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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1891

Page

6

The Fifth Avenue Fire and London Light Opera Venture

The piece reviews theater troubles in New York with Davenport as Cleopatra and Mather as Joan of Arc, noting the Fifth Avenue Theater blaze harms Miner’s venture while Bernhardt’s return looms. It salutes English Light Opera Company plans and warns on costly stock ventures and misfortune facing managers.

Cleopatra” Davenport New York Fifth Avenue Theater Fifth Avenue Miner Hermann England English Light Opera Complany, Limited London Flehares F. Stanislaus Kegar Ward Dodge

The Joan of Arc Tale in Theater History

A historical sketch outlines Joan of Arc from her Domremy childhood to her French mission and Orleans campaign. It notes her capture at Compiegne, trial before the Rouen court, and execution in 1431, along with later myths and varied artistic treatments.

Joan of Arc Schilier France Domremy Champagne Lorraine Joan Henry VI Ergland Charles VII Chinon Doremy Orleans Earl of Balisbury Joan of ‘Arc Burgundy Charles Roven

Duquesne Theater to Feature Joan of Arc and Elaborate Spectacles

The Bijou presents a Joan of Arc drama adapted by Mr. Young with Miss Mather headlining Monday and a week of repertory. The Second Edition of Gilmore’s Twelve Temptations returns in a new pantomime dress with lavish scenery and a strong cast. The Duquesne previews The Crystal Slipper operatic extravaganza by the American Extravaganza Company with star performers and major stage effects. Agnes Huntington leads Pag Jones with a 70‑person troupe, praised for her contralto range and strong stage presence. Grand Opera House reports Hands Across the Sea drawing large crowds with notable cast and dramatic sea‑fog scenes.

Mation Ass Saint Gilmore Bijou Vables Ballet Corpa Duquesne Theater Prince Prettiwitz Cinderella San Oto California Pitabare Golden Ferns Unites States Louise Montague Ida Marie Fannie Cabell Venn Annie Dacre Babette — Foy Henry Norman Joseph Frankau KE. H. Carrol Joseph M.doner Europe Clara Qualitz Madeline Morando Clara Neu Henrietta Roshe Arella Maitre de Ballet Signor Filiberto Piarchet Wolchisefl W. H. Batchelor Aliss Huntington All Jones Grace Nabie England Paul Jones Pianquette Noraaway Miss Huntington Pittsburg London Grand Opera House Philadelphia Henry Pettutt Jack Dudley Robert P. Gibbe Jean de Lussac Charles J. Jackson Tom Russell W. H. Wallis Dick Medford Dunlap de Koven Robin Prince of Wales’ Theater Horace Marion Manola Maid Marion

Weber and Fields at Harry Williams Academy

The popular theater presents Weber and Fields Own Company next week led by Frank Bosh with Wilson and Cameron and a strong lineup including Richmond Glenroy Ramza Arno Drawee Tremonts Isabella Ward and John Whitman The Crazy Quilt afterpiece promises further laughs with musical and comic acts throughout the show.

Weber and Fields Frank Bosh Wilson Cameron Ein Cn Richmond Glenroy Ramza Arno Drawee Tremonts America Isabella Ward John Whitman Rosing

Spectacular English watercraft exhibit and races come to Fifth Avenue

The landboat will debut at Harry Davis' Fifth Avenues Museum with hourly road scull races among top oarsmen Wallace Ross John Largan Fred Plaisted and Captain Paul Boyton present to narrate and launch the events. Notables include Wallace Ross Plaisted Largan and Captain Boyton plus a varied entertainment lineup and an educational goals exhibit.

Harry Davis Fifth Avenues Museum America Wallace Ross John Largan Fred Plaisted Panel Boyton England Paul Boyton Wallace Hoss Plaisted Australia Largan Wright and Higgins Kennedy St. Clair Gorman Millie Olive Paul Boynton Betiween Borland School OF Educated Goats

World’s Museum Theater Offers Oddities and Classics

A string of new entertainments arrives at the World’s Museum Theater led by Whale Of Gus who chronicles perilous Arctic whaling days. Also featuring Me and Him two odd comic figures box about, Musical Carson on 11 instruments, and Ten Nights in a Bar Room with Carl Brehm’s Company. Harris Theater adds On the Frontier military drama with James W. Hardie and Sara Von Leer. Stage Whispers notes Joe Emmett and a future season with John L. Sullivan in a war drama.

Gus Carson Carl Brehm Kelso Hammond Te Bouste Frank Vance Wailiock Emma Sinclair Iat Morgan Vite Eadie Sinclair Harris’ Theater James W. Hardie Sara von Leer Enetting Oe Genuine

Stage News and London Theatre Notes from - Annual Arts Roundup

Minnie Palmer to star in Craven's A Miser's Will. GONDOLIERS anniversary celebrated at the London Savoy. Sir Arthur Sullivan directed. Lady Dougeo appears in Drury Lane and the Beast. A Septet in The Crystal Slipper titled Johnny's Got His Gun gains popularity. Harry Norman composes Guess Again for The Crystal Slipper and Kendals to appear at Bijou Theater. Modjeska plans London debut next May with Adrienne Lecouvreur and Measure for Measure. Irving's Ravenswood withdraws for Much Ado revival. Reports on Palmer traveling company, Shakespeare trustees bill, and theatre season lineups.

Minnie Palmer Ip Craven Johnny Johnny Get Your Gun Westland Marston Hexey Irvine Ravenswool Hatenswood Shakespeare Irving Mirror Madison Square Theater New York A. M. Palmer Palmer Jack Jos Haworth Herkley Brue Grand Opera House Stratford-on-Avon Stratford Town Ernie Ellsler Hagel Kirke Couldock Dunstan Kirke Jes Fister Spain

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