Volunteer Organist receives hearty audience in Music Hall
Last night at Music Hall William B. Gray’s pastoral drama The Volunteer Organist drew a large crowd. The play blends morality and religion in a Vermont town with a clergyman, a tavern keeper, a reformed organist, and a layered cast including Lewis Wood and John Milton. A dramatic church scene and a snowy finale led to strong applause as the cast delivered its temperance message amid engaging performances.
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Music Hall
William B. Gray
Vermont
Nelson
Trinity Church
New York
Hunt
Grace Church
St. Louis
Palms
Pilgrim Band
St. Bernard
Lewis Wood
John Milton
Howard Sturgis
Willa Feour
Grace Barrett
Larry Dooly
James Ten Brooke
H. Rees Davis
John EB. Gorman
George Wharnock
F. D. Mostow
J. Broughton
John Bryant
Willie Nelson
Floyd Hunt
Carrie Thomas
Sue Seymour
Geraldine Tripp
Cora Ardell
Utah Melodrama at Bowdoin Square Theatre
The Bowdoin Square Theatre opened Utah a melodrama with Zere Tilbury as Fairth Farnum and Frank E. Camp as Daniel Strong. The cast includes Herbert Chesley and others. a single week engagement with advance booking urged. The next offering will be Slaves of Russia with a souvenir for attendees.
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Utah
Boston
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Zere Tilbury
Miss Tilbury
Fairth Farnum
Daniel Strong
Frank E. Camp
Bowdoin Square
John Farnum
Herbert Chesley
Frank Farnum
Lawrence Merton
Bishop Gannon
Carl] Fey
E. R. Philips
William Buhler
William Vaughan
James Levering
D. L. Gaylord
Corinne Cantwell
Florence Hale
Winchester at Grand Opera House Captivates Boston Audiences
Last night Winchester played at the Grand Opera House, a Civil War era romance still drawing crowds this week. Edward Mackay stars as Major Kearney with strong support from Sk. L. Snyder as villain Philip Allen and Benny Clancy shown by John W. Benson. other cast members include Mildred Manners and Margaret May among a lengthy Boston ensemble.
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Winchester
Grand Opera House
Boston
Virginia
Edward Mackay
Kearney
John Gorman
Charles N. Schaeffer
Florence Lytelle
Faust at Park Theatre Presents Pretentious But Notable Effort
Corse Payton's company staged Faust at the Park Theatre yesterday. Walter Wilson as Mephistopheles and Clif C. Storch as Faust earned praise for their strong performances. Una Abell Brinker impressed as Marguerite while the ensemble delivered solid work under George B. Berrell. On Monday, William Gillette's All the Comforts of a Home is scheduled.
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Corse Payton
Faust
the Park Theatre
Walter Wilson
Mephistopheles
Clif C. Storch
Una Abell Brinker
Marguerite
George B. Berrell
William Gillette
Lady of Quality at Castle Square Theater Delights Crowd
At Castle Square Theatre last evening a large audience enjoyed a fine production of A Lady of Quality adapted from Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett The elaborate stage settings and costumes showcased the company to good advantage Lillian Lawrence drew praise as Clorinda Wildairs with strong support from Mary Sanders Sister Anne Jane Irving Lady Betty Tantillion and Leonora Bradley as Mistress Wimpole John Craig played the Duke of s
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Castle Square Theatre
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Clorinda Wildairs
Lillian Lawrence
Mary Sanders
Anne
Jane Irving
Betty Tantillion
Leonora Bradley
Wimpole
John Craig
Duke of S
Fels-Naptha Soap Advised for Clean Wash
A note urges avoiding boiling or scalding the wash and recommends Fels-Naptha soap to improve cleanliness and reduce sloppy work.
Old Homestead at Boston Theatre Draws Big Crowd
The Old Homestead enters its second week at the Boston Theatre with Denman Thompson in Uncle Josh and a familiar cast. A double quartet sings popular melodies, adding charm to the performance as patrons enjoy the enduring drama and memories of Aunt Matilda, Rickety Ann, and the beloved characters.
