San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

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January 2, 1909. THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW 13 Dates of Importance to the Show Man Lincoln's Birthday, Friday, Feb. 12, 1909. 'Washington's Birthday, Monday, Feb. 22, 1909. Asli Wednesday, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1909. Lent begins Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1909. St. Patrick's Day, Wednesday, March 17, 1909. Holy Week, week of April 5, 1909. Good Friday, Friday, April 9, 1909. Lent ends Saturday. April 10, 1909. Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 11, 1909. Decoration Day, Sunday, May 30, 1909. Independence Day, Sunday. July 4, 1909. — Compiled by Tom Winnett. Great Producing Houses Announced for Chicago Signs multiply that Chicago is to be the theatrical producing center of America, if not of the world, writes Will Reed Dunrov. Westward the course of theatrical empire takes its way. London has been losing its prestige and New York^gaining new honors in the theatrical field, and now Chicago is to wrest supremacy from the eastern metropolis. Abraham Erlanger, a member of the greatest theatrical combination in the world, visiting Chicago recently, announced a great hotel and theatre as one of the projects of the firm of which he is a member. Charles Frohman. another giant in the theatrical world, also announces a producing house for Chicago, and the eyes of the whole theatrical world are on the Illinois metropolis. Those purblind individuals who cannot see any good in home productions and home loyalty and patriotism, will now, doubtless, begin to change their attitudes. Mr. Erlanger, who made a visit to Chicago last week, made some announcements that came as a bombshell to those who have long pooh-poohed Chicago as a theatrical center. Said Mr. Erlanger to a representative of the Chicago Tribune : "I am arranging for a hotel and theatre, all under one roof. The theatre is to be devoted strictly to local productions which are to be constructed and staged here in Chicago. As Chicago has no large producing theatre in the sense which I have in mind where local productions are to be launched, we are going to take the initiative in this matter." These plans were announced in all the Chicago newspapers with sensational headlines. In the same issues Charles Frohman announced through the Associated Press that he was on his way to Chicago to complete arrangements for a theatre to be built for him in which he will make original productions. Thus the original contentions that Chicago is the logical play producing center of the country are being verified. When such plays as The Man from Home can be produced in Chicago, and break all records for long runs, and later storm the icy citadel of New York successfully, it is time that theatrical promoters took notice of the vigorous western city. When The Melting Pot can stir the whole country with its power, and when The Revelation can command such attention and become such a potent drawing power that two new companies are demanded before the piece has been on the road three weeks, it must be confessed that Chicago is looming large on the horizon. The success of these western productions has opened the eyes of the great eastern producers. It has pointed the way for new ventures and has shown that Chicago is now out of her swaddling clothes and is ready to take her place among the other great cities as the center of art, the drama and literature. The entering wedge has been made by men who have faith in Chicago. It has been demonstrated by pioneers who have had the courage of their convictions, and who have risked their money to demonstrate that Chicago is logically the theatrical hub of the continent. A Back woods Manager of the South Lee Parvin, in advance of In Wyoming, tells an amusing story of an experience he had down South last season when he was ahead of a musical show. Lee dropped into a small town on the circuit and discovered the manager of the opera house behind the counter of his hardware store. The representative introduced himself whereupon the old codger said : "One uv them pesky advance agent fellers war heer last year ; wore a light suit — maybe ye know 'im. All he done wuz tew set 'roun' mah store, sah ! spit terbacker juice an' tell funny stories— called everybody 'cul.' Now I haint gwyn' tew hev yew chaw an' spit 'roun' heah, sah ! This heah is mah office 'an ladies come heah, sah !" Parvin assured the old fellow that he had no such intention and, by way of preliminary, asked what the last attraction had been and was told "Sousa's Band." "Did they play a matinee?" queried Parvin. "No," replied the local manager, "jist plain music and mighty few people hereabouts knowed what it wuz at that." Gay Occasions at the Pans Opera When a foreign sovereign