The Billboard 1904-05-28: Vol 16 Iss 22 (1904-05-28)

4 THE BILLBOARD CORRESPONDENCE 7 .— The row ponte. Biilboard desires CJ ‘and town tm the United beases te B08 NEW YORK. A number of theatrical managers in this city that they closed up so early. Last week an ideal one for indoor amusements and business was fairly good all over town. Dreamland and Luna Park at Coney Island bad auspicious openings, May 14, but next day it rained (almost snowed) and the attendance took a slump. Business the past week has been at a low ebb, but when real summer weather comes, what these beautiful summer resorts will do to the loose change of the amusement-seeking populace, will be plenty. Empire Theatre (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.) Julia Marlowe is in the last week of her brief engagement, appearing in her charming impersonation of Parthenia, in Ingomar. Packed houses have been the rule. No further offerings are unced at this theatre for the summer. Criterion Theatre (Chas. Mgr.) William Collier still continues to amuse large crowds in The Dictator. Garrick Theatre (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.) Amelia Bingham appeared as The Frisky Mire. Johnson, for one week, beginning May 16, to fair returns. No further announcements. Herald Square Theatre (Chas. Frobman, Mgr.) A large sign in front, announces the fact that Sam Bernard assisted by Hattie Williams and the same great cast, reopens this theatre sometime in August with The Girl From Kays. Savoy Theatre (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.) Elizabeth Tyree, supported by Aubrey Boucicault, has scored a genuine hit in a bright little comedy, entitled Tit For Tat. It bids fair to draw good houses for sometime to come. Broadway Theatre (Jacob Litt Py Prop.: A. W. Dingwall, Mgr.) Raymond Hitchcock in Henry W. Savage’s successful comic = gs Yankee Consul, is playing to fine busin New Amsterdam Theatre (Klaw & ; rteuger, Mgrs.) Weber & Fields began a two weeks’ engagement at this theatre, May 16 and attracted a large audience. Much speculation is rife as to future business movements of these two genuine comedians. Both are business men of rare sagacity and are destined to cut quite a figure in things theatrical. Saturday nigot. May 28, will mark their last appearance together on any stage. The occasion is likely to be made a memorable one Wallack’s Theatre (Chas. Burnham, Mer.) The County Chairman will run until about the middle of June. Business is the same as usual. Belasco Theatre (David Belasco, Prop.) The Closing date of Henrietta Crossman, in Sweet Kitty Bellairs, is announced for Saturday, May Business is quite up to the standard. Lyric Theatre (Shubert Bros. Mgrs.) De Wolf Hooper still continues on his way as Wang. It is expected that the tuneful opera will ron far into the summer Casino Theatre (Lee Shubert, Mer.) Piff, Paff. Ponf still continnes to ettract tas andiences. This merry musical cocktail, as it has been aptly named, will doubtless run sll summer. While the play, if such a term may be allowed in this connection is light. very ie there is enough good music and bright sayings to furnish an evening of enjoyment. Alice Fischer has scored heavily. Majestic Theatre (J. S. Flaherty, Mer.) Melville BR. Raymond’s, Man From China, has Treached the dignity of a second edition, with four weeks’ run to its credit and prosnects good for an all summer stay. Master Gabriel, who has been the feature of Buster Brown, is a newcomer to the east of. The Man From China. It wasn’t necessary to write in a new part for the toy comediar. The anthor simply bronght to life the grotesque idol of the play, and east Gabriel for the role of the vivified deity. A gorgeous new march and gun drill by thirtytwo coryphees is a new feature of the first act. which is received with much favor. Al. Tamar has sneceeded Rillee Taylor as Tommy + Todd, and his conception of the Rowery poy pre-supposes close and early famfliarity with the type. New York Theatre (Klaw & Erlanger. yd The Wizard Of Oz. closed a prosperons weeks’ stay. Mar 21 and departed for Guiease Many beantifn! floral offerings were presented to varions members of this organization on the closing night. The Sontherners. Geo. W. Lederer’s latest effort. had its premier at this theatre. May 22. with the following cast: Premises Bey... ic cciscccccvced Junie ee NOY oc ccccvacssvesedunassoas Al, Te Roy Preston .............