Fascinating Flora Delights Crowd at the Lyric
McFadden dominates his district in this lively musical comedy with Joe Mason as rival Jacob Baumgartner Miss Annie Hart shines as Widow Murphy and Amy Buckley delights as Mary Ellen The show overflows with songs dances and humorous situations and stands out among recent Heuck's productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFaDden
Joe Mason
Jacob Baumgartner
Annie Hart
Murphy
Amy Buckley
Mary Ellen
Heuck's
Through Death Valley melodrama at Lyceum Theater
Joseph Le Brand's melodrama based on the Mountain Meadow massacre played to two capacity houses yesterday. A Mormon elder seeking a Gentile wife is thwarted, persecuted, and brought to justice by a miner ally. Strong team, vivid scenery, and vivid Indian roles enhanced the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death Valley
Joseph LeBrand
Mountain Meadow
Lyceum Theater
James Edwards
Maretta Smart
Vivian DaMond
Frank Golding
Polly Holmes
Ralph Lamone
Dark Cloud
Gray Wolf
Utah
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Fascinating Flora and David Harum at the Olympic
The Lyric hosts Fascinating Flora with Adele Ritchie Ada Lewis and George Schiller delivering strong performances as Flora Duval and Alphonse Allegretti while Ada Lewis and Miss Jansell receive roaring applause. At the Olympic the Forepaugh company presents David Harum with Mayall delivering the title role and a strong supporting cast earning why the production delights Cincinnati audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Ritchie
Ada Lewis
Sadie Jansell
Laura Jaffray
Messrs. Schiller, Sullivan and Edwards
Flora Duval
Allegretti
George Schiller
Alphonse Allegretti
Miss Ritchie
Miss Lewis
Caruso
Winnie Wiggles
Winnie
Lewis
Schiller
Alphonse Alle&retti
Sullivan
Edwards
Shea
Jansell
Jaffray
London
Ludwig Wagner
Mr. Sullivan
Sam Edwards
Gulliver Gayboy
R. Frank Rushworth
Jack Graham
Frank Shea
Baron Reynard
Charles Meritt
Reuben Brown
Dolly Wagner
Fifi
Tie Fay
Kerker
Prinana
McFadden's Flats Moves Across From Flat Iron Building
New season brings a revised McFadden's Flats with a relocated venue opposite the Flat Iron Building. Big crowds at Heuck's saw a modernized version with a full chorus and many familiar bits. Thomas A. Hearn stars as a principal character in this lively farce comedy revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFadden
Murphy
Mary Lee
Thomas A. Hearn
At Yale College Comedy Thrills Walnut Audiences
A stage review praises the Yale inspired college comedy At Yale at the Walnut for its lively boat race scene and faithful atmosphere. The performance evokes old Eli school days, with love plots and student life rituals, delivering strong audience enthusiasm and sympathetic, era-true sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Walnut
Prince
Yale
Walnut
Brown
Harvard
Ade
Henry Woodward
Tom’ Brown
George Ade
Eli
South Middle
Durfee
Stage Review of Boat Race Theatrical Performance
A detailed critique praises a dramatist's work and the boat race scene for its rhythm and excitement. Performances by Ernest Baxter and Mahlon Hamilton with Phyllis Bostwick and others are highlighted as expressive and convincing, with striking stage machinery and strong curtain calls signaling audience approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidelberg
Ernest Baxter
Dick Seely
Mahlon Hamilton
Jack Randal
Phyllis Bostwick
Dorothy Randal
Charles Brabran
Dave Burly
Claire Fuller
Polly Burk
Walter Hamilton
Jim Tucker
Agnes St. George
Mame
Standard's Big Beauty Show Draws Full House at Matinee and Eves
The Standard billed Al Reeves' Big Beauty Show with Reeves, Lewis, Elliott, Morris and a cast of vaudeville and burlesque acts. The afternoon and evening crowds packed the venue, with Charleston-like musical numbers, encores, and a finale burlesque Conology that kept the audience laughing from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Reeves
Andy Lewis
Hts
Ed Morris
E. E. Rice
Alameda Fowler
Savoy
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Reeves
Wire
Miss Elliott
Eva Millard
Lewis
Tom Clayton
Pickwick
Almeda Fowler
Blanche Martin
Maude Elliott
Tom Fullam
Buffalo
Savoy Quartet
Reeves
Hyman Tupilinski
Miss Fowler
Miss Martin
Miss Royden
Miss Powers
Pete Lawrence
Max Gordon
Five Points
Fifth Avenue Belles
Texas
May Powers
Corinne Blackmore
May Doyle
Lottie Lewis
Ballet de ‘Patree
Houdini headlines week at the Columbia Theatre
Houdini opens the second week at the Columbia drawing packed houses with his famed chair illusion. The program also features Joseph Hart's Geisha’s Dream, Barrows Lancaster in Tactics, Eleanor Falke, Les Aubin Leones, Julius Tannen, Charles Guyer and Ida Crispi, and the Montrose European acrobats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houdini