comes to Paris on an official visit, you may be sure that, whatever the programme of fetes may be like, there is one ordeal which the distinguished visitor will not be allowed to escape at any price — I refer to the gala representation at the Opera. It is never a lively function, and it is not intended to be. Tradition has consecrated its inclusion in the official list of fetes, and whether the royal visitor likes it or not, he has to accept it. King Edward had to comply with the usual procedure in these matters, and the Kings of Spain, Italy and Norway all had to devote one evening to a "soiree de gala" at the Opera House. Last night's performance in honor of the King and Queen of Sweden was just as dull as others which have preceded it. One saw the same scenery, the same actors, the same officials and the same decorum which always marks a gala night. The audience lacked brilliance, and there were far too many legislators. The average French Deputy is no more interesting than the average member of Parliament in England, and he does not show at his best on a gala night. But the managers of the Opera cannot keep out the Deputies and Senators when the State is paying the piper, and so the "Quinze-mille" — as the proletariat disrespectfully terms them, in allusion to the 15,000 francs per annum which the Deputies are paid — flood the national theatre and bring their women folk with them. No wonder that last night's house merited the description, "tres bourgeoise et tres parlementaire." The first item on the programme was the third act of Ilippolyte et Aricie, interpreted by Mile. Breval and M. Delmas. Applause was conspicuous by its absence, and at the entr'acte it was expected that the Queen of Sweden, who is in habit of retiring early, would take her departure, l.ut it appears that her majesty is passionately fond of Wagner's music, so she waited to see the next part of the programme, the third act of the Crepuscle des Dienx. Then at 10:35 o'clock, the Queen rose and left, escorted by the President of the republic. Had he been at liberty to consult his own feelings, I have no doubt that M. Fallieres would gladly have held the remainder of the programme "as read" and gone home to bed ; but he had to return For Sale! A Fine Line of Pictorial Pick-Ups -!•( )R Dramatic Vaudeville -OR MusicalComedy Companies ADDRESS EDDY MOWRY Dramatic Review Office SCENERY We make Special Designs for Special Scenery. Modern Construction, Diamond Dye Scenery painted right. Write for Prices. Front and Sheridan Sts. Portland, Oregon Wanted When In Southern California write the KM PI RE THEATRE. SAN DIEGO. Good acts and singers wanted at all times. Salary no object. Address H. II. BOSLEY, Manager. NOVELTY MOVING PICTURE CO. Moving Picture Machines, Films and Song Slides, Phonographs and Records. Renting Films Our Specialty. 418 Turk St., San Francisco. Phone Franklin 2312. GOLDSTEIN & CO. COSTIMERS Goldstein's Hair u , — an<1 w'g Store, Make-Up. Play Books. Established 187S. 819 ft 821 Van Ness Ave., San Franclsoo and keep King Gustav and Mine. Fallieres company, and it was n .40 o'clock before the "Marseillaise" and the Swedish national hymn announced that the performance was at an end. It should in justice be stated that when the curtain rose on Namouna, which completed the evening's entertainment, the pervading frigidity at last began to thaw, and the delightful transformation begun by Lalo's joyful music was completed by Mile. Zambelli's divine dancing. — London Globe Correspondence. The music incidental to Prince Hagen, Upton Sinclair's new play to be produced at the Valencia Theatre, will be a distinct feature, and the orchestra will be increased to twenty men during its run. Herman Heller, the theatre's musical director, is arranging themes from Wagner's Das Rheingold, Siegfried and Die Gotterdamerung to carry certain characters during the action of the drama, and the instrumental portions of the performance will be peculiarly interesting and pleasing. ALFRED J. LAPWORTH At Liberty Scenic Artist Care Dramatic Review Wanted Ingenue,Ch aracter,01d Man and Juvenile To create parts in vaudeville sketch over first-class time. Juvenile to create character similar to Checkers. Also, wanted, TWO ADVANCE AGENTS, experienced with high-class concert propositions preferred. JOHANN NIEMEYER 2620 Regent St., Berkeley Telephone, Berkeley 3580. Majestic Theatre ....Chico.... The best show town in California, bar none; 15,000 people; Diamond Match Co. headquarters; payroll $250,000 per month; three railroads; magnificent theatre. Booked by Great Western Theatrical Circuit. C. F. Weber & Co. Formerly of 526 Market St.. San Francitco Opera Chairs School, Church, Hank and Lodge Furniture, Poat Office Cabinet!, School Supplies. 1151 POIK SI., ror. Sutter SAN FRANCISCO 210 212 No. Main Street LOS ANGELES Monroe Salisbury Mrs. Temple's Telegram Leads