The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-20

cious period for tests OF new plays, but four or
i've venturesome managers will run counter
to the belief this week. for Harrigan will put
forth brnnd-new local drama the younger
Drew couple will make their debut as Joint
stars. and two soubrettes will introduce them
selves In new vehicles OF mirth.
Edward Harrigan's new play IL called The
Last OF the Hogans." It is In three acts. In
volving four changes OF scenery. and 1t deals.
according to Harrigan. with New York life as
II Is" It's elements are not likely to diner es-
sentially from those SO long and so valuably
used in local plays by this author-actor. Songs
by Braham. dances by the company. plenty Of
wit and rough philosophy by Harrigan. and
sketches OF types Of humble life are sure to be
found in "The Last OF the Hogans." Harrigan
is 70 impersonate Judge McKeerer. an 1rishman
Of the Mn,iioaa model; The only recruit IA the
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The advent of Sidney Drew and Gladys RAN
kin Drew rs stars" will occur at the Stand
ard tomorrow night. Sidney Drew's ability
in comedy OF certain order was long ago
made manifest before city audiences. He in
herits the family talent. and he is ambitious
intelligent. and sincere in all his undertakings
He is young enough. also. to feel no great loss
should his present venture prove premature.
His tour was arranged rather suddenly. open.
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dramas. The Drew company contains several
actors Of metropolitan reputation. The piece
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ment is for three weeks.
Marie Prescott's first Broadway appearance
in decade will be made tomorrow night at
the Union Square. where she will be seen as
.SenoRd in "Spartacus. the Gladiator" to tho
Spdrtacus OF r. D. MacLean. The tme-worn
prize tragedy Of DR.. Bird will be acted on We'd
nesday and Friday nights, and at the Saturday
matinee. At the other performances version
Of Rider Haggards Cleopatra" will be pre-
scented for the first time in New York away
from the Bowery. Miss Prescott has chosen
been to tho east side theatres, but she has
playgoers in that section. and not without
reason. Tor she Is powerful actress. an e5-
MaeEean IS ana
eEner who went on the professional stage in
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ipartac'ls. which is q Very noisy role in any
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IaoO to NacLean's Ohetlo.
Detroit agency for amateur playwriehts to
be warned against is one which. for extrava-
giant fees. promises to procure the acceptance
o; dramas by the managers Of the New York
stock companies" and tho best Of the travel
ling managers" Another trap Is set in Bos-
ton for unwary writer's. who are invited to have
their works sent in for Recommendation to
managers" and to pay big fees for services
which cannot be performed by this intermedi-
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bepublished. Florence was not like most Of the
actors whose names are signed to printed mat
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the late Lester Wallack. as the playbills al
ways averred, but that gallant example Of Ut
was killed in the war Of the rebe!lion,;, For
quarter OF q century dead and alive. MailacE
that once famous drama.
Nellie McHenry and Sadie Seaman are the
soubrettes who will come into the view OF New
York audiences this week as stars" Miss
McHenry. who will appear at the Park In the
first city performance Of "A Night at the Cir
GUS" has not been an absolute stranger In
failed to play in Broadway since she was at
the Biiou three or four seasons ago. Her re-
turn will be greeted with pleasure. no doubt.
She is soubrette OF the old school. It is true:
but that school has produced many lively
actresses who have been esteemed by Broad
way audiences, and Miss MeHenry became one
81 these favorites q long time ago. "A Night
nelly. the Philadelphia dramatist 1t is en-
tirely farccal. with songs and DANCES
Plot + based upon the ,adyeptu5es Of
one OF whom Is a circus rider. The realistic
scene In the comedy is a view OF q circus dress
Ing tent. with host OF complications resulting
from i. the mistakes in identity. John g. Web
dian in her support. Yen Yonsop." q. swed-
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