Columbia
Joseph Hart
Barrows-Lancaster Company
Mr. Barrows
Colonel Stafford
Emerin Campbell
Mildred Stafford
Harry 8. Robinson
Drummond
Barrows
Eleanor Falke
Les Aubin-Leones
Folies Bergere
Paris
Julius Tannen
Charles Guyer
Ida Crispi
Montrose
Naples
Vesuvius
Lion and the Mouse Heads to Grand Next Week
P. T. Bannon reports the Lion and the Mouse remains the top money winner among Henry B. Harris attractions. Theater-goers show strong interest in the Klein play as it returns to the Grand next week with the same New York company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Bannon
Henry B. Harris
New York City
Elsie Janis Opens The Hayden At Grand Opera House
The petite comedienne Elsie Janis stars in a new comedy with music titled The Hayden. Managerial sponsor is Charles Dillingham. The show has played at the Knickerbocker Theater New York and Wallack's. The Hayden is adapted from Cosmo Hamilton and in two acts with songs by John L Golden and Robert Hood Bowers. Ben Teal staged the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Petite Comedienne
Elsie Janis
the Hayden
Charles Dillingham
Knickerbocker Theater
New York
Wallack’s
Hayden
Cosmo Hamilton
John L. Golden
Robert Hood Bowers
Ben Teal
Lion and Mouse Company First Northern Stop
Henry B. Harris’ Lion and Mouse Company began its tour departing New York City and making its initial stop in Detroit after concluding a celebrated run in the eastern metropolis. The journey followed a nine-car train arrangement in the period play touring schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Detroit
Henry B. Harris
Lion and Mouse Company
Metropolis
Grand Central’s slow run blamed on holiday students
Edmond Breese and a conductor discuss why a famed New York service lags behind schedule. A Senegalese porter cites holiday travel as students delay departures, joking that a train full of professors would never finish the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central Stoon
New York
Edmond Breese
Breese
Miss Hisse Janis Skips Cincinnati Arrival for Home Visit
Miss Hisse Janis of The Hayden Company did not ride the special train to Cincinnati with the company from Cleveland. She and her mother chose a homecoming weekend in Columbus and will reach Cincinnati at 4 30 this afternoon after spending Sunday and part of Monday at El Jan, her residence in the Capital City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisse Janis
Hayden Company
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Miss Janis
Elsie
Ohio
Columbus
el Jan
Resince
Capital
New York
Chicago
California Girls Company Opens Week at People's Theater
The California Girls Company began a seven night engagement at the People's Theater with a varied programme and strong cast. Notable acts include Miss May Orletta Fred W. Taylor La Belle Marie M J O Rourke and the Parriers plus a striking scenic display by George A. Sweet depicting historic military figures and battles such as Port Arthur and Napoleon. Five thousand dollars is said to have been spent on scenery and wardrobes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Girls Company
People’s Theater
George A. Sweet
Street
H. P. Kelly
Rae Cone
Moscow
Port Arthur
Castalino
Cuba
Antonio Gomez
Rio Diablo
Cronje
Lord Roberts
Lord Cornwallis
Washington
Comedian Harry Washer recounts Chicago stage money hold up
Harry Washer of McFaddens Flats relates a Chicago incident where two armed men robbed him of stage money. He kept diamonds in a vest, escaped with the prop money, and later found kids playing with the stolen bills in the alley. Washer notes the company also carries stage money in eye pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Washer
McFadden
Heuck’s
Chicago
Washer
Rattlesnake Opera Alias Through Death Valley Tale
W S Freed recounts a tale from Arizona about J D Barton who freed a rattlesnake found between fence rails. The snake allegedly followed Barton home and behaved as a pet until a Mexican intruder with a bowie knife entered, ending with Barton discovering his gun was missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Freed
Death Valley
Arizona
J. D. Barton
Snake saves man by stopping attack and alerting police
A dramatic incident features Mr. Freed recounting a deadly encounter where a snake emerged from under a bed, knocked a knife from a Mexican assailant, strangled him, and rattled its tail to summon a policeman, earning Freed’s praise for this unusual act of gratitude. The piece notes uncertainty about a local mountain dew brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Freed
