Belasco’s The Lily Opens in Washington With Big Attendance
Washington debuts of The Lily at Belasco Theatre draw crowds led by Mrs Taft and Captain Butt. Nance O Neill stars with Charles Cartwright Alfred Hickman and others in Wolff Leroux drama about a woman challenged by birthright and love as Hitchcock and lawmakers watch. The production emphasizes stage setting and strong cast before a Broadway run.
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Maxine Elliott Debuts Deborah of Tods in Boston
Maxine Elliott presents Deborah of Tods at the Majestic in Boston. The four act drama, adapted by Mrs. Henry De La Pasture from Maxine Elliott’s English novel, stars Elliott as Deborah a wealthy Devonshire lass who marries an aging London roue and navigates rural life and high society. The play unfolds across a Devonshire farmhouse a northern castle and a London drawing room in an elaborate production.
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Shubert Theatre to Open in February on Thirty Ninth Street
The Shuberts announce their new theatre on Thirty ninth Street near Broadway will open in February. Steel delivery delays slowed construction but progress continues with girders for the balcony and ornate arch in place and walls well up.
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The Lottery Man at Bijou Theatre Persists as Bright Farce
The Lottery Man opens at Bijou Theatre with Cyril Scott Helen Lowell and a strong supporting cast. The three act farce features a newspaper coupon plan where a young man offers himself as a husband for sale to fund debt and romance. The troupe delivers lively dialogue and humorous character work, with Helen Lowell Louise Galloway Foxey and Ethel Winthrop drawing praise for their comic turns.
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Hansel and Gretel to be sung at Metro matinee
On December 21 a popular priced matinee at the Metropolitan Opera House presents Hansel and Gretel with a ballet in conjunction with the fairy opera. Mme Cavalazzi opened yesterday a ballet school to train dancers for the Met.
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Manon by Massenet Captivates at Metropolitan Opera
Geraldine Farrar reprises Manon with a mixed performance as Podesti conducts. Clement debuts as Des Grieux with praised Maisonette aria but uneven other parts. Dutilley and Segurola receive poor notices while Farrar improves toward the finale amid staging from last season.
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Tosca Returns at Manhattan Opera House with Recalled Cast
Tosca presented again at the Manhattan Opera House featuring the same cast as the prior performance. Mme. Carmen Mélis dominates as Tosca in appearance and voice though the portrayal lacks full dramatic versatility. Renaud, Zena Tello, and Gilibert give notable performances in their roles. de la Fuente closes with a rough reading of the score.
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