Theatrical Attractions This Week
The program lists several venues including Williams Academy Weber and Fields Co BWOU Theater and The Limited Mall theater. Curiosities and EpEn MUBER appear among the attractions with a variety of shows across multiple stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orexa Hore
Telephonia Williams’ Academy
Weber & Fields’ Co
Bwou Theater
Limited
Mallaents Theater
McLetm Theater
Curiosities D.wis
EpEn Muber
The Season Opens at The Alvin and Other Theaters
The 1823 season starts with all theaters open tomorrow, with the Alvin and Duquesne last to debut. At the Alvin extensive behind the scenes work is done, stock scenery added, new pictures hung, and lighting and safety gear refined. Davis, back from Vermont, oversees stage scrubbing and preparations, promising top attractions including a glimpse of Alvin Joslyn.
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Duquesne
The
Alvin
Davis
Green Mountains
Vermont
Mr. Davis
Supervisne
Pittebargers
Alvin Joslyn
Charity Ball to Open Alvin Theatre with Met Cast
The Alvin opens Monday September 5 with The Charity Ball a four act society drama by Belasco and DeMille. Managed by Daniel Frohman the New York company brings a careful Lyceum cast to peak production values. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
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Alvin
Daniel Frohman
New York
Eteatheodesas
Metropolis
David Belasco
Hon. DeMille
Thunter
Henry G&demille
Lycrum
Frohman
Mésers
Arthur Ellios
Lingoin A. Wavenbols
Homer Hranville
Reece to Star at Duquesne Theater Opening in Pittsburgh
The Duquesne Theater for the new season opens Monday with Mr Thos W Reece headlining a slate including Richelieu Louis XI Othello The Merchant of Venice and other standard plays. Reece’s portrayal of the tyrant shows violent mood changes and powerful passion while his performance overall is described as very strong for a leading English stage actor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monje Seligman
Cung
Gotham
Booth
Mr. Keene
Duquesne Theater
Keene
Richelieu
Louis XI
Venice
Herd JI
Everey
Lady Anne
Joserh Hart
Hallen
Hart
Mr. Hallen
Kat Goopwin
Burr McIntosh
Broadway
Burr
Frank Sanger
Goowin
Sanger
Asid McIntosh
Eusyset Korsen
William Muldoon
Muldoon
Roeber
Adoon
Extravacanza Telephonia Headlined by Whit Company
Pittsburgh audiences hear original extravacanza telephonia a new stage production by Lom Loubrie presented by Frank Telephonia with Mabel Clark Fay Temple and Lillian Mach in lead roles. Willian Moore and James Callan provide comic accents in a Labor Day matinee with a noted sartorial display seen by many women.
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Pitteburg
Whit
Telephonia
Lom Loubrie
Mabel Clark
Fay
Electric Three
Franzncs Beveter
Grand Opera House
Tex Alvin Theater
Han
B. A. Elliots & Company
Tuene
Bruce BeLtew
James Brown Potter
Zola
Duquesne
Duquesne Theatre Ready With Variety Week
The Duquesne theater on Pennavence nears completion with a new portico and entrances. Manager McCullough keeps spirits up as the company Weber and Fields and others perform this week including a matinee on Labor Day and a finale farce titled Music Mad.
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Duquesne Theater
Duquesne
Pennavence
McCullough
Weber and Fielas
Braatz Prothers
Drummond and Staley
Maud Huth
Johnny Carroll
Marion and
Post
James R. Adams
Whiting
Shepherd
Weber
Fields
Elmer Vance Presents The Limited Mail Play
Elmer Vance's novel sensational effect defines The Limited Mall a railroad drama built on his telegraph operator experience. The Limited Mail was staged here last season and drew a large audience, making a detailed description unnecessary.