Edward Sothern Aphorisms on Dramatic Art
Edward H. Sothern is cited as the father of dramatic aphorisms. He emphasizes asking why before acting and dedicating life to technique. He notes perfection should appear effortless and stresses balance of gesture, temperament, and interpretation with soulful choice of plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Sothern
Stevenson
Belasco’s Patient Charm Shapes The Grand Army Man
The article portrays David Belasco as a gentle, persistent stage creator who gently tests actors with a dime reward to perfect lines. He endures long hours, saying rest comes only through work, and he remains devoted to his craft since arriving in New York as a penniless youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Belasco
New York
Weber and Band Dazzle at Music Hall Concert
John Weber and his famous band delivered a strong performance at Music Hall with the United Singers under Louis Ehrgott and Blanche B Mehaffey. A large crowd braved poor weather. eleven numbers were listed but the encore demand led Weber to twenty two pieces. The group debuted novelties and earned strong audience approval before heading to Chicago for a two week engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ©. Weber
Music Hall
United Singers
Louis Ehrgott
Blanche B. Mehaffey
Weber
Chicago
Francis Macmillen Concert Seats On Sale At Grand Opera House
The sale of seats for violinist Francis Macmillen's concert at the Grand Opera House on Thursday afternoon January 16 begins today at the box office. Tickets are available for all sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Macmillen
Grand Opera House
Ohio boy Francis Macmillen at John Church Company
Francis Macmillen, an Ohio boy, begins his first local appearance since triumphs in Europe at the John Church Company music store in Cincinnati. Local fans expect a large seat sale as demand builds for the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Church Company
Francis Macmillen
Ohio
Europe
Cincinnati
Notable Moves and Appearances in European Theatre History
John Drew gathers material for a Drew family history to be published soon. In Paris on December 25, Sarah Bernhardt starred in a lyrical fairy play la Belle au Bois Dormant with music by Francis Thorne and leads by M. Judie. Eleanor Duse bought Capponi Palace in Florence as a quiet retreat, abandoning her Venice palace and Settignano home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bernhardt
Paris
Jean Richepin
Henri Cain
Francis Thorne
M. Judie
Eleanor Duse
Capponi Palace
Florence
Italy
Venice
Settignano
Actor William Hayward Claire Joins The Jesters Cast
William Hayward Claire engaged by Charles Frohman to originate Herbert Roger in Maud Adams new play The Jesters opening January 16 at the Empire Theater. The casting announcement highlights Claire as a leading performer in this stage production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hayward Claire
Charles Frohman
Herbert Roger
Maud Adams
Empire Theater
Julia Marlowe Stars in Fagan's Gloria in Philadelphia
Julia Marlowe made her first appearance in James B. Fagan's new play Gloria at Philadelphia on Christmas night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Marlowe
James B. Fagan
Gloria
Philadelphia
City Council to act on $20,000 public works bonds
An ordinance to issue 20000 dollars in bonds for the Board of Public Service to employ the unemployed faces passage by the City Council today. Councilmen voiced support, while Socialists who paraded to City Hall last Thursday demand more funds. Councilman Mulien said a written protest would be considered, and floor privilege for the Socialists was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Service
Markbreit
Mulien
Funeral for Edwin Alden Held Tomorrow at 2
Edwin Alden, 61, prominent advertising man, died suddenly of heart failure Saturday. Funeral is tomorrow at 2 p.m. at his residence 2140 Auburn Avenue. He leaves widow Grace and son Edwin Jr. of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Alden
Auburn Avenue
Alden
Grace and
Edwin, Jr
New York City
Cincinnati hustling commission men featured in illustration
A Commercial Tribune preview teases next Sundays Illustrated Magazine with a double page picture of Cincinnati commission men. The feature promises stories and anecdotes and notes the magazine comes free with the Sunday paper.
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Cincinnati
Tribune
Illustrated
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