The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-10-05
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| The extraordinary engagement. OF
1.-THE Christian" at the Hyperion to-
night and tomorrow night and at the
matinee Saturday, has created an un.
usual interest among all classes of peo-
pie and the indications point to a
crowded house. 1t is not often that
our theatersoers have an opportunity
| of viewing a genuine novelty like "The
| Christian" The company numbers fif-
lty odd people and over two car loads
of scenery and stage furniture will be
Transported here. Glory Quayle is said
to appear in the play exactly as repre-
sented in the book. In the storm John
Storm Is a conversational character a
personage whose attributes as descrlb-
ed by the author present him in the
light of a religious fanatic Holding in
mind that people go to the theater to
be amused and not to be preached at
behind the footlights, Mr.. Game reliev-
ed the stage John Storm of his pro-
nounced religious characteristics, and
man. the love existing between Glory
Quayle and him, forming the central
motive Of the dramatic story. Yet the
changes made in the character Of Storm
and in the general construction of the
play ITSELF it is said, do not dlsappoint
the reader of the book, who may go to
the theater only to see the characters
transplanted to the stage. Probably the
best known among the principals of the
company Is Miss LILA Vane who is ac-
credited with the success Of her career
Her charming work in Hazel Kirk
won her manv admirers who will be
glad to welcome her as GLORY Quayle."
The John Storm is portrayed by Henry
Kolker, who Is said to be one of the
best romantic actors on the stage 9th
ers In the cast include two we'll known
favorites In Frank Roberts and Mrs.
Georgia Dickson, who have been we'll
received everywhere Seats now sell
ing. Prices CSC, SOC, 75c, 81 and $50.
Matinee 25c, 35c, SOC, 75c and 81
This city is among the SIX one-night
stands which Anna Held Is to visit dur
ing the present season. Her autumn
and winter will be devoted to those
week stands from which she was kept
last year by the extraordinary run of
''Papa's Wife" at the Manhattan thea
ter, New York, while she will spend
the spring at that same house, Charles
A. Bigelow has been retained as Anna
Held's principal comedian. Abiding to
Mr.. Bigelow's representation of Profess
sor Celestin in "Papa's Wife" a Bos-
ton critic recently called him the fun
niest funny man now at large" Anna
Held will be seen. In "Papa's Wife"
at the Hyperion on Monday night, Oc-
tober s. Seats now on sale Prices 81. 50.
81, 75c
The Hartford Times speaking of r.
r. Rice's production of H. v. Esmond's
great love romance when We Were
Twenty One" which plays a special re-
turn engagement at the Hyperion next
Tuesday evening. says; "The audience
at Parsons theater last night was en-
The play, which came UNI
der a simple and not exactly suggestive
title, proved rather original in concep-
ton, very skillful in make and superb
In acting 1t was charming on its
side. full of pathos in under1y-
ing sentiment, and rose to veritable
dramatic heights at climaxes. and yet
the situations were so simple and paus-
ible and so clear Of all but everyday
color! Altogether this was a highly de-
ightful and finished performance" Mr.
William Morris and the same superb
EAST as seen here recently will give the
The advance sale of seats
opens on Saturday. Prices s150 81
'5c.
Becky Sharp" Miss Fiske's play from
Vanity Fair" which comes to the Hy-
1er1on for two nights, Wednesday and
Thursday, October 10 and II, is mounted
md dressed as few plays have been in |
his age of careful attention to detail |
md integrity to time, place and cos
ume. The scenery IL exceptionally ar |
istic and impressive, and the costumes,
made by the best American artists and |
by Percy Anderson of London |
rom the archives of the British war Of
Ice and autrentic portraits of plates. |
Ifford a brilliant and interesting study |
If the modes Of a pictorial age Seats |
m sale Monday. Prices S150, 81. 75c.