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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 10, 1912)
NOVEMBER of thai tM'nilm inlrtln-i In Th KH k I I It I III. lll"t lll lHlf i "Orl ii lt atltx m ll"l MlitrN M ab Ilitillv f!(ll ll Mai!', olfl (if iffi. rl. Ihii h ima aim paid rmaMfM mimtiuK i in Ht mim$ni r tt .,,, itt,, it4 in th mw rvtriri Watson i i fiti.i . rr mrtii numnMiKtr t. aMMt. ftlin Is n to txcellvn 'n lb leading tntmu Tli c on' f lb bral err hwiiO In Mid lhlr hrnuty and tfntnta onwtMng tn rnntntfr. Many ain hv iur m ih MmH.attu "'w. TM. MMI Mbm Uth IM btt MwtH nmmhIm e il 0 114 n Ih ' ctni "f rcatl ii In I- ft, , .,! Show l.lnwrlf ft MtM H4IUHMW oq 'W.M y" in fan "M 1 like HAT the people of Omaha ap preciate the good things tn music and drama was demon strated again last week when the local theaters were treated to an enormous patronage. Es pecially was this apparent Thursday night when every playhouse In the city was taxed to Its capacity, several selling standing room and S30 seats being utllltcd on tho Brandels stage, This In spite ot the fact that. 5,000 people heard Bryan at the Auditorium on that evening and bo sides one ot the, largest churches of the city was filled with leading socltty peo ple to witness a wedding ceremony. Bet ter shows aro now promised by the the aters and indications are that If the prom ise la-.' fulfilled Omaha will continue to fill the theaters. I FOB.T OMAHA. Nc.ii.. Nov. To the Editor of The Bee: Kindly answer the following Questions: 1. What is the nationality of the famous nctrcss, Madamo Modjeka. 2. What company Is she now playing with At tho present time. 3. What Is the nationality of Olga Petrova. t. Where, Is she now playing, and with what company. C.Which of the two ubovo named is considered the better actress. C. WALLENRODT. Madame Helena Modjcska was born In Cracow, Poland, in 1811, and mado her dbut In 1801, soom becoming a leading actress' in her native country. Her first appearance In English was In Ban, Kjan. Cisco in 1877, In "Adrlenne Lecouvrcur," followed by a starring tour through the lnltcd States. After a buccesstul London engagement she returned to America and played Reading Shakespearean parts, 'nmlll .' "Mary Stuart." etc! Sho died In Callfgornla In 1000, where she made her home, and was recognlred as one of the leading actress In the world at the time of her death. We have no knowledge of what com pany Olga Petrova Is now playing with. 8he Is a Russian by birth, anil, whatever her attainments may be. she certainly has not uchlevod In America the great distinction that ramo to HoVnu ModJipkrt. It s possible that In time she may be ' ccme as geniunely- famous as did th great Polish actress, but at present there ) no possible basis for n comparison be tween the two women. Can you com pare one star with another, or one bright nunshlny day with another and tell wherein the difference Ilea, or which if the most glorious? As the apostle lony ago wrote, "One stnr dlffereth from an other star In glory" but he did nt n. dertake to say which was the more beau tiful and attractive. The theatrical clock will be moved back a quarter of a century tonight at Boyd's theater when tJie Gilbert and Sullivan FtstlraJ company will preeent for four ... ".wny! r-A-rr:-w ftil JH far'K MiHKKLl ,VT1IHBMWHHHH lElHBanBBBSB nights and Wednesday matinee a re vival of the .most popular Gilbert and Sulllyan's operas, which Includes "The Mikado," "Pinafore." "Patience" and "Tho Pirates of Penzance." Revivals on the stage are as dangerous aa reminiscences In literature or conversa tion. Thero Is a tremendous lot thnt is beautiful In the past, but the tendency of tho world ,1s to slldo a little ahead ot the present, even to steal Into the future If there Is a possibility of a mentality getting around that corner today. It Is to the credit of the Messrs. Shu bert and William A. Brady, however, who had the piquant cournge, not only to re vive "Pinafore," "Tho Mikado," "The Pirates of Penzance" and "Patience," but who also had the wisdom to put away tho cerements of the dead past that sur rounded them In the pigeonhole caskets where they reposed, theso many years, and to vest them in all tho gorgeous rich ness of modern stage settings and to cast them with an array of artists that aro big enough and resourceful enough to moke the old new, and