+. William Gould Cc. L. Maximilian, Easy ....Willlam W. Black Judge Budge .............. "Joseph W. Standish SEE TPR cocccccccccsseesed Wilmer Bentley SE SUMED cccncececessesnsackd Wil H. Moore a ee ee Flfie Fay ee Vinie Daly Tanonicn Preston ............e008. Retne Davies Olivia Pemberton TOR oocceccccesscc0ccebeew Ince Mention of the performance will be x next week. Knickerbocker Theatre (Al. Harman & Co., Props.) A Venetian Romance still continues. Pag of the song and dance numbers have made decided hits, and the costumes and scenery are beautiful. Academy of Music (F. G. Gilmore & Pugene Tompkins, Mgrs.) Mrs. J. T. Boyle’s produc= of the Two Little Saflor Boys continues, business. to big Grand Opera Honse (John Springer. Mer.) The sensational melodrama, Wedded and Partpd _—s fairly oy 5 business last week. For eek beginning May 23, The Bostonians in Robin Hood is announced. Murray Hill Theatre (Henry V. Donnelly, Mer.) Starr’s Girl, featuring May FEdonin and Edwards drew returns last week. This week, Hoyt’s, A Rag Baby, with Henry Vv. Donnelly as Old Sport is the offering. Mr. made a great hit in the part. New Star Theatre (Wm. T. Keough, Mgr.) Yon Loa aid * last week. This week, Metropolis Theatre (Henry Rosenberg, -) SS ae et SS yore Sates e ‘ Of A Great Annie Ward Tif West End Theatre (E. D. Stair & A. L. Wilbur, Props.) Van Winkle, with Ober in the title role, met with fair returns last week. Week of May 23, the summer stock company opens with a dramatic version of l’arsifal. Una Abel Brinker is featured as Kundry. Third Avenue Theatre (Martin Nixon, Mgr.) Tracy, The Bandit, drew well last week. The Little Chureh Around the Corner opened to a big house, May 23. The scenic investiture of chis well known play occasioned much favorable comment. Hammerstein's Victoria Theatre (Oscar Hammerstein, Mgr.) For the week ending May 21, McIntyre & Heath were re-engaged for six additional days. A strong vaudeville bill was presented, including Fred. Hallen and Mollie Fuller, The Five Society Belles, in a singnig and dancing novelty, Cole & Johnson, and Merian’s wonderful pantomimic dogs, presenting the one act pantomime, entitled A Faithless Wife. This act is truly marvelous. The stage is set cepresenting a street in an alpine village. [he dogs, eight in number, dressed in appropriate costumes, performed a little playlet with ne apparent directions. The act scored a great hit. The Italian band master, Marco Versella and his band of forty, were an added feature. They are retained for this week. The bill drew large audiences. For the week beginning May 23, Blanche Ring is the headliner, followed by Clayton White and Marie Stuart, Bthel Levy, A. UO. Duncan, Fisher and Carrol, Robertus and Wilfredo, Irving Jones, Belle Hathaway’s performing baboons, and Olifford and ey. Circle Theatre (Percy G. Williams, —. ) For the week ending May 21, Bianche Ring, Barrows-Lancaster Co., Clivette, Walter C. Kelly, Stein-Hrretto family and others were the offering. Business was excellent. For the week Starting May 23, the Nine Watermelon Girls is the headliner, Gertrude Haynes and her Choir Celestial, Frank Bush, Van Rensellaer Wheeler, assisted by Frank Decker, Sidney Dean and Herbert Ayling in a sketch’ entitled, Cbristmas On An Island; Sidney Grant, O'brien and Havel, McMahon and Chapelies, Maynos Trained Birds, Al. Waltz and the Biograph, is the bill. Keith’s Theatre (E. E. Albee, Gen. Mgr.) Annie Abbott, the magnetic wonder, The Poeter Ladies Quintette, Monroe, Mack and Lawrence, Lotta Gladstone, Monroe and Littlefield, A. P. Duncan, Tenbrook, Lambert and Co., were the leading people of a very strong bill. For the week of May 23, the offering is, Robert Lorraine and Cc., Merion’s dogs ,Hugh Stanton and Co., Malcomb, Curtis and West, Melntyre and Rice, Lillian Shaw, Geo. Gastin, Perry and Randall, The Aerial Shaws, The Heiftons, Chinese Johnnie Wiggins, and the Biograph. “ Madison Square Garden. Under the direction ! of Loudon G. Charton, Mr. Duss and his orches tra opened Sunday evening, May 22, for the summer. A grand Wagnerian program was offered with Mme. Nordica, soloist. The entire Garden has been transformed into a venetian fairyland with beautiful water effects, showing the grand Canal of Venice with gondolas and other realistic features. The attendance was very large and will doubtless prove a strong factor in summer amusements. Proctor’s Theatre (Fred. F. Proctor, Mgr.) Straight vaudeville was the offering for the week ending May 21, at the 23d St. Theatre. The distinguished English comedian star, Chas. Hawtry made his initial vaudeville appearance, presenting a comedietta from his own pen, entitled Time Is Money. He was supported by a