The Famous Cherry Sisters at Crawford this week
Theatrical news lists the Cherry Sisters headed toward Topeka and performing at Crawford Tuesday night with Barbara Freitchie Neill Stock Company also on the bill. Other plays include Barbara Ervivenie Anna Kya Pay and Tumours of solorious Cherry sisters with dates Thursday through Saturday.
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Topeka
Barbara Ervivenie
Anna Kya Pay
the Crawford
Solorious Cherry Sisters
Westress
Metropolitan Opera Sparks Interest with Manru Debut
The Met enjoys renewed attention as Paderewski’s Manru draws praise for its production and performances. Audiences flock to dress rehearsals, while Maurel’s portrayal of the hero and the ensemble receive notable acclaim, contrasting with mixed views on the opera’s lasting impact.
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New York
Verdi
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Paderewski
Manru
Ustesiers
Waierewski
Bandrowski
Mme. Sembrich
Nordica’s turbulent Paris to Met to Wagner era
Lillian Nordica, famed dramatic soprano, faced hotel expulsions due to her intense performances. After singing Elsa in Bayreuth and Paris, she drew acclaim in America and Europe, studied Tristan and Isolde under Wagner, and faced noise complaints before continuing a career celebrated for vocal prowess.
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Mme
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Lolia
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America
Metropolitan
London
Northa
Incerne
Troe
Sime
Wagner
Gaplde
Jean de Bexske
Tristan
Uvelr Pomblang
Mime Noriica
Critique of Manru Opera in German Stage Work
The review notes waning interest after Dresden debut on May 29 last year. It criticizes Alfred Nossig s Polish romance origin for lacking literary distinction, poetic flavor, and stage craft with pale characterization and unskilled construction.
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Dr. Nossig
Julia Marlowe's Record of Roles Across Her Stage Career
Renowned actress Julia Marlowe reveals a rough list of parts played, from juvenile chorus roles in H.M.S. Pinafore to lead characters in Romeo and Juliet and The Hunchback. The tally includes Maria in Twelfth Night, Viola, Beatrice, Rosalind, Imogene, and many other parts across Gilbert and Sullivan and Shakespearean productions, tracing early stage beginnings to major triumphs.
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Miss Amelia Bingham Tops Daly Gowns in Lady Margaret
Critics mock New York fixtures as Miss Bingham’s gowns steal the show in Lady Margaret at Daly's and Bijou. The piece lingers on fashion contrasts, dubbing the play plotless and noting the star's wardrobe mastery while condemning the production.
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Alan Bale
New York Journal
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New York
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Bingham Alo
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Dockstader's New Joke Delays Royalty Row
Dustin Farnam sent his gag to Frank Dantes who sent it to Lew Dockstader after rewraps and a jaunt through Chicago. Dockstader performs Wednesday matinee dismissing the joke as too good to pay for and seeks an injunction against further use.
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Washington
Dustin Farnam
Linut
Denton
Lew Dockstader
Ty Aa Dockstader
Docksder
Frank Daniels Book On Shetland Ponies Nears Completion
Frank Daniels reveals progress on his forthcoming book about Shetland ponies. He notes substantial work in leisure time and hints at origins and characteristics discussed within.
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Shetland
Frank Daniels
The Horse's Poor Relations An Odd Family History Book
A manuscript will be turned over to publishers in weeks. The book surveys the odd members of the horse family including ponies asses burros mules and their origins and domestication across the world. It notes their influence on civilization and historical incidents. The work aims to be a valuable reference.
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Rye
N.Y
Theresa Vaughn Insane Sister of Otts in Worcester Asylum
A historical notice reports Theresa Vaughn formerly known as Mrs Therese Haupt, sister to the Ott family stage figures, confined in Worcester asylum ward lower Jo for violence and declining mind. Committed April last year at mother's petition, her memory failures ended a stage career, as reports suggest her end may be near.
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Worcester Insane Asylum
Lower Jo
Ott
Chelsea
Miss Vaughn
Theresa Haupt
Phi
Matt” Ott
Joe” Ott
Gossip on British and American actors touring Europe
The note lists Charles Frohman and Coquelin planning tours through Germany and France with British and American players. It mentions Berlin engagements, patriotism delaying Coquelin, and various upcoming stage projects including Don Caesar's Return and The Crista. It hints at Mrs. Tackett, Eleanor Johnson, and Leni Melechew in May stock company plans and Frohman’s theater slate in New York.
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Germany
France
Brettan
Chyde Fitch
K Fras
Atlantic
Perate
Coquelin
Berlin
Coqtelin Iither
Bernhmrde
Patriotrc
Charlotte Walker
Aan Ee
Eleanor Johnon
Ping Leni
Oia
Justiee O'Neill
Arta Reat
Ken
New York
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