Theatrical News From Topeka and Crawford Theater
The Topeka stage scene features Daniel Frawley in Secret Service and Laura Evans in Becky Sharp with New Year performances at the Crawford. Gertrude Coghlan earns praise as Becky Sharp with Miss Coghlan's daughter noted for her rising talent. Mabel Strickland appears with For Love's Sake as local theater bids for bold, witty vaudeville nights and star turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beka
Gertrude Coghlan
Becky Sharp
Daniel Frawley
Secret Service
Charles Coghlan
Los Angeles
Maya
Mary
Topeka
Laura Evans
Crawford
Comand
Emna
Cincinnati Haquirer
Mabel
Mitel Strickland
Mabel Strickland
John Stapleton
Gertrude
Helf
Century
Heeky
Duges
Tharkeray
Williamn Gillette
Pacific Coast
Becky Sharp and Acting Stars Highlight Crawford Season
Miss Gertrude Cogran gains praise for her Becky Sharp portrayal in Vanity Fair and a starred season ahead at Crawford. Daniel Frawley, Win A Brady, and Frederick Summerfield anchor a season featuring "Secret Service" and "Way Down Lisa" with supporting peers Otis Skinner and W A Brady's company bringing notable stage presence.
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Win A. Brady
Lisa
Anid
Shertie
Die
Bell
Jeading Corpanies
Ax Otis Skinner
W. A. Brady
CIA MuEpa Yy 508S Stableton
Daniel Frotman
Read Dickens of America in a Practical Play
The fragment praises Winnifred Biack author of The Starbucks and urges Mr. Ople Head to hire a practical carpenter to boost the plot and stagecraft. It envisions an American play that could outshine Josh Whitcomb and David Haruse, suggesting ambitious literary ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnifred Biack
Starbucks
Ople Head
Josh Whitcomb
David Haruse
Dickens of America Loses Lure in Stage Review
Critics wish to trim plot and focus on character in a Chicago review of a long play. They lament excessive material and aim for a sharper, pure character study showing the cast’s attempts to wrest the play’s “evil name” from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flack
Carpenter
America
Tye
Mr. Read
Starbucky
Tennessee
Jasper Stark
Miss Abbott Captures Juliette in Gounod Opera Debut
The American soprano Miss Bessie Abbott Pickens thrills Paris with Juliette in Gounod Romeo et Juliette at the Grand Opera. Critics hail her as the finest Juliette since Patti, praising her full voice to high G and remarkable range. Director Pierre Gabhard declares her triumph assured, while Gaillard notes public acclaim already secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Abbot Pickens
Grand Opera
Juliette
Gounod
Marches
Troubardello
Sbriglia
Manouery
Julians
Fugure
New York Tribune
Nuery
Miss Abbott
Pattabe
Duliette
Mise Abbott
Gabhard
Mina Abbott
Gaillard
New York View Not Final in Theaters Road Show
Frank Wilsted argues in a letter that a play’s permanent success comes from strong press and public support outside New York. He cites Broadway failures like Jerome Sykes in Foxy Quilter and Jefferson De Angelis in A Royal Rogue, noting provincials drew large houses while New York flops still fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilsted
Cincinhall Engulfer
Isata
New York
The Broadway Show Biz Enigma on the Road Side
A long review contrasts New York failures and road successes in 1900s theater. It notes The Princess Chic low draws in New York yet earns money on tour, Jack and the Bean Stalk profits for Klaw & Erlanger, and The Sign of the Cross and Charlatan on tour succeeding after New York. The piece argues endorsements by New York often boost touring profits despite local flops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mernss Street
New York
Tondon
Chic
Klaw & Erlanger
Broadway
Fousand Klein
Cherie
St. Louis
Baltimore
Chicago
Jacob Rosenthal
Brown
Adams
Washington
Mike Adams
Marty
Mortemans
Hat from Ireland Remains Lasting Gift for Yankee
A New York man buys an Irish hat in Dublin, and on his return home he treasures it after a family moment. The hat from The Makers in New York connects journeys, memories, and a promised gift that lasts beyond borders.