competent company of his own selection. He also appeared in the same play at Proctor's Fifth Avenue Theatre. The engagement was for one week only and drew immense audiences at Soth theatres. At the 58th St. House, David Belasco’s great play, the Heart of Maryland, presented with good financial results. At 125th St., Nat C. Goodwni’s successes, When We Were Twenty-One was presented by the stock company an admirable manner, with vaudeville acts by White and Simmonds, lmore Sisters, Spencer Kelly, La Tels, and the Kala Tony Pastor’s Theatre (Henry Sanderson, The offering at this popular place of amusement for the week beginning May 23, 1s, Collins and Hart, The Acrobatic Comedians, Joe and Nellie Doner, late of The Prince of Pilsen Co., James Richmond Glenroy, The Man With The "Green Gloves, Lillian Tyee and Irene Jerome, in The Arrival of Aunt Bedelia, D’Elmar Trio, Wayne and Lamar, St. John and Le Fevre, The Smart Set Dancers, Johnson and Wells, refined singers and dancers, Pdward O’Neil, World’s Premier Card Manipulator, Miss Emma Brennan, Protean Sketch, facing the audience, Ramsey Sisters, musical comedians, and the American Vitagraph. Saturday, May 14, marked the departure on ‘the Deutschland of the Hamburg-American Line, of quite a number of prominent theatrical people. Among those were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Crane, bound for Carlsbad and Paris. Mr. Crane will bring back a new play in which he will star next season. John Drew was another passenger, who said that his principal object in going abroad was to look over several plays, The Duke Of Killicrankie, now play.ng in London, and in which be would probably appear next year. He expects to return at the end of June. Nat C. Goodwin and wife also sailed on that boat, and expect to be gone about three months. “‘I am going to Carlsbad with Billy Crane to t a new stomach,”’ said the genial Nathaniel. Mr. Goodwin's New York stay after the close ra his ee was fra t with spectacular events gentleman pene Gray, well known in Louisville, Ky., sporting circles, came on hurriedly from the city of bourbon and demanded payment of numerous and divers gambling debts, contracted by Mr. Goodwin during his last visit to Lonisville. It is said that the amount aggregated $18, The matter was amiacably a ted. It fs said that Mrs. Goodwin will appear in, ~ Own Way, in London next year. Margaret Angelin also boarded the Deutschland the same “cata, expects to return with a new play next a Mr. deo. D. | nephew of J. P. Morgan, accompanied by his ovetir little Japanese wife were passengers on the same vessel. During the performance of Secret Of Polichinelle, at oy oo one night ‘ast clang of Pn -& through 20th Be cmcited the caroaty, of Ferguson, comedian, He af leading to the fire-escape feb story from the street to see the engine The door swung after him and with « snap locked _ ain owe Williams, Greene and | itself. Mr. Ferguson at once lost all interest in that fire engine and devoted himself to try to push in the sheet iron door with no handle. He shouted and kicked but it did no good, ‘The door is six inches thick. Meanwhile the stage waited. in desperation, Mr. Ferguson scranivled down the iron stairway in all the greuse paint of the stage make-up, ran around w ie Broadway entrance and reached the stage. Miss Kuth Parsons, one of the prettiest chorus girls in, A Venetian Komance, bus resigned und sone tO Mattoon, lll, to prepare for her marriage to Mr. Hamilton Bogue, Jr., a young Culcago lawyer. Lillian Russell is buisly engaged denying ibe rumors a8 to her intentions for next year. The most authentic rumor is to the effect that a big theatrical firm’ in this city will star ber in a musical comedy next season. The Pennsylvania Station, shortly before two o'clock last Thursday afternoon, resembled the Metropolitan Opera House during rehearsal. Seventy members of the Metropolitan force, together with one hundred other dancers, singers, etc., were there, to start for St. Louis where they will begin an ali summer run in the big spectacle, Louisiana, at the v.eon Theatre, on May 28. While waiting to board the train, groups of ballet dancers engaged in interesting steps, for the purpose of limbering up, much w the amusement of the big crowd of travelers. The recent report that the famuos old organization, the Bostonians were ww discontinue, after a quarter century career is vigorously denied by Horace J. Anbalt, press representative of the company. It is said that Henry Clay Barnabee will in Robin Hood for a limited period each