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Old Homestead
Boston Theatre
Uncle Josh
Cy Prime
Seth Perkins
Aunt Matilda
Rickety Ann
Happy Jack
Ed Ganzey
Denman Thompson
Sherlock Holmes at Boston opens final Gillette week in city
Review lauds William Gillette’s final Boston engagement as Sherlock Holmes praising his range and emotional depth. The piece notes thrilling gashouse scene and predicts packed houses the rest of the week before Gillette heads to Hamlet.
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Sherlock Holmes
Boston
William Gillette
Conan Doyle
Holmes
Moriarty
Mr. Gillette
Star
Notre Dame at Colonial Theatre Impresses with Esmeralda Focus
The Colonial Theatre closes a weeklong run of Notre Dame starring Bertha Galland as Esmeralda with a sweeping melodrama that centers on the gypsy girl. Oswald Yorke excelled as Captain Phoebus and Frank Losee as Claude Frollo, while George Barbier’s Quasimodo makeup drew strong audience approval. The production features large crowds, strong visual effects, and emotional, varied performances through the final Saturday night curtain.
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Notre Dame
Colonial Theatre
Bertha Galland
Quasimodo
Paul M. Potter
Esmeralda
Boston
Oswald Yorke
Captain Phoebus
Frank Losee
Claude Frollo
George Barbier
Theodore Friebus
Mignon
Marion Barney
Fleur de Lys
William F. Owen
Frank C. Bangs
Hawtrey’s A Message From Mars draws record Boston run
Charles Hawtrey and his company captivate at the Boston Museum with A Message From Mars. The engagement nears its end though interest remains high and patrons are urged to see the production while remaining performances last. Superior comedy, vivid scenic effects, and a strong supporting cast elevate the show and promise future demand for Hawtrey.
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Charles Hawtrey
Mars
Boston Museum
Hawtrey
Tremont Theatre closes Pause Francesca da Rimini engagement
Tonight at the Tremont Theatre Mine Pause begins the closing week of her Poston engagement with Francesca da Rimini. The final performance will be offered next Saturday afternoon.
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Tremont Theatre
Poston
Francesca da Rimini
Onigien
Eleonora Duse
Iebler & Co
Gabriele D'Annunsio
Defender Opens Third Week at Columbia Theatre
At the Columbia Theatre last evening The Defender began its third week of a record-breaking cruise, continuing after a successful tour and return with strong showings and continued audience demand.
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Columbia Theatre
Theatrical Cast Shines In Evening Performance
Large cities audiences fill the theatre taxed to capacity as Alexander Clark and Emma Carus lead a vivid showcase. Toby Claude Edith Eldridge and Jolly Lotta Faust captivate with Songs and encores while Richie Ling and Charles Wayne deliver strong tenor and crowd pleasing turns. The supporting cast Armstrong Kelso Ashmore Spencer Thomas and Clayton share in the applause as curtains close at 11 after a 7:45 start.
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Alexander Clark
Sam Kenos
Emma Carus
Jack O’ Lantern Man
Toby Claude
Edith Eldridge
Winsome
Jolly Lotta Faust
Clara Lavine
Richie Ling
Pinky Winkerton
Charles Wayne
Will Armstrong
Mayme Kelso
Aimee Ashmore
Grace Spencer
Gus Thomas
Gilbert Clayton
Boston Vaudeville Season Shows Strong Lineup At Popular Theatre
Keith management touts unmatched Boston vaudeville with a recent opening night praised for variety. Acts include The Awakening of Pipp with Grapewine and Chance, Baggenssen jugglery, Mayme Remington and pickaninnies, Julian Rose Hebrew sketches, Stack and Milton on a short horizontal bar, Reno and Richards, Hendrix and Prescott, and Miss De Leon in a blue burlesque finale. The three hour program features new acts, strong musical numbers, and a return of several favorites, with amateurs added next Friday.
