The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-07-26
NOTES OF THE STAGE.


The engagement of Henry E. Dixey by Charlie,
frohman has caused much talk In theatrical cir
cies The manager engaged Georgia Drew Bar
rymcre the same DAP. Dixey's transfer from
buriesque to comedy indicates an ambition on
his part to employ his really abundant gifts in q
worthy manner. With him and MIRA. Boucicault
In the same casts the company at Hermann's
viii be apt to compel attention to that theatel
next winter. Charles Frohman seems to have
money and other inducements sufficient to
bring stars into his service according to his re-
quirements.
The cities which will have the pleasure OF see
ing the great American play, Alabama" pre-
sented by the A. III. Palmer company. may con-
slider themselves exceedingly fortunate Only
seven cities will be visited from the time the
company leaves New York until they return to
chicago, September. To carry one of the great
est dramatic successes of the year, together with
one OF the most brilliant companies in the
world, from ocean to ocean in SO short time,
means the risk OF great expense and indicates
great business energy.
ine Mestayer-Vaughn company, which is en-
route to Washington, opened its season in 1.-THE
Grab Bag" ct Kansas City May "a, and embraces
W. A Mestayer, Theresa Vaughn, Thomas
y brien, Alexis Markham, Leon Walter Jones,
William Sellery, Harry Crandall, Thomas Peas
ley, Julia Stuart, Alice Drew, Lilly St. Claire,
the management of Frank Curtis.
The date OF the production of "The Cadi, -
biil Nyes new comedy, at the Union Square
theatre has finally been fixed Tor September Il,
when Thomas O. Seabrooke will make his debut
as star under the management of Stuart Rob-
son and George W. Floyd. Mr. Robson will
come to New York in August to superintend the
renearsals ana preparations for the presentation
OF the new play.
Lawrence Marston is writing new play for
Lillian Lewis entitled "Lady ILL.," dog, a
horse and tiger play active parts in the drama.
The part Miss Lewis will play is sort of AIDE
lima Patti OF the circus ring. In the second act
MISS Lewis, dressed in o bswitching costume,
makes her appearance riding q horse at full
gallop, in standing position, la equestrienne.
Franz Ebert's performance of Puck in "The Pu-
pill in Magic, is full of quaintness and humor
and Is hailed by the audience with enthusiastic
signs OF approval. He is thoroughly easy and at
home in his work and makes every point with
the most telling effect.
"The Twelve Temptations is equal to and
grander than any OF its predecessors in the line
OF spectacular productions. 1t has been
strengthened and reinforced with many novel;
ties and surprises by Manager Gilmore since its
last production here.
The march of the States and Territories of the
Union, in Gilmore's twelve Temptations, -
which introduces some forty six AmaZons, led by
Columbia, is the most effective pageant ever de-
vised, and one of the choicest novelties Of the
attraction.
Bertha Jaeger, as Smiling She,' afterwards
Countess Tit, in "The Pupil in Magic" has al
ready set the heart of the small boy palpitating.
1t would be impossible to count her conquests
among the gentlemen of from six to ten years OF
age.
There are sixty people in sThe Twelve Temp
tations' company, and SO great is the amount
OF scenery and properties and costumes en-
ployed in the production that a special train of
three sixty-foot cars is used for transportation.
great merit of the Liliputians' play, 1.-THE
Pupil in Magic" Is that it is clean, bright and
wholesome. 1t is claimed that the performance
OF the Liliputions is The wonder of the nine
tenth century, inasmuch as it is entirely novel
Selma Goernen, who plays Fritz in "The Pupil
in Magic is a bright and industrious little
lady, on whom large share of the work falls.
She acts with plenty of chic and is an immense
favorite with the audience.
"Dr. Bill will open his season in Canada.
From thence south and west until he reaches
our hospitable Shores where he will try to re-
lieve all those troubled with snnui or cares with
his new cure-laughter.
Amelia Neville as the Sun Queen, in "The
Twelve Temptations presents a stage picture
of great beauty aud elegance. Miss Neville was
first prima donna of the Tivoli opera house,
San Francisco.
w. J. Dixon, the station aren't in "The Limited
MALI is a typical boss of the railroad depot
Author and Manager Vance will never walk the
ties SO long as he rides on 'The Limited Mail"
The cast of the Madison Square company has
been strengthened for the Pacific coast tour by
the addition OF Mr.. s. A. Absles. Mr.. Abeles
will play Lathrop Page in alabama"
Miss May BROOKLYN, Miss Emily Seward, Mas
Agnes Miller and Miss Mamie Craddoek present
charming quartette OF loneliness and ability in
alabama"
Marie Wainwright will make the play of "Amy
Robsart" her prominent attraction next season.
In this play Adelaide Nelson made an eminent
success.
Richard Mansfield will commence his first
tour of the Pacific coast in April. He will play
arepertoire OF some of his greatest successes.
George Melville, the renowned juggler and
clown, has been especially engaged Tor 1.-THE
Twelve Temptations on their Coast tour.
Mestayer 4 Vaughn are filling their sack from
"The Grab Bag" Theresa Vaughn is making a
great success in ''The Grab Bag"
Grace Sherwood who was a member of Days
"vacation" company, is now one of the attrac-
tons with ''The Limited Mail"
Jack Faust, one of the most popular men on
the road, is in advance of Lydia Thompson 8
"Dazzler" company.
George C. Staley appears in "a Royal Pass" at
the Seattle opera house at an early date.