The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02

the theatergoing public OF Provi-
dence will readily appreciate all that II
conveys; IL means that "The Black
Crook" which has always, in all cities,
been presented at the hig hest priced thea
ters, is to be given in all its magnificent
entirety, at Keith's Opera House in April,
at the customary popular Keith prices.
Not cent of advance will be
charged. Surely that Is cir
cumstance OF great benefit to
TO theatergoers in Providence, who, 1t is
needless to add, will not be bit slow to
take the fullest advantage OF the capital
opportunity which is offered OF seeing the
great production this season at popular
prices. or course, such an engagement
has only been arranged at great expense
TO the management OF keith's
Opera House, but in keeping
with Mr.. Keith's determination to give
his patrons the best the theatrical market
affords, cost within reach OF everybody,
General Manager Albee quickly closed
negotiations, and now announces the en-
gagement. 1t will be precisely the same
show that ran for six months at the grand
old Boston Theater, and also for an ex-
tended period at the New York Academy
OF Music, and which has just finished a
lOtlulB NJ
Mrs. Potter and Kyrle Bellew have made
an undoubted hit In New York in their
production of Charlotte Corday." Mrs.
Potter, by her work in this play, has
forced the critics to discard their talk of
amateur and to acknowledge her con-
summate actress. Mr.. Bellows work as
hos
nouuced superior to anything else he has
ever done.
In "The Heart of Maryland" David
Belasco's new play which is to be pro-
duced at the Herald Square Theater, there
Is a sensational scene in the ringing OF the
curfew bill. The heroine, in order to save
the hero from being executed at the ring
ing of the bell, clasps the bell tongue in
her hands to deaden its sound. She is
seen by the audience swinging from the
bell tongue in the belfry while the sexton
below is vigorously ringing the bell.
The attraction Tor the week OF March II
to follow "Down in Dixie" at Keith's
Opera House, will be the popular Provi-
dence favorite, Joseph OFT, in
"The Star Gazer." Joe OFT
is an extremely humorous comedian
and will be remembered for his quaint
drollness as the leading comedian with
"The DaZzler" last season. This will be
Otis first appearance as real star in this
city and his friends will undoubtedly ex-
tend to him most cordial welcome.
M. Frederick Febvre, whose recent
criticisms of American theaters and
actors and American critics, has called
out lively discussion, is soon. to appear
at Abbey's Theater, New York. Pencils
are already being sharpened for the event.
and the French actor is likely to receive
warm reception.
Another strong booking at Keith's
Opera House is that of popular Peter f.
Daley in "a Country Sport" for the week
of March Is. 1t will be "Pete's" last ap-
pearance in Providence in this piece as he
will star next season in a new farce, "The
Night Clerk"
Shakespeare's "Two Gentlemen OF
Verona" which was produced at Daly's
Theater New York, last Monday night,
had not been seen in New York for 80
years. Very few Of the present day have
ever seen this clever comedy of the great
bard.
Following GA New England Home" at
Trow BRIDGES Star Theater j. Il. Toole's
"Killarney on the Rhine" which is re-
plete with comicalities and up-to-date
specialties, will be presented.
Yvette Guilbert, the reigning European
music hall favorite, is quite modest IN her
terms for an American engagement. She
only wants $4,000 per week to come to this
"blawsted country"
Amusement managers OF America are
estimated to pay out s3,00O,0O0 year for
Autographs.
Wilton Lackaye Is to try starring next
season in new play, called "Under
Polar Star"
"The Sidewalks of New York" is new
play by Scott Marble.