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Boston
Pipp
Charles E. Grapewine
Anna Chance
Baggenssens
Europe
Baggenssen
Mayme Remington
Julian Rose
Stack
Milton
George Reno
Frank Richards
Hendrix
Prescott
Dave Nowlin
Edith Richards
Baer
Miss de Leon
Girl In Blue
Gordon Vidocq
Haverly
Willie Weston
Joe Welch
Riley
Hughes
Gertrude Miller
the Holdsworths
Hamilton and
Simons
Vaudeville Season Opens at Howard Theatre With Star Lineup
Eugene O Rourke and company headline a strong bill at the Howard, featuring Parlor A comedy, Charles T Aldrich in a dexterous act, Cook and Sonora's acrobatic routine, Jess Dandy the Hebrew impersonator, plus Cary Ezier Josette Webb Hattie North and a host of entertainers in varied sketches and musical numbers.
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Howard Atheneum
Eugene O'Rourke
Charles T. Aldrich
Aldrich
London
Cook
Sonora
Jess Dandy
Carrie Ezier
Josette Webb
Herbert and
Willing
Vans
Dixie
Darkey
Marvelle
Gleason
Fred Caldwell
DeWolfe Sisters
R Oday Howard
Libby the man motor bowl thrills Austin & Stone crowd
Dare devil Libby headlines at Austin and Stone's curio hall with a mile in 1:15 act each hour the sensational "man motor bowl" draws thousands. Star ratt and Golden perform cyclonic wheel stunts while a list of acts including Maskells Quartermain Fielding and Jules Dumont of Rheims perform in the same program.
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Austin & Stone
Libby
Curio Hall
Starratt and
Golden
Maskells
Kate Quartermain
Eugene Fielding
Gilberts
Amalia
Manola
Clever Kalmo
Shaw Duo
Grand Theatre Burlesque Debut Sparks Boston Pleasure
Mile De Leon and her lively company opened at the Grand Theatre in Boston yesterday afternoon. The performers appeared at the corner of Washington and Dover streets and delivered a engaging burlesque show that drew a favorable reception.
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Grand Theatre
de Leon
Boston
Washington and
Dover Streets
Palace Theatre Opens With Waldron and Bryant Trocadero Acts
Enthusiastic crowds applaud Waldron and Bryant’s Trocadero burlesquers at the Palace opening. New skits Prince Henry's Reception and The School of Love star Larry Smith, Mamie Champion, and Anna Hill with a strong supporting cast of McEvoy Burke Van brothers and the Herbert brothers.
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Palace Theatre
Waldron
Bryant
Prince Henry
Larry Smith
William McEvoy
Jack Burke
Van _ brothers
Mamie Champion
Anna Hill
the Palace
Adolph Adams
Vann Brothers
Mamie
Edward F. Rush's Bon-Ton Burlesquers at Lyceum
Edward F Rush's Bon Ton Burlesquers performed at the Lyceum yesterday with the burlesque Tutti Frutti and the finale A Daffy Shop drawing strong audience enthusiasm. New stage settings and costumes matched big productions with precise military marches and merry music. Specialties by Hoey and Lee Grace Leonard Barrett brothers Frank Byron Louise Langdon The Hound of the Baskervilles and the Simpsons highlighted the lively program.
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Edward F. Rush
Bon-Ton
Lyceum
Hoey and Lee
Grace Leonard
Barrett Brothers
Frank Byron
Louise Langdon
Simpsons
Nickelodeon Sees Strong Attendance For Second Week Show
The capacity was taxed yesterday as Manager Walker presented a strong program. The curio halls feature the soubrettes convention with many new faces. Mominee the contortionist, The Dynes, Harry Russell on Spanish rings, and the Dexters illusion Pandora headline a varied vaudeville bill. Le Roy, Harris and Harris, Murray, Kelly, Annie McDonough and others perform in the theatre with Friday amateur acts slated.
