Magda at Teemont features ONeill in Sudermann classic
Nance ONeil returns to the Boston stage in Sudermann's Magda at the Teemont Theatre under Schoeffel. Rankin, Dalton, Millward, Binley and others deliver strong support as the audience applauds for an acclaimed interpretation. Magda repeats Wednesday. Hedda Gabler and Judith of Bethulia follow.
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Nance O'Neil
Teemont Theatre
John B. Schoetfi
Sudermann
Magda
McKee Rankin
Dra O'Neil Beatic
Gertrude Binley
Ain
Clara Thompson
Augusta Vee Hefterdinch
St. Mary's
Charles Dalton
von Keller
Charles Millward
von Klebs
Eeeseeseee
Joseph Wheelock
Beckman
Charles A. Smily Max
Arthur H. Sawyer
Miss O’neil
Boston
Miss O'Neil
Mr. Rankin
Colonel Schwartze
O’neil
Dalton
Marie
Globe Theatre Revival Captains Barrington Draws Cast
At the Globe Theatre last evening a revival of Victor Mapes four act drama Captain Barrington was staged with William Bramwell in the dual roles of George Fielding and Harry Barrington and General Washington. The new company included Catharine Calhoun Lucia F Huxford Irene Mifflin Katharine De Barry and others delivering solid support as the Revolution era cast remains in the current week ahead of When Johnny Comes Marching Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Theatre
Victor Mapes
Captain Barrington
George
Fielding
Harry
Barrington
Bramwell
Washington
Casper Moulton
J. FE
MacGregor
Bulty
Seceereseress
James McKean
Joe Moulton
Seseeereneeeerses Royale
Thayer Schmidt
Howard L. Dorsey
Murphy
Graham Hoffman
Col. Buckner
Clare Hoffman
Major Randall
F. B. Hersome Peter
George M. DeVere
Ruth Langdon
Catharine Calhoun
Irene Mifflin
General Washington
Mr. Bramwell
New York
J. E. MacGregor
Royale Thayer
Schmidt
Majestic Theatre crowds pack Wright Lorimer’s The Shepherd King
Boston audiences fill every seat and most of the gallery as Wright Lorimer opens the second week in The Shepherd King at the Majestic Theatre. The star’s portrayal of David draws praise for its fidelity to the biblical story and the production’s sumptuous staging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Lorimer
Majestic Theatre
Boston
Elah
Israel
Goliath
Gath
David
Saul
The Girl From Kay's Draws Huge Crowd at Hollis Street
A very large audience at the Hollis Street Theatre last night watched The Girl From Kay's and followed the amusing fortunes of the wealthy cad and the film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Street
Kay's
Wizard of Oz charms Boston Theatre crowds in closing week
Last night the Boston Theatre hosted the fifth and final week of the Wizard of Oz with Montgomery as the Tin Woodman and Stone as the Scarecrow. The cast including Laughlin Faust Crater Benson Gilroy Mitchell Swain Morey Field Hill Schrode drew strong applause as the show delighted audiences with novelty and humor. Matinees are set for Wednesday and Saturday, with next Saturday’s performance to end the engagement. Local fans will also welcome Andrew Mack on Monday with his new comedy drama The Way to Kenmare, already popular elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Theatre
Messrs. Montgomery and Stone
Anna Laughlin
Lotta Faust
Allene Crater
Albertine Benson
Ella Gilroy
Charles Mitchell
Charles Swain
Harold P. Morey
George B. Field
Arthur Hill
Joseph Schrode
Andrew Mack
Boston
Kenmare
The Other Girl At Park Theatre Boston Engagement
The Other Girl by Augustus Thomas continues its third week in Boston opening the last half of its stay. The play elicits strong laughter and applause as a realistic portrait of modern American life with vivid, fashionable characters and a strong company performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theatre
Boston
Augustus Thomas
New York
A Little of Everything Charms Boston at Colonial Theatre
A large Colonial Theatre crowd enjoyed Fay Templeton and Peter F. Dailey in the second week of A Little of Everything. The revue blends Camille spoof, ragtime, and Offenbach numbers with strong performances, notably Templeton and Dailey, delightful scenery, and a village setting near Cambridge. Next week features Happy Hooligan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Fay Templeton
Peter F. Dailey
New York
Aerial Gardens
John J. McNally
Klaw & Erlanger
Camille
Weber
Fields
Boston
Armand
Paris
Les Brigands
la Grande Duchesse
la Jolie Parfumeuse
Colonial
May Irwin Brings New Comedy to Boston Park Theatre
May Irwin heads to Boston for a fortnight before a long New York run of Mrs Black Is Back. She returns to the stage with a strong reception this season and popular new songs in her comedy. Her company features many Boston favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Irwin
New York
Mrs. Black
Boston
Park Theatre
The Maid and the Mummy At Colonial Theatre Next Week
