The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-22
theatrical Tidings.

theatrical Tidings.
The role OF the Colonel in "In Old Ken
lucky" is played by "real sure-enough"
Southerner. Burt q. Clarke plays the
part and besides being a resident OF Ken
lucky he served in the army of the south
from 6l to '65 and earned the title which
he wears in the play.
William McVay, who appesrs as the
villain Holton in 'In Old Kentucky" is
one of the most careful and conscientious
actors in America. To properly "make-
up" for his part, he is obliged TO come
TO the theater three quarters OF an hour
before any OF the other members OF the
company.
julius Steger, who is to appear In the
leading role of the regent in "His Excel
lency," at the Providence Opera House
next Thursday night, has not been seen
in this country since he was IN the cast
OF the Algerians, more than year ago.
During his absence ne has been in Wen
na studying under the direction OF DIR.
Gansbacher, the celebrated vocal instruc-
tor. In ellis Excellency," Mr.. Steger,
is TO assume the role originated In Lon
don by Hayden Coffin, and he will sing
some music especially interpolated for
him by Dr. Carr, the composer OF the
music
Miss Lillian Russell will be seen next
week at Abbey's Theater, New York,
in Messrs. STANCE and Edwards new
opera, 'The Goddess of Truth"
"Romeo and Juliet, "she Stoops to
Conqner," "As You Like 1t, Henry
the Fourth, "The Lady of Lyons, 7" and
'lwelfth Night" is the repertoire OF Julia
Marowe-Iaber and Robert laber for their
engagement at the Providence Opera
House during the week beginning March
2. The supporting company is said to be
unusually strong.
Thomas Wbiffen, whom our playgoers
will again see as the "Mr. Watkin" of
"Sowing the Wind" has been on the
stage for 80 years, and is today better
actor than ever. lie was noted years ago
as an operatic comedian, and Is at present
recognized as an excellent authority on
| matters musical. A fine old violin is his
constant companion.
Modjeska was instrumental in intro
| ducing the now famous Polish pianist,
| Paderewski, into the musical world.
| jeska met and heard Paderewski and re-
| cognized his genius. She advised him
| to continue studying and advanced a
| large sum OF money for bis education on
| the piano. Modjeska, modest and unas-
| suming, has not breathed word OF this,
but Paderewski does not make a secret OF
! this great Kindness shown him by his
country woman.
Modjeska will not appear again this sea-
| son.
Jessie Bartlett Davis invited friend to
| see Robin Hood" After the performance
| Miss Davis asked her how she liked it.
"Well," was the reply, ~ enjoyed it inn
mensely, but / confess ] was surprised
| that company like the Bostonians should
omit such an important episode in the
| plot. | refer to the place where Robin
| Hood shoots the apple of the boys head.
| You had neither the boy nor the apple.
| Why is this?" Miss Davis didn't Tell
On Monday, Feb. "a. the Bostonians
| will celebrate at the Broadway Theater,
New. York, the 200th performance of
Robin Hood.
| Willie Collier, the comedian of Rice's
"Little Christopher, company, is the
first to use the Roentgen cathode ray on
the stage. In his imitation of Hermann
| he brings In a photograph camera and
"fakes" sem blance OF the character of
the Bey in skeleton form.
| George T.. Lothrop, the theatrical man
| ager, has brought suit against Thomas
Trow bridge of New Haven for 5000 for
rent of the opera house in this city owned
by Mr.. Loihrop. 1t was leased by Trow-
| bridge for theatrical venture. Trow-
bridge failed, and assigned his property
| to ii. G. Curtis Of this city.
| A special matinee of "The Heart of Mary
lana" will be given at the Herald square
| 1heater, New York, on March IL, for
the benefit of the Hebrew Infants Asy
| lum. The seats and boxes are to be sold
at auction, Mr.. Maurice Barrymore and
Mr.. Cyril Scott acting as auctioneers.
| "The Heart of Maryland" is to remain at
| the Herald Square ali the rest of the sea-
| son.
The attraction at Keith's Opera House
| for the week of March 2 will he that
| quaint Southern play, "Down in Dixie" !"
A new wax group, by G. De Grimm,
| has been placed on exhibition at the
| Eden Musee. 1t stands in an alcove in
| the first nall, and represents the in
terror Ola Chinese laundry. Hop Ling is
busilv ironing, and is interrupted by Mrs.
McGinty, VINO claims an error. An slter-
cation follows, in which Mrs. McGinty
brings to use as a weapon the turkey she
has in her market basket. The furnish
ings of the laundry are good, and the
amount OF linen displayed is surprising.
The effect of the whole group is ludicrous
in the extreme and will cause many a
hearty laugh.
She Was the Star.