicago will join as vocal soloist with a charming soprano voice.
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Boston Star
Chicago Marine Band
T. P. Brooke
Chicago
Escaped From Sing Sing at Grand Theatre in Washington
The Grand Theatre stock company led by Frank J. Keenan presented Dominick Murray’s melodrama Escaped From Sing Sing at the Grand Theatre Washington corner of Dover street yesterday with seven distinct roles by Keenan and strong support. Wallace Campbell Frederick Murray Joseph DeGrasse C. L. Farwell Joseph Donahue Isabel Pitt Lewis Kate Weston Sydney Blair head a capable cast and the vaudeville bill featured Sheerans Marlowe and Plunkett Marsh Trio Collins and Daley Exidoux Quartet Melbourne brothers. Next week Bowdoin Square Theatre to show Blue Jeans.
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Sing Sing
Dominick Murray
Grand Theatre
Washington
Dover Street
Grand Theatre Stock Company
Frank J. Keenan
Wallace Campbell
Grand Opera House
Dr. Vanstone
Frederick Murray
Matthew Redford
Joseph DeGrasse
Karl
C. L. Farwell
Joseph Donahue
Isabel Pitt Lewis
Boston
Elizabeth Sedley
Kate Weston
Alice Vanstone
Sydney Blair
Maggie Gallagher
the Sheerans
Marlowe
Plunkett
Marsh
Collins and Daley
Exidoux
Melbourne Brothers
Thomas and Watson Comedy Company
High Wire Feat at Zoo Astonishes Boston Audiences
Yesterday at Bates Hall in the old Public Library building Herr Granada again wowed crowds with a high wire act. He performs headstand on a taut wire while Mile Alma Fedora traverses from his shoulders and they pass midair before cheers. Dudley Prescott, dubbed the human brass band, features in the lecture hall this week.
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Herr Granada
Bates Hall
Zoo
Public Library
Boylston Street
Mile
Alma Fedora
Niagara
Dudley Prescott
Zoo features entice crowds with Japanese midgets and glass dress
Gus Richards the dual sex impersonator and Eskimo twin sisters from Klondike were absent in Boston last night. The Japanese midgets, secured to fill the gap, will appear today in the exhibition hall and lecture hall entertainments. Bohemian glass blowers and the famous glass dress drew patrons, with many other animal features already familiar to the public.
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Gus Richards
Zoo
Klondike
Boston
Exhibition
Strong vaudeville week opens at Palace Theatre with stars
The White Crook began a week at the Palace Theatre to an impressed crowd. A large company featuring comedians, vaudeville acts, and a lively chorus performed The U. S. Yacht Club and The Klondike Millionaires with dazzling costumes. Numbers included Valmore the instrumentalist, Aggie Behler, Lida Stone, James Dixon, John J. Murray, and a six-foot-seven lineup of policemen on wheels. Harry Fenton wowed crowds with billiard cue stunts and pole-dancing feats, while Belle Verna and the Klondike sisters drew close applause. The program also showcased boxing duo Gillen and Stewart and a host of other acts and stars across the bill.
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Palace Theatre
U. S
Valmore
Aggie Behler
Lida Stone
James Dixon
Dixon and Lang
Clifford
Dixon
John J
Florence Murray
James Mardo Brown
Klondike Millionaires
Austin & Stone’s Museum
William Haskett
James G. Taylor
George Solomon
Conrad Theis
George O'Brien
Frederick Hallett
Hallett
Mr. Hallet
Harry Fenton
Fenton
Belle Verna
Klondike Sisters
Gillen and
Stewart
Mrs. Norris
Glen
Edwards
Billy
Madrid Jackson
Louise Dempsey
Raymond Sisters
Powers and
Benton
Arnold
Herring
Cissie Joyce
the Magic Brothers
Budworth
Brimmer
John N. Phillips
John H. Shepley
Omme
Griffin
Cowper
October Grounds Attract Visitors To Chutes And Farm
The article extols a popular amusement site in October praising the chutes for open air exercise and health benefits. It highlights the ostrich farm, trained jockey riding, and attractions like ponies horses and donkeys drawing children. Afternoon visits are especially popular.
Royal Blue tours eight days to Washington and Old Point
The Royal Blue line begins another season of excursions with an eight day personally conducted tour to Washington and Old Point Comfort near Boston starting Tuesday Oct 19. Cost is thirty two dollars covering all expenses with a stopover option in New York. For itinerary contact A J Simmons New England agent 2b Washington street Boston
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Royal Blue Line
Washington
Old Point Comfort
Neav
Boston
New York
A. J. Simmons
New England
Washington Street
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Richard Mansfield
Mary 5
Stone
Amazons
Old South Church
OLD State House
Jacob
Mechanics’ Building
Tremont Temple
Temple
Bromfield St
George A. Foxcroft
Boston Museum
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Klaw & Erlanger
Chibiren
Boston Ball Grounds
Land
Tassett’s
Wash
Connelly'a
Adams House
Chauncey Olcott Fay
Sweet Inniscarra
Austin and Stone
Powles
Merses
Stoll P
Brockton Fair
Midway Plaisance
Kneeland St
Model Playhouse
Tremont and
Washington Streets
Felix Morris
Jose Quintette
the Four Dehans
Alex, Heinal
American Biograph
Egrel
Eve
City OF New York
White Cycling Academy
Tremont Street
Japan
Tacoma
Victoria
Tokio
Bubley
Law and Order League
Arthur Little
L. Edwin Dudley
Bowdoin Square
Grand Opera
McDonald CO
Neufchatel
Hollis Street Theatre
Keith's Theatre
Howard Atheneum
Cornhill
T. N. Campbell
Dorchester
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the Palace Theatre
Austin & Stone's
Old Point
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