Mary Mary Quite Contrary star Henri Crosman at Hollis Street
Miss Crosman heads a Boston audience pleaser in the new Presbrey comedy Mary Mary Quite Contrary at Hollis Street Theatre with a strong supporting cast led by Addison Pitt Miriam Nesbitt and George Woodward. The piece follows a interrupted romance aided by Miss Crosman and explores New England social foibles with humor and sentiment amid lavish sets and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Street Theatre
Henrietta Crosman
Boston
Eugene W. Presbrey
Mary
Horace Belmore
Addison Pitt
Belmore
Miriam Nesbitt
Violet Merivale
Louise Galloway Manders
Blanche Weaver James
John Marble
Thaddeus Brown
George Woodward
Dorothy
Ida Vernon Algy
Seceesseess
Walter Thomas Herbert
Mr. Presbrey
New England Society
Louise Galloway
Walter Thomas
Hollis Street
Majestic Theatre opens second week with dramatic success
A large Majestic Theatre crowd witnessed Rev. John Snyder's As We Saw opening the second week. The scene includes a vivid shipwreck and a gay parsonage party. Franklyn Roberts as the wayward brother adds depth, with Helen MacGregor as Dora and Frank Gill praised. Sunday concerts begin next Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theatre
John Snyder
John St. John
Europe
Frank Leland St
John
Franklyn Roberts
Helen MacGregor
Dora
Leland
Frank Gillmore
A Fair Exchange at Park Theatre Entering Final Week
The Pars Theatre stage offers A Fair Exchange in its final two weeks with Thomas Ross delivering a strong performance. Charles Dillingham brings a capable company and vivid fashionable life scenes with Bijou Fernandez Amber Lawford Lizzie Hudson Collier and Claire Kulp shining. Notable actors John Flood George Parsons Percy F Ames Donald MacLaren and Lauren Rees also impress as the comedy unfolds ahead of The Lion and the Mouse the next bill led by Edmund Breese Grace Elliston and an eager cast under Henry P. Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pars
Thomas Ross
Charles Dillingham
A. Fair Exchange
Bijou Fernandez
Amber Lawford
Lizzie Hudson Collier
Claire Kulp
John Flood
George Parsons
Percy F. Ames
Donald MacLaren
Lauren Rees
Castle Square
Miss Elliston
Mr. Harris
Richard Pennett
Marguerite St. John
Fraser Coulter
Sadie Stringham
Carolyn Richmond
Martin Sabine
Tremont Theatre to Close Run of The College Widow
Boston Tremont Theatre ends its run of Ade's comedy The College Widow after a strong ninth week with high demand for seats for this and next week. The show has drawn large crowds from Boston and outside towns, marking a record engagement for Mr. Savage's lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ade
Tremont Theatre
Prize Roller Skating At Mechanics Building Rink
A large crowd attended a Monday prize roller skating event at Mechanics Building rink. About 50 women competed for a prize of a pair of ladies club skates and a bouquet, with Mrs. Mabelle F. Jukes of Arlington Heights winning. Every Monday a similar prize will be offered to the most graceful lady skater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Building
Skat
Mabelle F. Jukes
Arlington Heights
Empire Theatre Delivers Strong Belasco De Mille Comedy
Last evening the Empire Theatre presented Belasco and De Mille's Lord Chumley with a polished stock company. Howell Hansel impressed as the lead with natural wit and clever timing while Gertrude Berkeley Mary Sanders Zeffie Tilbury and Adelaide Manola impressed in female roles. The companys ensemble work earned warm approval and next week the troupe will stage Richard Carvel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belasco and
de Mille
Lord Chumley
Empire Theatre
Morison
Empire
Howell Hansel
Frank Losee
le Sage
William Evarts
Adam Butterworth
Francis Byrne
Lieutenant Butterworth
Edwin Nicander
Tommy Tucker
Harry Hadfield
Blink Blunk
Empire Company
Richard Carvel
Belasco and de Mille
Dora Thorne at Bowdoin Square Theatre Captivates Audiences
Bowdoin Square Theatre gave the first Bowdoin production of Dora Thorne to strong notices. Miss Charlotte Hunt excels in the title role with Mrs Thorne portrayed by Miss Florence Hale. other cast members also praised. The engagement runs one week with matinees and bargain prices for ladies. next week Nobody's Claim and then The World are scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Thorne
Price
Bowdoin Square
Bowdoin
Lothrop Stock Company
Charlotte Hunt
Thorne
Pearl de Sousier
Annette Marshall
Charles Miller
Ronald Earle
Wilmer Walter
Ralph Holt
Edwin Denison
Thad Gray
Harry Brooks
Columbia Burlesque King W B Watson Tops Two Shows