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New York
Panee Cohan
George
Er Coban
Ireland
Makers
Duyse
Dublin
Bonnie Brier Bash Reveals Scotch Lineage at Theater Republic
During the Bonnie Brier Bash at Theater Republic New York a company gathering tested actors for Scotch ancestry. Stoddart MacDonald Mac Kay MacKey and Ruston proved Scottish while Fox Duncan and Mies La Pierre showed a Scotch strain. Meokae the piper quipped about noble names and lineage.
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Theater Republic
New York
Stoddart
MacDonald
MacKay
MacKey
Ruston
Fox
Duncan
Mies la Pierre Hind
Meokae
Piper
Machax
Posty
Mac prefix sparks clash in Scottish company cast
The star reveals the troupe’s obsession with Mac names as actors and actresses are added to the lineup. The piper declines Mac LaPierre and MacTallaferro arguing against Scottish origin while Miss Foley protests. A dispute ends with only Miss Fulry remaining outside the Mac circle.
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Scotland
Edinburg Castle
Mac Jennings
MacDuncan
MacProbert
MacFord
MacEaston
MacStepner
MacFoote
MacWhite
MacWalters
MacNieHerre
MacKnowlton
MacBaldwin
MacRobinson
MacTallaferro
MacRae
Piper
MacLaPierre
MacWaltern
Miss Foley
Margaret
MacKoley
MacFulwy
Paul Gilmore Marries in East Liverpool Ohio
Stage lover of a dozen characters Paul Gilmore wed Tuesday December 18 to Mrs Alice Goodwin at her mother Mrs James Heatheart Goodwin home in East Liverpool Ohio. Gilmore has played in Topeka and in Mock Company at Alamde City last summer. He is to appear in Topeka this season.
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Borat
Nesday
Ma’ Alice Goodwin
James Heatheart Goodwin
Liverpool
Ohio
Gilmore
Battle of the Plays In theater squabble over Fairy Fingers
Charles Frohman and Amelia Bingham race to stage the French play Fairy Fingers with rival versions by Grundy and Rose. Bingham plans a Bijou season opening in January while Frohman assigns his brother Daniel to Daly's first week in January. Bingham’s star Robert Edeson resigns after losing the role to Ferdinand Gottschalk in Lady Margaret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Frohman
Amelia Bingham
Mille Rhea
Sydney Grundy
Edward Rose
Frolman
Daniel
Daly's
Miss Bingham
Lady Margaret
Robert Edeson
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Majestic notes on Maude Adams and stage news mix
The column surveys Maude Adams and Annie Russell as Broadway stars with The Girl and the Judge praised, Quality Street criticized. It notes Alfred Ainsworth, Eugene Cowles, and George Brondhorst on tours, new plays by Jacob Litt, Leo Ditrichstein, and upcoming productions, along with London vaudeville plans and various theatrical shifts.
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Charlea Frohman
Maude Adams
Annie Russell
Adans
Alfred Slain
Tittle
Spi
Hellmate
Seagate
Eugene Cowles
Iunace
George Hrondhorst
Jhcob Litt
White Collier
Scribner's Bie Bhow
Nat Willa
Ezra Kendall
Gilbert Parker
Leo Ditrichstein
Imeel
Alfred Anrone
Dasrmary
Henry Dixey
London
Bi Empire
Charles Pidgit
Quincy Adame
Yorke
Eanis
Pacamuntar
Mason Mitchell
Hichard Carle
Auth
White
Lonedon
Phil May
Wagenham
Louis James
Dantel Imanhia
Henry Irving
Hertha Gallands
Faust
Mephiata
Moray Sohneffer
Kennedy
Toledo
Pengaene
Essen
Wito
Et Pavies
Oh Ak Wien
Steening
Christman Afton
Daly heirs reclaim control of theater under yearlong deal
The Daly heirs regain control of the theater with a year contract for manager Ward. Productions include Nehareen in vaudeville, Audrey on stage, and Mary Johnston’s new work. Star names Viola Allr and other artistes are linked to upcoming shows amid winter travel disruptions and city engagements.
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Daly
Timormne Warde
Augustin Daly
I Nehareen
Deee Meupe
Faudeville
New York
Borsos
Mary Johnston
Audrey
Iabier
Premenkar Tenia
Viola
Audres
Sam
Jory
Frank Danie
Mtn
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