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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1900
Page
2
Theatrigal News Says Will Lead Own Company Next Season
The theatre column reports that Lisetta Sliser the vivacious performer known for Ermine and praised in Topeka will head her own company next season not rejoining the Francis Wilson Opera troupe Jealousy over Pauline Hail engagement cited. A long reminiscence recalls Miss Sliser improvising during a performance and a vivid anecdote about a paper knife incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luleser
Topeka
Ermine
Francis Wilson Opera Company
Miss Sliser
Wilken Organization
Changes in Wilson company spark cast row and exits
The opening of the theatrical year sees Pauline Hall join Wilken company and tensions rise over Pauline Glaser and Miss Mall in the cast of Siminis. Glaser leaves after a factional dispute while Glaser’s career shifts toward the Wilson organization and her chorus role in The Lion Tamer at Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huebee
Siminis
Wilson Organization
Mr. Wilson
Pittsburg
Scurlig & Price
New York
Pennsylvania
Marie Jansen
Angelina
Angen
Javeen
Lilly Glaser
Jerminin
Ben Hur comes to a famed Broadway closing season
Klaw and Erlanger conclude the Bradway run of Ben Hur at New York City’s Bradway Theatre on May 12. Receipts for matinee and night performances set new records, with the best matinee approaching 1,915 dollars and the best night show surpassing two thousand dollars. General Lew Wallace sent a telegram praising the production’s extraordinary appeal and urging continued audience approval as the show closed after its acclaimed debut run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaw & Erlanger
Bradway Theater
New York
Bert Fecomia
Clossis
Corton
Jow & Erlanger
Lew Wallace
Bex Uvr
Mse 35
Ren Hur
The caprices of Bernhardt on early American tours
Marcus R Mayer recalls Bernhardt star whims during her first American trek in WHORL. A Philadelphia curtain delay, Camille’s absence, and a late arrival train mishap test the troupe. Bernhardt insisted on staging Phedre over Camille, causing tension with Mme Columbier and Paris critics. The Divine Sarah’s control extended to stage timing and refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus R. Mayer
Bernhard
Philadelphia
Camille
Anne Columbier
New York
Berniuerdt
Sarah
Mme. Columsbier
Paris
Bernhardt
Mme Baru
Sursh
Mobile
Sousa's Band in Berlin on Germany Tour
In Berlin May 26 Sousa and his famed band performed first concert at Kroll's garden. Despite rain a large audience attended including Ambassador White and Mrs White, John B. Jackson, Jackson's wife, and U.S. Consul Love. The American colony in Bern was well represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sousa
Kroll
Bern
Ambassador White
White
John B. Jackson
United States
Jackson
William Collier Eclipses Wels Baden Tours On Stage
A report from Franchenine notes William Collier’s German tour including Hamburg and Dresden. Collier, famed for big betting schemes, staged a bold Arizona bet with a bookmaker in Oakland that netted around $4,000. The article also mentions other theater figures such as Dive Gideon, Gordon, and William Gillette, plus upcoming productions and Ben Hur, Sherlock Holmes, and Don Caesar returns.
Tallest Actress Mary Tull Captures Spotlight
The tallest American actress Mary Tall, famed for her height and stage presence, drew crowds in New York and was photographed in Broadway studios. A mistaken printing on a program caused confusion about her name, but the event highlighted her notable stature and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mine Mars Tull
Mice 'Tull
Witter
Lee Field
Tut
Pinkie
Beir
Mary Tall
Tal
New York
Miss Tullel
Broadway
Cassie Huntliy
Barhold
Melba Declares Sympathy and London Home Move
London May 6 Melba declares sympathy for British cause and says she remains patriotically English. She has secured a near Lady Randolph Churchill home in Great Cumberland Place and plans a permanent London residence despite enjoying Wales and other places. Klaw and Esser gain dramatic rights to Molly Elliott Seawell stories The House of Egre mont and The Sprightly Romance of Mareac with stage plans by William Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prima Donne
London
Melba
Inglich Gwaple
France
Lady Randolph Churchill
Great Cumberland Place
Wales
Klaw & Omenser
Molly Elliott
Matsac
Mrs Fisk's Big Receipt Amid Concert Season Earnings
The article notes Mrs Piske's season of thirty four weeks grossing over £10000 with three weeks in Boston earning 17000 and Chicago 45000 for four weeks. Washington shows 1100 Cincinnati 1300 and Pittsburgh 1900 weekly. Largest single performances were 2220 in Chicago and 2085 in Boston. few stars match such figures this season, aside from Sir Henry Irving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Henry Trving
Theatrical Notes Preview Next Season in New York
A great nun is expected for David Harum in New York next season. Bure Mcintosh engaged to play Philemon in Janice Meredith. Zoe to be staged next season as a grand pere and Calverg to assume principal role. Herbert Kelcey and Elle Shenton join with the summer stock at Elitch's Gardens Denver. Maude Adams has reportedly earned two million dollars in three years for The Little Minister. George Boniface contemplates starring again in Jean Valjean from Les Miserables. Albert Buchanonts to write a play for Me Langtry with Marie Antoinette said to be the centerpiece. B F Keith secures Cleste Loftus for thirty weeks at $800 weekly. Mrs. Leslie Carter to appear next season in The Queen's Drawing Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harum
New York
Bure Mcintosh
Way Philemon
Janice Meredith
Zoe
Maude Adams
George C. Boniface
Jean “Valjean
Gramatian
Abert Buchanonts
Me Langtry
Marie Antoinette
F. Keith
Cleste Loftus
Searson
Leslie Carter
Queen's Drawing Room
Marshall's Band Plans Interesting Concert Tomorrow
Marshall's band will perform an engaging programme at their concert tomorrow afternoon featuring a varied selection. The event promises lively melodies and a showcasing of local musical talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
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