Theatrical News and Walker at Crawford Theater
The article reviews Will White and George Walker performances at the Crawford theater with Willams and Walker in The Sons of Ham and Way Down East, plus the new farce Adolph and Adolph. It covers Walker’s Kansas City origins, his rise from street performer to vaudeville, and notes on cast, production, and the weeks ahead at Crawford Theater with Lion’s Heart and other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Crawford, Aes & Walker
Bowery
Crawford
Willams and Walker
Sons of Harn
George Walker
Grand Theater
Kanwad City
Jerry Mushfal
Eust
New York
New Easland
Syec~ Lil Company
Chicago
Delphia
Black vaudeville duo "Young Mash" Walker and Williams rise to fame
George William Walker known as "Young Mash" and partner Williams, once failing in Lawrence, became a celebrated colored act. They toured, faced poverty, and found success in Chicago and London after premiering the real cakewalk in New York with the Gold Bug production. Their rise stems from talent and persistence, not color alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willams
Walker
Maclnes
Noah
Chicago
Waat Faden
Tom Canary
Canary& Lederer
New York
OpPerr
Pete Dalley
Carter
Kester & Binie
Wales
Exupite
London
Williams
Wilker
Cone
Waller
Wils Willams
Ax the Big Biack
Siduehy
Innes and His Band On Tour With Record-Breaking Schedule
Innes and his band launch an extensive tour spanning 150 concerts before April. The troupe travels in two special coaches, with half the legs by train and a stop in Topeka for a February 4 concert. Will S. Albert handles rail logistics issuing town schedules and a train hold for the band. The tour includes a month at the exposition following the current engagement, and a midwinter cornet prize boosts state-wide musician interest.
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Innes
Topeka
Atchivon
Atchison
New York
Baltimore
Regie Bacon
Cour Dave
Will S. Albert
Albert
Kansas
Florodora Fever in Cincinnati Theatregoing Notes
A fragmentary critique notes Florodora performances in Cincinnati with references to actors and songs. The piece discusses praise for a strong ensemble and mentions audience reaction, risers, and fashion cues while weighing theatrical trends and the era's show styles.
Theatrical Reflections on Florodora and Ben Hur
The passage muses on enduring starlight in theatre from tragedy to comedy, noting Florodora’s absence of a joyous welcome. It contrasts Ben Hur’s choice with audiences and the diurnal theater world, highlighting pretentiousness, folly, and the shifting appeal of melodious entertainments.
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Polentus
Ben Hur
Frank Daniels in London and La Shelle acts attract English interest
Frank Daniels’ company in Miss Simplicity and Kirke La Shelle’s The Princess Chic draw proposals from London managers seeking American attractions to boost earnings. Despite London interest, La Shelle prefers to stay productive at home while London eyes aim for strong returns from American shows.
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London
Tle
la Shelle
Shelte
Wilde Play Revived in London The Importance of Being Earnest
An Associated Press dispatch from Lomion reports Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest revived at the St James Theatre in London by George Alexander. It is the first Wilde production in London since his trial with a packed house and strong applause. Theaters management said it would honor Wilde’s dying request to produce his plays under the authorship title used tonight.
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London
Lomion
Lady Wintemere
George Alexander
St. James Theater
Oscar Wilde
Howe
Sendall
George Lewis
Beerbohim Tree
Anthony Hope
Not & Hiss
Oscare
Hin
Jul Marlowe
Ae Cy
Poe
James
Miss Aturfowe
Celine
Esas
Beir
Opie Read's Quaint Melodies Atop The Starbucks Show
Atmosphere of The Starbucks in Chicago blends with unpublished tunes as Colonel William Lightfoot Visscher performs old negro songs and verses. He narrates a camp of spirituals and comic verses on Sunday heaven and the Lord's Day, adding a nightly repertoire from his vast store of written Negro songs.
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Starbucks
Chicago
Nanny Till
Ople Head
William Lightfoot Visscher
Kintchin
Visscher
Clar
Mrs Campbell's Success Opens Chicago Debut
The Chicago Chronicle praises British actress Mrs Patrick Campbell for her American bow in Chicago. It notes her strong yet not transcendent personality and talent, comparing her to past greats while arguing her era is not devoid of artistic merit.
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Mrs. Campbell
America
Chicago
Patrick Campbell
Chicago Chronicle
Mra. Campbell
Gvilus
London
Hue
Stoechas
Garrick
Sl ¥Ini
Booth
Theatre Notes Fragmented on Stage and Tour Plans
Fragmented theater notes detail Jul Marlowe and James, London stagings, and multiple American productions. Updates include Robert Taber, Wallace Hopper, Phil Sousa, Phoebe Da, Anna and Margaret Robinson, and plans for Dol ly Varden and Notre Dame, with shifts in company lineups and tours across Boston, Chicago, and New York.
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Ren Hur
London
Robert ‘Taber
Wallace Hopper
Sone
Philp Sousa
Solten
Is 3
Chicago
Phoebe da
Anna Aay i Bown
Diocaras
B. Maloetty
Apri
Billy van
Aed
Vella Hingham
Amd
Ina
Ameren
Paul Potter
Notre Dame
New York
Daniel Rokiman
West March
James W. Hunter
Bijou Theater
Charlie Hantry
Faanden
Monte Brier
Sir Henry Irving
Fran
John le Sullivan Ie
Simca
Benes
Jake Bernard
Sam Bernard
Robert Dailey
Peter Dailey
Boston
Albert Parr
Bostonmins
Tail Glasers
Dolly Varden
Campas
Nefin Webb
Sou
Lederer
Ahs Marshall
Tak
Edna
Pheas Mont
Judgment of Mrs Campbell in stage art criticized
The commentary argues Mrs Campbell shows surface significance but limited reach. It questions her range beyond Maeterlinck inspired works and compares her to classic figures like Medea and Lady Macbeth, noting a fleeting modern impulse rather than enduring humanity.
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Mrs. Tanqueray
Mrs. Campbell
Medea
Lady Macbeth
Juliet
Desdemona
Lady
Camille
Wieberly
Secrets of Personal Magnetism Laid Bare
Improper promotional piece by Hon. James R. Kenney of Pennsylvania endorsing free distribution of works on Personal Magnetism and Hypnotism. Claims of home study, universal access, and guaranteed life improvement, with address for James Kenney in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
James T. Kenney
American College of Sciences of
James KR. Kenney
P. Commercial Union Building
Vaudeville notes and theater dismissals in New York
The article reviews stage events in New York including deaths from accidents at streets, changes by managers, and cancellations of tours. It mentions writer George Broerick death from skull fractures, and George Frohman canceling out of town dates for Charles Hawn and Megraige Sor, while several companies plan future engagements and revivals.
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Bead Howery
Thater
New York
Anveral Fate KO
Amusement Alexanders
Pew Worlds To
Us Alexico Spring
George Broerick
I Street Ear
pAgHiur Burrest
Et Frohman
Gour
Ion
David Belasco
Ee Ae “Yeaeke
Wil Ea
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