as well to Impart all the delightful flavor ot mingled satir ical fun and luring melodies that filled the oul of father and mother with Joy twenty-five years ago. Just one glance at tho cast will InBtantly reveal not only the Important, but the aggregate' strength of the Gilbert and Sulltvun Festival company, marking It as being, without question, tho most im portant organization presenting light opera In America today. On Its roster will be revealed the names of DoWolf Horper, Blanche Duffleld, Eugene Cowles, Arthur Aldrldgc, Geqrge MacFarlane, Kate Condon, Ylola Gillette, Arthur Cun ningham and Louise Barthel. And all this strength Is further supplemented with the addition of tho New York Catlno theater chorus, which numbers fifty-six people. It Is pleasing to note that these revivals have" been given a most ardent greeting everywhoro they have been presented rlnco leaving the Casino in New York, In which city they proved a veritable sensa tion. The following engaging repertoire lias been arranged for presentation in this City: Tonight "The Mikado," that most charming of all the Gilbert and. Sulllvarf operas, has been selected as tho bill with which to start this most attractive en gagement. This opera, will bo repeated on Wednesday evening. Tomorrow even ing "The Pirates o(, Penzance" will be given and followed by tho production of "Patience" on Tuesday evening, with "Pinafore" as the bill for the matinee on Wednesday afternoon. In "The Girl, the Man and tho Game." which is booked for a three-day run at the Boyd, beginning Thursday, November 11, will be seen a play packed full of songs and laughter. The plot la . pure farce, and Interspersed among the many ludicrous situations are many rones which havo.the life and go that make them instantly popular. Billy (Single) Clifford, the star of the play, and one I who U one of the most popular enter- tainers upon the American stage, is tho singer of many of them, among which are "On the First Dark Night Next Week," "Hands Up," tho famous Billy song, "I Want a Berth for Bertha," "That Was All, Nothing More," "Toxus Tom my's Dance," "Beautiful Love," Clifford's "Dream Waltz." "Mine,1' "Rose Marie," "I Want a Girl," "Homo Run Bill" and "Wlnnlo from Winnipeg." Billy Is surrounded by an excellent com pany, headed by Miss Mae Collin, who assumes the role of "Tho Girl;" Jack Trainer, who Is "The Cause" of "The Game." A clever prima donna In the per son of MUd Marie Welter,, Bud Brama, EdwuVd C. Clifford, Lol Marlowe and u host of others, Including his "Famous All Girlie Beauty chorus." In view of tho fact that thousands of the readers In this city who keep abreast with the popular works of fiction aro familiar with Robert W. Chambers' very sensational and unconventional novel, "The Common Law," It is only reasona ble to suppose that everyone acquainted with the characters In the book wllj want to see the play, which wilt have Us Initial hearing In Omaha at tho Brandels theater Sunday mutlnee, nnd judging from the calls being mado at the box office so far In advance It Is safe to count upon this attraction enjoying a most profitable en gagement. It will-remain four days. The transferring to tho 'stage of Mr. Chambers' compelling story has been done with dqo consideration for scenic details and stage accessories, tho scenes having been painted after sketches made by the world-famous artist, Charles Dana aib son, who Is likewise responsible for the Illustrations In Mr. Chambers' book. The company appearing in "Tho Common Law" contains actors and actresses who can berelied upon to give a splendid ac count of themselves. The Coburn players as Shakespearean actors need no format expression of praise. Their name Is synonymoun with their achievements and Is familiar to theatergoers of this city. It ts .riot necss .sary; therefore, to enter into minor de tails ot their local engagement at the Brandels theater' on Thurrday, PJday and Saturday, November 14, 15 and 10, with a matinee on Saturday, which bids fair to be the most interesting In the current season. On Thursday evening "Twelfth Night" will bo given. Qn Friday evcqlng a nov elty l announced, .the "Iphlgenla" of Euripides, the great Greek drama, trans lated "into English by Gilbert Murray of Oxford, England, On Saturday matinee "The Merchant of Venice" will bo seen, and on Saturday night tho engagement