season. The same policy being pursued as that which governs the perennial appearance of Joseph Jefferson ‘in Van Winkle. CLAY LAMBERT. CHICAGO. The continuous cool weather has been beneficial to the show business. The theatres have uli had a prosperous week. The purks profiting by experience, will not open until June. Illinois—Frank Daniels in the Office Boy entered upon the last week of his engagement, 15. This droll comedian seldom, in recent years has been supplied with a part that gives him such opportunity for fun-making. Next: Anna Held in Mamselle Napoleon, Garrick—The Virginian with Dustin Farnu.n, in the title role closed a very successful twoweeks’ engagement, 15. Monday evening Mrs. Fiske began an engagement in the Garrick, appearing in the difficult role of Hedda Gabler in ithe Ibsen play of the same name. Mrs. Fiske _ | Was suffering from a severe cold. As an actress this artist improves from season to season. The supporting company was made up of six clever people who showed careful training. The house was capacity. Power'’s—Lawrence D’Orsay continues to enjoy prosperous business in Power's in The Earl of Pawtucket. It is Mkely that the engagement will bold the boards at this playhouse for several weeks to come. Mr. D‘Orsay is surrounded by an excellent company, and the comedy appears to have caught the public fancy. MeVicker’s—The Silver Slipper continues to enjoy excellent business in McVicker’s entertaining on its second week Sunday evening with a crowded house. This musical comedy by the author of Floradora, is an excellent entertainment. The fun-making of Sam Collins is a ‘elightful feature. Miss Ann Tyrell has made 8 decided impression in the leading soubrette role. Cyril Seott, the tenor, is strengthening the good impression made during former visits. Studebaker’s—The Sho Gun, now in the seventh week in the Studebaker, could be made s profitable summer attraction did the management so desire. It is being improved from time to time by the introduction of new people and new songs. The end of the Chicago run has not been decided upon and wil] not be as long as conditions remain favorable. Great Northern—David Higgins, in bis new play, His last Dollor. entered on the second week of his indefinite engagement, 15. The engagement, so far, has been a most profitable one. The play has many original features, and the characters, while not new to the stage, are well drawn and well acted by the capable company with which Mr. Higgins has surrounded himself. La Salle—The Royal Chef, with a new tenor, baritone, and soprano in the principal roles, continues to enjoy excellent patronage in the Ia Salle. Dave Lewis, Mand Alice Kelly and all the old favorites of the cast are as amusing as ever, and the chorus of broilers, «: 11! shares the applause with the principals. Walter Ware is doing some excellent work in the tenor role, and Ursula March is pleasing the andiences as the Admiral’s Daughter. A new march song is being composed by Mr. Jerome for use by Harry Leone, the new rajah of the cast. Bijou—East Lynne, with a capable company and finely staged, was put on in the Bijou for a week's run, Sunday, playing to capacity at both performances. This play invariably does a big week's business whenever it is produced at this popular west side playhouse. Hopkine—Remember the Maine, the naval drama by Lincoln J. Carter, opened a week's engagement in Hopkins, Sunday, to two lar, audiences. The scenic effects are quite realistic and the cast very good. McGardner, as the English Officer: Miss Tabor, as the Spanish adventuress; Miss Marney, as the Onban Girl, and Miss Lessing, as the American Girl carry off the honors, while Bob Irving and Jake Simon !n two comedy roles are competent. Columbus—Miss Anne Sutherland is appearing in dual roles, in Past Lynne, which is being revived by the stock company in the Columpas this week. The production is meeting with the approval of large audiences and is given a capable presentation. Miss Sutherland cleverly portrays the characters of Lady Isabel and Mme. Vine. Next: Du Barry. Temple—Greeted by enthusiastic audiences, Sunday, the Players Stock Company presented Little Lord Fanutleroy with more than the usual suecess. Miss Isabell Randolph, who had the Nance oe ees is a Httle actrees of ability, and she made a decidedly fine tmpression. Miss Reals, back again after two eg » reception who has been giving the patrons of his pretty playhouse excellent attractions. He presented a program of stars, 15, that have never been seen at any house at one time. The distinguish. ed