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Walker
Curio Halls
Mominee
Dynes
Harry Russell
Dexters
Pandora
le Roy
Melba
Harris
Sears on Sale at Grand Opera House Plays This Week
Mr Thomas E Shea will present an annual engagement at the Grand Opera House featuring The Pledge of Honor Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde The Bells and The Hunchback's Daughter with performances Monday Saturday nights and select matinees Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
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Sears
Grand Opera House
Thomas E. Shea
Rice presents new Show Girl at Colonial Theatre
Edward E. Rice brings a completely new production of The Show Girl to the Colonial Theatre next Monday evening with updated scenery and costumes. The cast features Kathryn Hutchinson Marie Hilton Frank Lalor David Abraham Robert Dailey Neil McNeil and Anne McNabb among the leaders. The chorus keeps Rice’s signature attractiveness and the sale of seats opens this morning at o to the public for a one week engagement.
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Edward E. Rice
Colonial Theatre
Kathryn Hutchinson
Marie Hilton
Frank Lalor
David Abraham
Robert Dailey
Neil McNeil
Anne McNabb
Mr. Rice
Evangeline
Duss Band Concert In Symphony Hall Impresses City
The Duss Military Band opened a three concert series in Symphony Hall with W. C. Carl organist Charlotte G. George contralto Percy Hemus baritone and Bohumir Kryl cornetist assisting. The band impressed with fine brass strong ensemble and long program ranging from the Trolley March to the 1812 Overture with the 1812 outstanding artistically.
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Duss
Enthusiastic Band Recital Showcased Local Talent
In a band arrangement the program was well received with extra numbers. Percy Hemus impressed with Schubert's Erl King, Miss George delivered Love's Star by J Hallet Gilberte, who was twice recalled. Gilberte’s song proved popular in several areas. Kryl showcased his cornet artistry with one or two additional pieces.
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Percy Hemus
Schubert
Erl King
George
Love
Boston
J. Hallet Gilberte
Gilberte
Kryl
Mascagni's Boston engagement boosts box office sales
The Mascagni Opera Company's single performances at the Music Hall sold out seats quickly. Boston audiences are seen as highly receptive to Mascagni's works. The week opens with Cavaliera Rusticana and Zanetto, followed by Iris, with Cavalleria Rusticana and Zanetto repeated later. The run closes with the American premiere of Ratcliffe.
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Mascagni Opera Company
Music Hall
Mascagni
United States
Boston
Cavalleria Rusticana
Empire Theatre to Stage The Wilderness by Esmond
Box office opens early for Hollis Street Theatre admission to Charles Frohman Empire Theatre company next Monday night. The Wilderness tells a wholesome love story and examines the harms of sordid marriage ideas on young women. Charles Richman and Margaret Anglin star as the leads with strong, nuanced performances noted.
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Empire Theatre Company
Hollis Street Theatre
Charles Frohman
H. V. Esmond
Charles Richman
Margaret Anglin
Miss Anglin
Mabel Vaughan
New York
Empire Theatre
Hollis St
Mme Sembrich to give recital at Symphony Hall
Mme Marcella Sembrich will perform a Friday recital at Symphony Hall, her only city appearance this season, under L. H. Mudgett’s local management with subscriptions already sold in large numbers. The program spreads across three parts including classical, modern German, and miscellaneous songs. Subscription sales continue at Symphony Hall until next Saturday, with box office sales starting Monday.
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Mme. Sembrich
Mme
Marcella Sembrich
Symphony Hall
L. H. Mudgett
Willard Returns to Tremont in The Cardinal Run
E S Willard returns to the Tremont Theatre in Boston next Monday evening with The Cardinal as the nightly main piece. The English actor will perform each evening except Wednesday and the Wednesday matinee and also play David Garrick on Wednesday night and Saturday afternoon.
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E. S. Willard
Tremont Theatre
Willard
Boston
Cardinal
David Garrick
MR. E. S. Willard
Louis N. Parker
T. W. Robertson
Creatore to Conduct Boston Concerts Next Week
Creatore will lead a series of concerts at Symphony Hall in Boston next week with daily performances each evening and matinees each afternoon except Friday. The programs are described as popular and entertaining, aiming to please fans of accessible orchestral music.
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Creatore
Boston
Symphony Hall
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