The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-01
THEATERS TO OPEN
NEXT MONDAY
Each Has Been Thoroughly Renovated
and Repaired.
BOOKINGS SHOW A GREAT VARIETY
All Glasses of Theater Patrons Must
BE Satisfied..Stars and Artists OF
Repute in Opera, Drama, Tragedy,
Comedy, Variety and All Other
Branches Of Theatre Art Will Come
Hara

In each of Scrantons three theaters
the season will open next Monday when
Sidney Grundy's Sowing the Wind is
booked at the Academy of Music, Tony
Farrell at the Frothingham, and May
Smith in Little Trixie' at Davis the
ater
TheaterS, like other business inter-
ests, keep pace with the times. At
least, this is true of Scranton, and this
city's theater-goers will during the au-
tumn, winter and spring have an OPP
portunity to witness all kinds of opera.
drama, tragedy, minstrelsy ana Varl-
ETY.. The bookings at the three houses
include about every known branch or
theater amusements and artists VINO
lead in all branches Of theatrical art.
Every year has witnessed improve
ments of some kind in all of Scranton
houses of amusement. This year is no
exception to the rule.
At the rockingham nothing could
be done to improve either the beauty
or the comfort of it's main auditorium.
The theater is comparatively new, haV-
ing been opened as recently as early
in 1898 and on its completion 1t was
pronounced one of the most modern
and magnificent in the state. Still
wherever any wear was shown in its
elaborate furniture and draperies the
defect has been remedied.
Its large and fully equipped stage
has always been capable Of sustaining
and properly presenting any attraction
that travels and has required but little
in the way of improvement. What
ever new stage equipment has been in
troduced in the large cities and which
would facilitate work on the Frothing-
ham stage has been obtained.
HIGH-CLASS ATTRACTIONS.
Only attractions of a high order,
standard attractions, have been book
ed for period that will terminate the
first week in February. After that the
cheaper shows will appear. but until
after the mid-winter the theater will
offer stage artists of only wide reputa-
ton and companies of corresponding
note. Mr.. Jones will continue as man
ager of the house for its proprietors,
Wagner & Rcis, of Syracuse. Anthony
Duffy will continue his duties in the
ticket office.
open Monday afternoon, Sept. Z, with
talented company in Sydney
Grundy's drama, Sowing the Wind"
which has been a source of more dis
cussion in New York city than any
dramatic attraction given there for a
long time. and which last season at
tracsad very large and cultured au-
diences wherever presented, including
this city, Feb. Is. Harvey Long, of
the firm of Reese and Long, will be
the manager of the theater, and Il
many friends are of any advantage.
will be much favored in his promoted
position. He is well and favorably
known for his attention to business.
knowledge of theatricals and always
pleasant disposition. Professor Bauer
will again have charge of the orches-
ira.
improvements and renovations have
been made during the summer at an
expense of over $1,000. Everything that
was not worn out, was thoroughly
cleaned, the aisles of the auditorium.
entrances and stairs newly carpetcd,
and the entire interior of the theater +
provided with all the modern electric
lighting appliances. The stage has Il
new floor all new scenery, new car
pets, several sets of furniture, bric-a-
brac, etc, everything that is required
to properly present society and COM
edy dramas with elegant stage orna-
mentation. The Academy is really in
a more inviting, pleasant and COM
Portable condition, than it has been at
any time since the dedication eve
ming.
ACADEMY BOOKINGS.
Among the many attractions booked
are Margaret Fuller, a beautiful. young
and talented actress who is this sea-
son starring" and will appear in an
emotional play in four acts called 1.-The
Daughter of Paul Romaine" She will
appear Friday, Sept. H. Blaney's farce
comedy, "A Boy Wanted" with thirty
fun makers, singers and dancers will
cause roars Of laughter Saturday, Sept.
~.
Among other bookings are "My Friend
from India" by H. A. Du Souchet;
CLEOPATRA" which will be given with
a dazzling splendor by a company of ex-
ceptional merit, including Edward Col
lier as Marc Antony; Rosebell Morrison,
with Edward Elsner. who will give a
costly production of Carmen" during
which will be introduced the aeidolo-
scope, which will be used to show a re-
markable representation of bull fight
TOO Much Johnson which attracted
large audiences in New York; Shannon
of the Sixth" new drama by Edward
f. Kidder; Minnie Maddern Fiske, who