The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-14
AMONG THE Player folk
Nhat Has Been and Iiill Be IN Our
Local Theaters.
GOSSIP OF STAGE FAVORITES
Paragraphs of News and Comment Con
eerning the Inhsbitanto Of the Mimic
World-Anuouncsmsu Of Ceniss
Attractions-Thsatric TidiugA

The coming of an entirely new pro-
duction to the Academy of Music, and
especially one that has been Highly en-
dorsed by an intelligent public. Will
mean much to play-goers anxious to
be entertained by comedy of a superla-
tive order. ",rhe New Dominion" is the
work Of Clay Clement, both an actor
and author of recognized ability, who
will take the leading role himself. there
by giving 1t an Interpretation that must
be the authors ideal. Theater-goers
will have every right to criticise the new
production. The story deals with life
in Virginia. The theme Is one of senti-
ment. Mr.. Clement, as German bot
anist not familiar with the English
tongue, brings about many complica-
tions that give him scope for high COM
edy acting. The piece will be seen at
the Academy of Music next Tuesday
evening.
Il II
If there were more plays like "Ala-
bama" and less of so-called farce-com-
edy on the modern stage, the theater
as an institution would be more popu-
lar more instructive, and far more po-
tent in arousing within the hehumanbreast
sentiments that are pure. wholesome
and beneficial alike to man and woman.
This great drama will be seen at the
Academy of Music this evening.
"The Two Escutcheons," which has
been one Of the comedy successes of the
season, will be produced at the Froth-
ingham March Is and ~. The story is
translated from the German by Mr..
Sydney Rosenfeld and Is full of bright
catchy dialogue. Miss Madeline Bou-
ton, r. F. Cotton. George Backus.
Charles Bowser. Miss l.. Muldener and
Miss Marie Valleau are in the cast for
this performance.
For the first three days of next week
Manager Davis will offer his patrons an
old-time Wonderland variety show.
headed by the Smith brothers. Amer
ica's champion athletes. This style of
entertainment was the principal cause
of the immense popularity of this house
for the first two or three seasons. AS
there has been no such entertainment
this season. no doubt the patrons of the
house will be pleased to hear of this. a
long list of first class artists has been
engaged. and the entertainment will
undoubtedly be a strong one.
TOOTLIGHT FLASHES:
Salvini will act Romeo.
Della Fox recently lost Il $1,000 diamond
ring.
Richard Harlow talks of starring in "Cle-
Opatra.'
The Baldwins are to be in Rochester
next month
stuart Robson will revive 'rhe Hem
rietta" next season.
Bernhard once gave fourteen perform
ances in seven days.
Tony Denier clown, has made for
tune In Colorado mines.
Fanny Rice will .i,s be the Lucy in the
Nat Goodwin will produce the .'PrisoSsr
of Ienda" in Australia next season.
bohemia will be given in New York
this week by Charles Frohman's COM
pany. -
'"fhe Great Northwest" a play with
scenes laid in the Red River Valley, Will
be produced in New York this spring.
.'rhen Dance of the Fools on the Rialto"
Is the title of a new ballet seen in ''DevirS
Auction which has been revived in New
York.
The plot Of Robert Mantelrs new play
is based on the alleged theft by the hero
of jeweled garter belonging to Mar
CART of Navarro.
The rights to 1.-THE Nominee have re-
verified from Mr.. Nat &. Goodwin to All
thor I.eander Richardson, who will send
out q strong company in the play.
Loie Fuller's first attempt at Il public
career was in the character of tenn
perance lecturer. Then she went on the
stage to elevate it and become u ballad
singer.
There are in the United States 5000
theaters and halls devoted to dramatic
performances. The value OF this busi-
ness property and real estate aggregates
$50. 0G00OO.
"My hair is not frightened with any
substances" saws Lillian Russell. but
Is brushed until 1t shines. Ny eyes are
bright because l sleep daytimes. Ny