The New York Clipper (November 1917)

November 21, 1917- THE NEW YORK CLIPPER 33 BURLESQUE NEWS (Ccuitmued from page IS and on page 37) BEN KAHN HAS A GOOD SHOW AT NEW BRONX HOUSE Ben Kahn's new Bronx theatre, the Follies, formerly Keith's Bronx at 149th Street and Third avenue, bad its initial opening last Saturday night. An audience that packed the house peeted Kahn when he. stepped onto the stage and, in a short speech, told what he Intended to offer to the people of the Bronx. After the "Star-Spangled Banner" hid been played by the orchestra, a long overture followed. A number of Bronx politicians and offi- cials were present, as well as many well known theatrical folk. Several large floral bone shoes were in the lobby, sent by well wishers. "The Maids of the Follies," headed by Harry Steppe, was the attraction Saturday night and continues all this week. Steppe has gathered around him a corking good cast, which can act and sing, as well as a dandy chorus. The title of the first act is "Around New York" and is in three scenes. The first is the exterior of Kahn's Union Square Thea- tre, full stage. The next is a drop in one, followed by one showing New York harbor just as a big steamer is departing with a number of the company on deck, one of whom is working a search light, out over the audience. Something went wrong with the boat at the opening performance, as it only went a short distance. The second act, "Somewhere on Broad- way," is a roof garden scene. When the curtain went up, James Wan- das, the character man, introduced each girl separately to the audience, which seemed to please the boys out front. Harry Steppe easily proved himself the ■tar of the evening, appearing in his well known Hebrew role. He worked in an easy manner, showing that be is experi- enced in this line of comedy. He works his many situations to the laugh limit. Ben Howard, who is opposite Steppe, does a "Dutch" comedy in a most creditable manner. He too, made his every line tell, getting all there was out of each situation. He works hard and portrays the role well. James Wandas makes a good character man. Chick Briemont, a neat looking "straight," handles the part with ease, and dresses in good taste. Dolly Fields, after a few years in retire- ment, jumped into the show and made things lively, soubretting with lots of dash and putting her numbers over as.well as she did a few years ago. Her dancing stood out, making her a bright spot in the group of present day soubrettes. Miss Fields is pretty in form and wears some costumes of unusual beauty. Michelena Fennetti bandies the ingenue role and surely won favor the opening night. She offered her numbers in a clever man- ner, danced gracefully, wore beautiful gowns and possesses a pleasing personality. Nola Bignold, as the prima donna, sang well, and proved herself a great "straight." She fed the comedians in several scenes for many laughs. The show is made of many bits, scenes and numbers. While the bits are mostly old ones, they have been changed enough to make tbem laughable, and the way they are offered Is unusually funny. Kahn has a great show, with plenty of good comedy, dancing, pretty music and an entertainment which proved thoroughly en- joyable with lots of bright, pretty girls. The show was a success. Sn>. ALAMAC THEATRICAL HOTEL JOS. Firsiib tke New Reseat I. T. WEISMAN. r Northwest Corner 14th and Chestnut Su., St. Louis, Me. Theatrical Hostelry, Cafe and Cabaret Union Help (Member N. V. A. sad Barleequ. Club) Bast B«t«u» Cares* MEYERS aaa SELTZER. Where all Shaw Peeple sa 7I7ICCt?'6 UsrYsTCT Beet Hoase Cooking la Te addlOdE* O tlU 1 til . Marie Erary Er.ning. PHILADELPHIA P *T Ue a Visit. Whaa Flayta* the TOP Df Ti r, lr*'I aCVJC lBia.l«E.Oi AT X5 XJ W» I?*. i-i aCi * O "eOf Block Cumbarlandl from The Het aaa CM 4 We LOUIS MARATSKEY HUDSON. N. TVS LEADING JEWELER TO THE rROrESSION WM.F. 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