Otis Skinner Praised as top actor in local stage
The drama commends Otis Skinner as a distinguished reader and actor, praising his Shylock and Lancetto performances. It notes his past work with Modjeska and Baker, contrasts with miscast peers, and urges local audiences to see his rendition in the current Lancetto portrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner
Lanciotto
Mr. Skinner
Otis Skinner
Edwin Booth
Irving
Modjeska
Sidmner
Footh
Bassanio
Baker
Norbert
Francesca da Rimini on stage through the years at old Broadway Theatre
The article surveys the long history of Francesca da Rimini from its 1855 Broadway debut under Ethelbert A. Marshall with Edgar L. Davenport as Lanciotto and Charles Fisher as Pope, through later casts including Julia Dean and Mrs. John Drew. It notes a fond revival led by Frederick Warde and James, plus Mapes revision of Don Caesar de Bazan, and critiques modernizers for losing the play’s classic fantasy context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis James
Pépe
Marie Wainwright
Francesca
Frederick Warde
James
Warde
Mr. Mapes
Don Caesar de Bazan
Spain
Hackett
The Strollers and The Cha perons Entertainment Critique
The excerpt discusses light entertainment pieces titled The Strollers and The Cha perons. It notes parts are stupid and not edifying but much of it is lively diverting and not offensive. It suggests Lederer will refine the work, implying stage management behind the pieces rather than authorship.
The Weeks Theatre Lineup Includes Francesca da Rimini Revival
The local theatres announce four new novelties starting tomorrow including A Chance Ambassador The Kings Carnival The Pledge of Honor and The Rich and Poor of London. Also highlighted is Mr Skinner's revival of Francesca da Rimini previously staged in 1892 with strong interest for serious theatre patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Skinner
Francesca da Rimini
Warde
James
Weber-Fields
Girard Avenue
Star Theatres
New York City
Chicago
Shea
Francesca da Rimini to be revived at Walnut Street Theatre
Walnut Street Theatre presents Francesca da Rimini in a revival by Otis Skinner as Lanclotto. The cast includes William Norris Aubrey Boucicault Marcia Van Dresser Gertrude Norman and others. The drama spans six acts with two two part sections and afternoon shows on Wednesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francesca da Rimini
George H. Baker
Rimini
Otis Skinner
Lanclotto
Lawrence Barrett
Paola
Barrett
Skinner
William Norris
Pinchas
Mr. Zangwill
London Ghetto
Pepe
Baker
Aubrey Boucicault
Marcia van Dresser
Francesca
Gertrude Norman
BE. A. Eberle
W. J. Constantine
Frederick van Rensellar
W. E. Pyre
Walter Lewis
Mark Fenton
Edward Dillon
Paula Groy
Broad Street Theatre Rears A Chance Ambassador in Philadelphia
Broad Street Theatre presents A Chance Ambassador by Edward B. Rose with James K. Hackett in the title role and Jane Oaker as the princess. Premiered in Baltimore November 28 and praised as a light romantic melodrama akin to The Prisoner of Zenda. Hackett to open Philadelphia engagement after Don Cae sar’s Return ends. Evening shows at 8, with matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Rose
Philadelphia
James K. Hackett
Baltimore
Zenda
Rupert of
Alicia
Europe
Mr. Hackett
Jane Oaker
Royce
Kent
Brennan
Hamilton
le Soir
Hall
Dallas
Roosevelt
Buchanan
Barber
King's Carnival to Open at Chestnut Street Opera House
Marie Dressler leads a large company in Syd ney Rosenfeld's The King's Carnival with music by A Baldwin Sloane. The revue, a revival of The Passing Show style, draws on four Broadway dramas and features a royal intrigue with Don John of Austria and Mary Tudor and a cast including Frank Doane Dan McAvoy John Ford Junie McCree Amelia Summerville Laura Burt and Ethel Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Rosenfeld
A. Baldwin Sloane
Marie Dressler
Rosenfeld
New York City
Philadelphia
Philip Sr
Spain
Henry VIII
England
Don John of Austria
Philip
Mary Tudor
Henry
Mary
John
Bombastos Furioso
Dolores
Frank Doane
Dan McAvoy
John Ford
Junie McCree
Amelia Summerville
Laura Burt
Ee Gillman
Hal- Ethel Lewis
Marion Winchester
Louis
Miss Dressler
Jack Fae
The Pledge of Honor to Be Staged in Philadelphia
People’s Theatre presents The Pledge of Honor described as a new ee fe of Hugh Conway s eee known novel Called Back to be acted for the first times in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Conway
Philadelphia
Stage schedule lists Rhea performances this week
The arrangement for other performances by Mr Rhea includes The Voice of Nature on Wednesday evening and Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde on Thursday afternoon and evening The Man of Wars Man on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon The Bells on Saturday evening.
