Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28
AMI SENENTS,

ANNA HELD IN "PAPA'S WIFE.'-The
musical comedy. "Papa's Wife" with Anna
Held in the title role, having rounded out
run of nearly 2a0 performances to .'ca-
pacity houses in New York inaugurates
brief season Monday night at the Column
bia. This piece. it may be recalled, was
presented in this city the first week of its
formative stage. 1t is said that it has been
shorn of its crudities incident to that pioneer
presentation and all that was risque in
remark has been ruthlessy eliminated.
New 1orE has been experiencing quite "a
shake up of late concerning the matter of
"unclean plays and it is a noticeable fact
That the papers leading this reform have
heartily commended this entertainment for
Its freedom from objectionable material
Miss Held has happily deserted the doubt
ful estate of chanteuse, and succeeded in
winning high critical commendation for
her work as a Coincidence As the in
imitable Lolita" Judic and Theo have all
retired from the active service of the stage
there is a hne opportunity for current sue
cess In musical comedy. Charles A. Bige-
low, the very amusing eccentric comedian,
and strong company, the original cast
including Eva Davenport, George Marion,
Henry Bergman and others. appear in sup
port of Miss Held
THE BOSTONIANs.-At the National
Theater next week three young singers will
be introduced by the Bostonians in the new
Herbert opera. The Niceroy." Marcia Van
Dresser. the leading contraltO, has a most
agreeable role-FioTetta. the daughter of
the Niceroy-and is entrusted with several
charming ballads. Another young artist Is
Grace Cameron lyric soprano, who sings
the subordinate roles. Miss Cameron is
gifted with a sweet voice of unusual range
and has a pquant manner equally attrac-
tive. John Dunsmure. the new baSso with
this company, completes the trio above
mentioned. Mr.. Dunsmure has a true basso-
profundo of virile and sympathetic quality
and was heavily scored in The Viceroy."
Among other favoritcs, well established
here, is the prina donna soprano, Helen
Bertram, who has most agreeable role.
Mr.. Barnabee Mr.. Macdonald, Mr.. Froth-
ingham, Miss Bartlett and Mr.. Rushworrh
are said to shine to advantage in this
latest composition, as well as others who
have long been identified with the Bns-
tonians. THE Viceroy'' will be presented
here under the personal direction of Victor
Herbert. who leaves his duties director
of the Pittsburg symphony Orchestra to
conduct during the week THE Ficeroy'
will be heard for. the entire week. with the
exception of Friday night, when THE Sere-
made" will be revived with Robin Hood"
the bill for Saturday night and at the popu
lar priced matinee Wednesday. Seats go
on sale Thursday.
"A BLACK sHEEP"-The evolution of
the hot stuff of the plains to the hot
stuff of Broadway. so delightfully."- traced
in the bright dialogue and clever situations
and incidents of Playwright Hoyt, will again
interest Washingtonians at the Academy
next week, for the first time in space of
over three years. "A Black Sheep is in
some respects the best of the Hoyt farces.
and the several character sketches therein
contained are prototypes of persons seen
in the locales thereby represented. With
the presenting company is big Bill De-
we're the tramp poet Of the west" and
the original creator of the role Of Mr.. Gun
ming, the western editor For the first
time full scope is given the powers of Mr..
md maj yXh ha yyif no
performance say 1t is brighter, breezier and
more up-to-date than ever before. "A
Black Sheep has many new kinks in its
wool in the form of specialties of recent
creation. and from interest already excited
it would seem that the engagement would
be a very profitable one.
THE NEW GRAND-The advent of an
all-star polite vaudeville bill next week at
the New Grand Is announced by Manager
Chase. Best-known of all are Mr. and Mrs
Edwin NJ. Royle. who present dramatic
sketches. Mr.. Royle Is an actor of wide
note. Mrs Royle was formerly Selma Fet-
ter. who distinguished herself in the lead
ing support of the best-known stars So
laret the queen of light" in spectacular
drapery dances. is foreign novelty that
has had phenomenal success in this coun-
Overwhelmingly beautiful color combinations
and light effects. 1t Is called The Spirit
of the Clock. Another attraction is Little
Elsie. who is said to be the only genuine
rival Of Cissie LOTUS. Louise Cunning con-
stitutes the fourth attraction, and her
Scotch ballad singing is wonderfully sweet
and impressive. Next is the Bachelors
Club, a quintet of bright singers and ac-
tors, in musical comedy fancy. Mary
Madden, the monologist, will be found i'm
II ensely entertaining, and Hanson and Mel
son, all will agree. are the handsomest and
most talented dancing soubrettes
THE JOLLY GRASS wIDows."-"rhe
Jolly Grass Widows, which comes to the
Lyceum next week, should prove a treat
for the theater-gorng public. This attrac-
ton has earned the highest praises of both
press and public wherever 1t has appea rad