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NEW YORK. Nov. 8. The .metropoli
tan stage Is at the present time graced
with a plenitude of first-class talent,
such as Is seldom found in one city at
the same time.
Mrs. Leslie Carter continues to delight
the most critical audiences In New York
at the Belasco theatre, where she Is en
joying an unprecedented success. The
foreign production of "Du Barry" had
Its premier performance Monday night
at the Volks theatre, Vienna, and was
made by Frau Odllon, on a scale of ex
traordinary magnificence. Mr. Belasco
had Intended being present, but was too
busy here, owing to rehearsal of the new
Blanche Bates play, "The Darling of
the Gods," which will follow "Du
Barry."
Miss Virginia Hamed is nearlng the
close of her successful engagement at
the Criterion theatre. On account of
previous contract Julia Marlowe begins
her New York season at the Criterion
on Nov. 24th, when Miss Hamed and
"Iris" will have to give way. The busi
ness at the theatre continues to be re
markable, and in many Instances has
broken all records for receipts at this
house of successes.
Mrs. Patrick Campbell last week added
a new American conquest to the many
she has made since our play-goers first
became acquainted with her. She ap
peared in the role of the Countess Beata
In Mrs. Wharton's English translation
of the new Sudermann play, "The Joy
of Living." at the Garden theatre, and
depicted that erring woman's character
so skillfully and with such powers that
her admirers were enthusiastic in their
commendation of her work. The coun
tess belongs to the Magda type of fe
males, but is created along more digni
fied lines, for, according to the Suder
mann story, she is a member of high
Prussian, military circles. Mrs. Camp
bell reveals her as a woman who feels
the sins she commits more poignantly
than Magda possibly could, and who
pays the bitter wages of her error by
taking poison with a more Intelligent
appreciation pfthe atonement jihe. Is.
bmkms; mat ner preaecessor m tnis
Sudermann school would have an idea
of. Mrs. Campbell applies all the force
and fervor of her acknowledged dra
matic genius to furnishing a convincing
revelation of this character. -
Charles Frohman presents William
Gillette in "Sherlock Holmes" at the
Knickerbocker theatre for twenty-four
evening and six matinee performances,
which began Monday, November 3. This
Is Mr. Gillette's first appearance In New
York since his great London triumph in
the detective play, which ran for an en
tire year at Henry Irving's Lyceum
theatre. It gives metropolitan theatre
goers a chance to congratulate the
American actor upon his third complete
capture of the citadel of the English
drama, as also the greatest of his trio
of London successes. "Sherlock Holmes"
having exceeded In length of run, finan
cial results and popular satisfaction the
record even of his first great London
triumph in "Secret Service."
Henrietta Crossman's success In "The
Sword of the King" at Wallack's is un
doubtedly one of the most Important
features of the present season. Miss
Crossman has always shown herself to
be a conscientious and clever actress,
but on the present occasion has entirely
transcended herself and raised her per
formance to the standard aimed at by
the greatest living artistes.
Chauncey Olcott's -agreeable presence
at the Fourteenth Street theatre is ac
countable for the fact that seats are
selling there weeks ahead, "Old Lime
rick Town" proving a most acceptable
play.
A new biblical drama, "The Judgment
ef King Solomon," has been successfully
produced at the American, with over
one hundred people in the cast. The
policy of presenting a new play on a
scale of such magnitude Is 'something
new for the American. Mr. Davidson
has dramatized one of the most beau
tiful stories in history and achieved a
decided success.
Mrs. Flske's new play for the Man
ifcattan, "Mary of Magdala." is produced
ten a scale of unprecedented magnifi
cence and is by far the most Important
production in which this charming and
finished actress has yet appeared,
"Mary of Magdala" is a biblical play
and Mrs. Fiske's part as Mary, an orU
eatal wessan. is an entirely new one.
The play centres round the crucifixion,
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salem. It reveals Mary In an angry
mood because of the absence of Judas,
who hopes to throw off the Roman rule.
