The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-19

.GuIliver's Travels" is the title of a new
extravaganza which is in preparation at
the New York Theater.
Lulu Chaser begins her New York en-
gagement at the Manhattan Theater. Dec
], I'm her new comic opera, Sweet Anne
Page
Violet Rand, last seasons ingenue in the
LEGAL stock company. played the role of
Ora in Lost River at the Fourteenth
street Theater, New York, last week
XXX
Ossip Gabrilowitsch. the young Russian
pianist who recently came to New York to
make his first tour of the United States,
is creating almost as much of a stir In
the metropolis as did Paderewski. In
dianapolis may possibly be included in M.
Gabrilowitsch's route.
Mrs. Fiske opens a months engagement
In Chicago next Monday night. presenting
performances, new play adapted from
the German, which she intends to add per-
manently to her next seasons repertory, IL
II turns out a success.
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The Empire Theater will probably draw
the usual big matinee crowd to-day, the
occasion of the appearance of the Indian
Maidens, a burlesque organization under
the management OF Frank Il. Carr. The
company presents two burlesques and an
olio that is said TO contain much merit.
Ever since the first announcement that
"a Runaway Girl had been booked for a
second appearance at English's Opera
House was made the box office has been
besieged with inquiries as to the time of
opening of the seat sale. Manager Miller
announces that the sale will commence
this morning.
ION the Stroke of Twelve" Joseph lie
Brandt's successful scenic melodrama, is
booked at the Park for three days en-
gagement. beginning Thursday afternoon.
Those who saw the piece last season will
recall with pleasure its beautiful stage
pictures. its thrilling story and its vein Of
refreshing comedy.
"The Night Before Christmas" Hal
Reds latest and perhaps best pastoral
drama, will be shown to Park patrons for
the first time this afternoon. The engage
ment Is for tomorrow and Wednesday,
also. with matinee and night performances
daily. The cast is much stronger than is
usually offered in pouplar-priced attrac-
TONS
The costumes worn by the women in the
cast supporting Maclyn Arbuckle, in 1.-The
Sprightly Romance OF Marsac," are said
10 be the richest ever seen in modern COM
edy. The opportunity for this is afforded
In the period OF the play. which is Paris
OF to-day. Mr.. Arbuckle and his excep-
tionally capable company will be seen at
Englishs Friday and Saturday nights and
Saturday afternoon OF the current week.
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Julia Arthur. in a letter to the author
OF Her Majesty the new play written
especially for Grace George (Mrs w. A.
Brady, has this to say concerning the
work OF Miss George in the role of
Honoria, the young queen: 81 do hope that
in her future career, which is certain to
be brilliant Miss George will retain the
simplicity and natural quality OF manner
and method that are now so charming.
We have quite too much artihciality on
the stage"
Manager Charles Frohman has borrowed
Virginia Earle from the Casino, New York,
for his newest organization which will be
known hereafter as Charles Frohman's
Musical Comedy Company, presenting
pieces of that character by Hugh
Morton and Gustave Kerker. The first
changed from 1.-THE Golden Cup 10 .sThe
Girl From Up There" will be produced
Christmas week. Edna May will have one
OF the leading roles while Miss Earle VIII
play opposite her
The revival Of Tom Taylor's sparkling
comedy drama, An Unequal Match" at
the Grand. tonight and the rest OF the
week. with matinees Wednesday and Sat
urday afternoons. gives every promise OF
being notable. In the role OF Hester
Grazebrook. who Is at first simple York
shire country maiden, and later a leader OF
society. Miss Linthicum will have the
strongest character that has yet been as
signed her Messrs. Reynolds. Kirkland.
Ford and Fisher and Miss lett are also