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Mr. Rhea
Doctor Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
The Rich and Poor of London at Standard Theatre
The Standard Theatre presents The Rich and Poor of London a melodrama by Max Goldberg first acted in the United States. The company under Mr Arvine and Miss Russell appears in Interpretation with Fannie Granger joining tomorrow to play ingénues. Afternoon performances will be daily.
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London
Max Goldberg
United States
Weber and Fields revival to open week in Buffalo
The edition of last season's Weber and Fields entertainment, revived for the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, will mirror the spring show with Miss Russell and Templeton. Colossal burlesques, songs by Stromberg, and the German dialect team Kolb and Dill star alongside Warfield, Hopper, and a cast including Bernard and Sparks. Afternoon shows are scheduled Tuesday Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber and Fields Entertainment
Buffalo
Weber
Fields
Warfield
Hopper
Russell
Templeton
Edgar
Kolb
Dill
Barney Bernard
Sam Bernard
David Warfield
John G. Sparks
John T. Kelly
Rounder
John Alden
Dorothy Drew
Fay Templeton
Rosie
Stromberg
Maud Amber
Lillian Russell
Cardownie Sisters
Fanchonetti Sisters
Keith’s Theatre Presents Jaques Inaudi and Diverse Acts
Keith’s Theatre features Jacques Inaudi as the chief entertainment with a performance praised for its mystery and difficulty. The program includes Captain Eddy's young women, Joe Reichen's dogs, monologist Jessie Couthout, comic sketches Burke Moller and Teller, French singers Bruet and Rivieres, impersonator Hal Merritt, juvenile pianist Eleanor Page Spencer, and new Biograph films including Annapolis West Point highlights. Performances run daily from 12:30 to 10:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques Inaudi
Keith
Captain Eddy
Smuch
Joe Reichen
Jessie Couthout
Burke
Moller and Teller
Bruet and Rivieres
Hal Merritt
Eleanor Page Spencer
Biograph
Grand Opera House Weekly Bill Showcases Henshaw Ten Broeck and Downing
Grand Opera House announces a new week program featuring John E. Henshaw and May Ten Broeck with Robert Downing as lead in short versions of The Gladiator and Dodge's Trip to New York. Josie De Witt Harry Crandall Crane Brothers and others perform sketches, specialties, and condensed plays. Afternoon shows run daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Henshaw
May Ten Broeck
Robert Downing
Henshaw
Philadelphia
Miss Ten Broeck
Dodge
New York
Mr. Downing
Harry Crandall
Crane Brothers
Fisher and Clark
Little Mignon
Pearl Inman
Evelyn Walker
Dumont's Minstrels Prepare Cartoon at Eleventh Street
Eleventh Street Opera House hosts Dumont's Minstrels showcasing a cartoon on Sir Henry Irving and company. The show promises grotesque sketches based on The Merchant of Venice Louis XII The Bells Madame Sans Gene and more. New material by Murphy and Gibson will feature in their duo, with afternoon performances Wednesdays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumont
Henry Irving
Miss Terry
Louis X1
Madame Sans-Gene
Bernhardt-Coquelin
Constantinople
Little Theatre
Eleventh Street
Murphy
Gibson
Village Postmaster at Park Theatre with Angela Russe
The Village Postmaster a rural comedy by Ives and Eddy stars Angela Russe in the title role at Park Theatre. A week of performances includes Tuesday and Saturday shows with a cast headed by Russe and Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife
Alice B
Ives
Jerome Eddy
Chestnut Street Theatre
Angela Russe
Ast
Powers
Rag Mag Ag
Ace
Ip Welty
Aghiraten
Pardner dramatization to be revived at Girard Avenue Theatre
