Grand Opera House sets Christmas newsboys treat plan
Sidney H Weis will organize a Christmas event at the Grand Opera House with donations and a dinner for all Light and Express newsboys. Hoyt's A Day and a Night stars at 2 pm matinee with tickets in advance for the gallery, followed by onstage dinner and presents from a decorated tree. The season also showcases The Pride of Jennico Stuart Robson Henrietta Way Down East and The Knowles hypnotists at the Empire.
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Washer Bros
Sidney H. Weis
Grand Opera House
The
Light and Express
Hoyt
Opera House
Frank JH. Bushick
Weis
Grand
Pride of
Jennico
Stuart Robson
the Empire
Ethel Tucker Stock Company
Rosedale
Miss Erle Seeks Shakespeare Yet Chooses Pride of Jennico
The article profiles Miss Erle who, while eager to pursue Shakespeare in New York, plans to stay with The Pride of Jennico for now. It praises her dedication to delivering her best work in the demanding role and notes her as a charming, valuable figure in the theater scene. It also lauds Mildred Holland and her company for the success of The Power Behind the Throne production and Holland’s strong season since Sept 16.
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Agnes
Everton Castle
Basil Jennico
Beech
Europe
Dornheim
Marie Ottilliey
Anaid
Aio
Aera
Stuart Robson
Union Square Theater
New York
England
Smith
Augustus Thomas
Texas
Dorothy Rossmore
Mr. Robson
San Francisco
Rose Coghlan
Allstar
New York Academy of Music
Fanny Davenport
Miss Rossmore
Ross Whytal
Virginia
Agatha Webb
Clifford Leigh
Robson
Fop
Lord Trelawney
Leigh
Langtry
Sir Augustus Harris
Gillette
Fiske
Mary Kealty
Bertie
Maud Gonne
Joan of Arc
Charles Frohman
Ireland
Joseph P. Keefe
Booth
Barrett
Forrest
Davenport
Laura Keene
Katherine
Erle
Marie Ottillie
Miss Earle
Joseph Hart
Carrie DeMar
Grand Opera House
Grandpa
Hallen and
Hart
Hallen
Heer
Miss DeMar
Mr. Hart
Der
Varnana
Miss Erle
Dlone
Mildred Holand
Edward C. White
Miss Holland
First Southern Tour of Two Little Vagrants Opens in Norfolk
The first Southern tour of Two Little Vagrants by Edward C. White began on Nov 18 in Norfolk Virginia. Miss Neva Harpers appears in the central role of Fan.
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Edward C. White
Norfolk, Va
Neva Harpers
Fanan
Mildred Holland Stars in New England Theatrical Success
Mildred Holland renews strong progress after last season breakthrough in The Power Behind the Throne. The romance, based on Schiller's Love and Intrigue, by Theodore Kremer, draws keen interest as Holland is booked for an early city engagement and theatergoers anticipate her appearance.
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Mildred Holland
New England
Schiller
Theodore Kremer
Miss Holland
Arizona performances reduced by two companies
Kirke La Shelle and Fred R. Hamlin cut the supply of Arizona by half, trimming from three companies to two this season. The venture reports a healthy money return. The play enjoys a good run in Philadelphia.
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Kirke la Shelle
Fred R. Hamlin
Arizona
Philadelphia
Frank Daniels and Miss Simplicity Draw Big Chicago Crowds
Frank Daniels and the act Miss Simplicity pack the Grand Opera House as crowds fill Chicago venues, signaling Daniels rising fame and broad appeal in the city.
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Frank Daniels
Chicago
Daniel
Music Publishers Report Strong Sales For The Princess Chic
Music publishers report that The Princess Chic is selling across the country at the largest volume ever for a single opera. The stirring bas song War is a Bountiful Jade rivals Armorer's Song from Robin Hood, and contralto The Love Lightin Your Exes could outsell Promise Me. Theatre-goers compare The Princess Chic Robin Hood and the favorite work, predicting enduring popularity.
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Chic
Chi
Robin Hood
Side Tracked Delights Grand Opera House Crowd
Last night Side Tracked played to a packed Grand Opera House audience. The crowd enjoyed a light romp with a clever villain and a brave heroine, rating the performance a success despite flaws. Beresford in George H Browne's Veroog Mr Wright is highlighted as a strong attraction to come.
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Grand Opera House
Louis James
Henry Irving
Henry VIII
Longfus
Nathan Hale Play Receives Wide Praise at the Grand
The December performance of Nathan Hale draws strong praise from press and public alike. The traveling historic drama underscores love of country and patriotism as it captivates audiences tonight and promises a stirring national spirit.
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Nathan Mate
de Richmond Ledrer
Elyey
Nathan Hale
Hidden artistic talents of famous actors revealed
The piece notes actors like Joseph Jefferson and Sarah Bernhardt have other arts, mentioning water color sketches of Algerian life displayed in London and New York exhibitions. The paintings are signed H. Dudley Hawley, a name not commonly linked to the actors.
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Joseph Jefferson
Sarah Bernhardt
London
New York
H. Dudley Hawley
Rising Young Artist Shines in The Imp at Grand Opera House
A promising young actor seen in When We Were Twenty-one is revealed as the same artist in both performances showing artistic temperament finds expression across different channels.
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Grand Opera House
Quo Vadis at Staunton Opera House Delights Crowd
The Staunton Daily News reports the Quo Vadis production at Staunton Opera House drew a large fashionably dressed audience. Improvements since last year pleased spectators with stronger cast, lavish costumes, and superb scenic and electrical effects. James A. Young Vinicius Harry Morton Nero and Lillian Lancaster Lygia led a flawless performance with no hitches.
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Staunton
James A. Young
Vinicius
Harry Morton
Nero
Lillian Lancaster
Lygia
Colorado Play Delivers Gossip Amid Stage Plans
The new Augustus Thomas one act play Colorado stirs chatter about its reception and potential staging. Reports note Thomas had earlier works and later wrote Arizona, with Colorado drawing attention for its reception and the high hopes of producers.
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Augustus Thomas
Colorado
Thomas
Arizona
Mansfield to star in Beaucaire at Herald Square stage
The article notes Mansfield in Beaucaire at Herald Square early December following Daly in The New Yorkers, with remarks on titular pronunciation and public reception. It mentions Antonio early next year and references Monte Cristo productions with the era’s stage greats and Edwin Booth lineage.
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BD Daly
Herald Square
Beaucaire
Wilton Lacksaye
Sothé
Antonio
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