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Elmer Vance
Mr. Vance
Harris' Theater Presents Bartley Campbell Drama This Week
Harris' Theater launches a Bartley Campbell drama with Katherine Rober in the heroine role. Expect improved production under current management with vivid snow-storm and city fire effects. Costumes from Louis XVIII era promise rich color. child actress La Regeloncita returns after dazzling crowds with The Prodigal Father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley Campbell
Katherine Rober
Louis XVIII
la Regeloncita
Duquesne Manager Plans High Stand for Season
Manager David Henderson visits town and aims to keep the Duquesne Theatre as a first class venue. He reports Sinbad and Ali Baba drawing success in New York and Chicago, with preparations underway for a World’s Fair run and a new Crystal Slipper version in Chicago next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Henderson
Henderson
Duquesne
Chicago
Entertaining Monkeys and Wonders at Labor Day Show
The program features Senorita Gilletta's trained monkeys performing bicycle races and mimicry while other acts promise multilingual horse demonstrations, trained goats, tropical birds, and a variety of entertainers. Labor Day events include museums opening at 10 o clock and appearances by Virginia Knapp the mind reader, plus musical acts and circus-style feats from Holmes and Waldron, Sheridan and Wright, and the Boston Transom praised full circus spectacle.
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Senorita Gilletta
Pnra
Mauager Keenan
Monkers
Mshowet
Matthews
Sienor Castilion
Origin
Tonian Specialty Company
Amuss
Harry Davis
Eden Musee
Davis
Virginia Knapp
Barneilo
Martell
Texas
Boston
Transcm
Vaidis
Axlton
Nineveh
Virginia Knapi
Bishop
Seymour
Barnello
Bing
Ben
Texas Annie
America
Plains
One of Chicago's Big Plans for the Fair
Industry chatter centers on Steele Mackaye's colossal panorama designed as a pictorial history of America and Columbus. The 800 by 300 foot venue would stage ocean scenes with real water and moving ships, financed by George Pullman and others.
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Mr. Henderson
Chicago
Steele Mackaye
America
Columbus
Palos
Steel Mackaye
Macka
Chi
George Pullman
The
Acinours
Hersvew J Omnes
The Vendetta Heads Grand C House Program
A noted lecturer and entertainer CG W Vanner headlines a grand spectacular production The Vendetta following Telephonia at the Grand C House. The piece highlights elaborate scenic and mechanical effects while naming actors Ma Faawa Hewsre and Dhamel A. Brostow as prominent figures in the touring theatre scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. W. Vanner
Grand C. House
Great Consolidated Bankrupt Assignee Sale at 805 Smithfield
Bankrupt assignee sale in Pittsburg offers $65,000 worth of men’s fine suits overcoats and pants at 805 Smithfield Street opposite the Post Office. The five story building is leased for a limited sale with guaranteed refunds if not perfect. Major discounts include suits priced as low as 2.15 and numerous overcoats and custom suits, terms and stock to be sold quickly per court order.
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Consolidated
Smithfield Street
Smithield Street
Postoffic
Consolida
Pittsburg
Poatoffice
Smithfield
Nee Rice
Pevenedaesserenss Tcleren Ee
Postoffice
Walker Buys Crawford Homestead to Convert to Hotel
Lorens Walker of 231 Sarah Street South Side purchases the Crawford homestead from Kensington Improvement Company for 23000. A known hotel and saloon operator, Walker plans to transform the mansion into a premier hotel in Kensington, signaling local confidence in the area’s opportunities. Haven & Exxuan, 88 Water Street, advertised furniture specialties.
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Kensington
Lorens Walker
Sarah Street
Southside
Kensington Improvement Company
Crawford
Walker
Bevrxotstrary of Furnitures Specialty
Haven & Exxuan
Water Street
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Bison
Harris’ Theater
the World's Museum Theater
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Forepaugh's Circus
Tux Duquesne
Ma. Faawa
Thomas Keene
Wheeling
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Tes
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Milwaukee
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Farren
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Taz
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Theatorium
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Patterson & Norton
Sheridan & Wright
Raymond & Murphy
Fred Baman
Yuen Adelin Newman
Express of Songz
Charles L. Davis
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New York Lyceum Theater
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Frank Hendy
Percy Lindon
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