The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-10
FAIR WEEK ATTRACTIONS.
Something of the Plays mt English's,
the Grand, Park and Empire.


Next week will mark the real opening of
the theatrical season in Indianapolis, and
all four theaters will be going full blast.
Charles F'rohman's Empire company will be
at English's, VITA Lord and Lady Algy,"
the Grand stock company will open the
Grand Opera House with revival of Jim.
the Penman," Hanlon's "Superba" will cut
a dash at the Park, and the Empire will
have one of it's best burlesque shows.
In the field of high society drama, Mr..
Frohman's company, which makes its first
appearance at English's, has been at the
head of American companies now for many
seasons. AS a stock organization bearing
Mr. Frohmans name, it is now in its elev-
enth season, and during all that time 1t has
had only one failure-a failure swept off the
boards by Mr.. Frohman after one week of
existence. Against this single fiasco stands
a series of unparalleled successes, we'll
known TO readers of theatrical news. When,
considering these things, the play the COM
pany will present here is considered one of
its best achievements, even by the most
critical, there ought to be congratulations
but for the playgoers whose pleasure it will
be to witness Lord and Lady Algy." To
the judicious playgoer, r: c. Cartons name
stands as a guarantee OF excellence for an
exquisite display of healthy sentiment,
daintiness OF situation, and exceeding skill
in play construction. Mr.. Carton is now
makers, the other three being Messrs. Pr
nero, Grundy and Jones. Lord and Lady
Algy" was the success of last season at the
Empire Theater. New York so much so that
1t filled out most OF the company's stay at
its home theater, being withdrawn only that
William Faversham, its talented leading
man. might play Romeo to the Juliet of
Maud Adams. Mr.. Frohman's appreciation
of this success and his confidence in the play
may be inferred from the fact that it will
serve as the vehicle for the company's next
New York season, other plays under consid-
Grafton being shelved for the time being
1T has a pretty love story and is, at the
same time, genuine comedy. 1t is smart in
Its dialogue, and is said to fairly bristle
with happy epigram. William Faversham
parts, and the work Of each will be an artis-
tic and agreeable revelation here it is
promised Other members of the company
are: Messrs w. II. Crompton, Guy Stand
ing, Joseph whelock, jr., 4. Y Backus. G.
II. Howard Joseph +. Cook. George Sylves-
ter. George c. Pearce, Charles Jenkins,
Thomas Gibson, and Misses May Robson
Lillian Thurgate, Blanche Burton Marian
Gardiner AND Louis Mailman. The play will
be presented here exactly as during its New
York run. Matinees will be given on
Wednesday and Saturday. and there will be
five evening performances. the theater not
opening until Tuesday night, Sept. 19.
The arrival OF most Of the members of the
Grand stock company from New York to-
day makes it evident that the season at
that theater is at hand. For the past week
the company has been rehearsing in New
York and the present weeks rehearsals at
the Grand will put the production of Jim
the Penman' In perfect. working order
Manager Hunt accompanied the people here
from New York and says he will give In
dianapoliS a line of plays this season that
Will make the stock company more popular
than ever. The advance sale of season seats
VIII begin next Thursday morning. In this
way those who wish the same seats for the
entire season for any one performance will
have an opportunity OF choosing their seats
and ent ering their names without interior
ing with the regular sale, which will open
Friday morning. After the season is fairly
On seats can De reserved two weeks in adj
vance, as last year. The Grand stock com
pany as made up for the season is as fol-
lows: Carleton Macy and j. Henry Kolker.
leading men; Godfrey Stein, characters:
John stepping. low comedian: Tom Reyn-
Allen Patton and W. ". Webb, utility:
Miss Lavinia Shannon. leads: Miss Monti
Donico. seconds; Mrs: Kate Fletcher. char
Mrs. Walter Craven, Juveniles: Walter
Craven, stage director. Mr. Macy and Mr.
Kolker will divide. leading business this
OF the time in the 'heavies." Jacob Lit
was anxious TO secure Mr.. Kolker for The
Great Ruby. but as he was under contract
10 Sosman. Lands * Hunt Mr.. Lift was UNI
able 10 get him.
The Hanlons are said 10 have added much
to their spectacular pantomime "Superba''
this season and the new edition will be the
fair week attraction at the Park Theater
Tie prospect is that II will break all Park
Theater records as heretofore ''Superba'
prices. Dickson * Talbot have shown bust
ness enterprise by buying the week from the
lannon's. paving them certainty. for the
engagement and giving the show at regular
house prices With its whales its sharks