The Colonial Theatre will host The Maid and the Mummy for a single week with local favorites Richard Carroll Edward Garvie Mrs Annie Yeamans Adele Rowland and others. New York and Chicago critics call it the funniest musical comedy by Richard Carle and it surpasses prior hits The Tenderfoot and The Storks. Seat sale starts Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Richard Carroll
Edward Garvie
Annie Yeamans
Adele Rowland
New York
Chicago
Richard Carle
Tenderfoot
the Storks
Red Feather at Hollis Street Theatre Opens Soon
Hollis Street Theatre to stage the second autumn attraction Red Feather Reginald De Koven latest tuneful opera Grace Van Studdiford soprano stars billed from Boston as prima donna with the Bostonians, headlining a strong company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Street Theatre
Kay’s
Red Feather
Reginald de Koven
Grace van Studdiford
Bostonians
Boston
Castle Square Theatre Stages Soldiers of Fortune
Castle Square Theatre company delivered a strong Thornton Davis adaptation of Soldiers of Fortune by Augustus Thomas. Howell Hansel impressed as Robert Clay while Ben A Field and A H Van Buren drew audience praise in key roles. Lillian Kemble Mary Sanders and Ethelle Earle shared success in leading parts as the run continues through the week with Bronson Howard’s The Henrietta to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square Theatre Stock Company
Richard Harding Davis
Augustus Thomas
Howell Hansel
Robert Clay
MacWilliams
Soldier of Fortune
Ben A. Field
A. H. van Buren
Stuart
de Witt C. Jennings
General Mendoza
Lillian Kemble
Hope Langham
Mary Sanders
Alice Langham
Ethelle Earle
Mme. Alvarez
Soldiers of Fortune
Bronson. Howard
Volunteer Organist at Grand Opera House
William B. Gray presents The Volunteer Organist at the Grand Opera House this week. The drama features a scene where a stray note alters a pivotal moment in the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
William B. Gray
Opening of Columbia Music Hall Promises Grand Burlesque Debut
Box office opens for seat sales to the Columbia Music Hall opening with Weber Fields burlesque Whoop De Doo on Monday the 17th inst. A 40 voice chorus and 12 dancer ballet, plus six top vaudeville turns including a noted European aerial artist, are billed. Evening prices 10 to 75 cents. matinees 25 and 10 cents. grand spectacle expected to attract a large crowd. Smoking allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Music Hall
Weber-Fields
New York
Europe
Keiths Theatre vaudeville show highly praised and varied
Keiths Theatre presents a strong week of vaudeville with no weak acts. Annie Irish debuts in An Actress Christmas earning strong artistic praise. Henry Lee, General Lee, Grant, and Roosevelt are among notable impressions. The Melani trio and Crane brothers deliver popular musical and comedy turns, while Archie and Ray Cox add charm and laughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Keith’s
Annie Irish
Miss Irish
Henry Lee
Lee
Grant
Roosevelt
Edgar Norton
Archie
Boston
Ray Cox
Louisiana
Melani
Crane Brothers
Merrills
Howard Atheneum presents a varied vaudeville bill
George H. Wood headlines as The Somewhat Different Comedian at the Howard Atheneum. The program features The Happy Medium by Clayton Kennedy and Mattie Rooney, the Britton duo, LaVelle and Grant, Yamamoto brothers on the Japanese perch, and acts by the Gregsons Manning and Lang Castle and Collins Doyle and Granger Cogan and Bancroft Fred Caldwell the Taylors and other performers plus new kinetograph films. This and That escorts a lineup of pretty girls in an extravagant finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Wood
the Howard
Wood
Clayton Kennedy
Mattie Rooney
Kennedy
Joe
Sadie Britton
LaVelle
Grant
Yamamoto Brothers
Gregsons
Manning and
Lang
Heine
Fred Caldwell
the Taylors
Coon
Kinetograph
Asthma Cure Promoted by Dr Schiffmann
Testimonials praise Dr Schiffmann's Asthma Cure for long term relief from asthma and hay fever. Rev G L Taylor of Washburn Illinois reports wife cured after seven years. A Hay Fever sufferer says relief after first use and cough cured after a few applications. Martha Simerson of Laingsburg Michigan endorses the remedy. Sold by druggists 50c and 1.00. Free trial package offered for two cent stamp to St Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiffmann
G. L. Taylor
Washburn
Martha Simerson
Laingsburg
Mich
R. Schiffmann
St. Paul
Minn
How ard Burlesquers Present A Week Of Diversions
The troupe known as the How ard Burlesquers delivers a diverting program of catchy melodies spicy situations and bright dialogue this week. The Goblin Man continues as a special feature with new verses by Will O'Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will O’brien
Midnight in Chinatown at Bowdoin Square Theatre