Judas Is disappointed because the new
master preaches gentleness. In the sec
ond act Mary waits in the garden of
Flavlus for Jesus to pass, so that she
may touch his raiment. This act of
hers leads to a climax In which the mob
attacks her. The scene of the third act
Is a street In Jerusalem. The scene of
the fourth act reverts to Mary's house,
while that of the lest reveals a wild
ravine near the hill of Calvary and the
people returning from the crucifixion
while a terrible storm is raging. The
premier performance of this notable play
was. made in Milwaukee.
Charles Frohman tells me that he In
tends from time to time to make Shake
spearean productions at the Empire
theatre during the Empire company's
regular season there. He has already
selected the first play which he will pre
sent. It Is "Macbeth," and Miss Marga
ret Anglln, the leading lady of the Em
pire company, win be cast for the role
of Lady Macbeth.
"The Two Schools" Is one of the plays
that New Yorkers are liberally patron
izing. It is one of the brightest new
comedies that the season has developed.
"The Two Schools" remains at the Mad
ison Square until Nov. 24th, through the
courtesy of Llebler & Co. in postponing
the presentation of "Aubrey" at this
house, when the company will begin a
tour of the principal cities, returning to
New York again later in the season to
appear in a new four-act comedy by
Jerome K. Jerome.
Charles Warner has sailed for Europe,
where he goes to organize a company
and to secure an entirely new produc
tion for the play, "Drink." Rich and
Harris have arranged for an American
opening for Mr. Warner, with Gllmore
and Tompkins, at the Academy of Music.
Mary Mannerlng has succeeded Jessie
Mlllward at the Garrlck- theatre, pro
ducing Clyde Fitch's new play, "The
Stubbornness of Geraldine."
Carl Hagenbeck's tialned animals re
main a standing success at the New
York theatre and It has been found
necessary to prolong their engagement.
The features of this show are so numer
ous and unique that they prove inter
esting to everybody. Nothing like the
congress of goats has ever been seen
here before. Miss Anna Gilke Is in
charge of the aviary and shows to what
a remarkable degree the intelligence and
memory of a bird can be developed.
There are a score of. vari-colored macaws
and cockatoos In the collection.
Tins hn nhout finished her brief run
At thi Victoria, where she followed Alice
Fischer in "Mrs. Jack," Miss Fischer
havine mine to the new Harris tneaire,
tht. Wnt End. at Harlem, previous to
touring. Duse received a great ovation
here. Her reception was mosi eninuu
astlc. Her repertoire includes D'An
nunzlo's La Glaconda, Cltta Morta,
Francesca de Rimini, eta Under the
Llebler management Duse will tour the
leading cities.
At the Herald Square "The Only
Way" has developed a genuine surprise
for New York in the acting of Martin
Harvey, who has proved himself to be
one of the best actors ever brought to
these shores. His Sidney Carton Is be
yond all praise.
Weedon Grossmith's run at the Prin
cess Is proving a big financial success
for the Shuberfs new playhouse.
At Keith's the Fadettes Woman's Or
chestra of Boston hold over as the head
line attraction. The hit made by .this
organization Is something Immense and
It Is creating a sensation more pro
nounced than anything which has ap
peared In vaudeville for the past IIyj
years. HERBERT E. CLAMP.
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To make a vain man jealous Is one of
the impossibilities.
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Many of the above faces will likely be seen in this city as the season advances. Their owners are leaders in
their respective lines, and are now embarked in comprehensive tours of the country, supplying fun and thrills to the
people of the United States. Raymond Hitchcock, as "King Dodo," causes howls of laughter wherever he goes.
Ezra Kendall, the famous veteran in vaudeville, has deserted that part of theatredom for the legitimate, and is
making a big success In "The Vinegar Buyer." James O'Neill will be seen this season in a new play by Harriett
Ford, entitled "The Honor of the Humble." Jerome Sykes has found a big touring success in "The Billionaire."
George Ade's merry satire, "The Sultan of Zulu." is earning national renown for Its famous, 'able author. "The
Roger Brothers In Harvard" is now in New York, and will make a big tour. Charming Minnie Dupree, in "A Rosa
of Plymouthtown." will be seen in many cities. Miss Helena Frederick, the new prima donna of the De Angelli
Opera company. Is the life and spirit of "The Emerald Isle,"
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