Girard Avenue Theatre plans a revival of Pardner based on Bret Harte's story. Scott Marble adapts the tale with Harte’s square gambler and the monumental bad man, offering vivid stage pictures and character driven drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Marble
Bret Harte
Harte
Revival promises strong cast for upcoming play
The article previews tomorrow evening's revival with Miss C ton to play a world by none on her father and Caleb Swain portrayed by Mr. Moore. Roles include Rice to Mr. Etton Romaine to Mr. McGrane the Hays to Mr. Midicieton and Miss Maddern with Nettle Rice to Miss Callahan. Afternoon shows set for Wednesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Ton
Caleb Swain
Moore
Pearl of Savoy revival announced by Carrie Radcliffe
Carrie Radcliffe and her company announce a revival of The Pearl of Savoy once a favorite comedy drama. Maggie Mitchell anchored the role of Marie. The Messrs Ethier Webster and Martinetti named for cast with Mr Martinetti providing specialties. Afternoon performances daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savoy
Maggie Mitchell
Carrie Radcliffe
Miss Radcliffe
Marie
Ethier
Webster
Martinetti
The Chaperons at Garrick Theatre Entertains Crowds
Garrick Theatre presents The Chaperons by Ranken and Le vaudeville, drawing large audiences for a week of performances. Lederer directs the stage, with hit numbers like Were All Good Fellows sung by Temp ler Saxe and choristers. Other acts include Someway It Reminded Him of Home, The Millinery Maid, Egypt Land, and Comic Opera Bandits. Notables Digby Bell Louise Gunning Edd Redway Katherine Call Eva Tanguay appear with special numbers. Afternoon shows scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranken
le Vaudeville
Lederer
Templer Saxe
Home
Walter Jones
Marie Cahill
Egypt Land
Mae Stebbins
Joseph Miron
Digby Bell
Louise Gunning
Edd Redway
Katherine Call
Eva Tanguay
Strollers Run At Chestnut Street Theatre With Notable Cast
The Strollers continues at Chestnut Street Theatre drawing large crowds over the past two weeks. Francis Wilson remains through the local engagement of three weeks more, with Edwin Foy Irene Bentley and Marie George headlining in what THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES calls the best entertainment since The Belle of New York. An afternoon show is scheduled this Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Wilson
Philadelphia Times
Nixon & Zimmerman
Edwin Foy
Irene Bentley
Marie George
THE
Mr. Lederer
New York
Theatre Listings Preview for Christmas Season and New York Acts
The Walnut Street Theatre plans John Drew in Captain Marshall’s The Second in Command with Garret O’Magh and Chauncey Olcott for the holiday season. The New Yorkers, featuring Dan Daly, head to Garrick with fees soon. Dumont’s Minstrels will distribute gifts to children at performances. Maude Adams stars in Quality Street at the Murray Street Theatre on January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Drew
Marshall
Garret O'Magh
Chauncey Olcott
Walnut Street Theatre
New Yorkers
Dan Daly and
Fees
Garrick
Quality Street
Barrie
Maude Adams
Mtryad Street Theatre
Bill Museum to Host Week of Human Freaks at Ninth and Arch
The museum at Ninth and Arch opens a week long “convention of freaks” led by Hassan Ali, the Pan-American expositions’ former curio hall star. Other acts include Needling the “only living skeleton,” Rubber Neck Joe, elastic skin man, the Georgia Freak Family, Montana Joe, fire eater Clrac and Lara, with a revived Uncle Tom’s Cabin postponed. Entertainment features Frey and Fields dancers Edwards and Lawrence, Louise Henry, Bobby Matthews, Rade and Bertram, Alice Fowler, Street Sisters, Herbert and Yorke.