W B Watson dubbed King of Burlesque wowed crowds at the Columbia in two performances of Miss Clover and A Bashful Venus. The act features a 20 woman beauty chorus, tuneful numbers, and a notable physical culture contest. Principal players include Alice Hansen Caroline Duncan Maimie Lamb Edith Parker Beatrice Harlowe William L Swan Frank E Bambard Elsa Leslie Lizette Howe Yamamoto brothers Swan and Bambard Johnnie Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Watson
Columbia
Mr. Watson
Miss Clover
Venus
Harry Montague
Watson
Lst
Alice Hansen
Caroline Duncan
Mamie Lamb
Edith Parker
Beatrice Harlowe
William L. Swan
Frank E. Bambard
Elsa Leslie
Lizette Howe
New York
Yamamoto Brothers
Wire
Swan and
Bambard
Johnnie Carroll
Grand Opera House applauds Dunbar in Sherlock Holmes
A bouquet and note from company members honored Erroll Dunbar after a standout Sherlock Holmes performance at the Grand Opera House. The play featured Leora Spellman Alice Faulkner and Mathilda Weffing, with Charles Edmonds as Professor Moriarty, amid peak acting acclaim this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Erroll Dunbar
Grand Opera House
Sherlock Holmes
Mr. Dunbar
Alice Faulkner
Leora ‘Spellman
Mathilda Weffing
Madge Larrabee
Charles J. Edmonds
Professor Moriarty
Charles Weaver
Lightfoot McTague
Napoleon the Great at Globe Theatre in Boston
Thomas H B presents Napoleon the Great at Globe Theatre with Abbie Sleyes Roger Ducos General Barras and others in a five act drama by Channing Pollock. Mr Shea’s performance as Napoleon receives high praise for matching the role’s range from conqueror to exile with elaborate historically accurate costumes and a strong supporting cast including Charlotte Burkett Alice Endres Emma Southard Robert Lee and James J Cassady. Next week Billy B Van stars in The Errand Boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri de Bouvray
Ga Dees William Pruette
Etienne de Bouvray
Walter Percival
Hiram Bent
Claude Gillingwater Gaston
Leery Poon Visa
Leo Mars
le Marquis de Villlefranche
Eevee Reeee Yeepesess
George Schroeder
Rene la Motte
Howard Chambers
Sadeshaka Bertha Holly Pifl
Fritzi Scheff
the Colonial
Miss Scheff
Victor Herbert
Herbert
Mr. Herbert
Mght
John Lund
Boston
Fifi
Pruette
Percival
Gillingwater
Mr. Mars
Mr. Chambers
Miss Bartlett
Miss Fassett
Miss Morrison
Miss la Mora
Miss Holly
Mrs. Bent
Keokuk
Thomas
Globe Theatre
Napoleon the Great
Channing Pollock
Abbie Sleyes
James J. Cassady
Roger Ducos
Robert Lee
Barras
Irving Southard
Gohier
s.Spencer Charters
Herbert G. Miller
Joseph Fouche
John E “Gilbert
de Mercier
G. Darien
Napoleon Bonaparte
Shea
Lannes
Spencer Charters
Duchess Guiche
Alice Endres
Madame du Bussion
Emma
Southard
Madame Josephine
Charlotte Burkett
Melas
Eécessevececces
Frank G. Darien
Malabra
Villeneuve
Agho B. Herbert
Tallyrand
James J. Onassady Bourienne
Napoleon
Robert Lee Duke Cadore
Egypt
Waterloo
Josephine
Messrs
J. Irving Southard
John BD. Gilbert
Mr. Shea
Billy B. van
Globe
Cleopatra at Castle Square Theatre Impresses Boston Crowd
The Castle Square Theatre presented Sardou's Cleopatra with nearly 100 on stage visuals. Miss Kemble as Cleopatra and John Craig as Marc Antony led a strong cast including Charles Wyngate as Kephren and Marion Ballou as Octavia. The production impressed with historical detail and grand settings, and The Sword of the King premieres next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleopatra
Miss Kemble
Marc Antony
John Craig
Kephren
Charles Wyngate
Fanny Davenport
Mr. Craig
Marion Ballou
Octavia
William McVay
Edward Wade
John Waldron
William E. Warren
Spottiswoode Aiken
Sword of the King
Wine Women and Song at Palace Theatre this week
M M Theise company presents a lively program at the Palace Theatre with A Day at Niagara Falls and Fun in the Subway. The show features strong chorus, comedy turns by Howe and Scott and the Frederick brothers, plus musical novelty by Leibert and performances by Lamour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Theise
Palace Theatre
Niagara Falls
Alio
Bonita
Howe
Scott
Frederick Brothers
Burns
Samuel Leibert
Raymond
Clayton
Marie Lamour
Sultan's Dilemma at Lyceum Theatre Delightfully staged
Clark's Runa way Girls present a two act musical extravaganza The Sultan's Dilemma at the Lyceum Theatre with elaborate scenery a fine chorus and lively dances The plot on a mythical island features a sultan a harem and visitors from New York leading to a troubled ending Kitty Bingham and actors Damsel Reynolds Wiggin provide strong musical and comic moments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Theatre
Clark
Runaway Girls
Joseph E. Howard
By Noh
New York
Kitty Bingham
Frank Damsel
Abe Reynolds
Bert Wiggin
The Old Homestead Plays at Boston Theatre