comic opera star, supported by H. Hassard, Short and Company in a new operatta is the headliner. The Potter family, aerial monarchs. singing and dancing sketch team; Lynch and Jewell, The Two Avalos, gymnasts; Raymond Teal, coon songs; Mile. Latina, physical culture girl; Smith and Arada, sketch; Mayme Gebrue. singing and dancing; and Paul Spadoni, the wonderful juggler. Judging by the advance sale, a large week's business is assured. Olympic—Vaudeviile: The Four Madca Roy and Clayton, Holloway Trio, George teh. er, Eckhoff and Gordan, Gillas Artista, Dorothy Neville, M. E. Nibble and Company, Percer sisters, Malcom Prince, Britt and Clark. Haymarket—Vaudeville: Russell Brothers and Company, Avery Strakosch, Garvie and Thomp#on, James N. Cullen, Joe. J. Sullivan and Company, Phil and Nettle Peters, Lizzie Wilson, Robert Carter and Company, Pierce and Maize, The Three Campbells, Frank Comar, Inneas and Ryan, Maybell Carling, and Reynolds and Bates. Chicago—Oressy and Dayne, Nichole Sisters, Robert Fulgora, Myles McCarthy and Compaay Artie Hall, Wagner and Armin, Frey and Fields, Weston and Beasly, Tom Ripley, Cherry and Klein, Mr. and Mrs. Colton, and Nettle Kenton. Sam T. Jack’s—The Trans-Atlantic Burlesquers is the week's attraction in Sam T. Jack's, Two Hot Nights, the burlesque is a of more than ordinary pretension, carefuily mounted and staged. It proved an agreeable entertainment, which pleased the large audience. The olio includes: Michell and Cain, humorists; Knie and Gotthold, sketch team; Ben Jansen and Josie, and Willie Barrows, in a clever specialty. Trocadero—The Blue Ribbon Girls—A clever company, med a week's engagement in the Trocadero, Sunday. An array of shapely giris of all sizes, and every variety of complexion is seen in marches, dences and ensembled num bers. The burlesque, e Sultan of Half Moroc co, made a hit. The 5, ee are introduced: The Five Flying nvards, LeRoy and La Vanion, Orth and Fern, The Folly Trio, Cooke and Hayes, and Krause and Rosa. NOTES. Wm. B. Robinson, a popular Chicago boy, will manage Robinson's Opera House, in Webster Park, Valley, Ill. under the new yo ordinances, Pw open, = 23, with the Wizard Of Oz. n entire production will be presented. ‘The agmmertet Theatre closes season, May, 22. A. H. HART. CLEVELAND. business. Ill Trovatore, | Tannhauser, Bohemian Girl, Tosea, ete., are large att endances. Shea's Empire—An excellent vaudeville Dil! marks the last week for this season's performance at Shea's. Edna Wallace Hooper and company, in a beautiful sketch is the headliner. is good, Fy Jas. F. McDonald, and others. Colonial—The “Charity Ball is presented this week by the Vaughan Loan stock company. The personnel of the company has been so as to strengthen it materially. and x! are preparing for a long siege of stock. So is che public, 7 * business here has been phenomenal. P —Baldwin-Melville Stock pany, in me Seve King ts drawing heavy crowds, and usiness Cleveland—Mise Ines Froman, in Bast Lynne omy te very well. The show is drawng good houses. Star—The City ~~ Burlesque aggreg is holding forth to regular patronage cof the Star Theatre. Tes show is about the same as the run of burlesques, consisting of a musical farce, the Maids of Siam, and the vaudeville NOTES. will close for the season, 21, Shea’s Em to open up ht and new again the middie of August. Mr. Burke states that extensive holding forth for the past two n.onths, to undergo extensive repairs and improvements beginning immediately, but this w not In any way interfere with the performances given by the Vaughan Glaser Stock Company. Mr. Smith. who is manager for Vaughan Glaser, states that new chairs will be installed, and a new big sign will be put in the front of the theatre. PHIL FRANKEL. WASHINGTON. Although the theatrical season is rapidly drawing to a close, is exceptionally good for the season of the year Columbia eatre—The Arden Stock Company gives its opening performance ‘bis week with the Pnglish army and society drams, Captain Letterblair, by Marguerite Merrington The performance is most excellent, and the ¢ptire cast is unusually strong. Next: Same Company, in Prince Carl. Lafayette Theatre—The Aborn Company 'n the Singing Girl; a good performance and «¢1cellent audiences. Miss Blanch Adams, who bas the Nelson role of Greta, is a most ble gt The entire act is very good. Nett: eo Fortune lier. Academy of Music—Rose Melville as Sis Hopkins drew immense audie lay is lesque companies, there are the opening and closing borlettas. olfio was most excellent and well deserv: fberal