will close with "Othello." The Coburn players' company Is said to be materially strengthened this season la numbers, a hcavlr scenic equipment Is carried, more mugnlflcent costumes and electrical effects will be shown. Mr. and Mrs. Coburn ore supported by Frank PeterB, Ersklne Banford, Itoyden Brlynno, Henry Buckler, Ooorgo Onul, George Currle, Ernert Itowan, P. E. Dechmnnn, Ina Brooks, Uosepha CIiIb holm, William Pish and Charlea Howson. Toots Paka. and her Hawaiian singers and Instrumentalists will bo the principal attraction at the Orphuum this week. These noted muslclunn have traveled all over the world and havo given perform ances before many notable uudleiu'es, Everywhere their wotk haH mot with phe nomenal success. Tho music of tho Ha waiian Islands huu a charm all ot Its on n one which cannot bo described. but which must be heard to bo appre ciated. The company will offer a varied program of songs and Instrumental music. Hut one of the most Interesting featureK of tho net will bo the famous Hulu Hula dance, which is given by Toots Paka, her self. Hoard'a Novelty, which is a spec tacular cxmuiuon oi musical oiieuanun and terriers, will add much to tho en- . Joyment of the bill. The nonleM and dogr ' give an act that Is worthy of tho efforts of human beings. Tholr program consists nf playing bells and other musical con trivances. Eddy Howard, assisted by Bert Know, will appear In a delightful little Bkctch called "ThoHo Were Happy Duvb." Mr. Howard was nt the Orphoum last seabon In a playlet with Mr. North and was one of tho most popular actors on tho bill. Harrison Armstrong will Intro duct an Interesting one act play, called "Squaring Accounts." There aro only two characters In the sketch, but both are well drawn. Carl McCullough. tho popu lar comedian, will present his novelty, entitled "FootliRht ImpreMon " Mr, McCullough Is well known both In musi cal comedy und In vaudeville. The Van brothers will give an act consisting of music and comedy. Tho Bradahaw broth ers will offer an act of comedy contor tions. Mis Ethel Barrymoro will be the at traction at the Orplieum next week. It Is an Innovation to bo able, to bee this famous aotrexs -at popular prices. MIhs Barrymoro will present "The Twelve Pound Look," one of tho most success ful plays of J. M. Barrle. Miss Barry moro'B appearance over the frrpheum cir cuit is limited to twelve weeks, how ever, and at tho end of that time she will return to the legitimate stage. Hytdne vaudeville "is what. Is ready for Hlppodromo patrons tho coming week, j Tho four Casters are announced as ' mlraculuus athletes, They will Indulge ' In pastimes ot a most strenuous nature t and are considered to be one of tho very bst acts of the bind before the public. A novelty mutleal nut will be supplied by the Musical Goolmnns, whose versa tility Is us varied as theVnumber of In struments they play. Songs and storiea will comprise the offsrlng of Johnny link, whoso reputation as an cntertnlner par-excellence has preceded him. One of tho top-notch pots on the bill will be occupied by Stepp. Allman and King, who will present their hilarious comedy playlet, "The Phoney Photographer." Still another entertainer Is Hello Haley, who will prefont her always pleasing bouquet of nong nnd chatter. An un usually pleaBlng selection of feature films will be included in the Hlppntcopa service, among which will be during Wednesday and Thursday the famous Universal Weekly, tho most Interesting film of events and happenings all over the world. Tho too real drama, "A Cele brated Cnse." will be displayed all week. The total cost of this bill Is said to bo $1,130. The performances will bo given on Sun day and Saturday at 1, n, 7 and 9 p. m. Each afternon during the week a matinee will be glvon from 2 until 6; during the evenings at precisely 7 nnd 0 o'clock. Much interest Ib displayed In the coming of Billy W. Watson and the "Olrls from Huppyland." who will bo seen In "The Plying Dutchman,'1 a novol and abso lutely original two-act musical concep tion which will find Km first presentation tn this city at the Qayety twice dally during the week commencing tilts after noon. Never before was so much activ ity shown In tho construction of an ex travaganza show than for till particular one., To find a proper vehlclo for "Slid ing Billy" WaHon !n no easy matter, but tho author gloriously