Bowdoin Square Theatre offers Midnight in Chinatown this week to strong audience favor. The melodrama portrays a fight against the rich and features notable scenes of mine Frisco Bay and opium den elements with a cast led by Mary Murray Kate Dalney and Joe Wallace. A charity sacred concert closes the week with daily matinees for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Chinatown
Frisco Bay
Charlotte Hunt
Mary Murray
Corinne Cantwell
Kate Dalney
Eugenie du Bois
Maude Parker
Florence Hale
Charles Miller
Joe Wallace
Edwin Denison
Mr. Wilmer Walter
Frank Meredith
D. L. Gaylord
Butler Haviland
Charles Wheelock
Henry Alexander
Frank Carey
Harry Brooks
Fred White
Thomas Russell
Devil's Daughter shines in Scribner's Morning Glories show
The attraction yesterday was Devil's Daughter a major musical extravaganza by Scribner's Morning Glories company. The Ladies' Brass Band was augmented and a Pike at the St Louis exposition plus a playful schoolroom scene featured Patsy played by Clarence Wilbur with strong support from James Marcus Louis Hartman Nat Bernard Harry Wilson Frank Scott Gus Neser Etta Cooper Elsie Harvey Lillian Hathway May Burke and Constance Windom as Satanella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribner’s Morning Glories Company
St. Louis Exposition
Patsy
Clarence Wilbur
James Marcus
Louis Hartman
Nat Bernard
Harry Wilson
Frank Scott
Gus Neser
Etta Cooper
Elsie Harvey
Lillian Hathway
Burlesque and vaudeville at Palace Theatre
T. W. Dinkins' Utopian Burlesquers play this week with two new shows Broke and Broken and A Yellow Dog. The company features Valmore Horton Mildred Stoller Joe Madden John W. Jess and the Boston Comedy Four with elaborate costumes songs and dances enhancing the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
T. W. Dinkins
Valmore and
Horton
Mildred Stoller
Joe Madden
John W. Jess
Jordan and
Ross
Dr Johnson Drinks Lake Cochituate Dry at Austin & Stone's
At Austin and Stone's Museum Dr. Johnson pours gallon after gallon of water for spectators. Professor Hutchings hails him as a remarkable water feat with a crowd-pleasing lineup including Pamahasika and a troupe of trained birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Lake Cochituate
Professor Hutchings
Austin & Stone’s
Tillyou
Maxons
Professor German
Three Graces
Punch and Judy
Healys
Threes Daily Sisters
Foly and Dale
May Bryant
Butler and LaMarr
McCarthy
Charles Dickerson
Charles
Jennie Welch
Hartford and Davis Soubrettes at Curio Halls This Week
Hartford and Davis present a lively soubrettes convention with song, music, and dancing. Act highlights include McKnight the hoopologist, Coburn and Clark juggling, Ventura bounding wire, and Lewis cabinet act. Theatre lineups feature Mitchell, Heiss, Donen, Platte, Harris, French, Reed, and others. Amateur night Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Davis
McKnight
Coburn
Clark
Ventura
Lewis
Curio
Mitchell and
Heiss
Tom Donen
George Platte
Harris
French
Hazel Reed
Parsifal in English at Tremont Theatre Boston
Boston shows strong interest in Henry W Savage production of Wagner Parsifal at Tremont Theatre for two weeks starting October 17. Box office opens at 8 am with advance seats likely to set a new record. 16 total performances with 12 evenings and matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays. A post of mail orders suggests record out of town attendance. H E Krehbiel will give a Friday lecture recital at 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Henry W. Savage
Richard Wagner
Tremont Theatre
Wagner
New England
H. E. Krehbiel
New York
HIAWATHA by Burton to Play Chickering Hall Dates
Frederick R. Burton presents his Indian music drama Hiawatha at Chickering Hall on November 9 10 and 11 with 4 15 pm school matinees and 8 15 pm evening shows. The company includes men women and children from the Forest drama cast on Lake Huron shore performing Ojibway ceremonies dances and native songs with Burton’s harmonized versions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick R. Burton
Chickering Hall
Burton
Lake Huron
Mr. Burton
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Bayreuth
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Boston American
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Raymond & Whitcomb CO
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Hess
Jordan Hall
Boston Symphony Orchestra
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Symphony Hall
C. A. Ellis
Hiawatha
King’s Bohemian Beer
Art Gallery
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Potter Hall
Huntington Ave
Kneisel Quartet
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Josef Hoffmann
Felix Weingartner
Huntington Avenue
Castle
Winter ST
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Lawrence McCarty
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