The evening times., 1899-05-27
THINGS THEATRICAL

It will be interesting and gratifying to
every SAahingtonian to learn that Charles
B. Hanford will not forsake the classic
and romantic branch Of the drama after all.
Instead, he will again assume prominence
by supplanting Frederick Warde. OF the
Warde- -Kidder-Ja triumvirate. The
necessary business arrangement was per-
fected this morning. and Private John
Allen" in which Mr.. Hanford is inter-
ested indirectly. will be sent out through
the popular-priced houses.
The new triumvirate will be seen in rep
ertoire in a greater portion OF the States
of the Union. Opening In New York early
in September the combination will reach
this city in the latter part Of the month.
playing at the New National. From here,
the company Will go South, then to the
Pacific Slope, where Mr.. Hanfard will
make his first stellar appearance in his
native State. An excellent series Of book
ings has been obtained for the triumvirate
and the financial and artistic prospects are
very bright.
Eight plays are included in the proposed
repertoire. These ares The Winter S
Tale" In which the washingtonian will be
Leontes, and Mr.. James, Autolicus; Mime.
Sans Gene" with Mr.. Hanford as Napole-
on; 'tOthello," as Iago; Julius Caesar" as
Marc Antony; Lady Of Lyons" as Claude
Melnotte; THE Rivals" in which Mr..
James assumes the comedy role OF Bob
Acres, and. Mr.. Hanford, Captain Absolute;
Henry "" with Mr.: HanfOrd as the King.
and Macbeth in which the local actor
assumes the part Of Macdun to Mr.. James
Macbeth, and Miss Kidder's Lady Mac
BETH The trio will be under the manage
I-1- O. Tks
gagement means summer OF very hard
work for Mr.. Hanford. as he has played on
ly three parts Of the repertoire. Captain
Absolute, Marc Antony, and lago.
Colun,bia-"The Dancing Girl"
The coming attraction at the Columbia IS
one which would attract attention any,
| where for The Dancing Girl" is generally
admitted as the best comedy drama by
Henry Arthur Jones, while the name and
fame of Blanche Bates has long been
scum led in the ears Of the Washington pub
lie. 1t was with this company and in this
role that Miss Bates first won distinction
on the Pacific Slope and proved herself an
| adept in impersonating adventuresses,
since strengthening this ability by her
| rendition Of the parts Of the Russian coun-
| tess in 'The Great Ruby" and "Miladi''
| opportunity Washington has had to see
Miss Bates. and while her appearance will
| be the event Of the performance. the re-
mainder Of the Frawley company will be
| cast to advantage, Mr.. Frawley himself
| as the Duke Of Guisebury; Georgia Welles
as Sybil Crake; Augustus Cook. the famous
! impersOnator Of Napoleon, as David Ives,
and the remainder OF the augmented COM
pany in parts well suited to their abilities.
| NatiOpal-"ROmeO and Julict.'
| While the notoriety Of Miss Mause Ad-
| ans as Juliet has been widespread, too
little attention has been generally given to
| the company in support. Mr.. Frohman
/ has surrounded the dainty little Utah wo-
| man with capable actresses and actors who
only seem to increase her many good
| points Of expression. The entire number
reaches the eighty mark, the following
having "speakiDp Darfs.''