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Ninth and Arch Streets
Europe
Hassan Ali
Needling
Joe
Herr Weber
Georgia
Montana
Clrac
Lara
Frey and Fields
Edwards
Lawrence
Louise Henry
Bobby Matthews
Rade and Bertram
Alice Fowler
the Street Sisters
Herbert and
Yorke
The Trocadero Announces Reeves Company Debut
Al Reeves and his specialist company bring a new season’s entertainment to the Trocadero with a first local appearance in the afternoon. Reeves will perform a banjo specialty, joined by Hoey and Lee, Louise Auber, Rossley and Rosteile, Duff Gordon, Dora Denton and her company, and McCabe Sabine and Vera. The last team offers a popular sketch. A twenty‑woman ensemble for the curtain‑raiser and extravaganza is promised, with new settings and costumes. Afternoon shows daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Reeves
Reeves
Ouo
Hoey and Lee
Louise Auber
Rossley
Rosteile
Duff Gordon
Dora Denton
McCabe
Sabine
Vera
Reeves Company
The Paper Chase presented by Ludlam pupils at Broad Street
The farce The Paper Chase by Charles Thomas will be acted by Henry Ludlam’s pupils in the Broad Street Drawing Room on Tuesday evening. The piece was introduced locally by the late Felix Morris. The performance starts at 8 o’clock sharp and will be followed by a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thomas
Henry Ludlam
Broad Street
Felix Morris
New York Stage Notes Preview several upcoming plays
The week in New York theatre features Beaucarre Alice of Old Vincennes The Girl and the Judge and The Helmet of Navgarre with top names Mansfield Harned Russell and Dalton plus plans for a US run of Mice and Men by Madeline Lucette Ryley Frohman holds options Amelia Bingham seeks rights Cap of Fortune heads to Boston Anna Held may stay for season Grace George extends Under Southern Skies Gypsy Marie tours Maurice Barrymore’s health Dan Daly sues over a photo negative La Pompadour fails in Paris Frank Mills to return to London The 10 O Clock Club debuts on a New York roof garden and Belasco revival La Belle Russe opens tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaucarre
Mr. Mansfield
Alice
Old Vincennes
Virginia Harned
Annie Russell
Charles Dalton
New York City
Charles Frohman
United States
Madeline Lucette Ryley
Forbes Robertson
Gertrude Elliott
Frohman
Amelia Bingham
London
Frotman
Lyceum Theatre to Present Bryant Burlesquers This Week
Harry Bryant's Burlesquers headline at the Lyceum Theatre for the week with Bryant seen in dual roles. The cast includes John and Raymond, Bryant and Saville, the Judges, Mr and Mrs John T. Chick, Lew Palmer, Marion Blake, and Perry Burns and Perry. A score of pretty women and new scenery are promised for two extravaganzas with daily afternoon shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bryant
Bryant
Ealser
Lyceum
John and
Raymond
Saville
John T. Chick
Lew Palmer
Marion Blake
Perry
Burns
Entertainments to Come in Philadelphia Theatres
A schedule of next week and beyond lists Are You a Mason adaptation by Leo Ditrichstein at Garrick Theatre with Thomas A Wise and others, Walnut Street Theatre plans The Bonnie Brier Bush with J H Stoddart, Grand Opera House Savoia concerts under Pilade Michetti, Park Theatre attractions The Village Postmaster and A Hot Old Time, Girard Avenue Theatre revival Under Two Flags, Keith Theatre featuring Paul Cinquevalli delayed, Chestnut Street Theatre lineups The Rogers Brothers in Washington Ben Hur The Strollers Old Homestead and more at Broad Street with Frank Daniels headlining.
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Leo Ditrichstein
Philadelphia
Garrick Theatre
New York City
Chicago
White Horse Tavern
Thomas A. Wise
John ©. Rice
George Richards
Gertrude Whitty
Esther Tittel
Sally Cohen
Mr. Ditrichstein
Banda Savoia
Academy of Mystic
Grand Opera House
Milan
Italy
Pilade Michetti
Oulda
Girard Avenue Theatre
Cecil Raleigh
Ruy
Foreign Theatricals Review Notes Terriss Leno Return
London November 30 reports the week’s theatrical topic as the first repel command performance since King Edward’s Sandringham visit with Joe and Ellaline Terriss and Dan Leno stepping into the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe
New York
London
King Ward
Sandringham
Joe
Ellaline Terriss
Dan Leno
London stage and Paris theatre noted in brief
Chronicles of history praise for Leno as royal favorite while Benedicts high humor divides England and America. Bernard Partridge lampoons with Punch cartoon Jonathan J Bull. Hauptmann’s new Berlin play flops. Paris stages Au Telephone and La Maison La Valle de Bonheur amid domestic and ironic themes with exotic backdrop. BE. A. DrraMar.
