Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-30
AMUsEslENrs,

RICHARD MANSFIELD.-Richard Mans
fields sale Of seats and boxes opened yes
terday morning at the Columbia. and is
already phenornenally large. There have
been various manifestations of an extern
sive interest In the great actors engage
ment. Probably the generous repertoire
which Mr.. Mansfield has provided has in
spired 1t; maybe 1t is the awakening con-
seriousness which has swept over the coun-
try this winter in sort of Mansfield mania.
No other single actor has played in a sin
gle season to the enormous box Office re-
ceipts Of this artist. Though he began
the year with big success In 1.-THE Devil s
Disciple" he has not weakened under the
burden of extra expense each week in or
der to carry a large company and vast
amounts Of scenery, just to show that sue
cess does not conquer either his energies
or his ambitions. and moreover to keep
conspicuously in the public mind the fact
that Richard Mansfield does not depend
upon special plays or special parts; that
he Is not an actor of limitations, but an
artist whose versatility ranges through
the broad variety Of Brummel, Chevrial,
ShyIock, Dudgeon and Jekyll and Hyde.
Mr.. Mansfield will next week be seen in
most OF his renowned characters. On
Monday evening and at the Saturday mat
inee he will be seen as Beau Brummel in
the charming comedy Of that name. Tues
day evening will see his great character
creation, Baron Chevrial. in "A Partisan
Romance" He will put on his great
Shekespearean production, 1.-The Merchant
OF Venice" Wednesday evening" appearing
IN his remarkable conception of shylock
His new play. THE Devils Disciple" will
be given Thursday evening. 1t is a stirring
play of satirical comedy and rampant
American patriotism. though. strangely
enc ugh 1t was written by an Englishman
Friday evening he will give ''Dr. Jekyll
ana Mr.: HYDE dual role which always
packs the house. Ths special train of six
cars Bearing Mr.. Mansfield and his organ
i1atlon Will arrive Sunday evening. 1t con-
tains Mr.. Mansfields private car. two
coaches for the company and three cars
for scenery, furniture and baggage. Two
cars OF scenery have already arrived.
E: H. soTHERN.-'The Adventure of
Lady Ursula" Anthony Hopes original
comedy, will be the opening piece presented
oy Mr.. p. H. Sothern at the Lafayette
as played by Mr.. Sothern is very different
from what theater-goers have always seen
Elm 1n and 1t is said to be a part that
suits him very well and proves his versa
tiilty. Miss Virginia Harmed, as Lady
Ursula harrington, has created a new
comedy role, in which she has scored a
pronounced and instantaneous success. The
beautiful setting, accessories ETC., have re-
celved the greatest praise from both press
and public Every detail Is perfect, and
The Adventure of Lady Ursula" will be
used by Mr.. Sothern for his entire tour.
IN every way ''The Adventure of Lady
Ursula, Is said to be gratifying success,
and 1t is good to know that Anthony Hope
is as good dramatist as he is novelist.
1t is pleasant to see Mr.. Sotherns GAL
liant subordination Of himself in order to
give virginia Harmed fair field for what
Is practically her temperance upon the
stage, and 1t Is still more agreeable to
know that Miss Harmed is a most valua-
pie ally for Mr.. Sothern in his artistic en-
beavers. The following repertoire will be
presented: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday evenings and Saturday
matinee, Anthony Hopes original comedy,
The Adventure of Lady Ursula on Sat
urday evening, Belasco and De Miles
humorous comedy, Lord Chumley," and
at the Wednesday matinee, by special re-
quest, Lyttons romantic drama. 1.-The Lady
of Lyons" Both 1.-The Adventure Of Lady
to the theater goers of our city. 1.-THE Lady
of Lyons" will be presented with the same
elaborate scenery, costumes and effects.
that were used in the New York production.
The sale of seats and boxes is now in
progress.
ANDREW MAcK.-Andrew Mack, 'the
singing comedian" as he is usually STYLED,
is a player Of wide popularity, and that
popularity is sure to become stronger when
he produces his new play. IAN Irish Cen
tleman," at the New National Theater,
next Monday evening. April 4. This piece
has been written specially for Mr.. Mack by
Ramsay Morris, and the author is said not
only to have prepared a capital fit for the
star, but at the same time to have kept
cut of the beaten track followed by most
writer's in recent years in prepar ring Irish
dramas. The result is that Mr.. Mack will
be seen as a young Dublin gentleman, who
blends wit, honor. sentiment, pathos and
manly qualities Of more stirring nature.
In other words, Mr.. Mack is said to have
a new role which is calculated not only to
bring out excellently those entertaining
qualities which have already made him
popular, but to give him opportunities for
some heroic acting which will be surprise
to even those who know him best That
the young comedian will take advantage Of
every opportunity Offered him Is certain.
IAN Irish Gentleman" Is safe. therefore. to
provide an excellent entertainment.
"HUMANITY."-"H is the COM
prehensive title of Sutton Vane's great
play, which is to be presented at the Acad-
envy next week. There is considerable
of humanity in it, and of a character that
readily appeals successfully to the popu-
lar heart. Manager Brady. it is said, has
done his full share in dressing this beau
tiful story in the garb most approved by
modern dramatic art. 1t is a story of a
loving, patient and trusting woman,
faithful lover and gallant soldier under
the fire of false accusation and the rain of
shot and shell. The English in the Trans
vaal have been having serious trouble time
and again since the playwright grouped the
incidents and situations in this play. Re-
cent events give these mimic battles be-
tween Englishmen and Beers on the stage
an interest never contemplated by the
author. The play will be given with the
complete scenery and mechanical effects
as used during its long runs at New York.
Boston and Philadelphia, Boston being the
home of its original production, and the
cast of the principal members Is the same
now as then.
1.-THE BRAND OF CAIN."-'The Brand
of CAIN" romantic melodrama that has
been produced in other cities with great
success. will be the attraction at the Grand
Opera House next week. 1t is meritorious
play, and it has to its credit a long run
early this season in Chicago. 1t is ro-
nance in four acts. The scenes are laid in
the mountainous regions of Spain and the
shires of England. Although picturesque
to degree, 1t combines powerful situations
with realism, eliminating in the explosion
Of the powder house OF a stone quarry. Tho
motive Is furnished by twin brothers,
George Leighton. a rascal and a vagabond,
known through the play as John Doe"
and James Leighton, an English gentle
man. George Is fugitive from justice
with James Burleigh, and while hiding in
Diablo chasm. in the lower part of Spain,
kills Jeffrey Gordon and attempts to muir
der Sir William Courtney. who Is reclaim
ing a treasure trove from a cave in the
mountains. Subsequently Sir William falls