The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, November 08, 1902, Page 2, Image 2
THE COURIEE i T HEATRES 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, UMluf lm tk lMHMe Mrj In Jeru 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. - To make a vain man jealous Is one of the impossibilities. FOOTLIGHT FAVORITES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY JfsBUyBSSSSSSSSJJ J .MJLaaatBVHSSSsVtJra- V w'42?5HklkVtHB VBBPSV VHHHHHHVBKB? V VV&''ATskkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkiE 1 Ha Ml HflbBBBBBBBBBBBBBB 1iBRBmKKiBi3B&l.JBUSZ0R&Pl-' ..J".!?- J.wwrn. 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"wJaMsW ISi&is yiffByijBriiV'" JjBbyJHeI lfiBSBBBreAuirorC!y7r.2w-AtBSBBra 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," hjr,"