aucceuded by watch ing the comedian's quaint and unique Mylo of work and acquainted himself In timately thus with all tho characteristics AMUSUSIUNTM. Fliona Doug. 4S4. Matin Every Say 3)15. BVry Might BUD. ADVANCED VAUDEVILLE WEEK 3TARTIHO TODAY Toots Paka And liar nutlvo Hawallunn, nat ive Hlngem and Instrumentalists HOWARD'S" NOVELTY A spectacular exhibition it musical Shetland and terriers, EDDY HOWARD Late of Howard ft North in "Those Were the Happy Days." Harrison Armstrong's Players In IiIh latest offering) "Squar ing Accounts." OARL M'CULLOUGH The dramatic comedian present ing lila novelty "Pootllght Im pressions," Hurmimy and Comedy XOB SSHZB VAN BROTHERS BRADSHAW BROS.." In an act of comedy conturtioiiii, PATHE'S WEEKLY KB VIEW Or THE WORLD'S EVENTS. KTIIKL- "llAUHVMOIUJ! Coiuluir Xcxt Week Prices Mat., Oallcry, 10c, best Eata 35c, xcpt Saturday and Sunday. Might, ICo, 30c, Boo, 76c. ii .. h thai na rthur ratt-Mlta) WuuM evrr b nM i iwii fwW Mrtm,iki I m i " Mr. i for WtifMMi i if .luriun l a mHi iitwiwteus i equal In Ih brat fffnrta'Mf Jn Mils (hat HMiKr MHT f i r dm i,r Ati tln a th Knif thMIr fnf lht Wreh eotflm tafia: WW! malla !- rtu win tn lb bfututrftw nimI altar!; Irthd of tmrtewti trpubmtwuf, "Tw t li-tn lilniwinm." Th nrrmrr b all wur and ety rlnUnml Thla iIihM em pti.iy l lnlrodu'ft In twa nf lb fntit1 nfsil rlvrrl MiUrlrNl rtltrMnMM vr er nil In twr1l tR. Tb tWrt nim hUrii Mi frnii' li in if JmK 1'frij n coni' iti.i'i i'f t ti if iii i MH'J MI ".I'M I Vl'.M Dsvottd to Strictly High Orsds rtravgan and VaurtaTllla TWICE DAILY & MAT. TODAY Tliat reatsst and runnltat ot All Qarman Comtdlans, BILLY W. WATSON THAT rum Z.XTTX.S BtTTOXXAK WXTK THAT rVHKY X.ITTX.U BX.XDB AND THB GIULN FROM HAPPYLAND tn Thi Ksw Musical rurorti TMK FLYING DUTCHMAN" Of, but whit a buitani "Sllrs"f Dllt" Wilton will driw sir ihU wk' I istt In mnli a roll tic tnautti l rhok th llmndfli Morn' itilivtr Tin wttk's tiltitncfl ! It nofmotn, It rtrtlcsUr about tinvlnt !. n hl tttrnoon K U JOHNSON, Mir. (Hint Svga. Sun. Mat., 16c, BSo, 60o, 7 Go. 2?; Mais. 15c and 25o Chew Uuin If you like, but no Bmnklng LABIS' fl Oaf AS ART WZIK WOJCJ1XSI SAT MATinBB Daby Carriage Oarage In the Lobby. Certified Milk for the Asking, a aw aai ii i lai aamjammmmmwai.T.w.a7.'u:'mmmmmmmmi Beginning TONIGHT far 4 Nights and Widmsdiy Mating .McMr. Hliuticrt anil Willlniii A. Ilruily Present THE GILBERT & SULLIVAN FESTIVAL 01. l'otn tho Now York CiinIiio Theater, Willi ' 1)12 WOLF HOri'HU , BLANCIU: l)lFKIKIil KUOHMJ COWLHS OICOUGi: MncKARIiAN'i: VIOLA fllM-Trm: 1CATH CONDON AHTJIUK CI'-VNINGHmM ARTIIUlt ALimiDGK LOl'lMi; HA KTIIKL And tho New Vork Omluo Oioiiin and Orclicatrit In 11 Itovlvnl nf Gilbert & Hulllvait'H Greatest Coin I c Oporna. TONIGHT - "THE MIKADC" MONDAY -"THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE" TUESDAY - "PATIENCE" WED. MATINEE - "PINAFORE" WED. EVENING - - "THE MIKADC'" K. B, Notwithstanding this great company nf atari and the uur U tude of tho different production, regulnr house prlrc will prevail at every perforrr.utico. Prices Kvenlngn, GOc to 2.00, l'opulur mullneo y id day, 60c tn 11.00. 3 DAMYTEH.VTRu?DtWY' November 1 BILLY "SINGLE" CLIFFORD And a Superb Company of Glvr Artist In th Marry Musical Tarce "THE 61RL, THE MAN AND THE GAM!" 14 catchy song hlta aung toy a bvy of dainty dlvlnltl, who dunce i, i daligllt tho ye. Prices Night, 3 Co, OOc, 7So, $1,00. Bargain Mat. Oat., best ats UOi HBlBHBlaHBHnBBlBSlBalBWVHl r-.T:jriaaii!ii rilTITO A r1 Tr- rti W.T r IflUST TIMK IIISIU- FOUR DAYS I'Ol'ULAIl THICKS Authorized Dramatization of ROBERT W. OHAMBEI.S Mont Sensational Novel of the Ace BEST Or Alii, BOOK PI.AYS. BETTER THAK TUB BOOK. COMI'IiETfi OBiairTAI, PKODUO. TIOW. PERrEOT CAST. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY KATUIIDAV MATINIJU i in: uuKunn rLAfcni TIIUHSOAV KVUNIXG TWKLFTH NIGI T F1UDAV NIGHT IIMUGIJXL HATl'ltDAV MATINFH .... T1IK MKKCHANT OF VKNK Ii SATL'ltDAV KVUNING OTIIUH O WITX AUOMBNTBS CAST SPEOIAL SOENEEY WONDBKrUI. EFrECTS AKD PRICES REVOLUTIONIZED. NIGIITH Uflc lo 9 l.OO. Next Sun. MM. 1 Dnjs- S. II. nmnmir ,m I, nil ivrn . a M t'twrmiM rom4inn. Kr ! Ih immnainlratlaia; ruff. N. in lbtr Mnnr, rtunolnic nr ! Wiltl; rrank Onhaon In iainNli n4 tlori, ! mi Blul 1 nti'l lcul -iUt.at nfmnwl. www Mirtn. 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