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Leno
Anthony Hope
American Society
England
America
Bernard Partridge
Jonathan J. Bull
Hauptmann
Berlin
Paris
Antoine
Sol Smith Russell Stricken With Locomotor Ataxia
Washington report says actor Sol Smith Russell has developed locomotor ataxia and, with progressive loss of leg use, he is confined to a chair and cannot resume his stage career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Smith Russell
Washington
Brahms Third Symphony Shines In Philadelphia Orchestra Debut
The Philadelphia Orchestra under Fritz Scheel delivers Brahms Third Symphony with clear interpretation and noble strings. The program also features Lohengrin Prelude and Goldmark’s Sappho overture, while Gwilym Miles earns praise as a refined concert singer despite limited dramatic effect in Pagliacci and Massanet selections.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Orchestra
Fritz Scheel
Higginson
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Brahms
Scheel
Goldmark
Ward
Kastner
Gwilym Miles
West
East
Meeree
Red Nose Cure Ad Promises Quick Skin Relief
An advertisement at 1 Walnut Street Philadelphia promises a confidential consultation to cure red nose red face and blotchy skin. It alleges rapid removal of pimples blackheads eruptions large pores warts and other blemishes with weekly weekday office hours from 9 to 4 and offers a book and full information by mail.
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Beales
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Orchestra Support by Music Society Declared
A circular to associate members states the society has long promoted Philadelphia music and aided organizing the Philadelphia Orchestra. Now established with premier musicians it will continue orchestral work in Philadelphia and extend beyond amateurs. The society asks associate members for continued generous support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelp
Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia
Sale of seats for Lili Lehmann concert opens Thursday
Local announcement lists a Garrick Theatre concert by Lili Lehmann on Tuesday afternoon December 10 with ticket sales starting Thursday morning at the theatre box office. The Philadelphia Times notes this is part of a three concert series with S Behrens and L Strine as associates. Remaining dates include January 14 with Lillian Bilauvelt and February 4 with Johanna Gadski. Tickets will be on sale tomorrow morning and close Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lili Lehmann
Garrick Theatre
Philadelphia Times
S. Behrens
L. Strine
Howe
Lillian Bilauvelt
Johbanni Gadski
Concert seats on sale for Emma Nevada at Chestnut Street Opera House
The sale opens Monday morning December 9 at the theatre box office. This will be the only opportunity this season to hear Madame Nevada. She will be accompanied by Pablo Casals the Spanish cellist Moreau the French pianist and Maquarre the futist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Nevada
Chestnut Street Opera House
Madame Nevada
Pablo Casals
Moreau
Maquarre
Mendelssohn Club to Open Season at Academy of Music
The Mendelssohn Club’s twenty seventh season concert at the Academy of Music on Chestnut Street will begin Thursday evening December 1. Fritzi Schoff will be the soloist, not Pol Plancon, for the first concert. Public seat sale details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendelssohn Club
Academy O Music
Chestnut Street
Fritzi Schoff
Pol Plancon
Val
Gregory Hast to Give Second Griffith Hall Recital
English tenor Gregory Hast is announced for a second recital to be held in Griffith Hall next Saturday afternoon, with details noting the venue and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Hast
Griffith Hall
Agnes Morison Recital With Dutch Pianist Zeldenrnst
Agnes Morison presents a recital at Witherspoort Hall on Tuesday evening December 17 featuring Dutch pianist Eduard Zeldenrnst in his local debut and widely reputed in the Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Morison
Witherspoort Hall
Eduard Zeldenrnst
Rosa Promises Concert at New Century Drawing Room
Alfonso Rosa the buffo bass announces a concert for tomorrow evening at the New Century Drawing Room with Blanche Katz Henri Scott and Edwin A Brill among his assistants Signor Rosa and Sara Cavanaugh will sing the little opera Il Maestro e la Cantante
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso Rosa
New Century Drawing Room
Blanche Katz
Henri Scott
Edwin A. Brill
Signor Rosa
Sara Cavanaugh
Wanderer Mormon Wooing to Be Sung in Germantown Hall
Original American comic opera in two acts, The Wanderer or a Mormon Wooing, will premiere at St. Vincent's Hall Germantown on Thursday evening with repeats Friday and Saturday. Libretto by Frank J. Palmer, score by Harry M. Staton, both Philadelphians. Scene set in Salt Lake City. elaborate scenery and dresses prepared. professional managers to attend Thursday to weigh stage prospects.
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