Denman Thompson and company open the second week at the Boston Theatre with The Old Homestead a pastoral favorite. The play promotes charity and forgiveness as a prodigal son is reclaimed by his father and a tramp is rescued by Uncle Joshua. The audience responds with thunderous applause. The supporting cast is strong and the production is the most elaborate yet seen in New England Sidyl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Homestead
Boston Theatre
Denman Thompson
Joshua
Austin and Stone's Museum Acts Delight Crowds
A three ring miniature circus entertains at Austin and Stone's Museum with Pamahasika troupe dogs cockatoos and monkeys led by Patricio Jacito. Acts include Cameroni the strongman the European acrobats Camilla and Fona and the La Rués on trapeze. The theatre features Harry Powell's minstrel maids and a lineup of performers led by Ida Campbell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamahasika
Austin & Stone’s
Patricio Jacito
India
Cameroni
Samson
Camilla
Fona
la Rues
Beamans
Harry Powell
Ida Campbell
Gertrude Campbell
Marion Cleveland
Cora Evelyn
Grace Fairbanks
Rae Irvine
Freda Lancaster
Pearl Irving
Frank Cook
Will Hall
Probst
George Kaine
Carrie Scott
Murphy
Palmer
Perry
Higgins
All Star Programme Delights Keith’s Audience With Debuts
An all star programme at Keith's attracted strong crowds with no weak acts. Salerno the famed juggler wowed spectators with dexterity and feats like juggling a table and lighting torches. J K Murray and Clara Lane returned after five years to sing and dance, while the Seldoms offered white statuary poses. The Keaton troupe led comedy with Buster drawing big praise, and a lineup including Orpheus Comedy Four, The Baron's Love Story, LaVine Cimaron Trio, and others capped by Waldings trapeze artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Salerno
J. K. Murray
Clara Lane
Castle Square Opera Company
Prometheus Fettered
Keatons
Little Buster
Buster
Joe
Myra
Orpheus Comedy Four
Lee Harrison
Clay Clement
Mr. Clement
LaVine Cimaron
John Eberly
Corbley and Burke
Mrs. Darrow
McGlaine and Smith
Waldings
Staley and Birbeck
Musical Blacksmiths
Howard Theatre Burlesque and Vaudeville Bill
The Howard this week features a combined burlesque and vaudeville show with new Howard burlesque beauties and star acts. Highlights include Reno Richards and company, Fitzgerald and the Roma sisters, Ed Gray, Claud and Fannie Usher in Tough Love, and a moving picture illustrated song act by Diamond and Smith. Charlotte George, Williams and Dermody, and several colored acts round out one of the season’s clever bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Reno, Richards and Company
Fitzgerald
Roma Sisters
Ed Gray
Claud
Fannie Usher
George H. Diamond
Will Smith
Anderson
J. H. Goines
Charlotte George
Williams
Dermody
Will la Bell
Young Sandow
Otis Lambert
Holdens
Holbrooks
Howardscope
Jerome K Jerome Makes American Lecture Debut at Empire
Jerome K Jerome, noted English humorist and novelist, opens his American lecture season this afternoon at the Empire Theatre in New York. The venue was provided by friend Charles Frohman for his first appearance on this side of the Atlantic. He will recite from his best known works and travel next to Boston for a single engagement at Hollis Street Theatre on Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome K. Jerome
Empire Theatre
New York
Charles Frohman
Boston
Mr. Jerome
Hollis Street Theatre
Pilgrims Attend Keith's Theatre Vaudeville
Last night the Pilgrims visited Keith's Theatre at the invitation of Manager Keith and enjoyed the vaudeville performance immensely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
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Castle Square Theatre
Austin & Stone’s Museum
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Howard Burlesquers
Charmers
Grace Leonard
Marie Yale
Rose Felmar
Jean Felmar
Nellie Hartford
Kitty Hartford
Marie Rogers
Anna Belmont
Nellie Burt
Edith Randall
Viola Marion
Alice Thornton
Julia Crosby
Lillie
Anna Holden
Delia Moore
Essie Foster
Katie Clare
Gretchen Rivers
Anna Walters
Belle Margrave
Jessie Jordan
Sardou
Cleopatra Down
Winter St
Lawrence McCarty
Lessee
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Keith’s Theatre
Copernicus Talbot
Henry W. Savage
Ceorce Ade
Lergyman
Maury
Blossom
Fritzl Scheff
Fritzi Aeoeee
Henry Te
W. A. Parsons
Polumbi
Ms Uo
Bowdoin Cstine
Palace
Lyceum
Girls Today
Lowell
Wells Memorial Institute
Washington Street
Sanders Theatre
Cambridge
Boston Symphony
Wilhelm Gericke, Conductor
Alice. R. Cole
Olive Mead
Clara Kloberg
Mme
Olga Samaroff
Myron W. Whitney, Jr
George Proctor
Dr . Sever & Co
Harvard
Empire Empire Stock
Lindsay M
Theatre Tel
Orison
Mgr
Hollis Theatre
Isaiao B. Rich
Henrietta Vrosma
Napoleon the
Gilly B. van
Wilton Gillette
Erroll
Olley
Kennebec
Mon
Frank Jones
Van’s
Washington ST
Joy Line
B. D. Pitta Agt
Congress St. Phong
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