Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
DRAMA

Of good play would naturally create a
certain amount of interest, for good plays,
De IT said, are rather scarce. but drama
cast with such company as will be- seen
| IN quo Vadis' next week will be a treat
indeed for all. who enjoy the theatcr The
dramatization of Quo Vadis'' was made
by MT. Stanfsiaus STANCE, who follows the
thread Of the story very closely, and to a
certain extent retains the beauty If the
dialogue. The drama runs through six
acts, ana the sets of these represent the
gorgeousness Of the Augustin times The
action carries the auditors through the love
story of Lygfa and Vinicius, the touching
noeilty OF the slave Ursus for his young
the arbiter Of fashion at the Roman court
or that day over Nero; the reign Of terror
In which Nero, his empress and Tigellinus
p taI the principal parts, and the terrible
their faith. In the Whitney "Quo Vadis'
presentation there is no attempt to make it
religious play. 1t is not one. though some
Of the scenes appeal to the religious sensi-
bilities. There is, according to ali ac-
counts, vein Of comedy running all
through the work, and the men and wo-
men In important roles speak naturally
and not In the stilted manner which in
ferior players consider cannot be divorced
from the so-called classic drama. Every
tning seems to move quietly from the be-
ginning to the end Of the three hours re-
quired to tell the story. The following
named players are In the cast: Joseph Ha-
worth, Edmund D. Lyons, Arthur Forrest,
Elmer Grandin, Horace Lewis. Edwin Bar
Melville. and Misses Roselle Knott, Maud
Fealy. Margaret Fealy. Caroline kenyon
and Alice Fischer.
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.-Miss An
ME Russelrs second great success as a star
under Charles Frohmans management has
been made this season in a comedy, enti-
tied Miss Hobbs, which she will present
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Monday evening. and at Wednesday and
Saturday matinee. 1t is by Jerome K. Jer-
ONE. He is said to have made a delight
full comedy in Miss Hobbs" and Miss
Russell has had a remarkable triumph in it.
Miss Russell has the assistance of Mrs
Gilbert and Charles ]. Richman, both of
the late Augustin Days forces. They have
the roles next in importance to the star.
The other members of the company are
Campbell Gollan, William H Levers, Harry
Rose. Francis Sedgwick, Clara Bloodgood
Mabel Morrison, and Elizabeth Rathburn
Immediately preceding her appearance here
Miss Russell has concluded a New York
triumph with Miss Hobbs" that must be
classed as one Of the records of the me-
tropolis this season. For over $50 per-
formances she presented the comedy to as
many capacity audiences at the Lyceum
Theater. and then it seemed that the tri-
umph was only beginning. But other plays
having been arranged for and contracts
having been signed for her appearance in
otHei SltleS, her WllnuFaWal from the LV-
ceum Theater was unavoidable despite the
large audiences.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC - Professional
persons are proverbially cold blooded"
when 1t comes to judging dramatic per-
formances, and so the verdict of many
IheSpfans in the city last week regarding
the performance of ''Dodge's Trip to New
York" will be significant. 1t seems a pro-
fessional matinee judged the musical farce
as first class during its recent run in Goth
am, and probably the many who visit the
Academy during the coming week will echo
TINS determination. Heading the really ex-
cellent company are John E. Henshaw and
May Ten Brock, both of whom are well
known as clever specialists and praise
worthy operatio workers. Mr. Henshaw is
equally facile upon the vaudeville circuit
the operate stage or in the farce comedy
arena. and his triumphs are euualed in
number only by his engagements. Miss
Ten Brock is always capable and note-
worthy. The supporting company is more
than good. and in the list will be found
some of the best known speciality artists in
America. Frank Tannehill. who penned
the farce. is recognized as a leading Ameri-
can farcial adaptor. His Nancy Hanks"
was great success. although this latter
effort promises to surpass 1t.
LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE,
Next week the Strakosch Opera Company
will present two Of the best operas thew
nave ever given anywhere. They are to
be Verdrs immortal "Trovatore" and
Richard Genee's charming comic MASTER
G Gork IN sa1S or the Mistress of the
pears in the title role of "Nanon," and Mr..
:; n. Murray takes the part Of her lover.
Grignon. the drummer. who afterward
proves to be the noble Marquis D'Aubigne,
and who by marrying Nanon elevates her
to the rank of a marchioness. The opera
will be filed by Mr.. Ford Frear and Mr..
Edward Webb. Mr.. F'rear takes the part
OF the comical uncle. and Mr. Webb that
of ene innocent ta but unsophisticated
each other so perfectly that their action
goes on as smoothly as clockwork. Miss
Marion Langdon makes a beautiful Ninon
In her rich costumes, while the hall room
scene is made very effective by the large
number of well-dressed ladies' The music
is well wrought and artistic, while the
comedy element is refined and piquant
Nine. Strakosch appears as Leonora in ri
Irovatore," Miss Amelia Fields as Azaceno.
MISS Marion Langdon as Inez, Misses
Grafton Baker and Payne Clarke as Mani
co. MI. J: K Murray as Count di Luna,
and Geo W. Chapman as Fernando The
anvil chorus Is powerfully given by the
company, and electrical effects will
hhe es ten the stage settings The company
preparation for the week following
"Nanon" and III Trovatore"
Line NEW Foo SRA M c OPERA HousE.-ching
worker.
with his comedy tiny-footed wife the nre.
cocious little Chez Tai, and his other mic
turesque and unique assistants, will return
TO TO the New Grand next week for the last
time this season. There is little need to
dilate upon the work Of this oriental ma.
glcian No other vaudeville artist an
proaches him either in the absolute novelty
OF ms act or the popular esteem which re-
WARDS his effort. He continues to he the
cnler attraction Of the season, and his sec
ono engagement seems likely to draw
greater audiences than his first, Manager
Chase has made extraordinary EFFORTS to
meet the demand upon the Grand and the
force OF doorkeepers and ushers has been
increased to insure the complete con-
Venience Of the audiences with regard TO
the seating arrangements. The advance
sale OF reserved seats indicates that the
standing room only" sign will be nut in
use early each evening. The rest of the
program will surpass the one surroundine.
Ching before and Will rank with the hest so
far at the Grand. 1t embraces the ponnIar
Mr.. and Mrs. William Robyns In sThe
Counsel for the Defense" Geo. Evans
Familiarity called 1.-THE Honey Boy" will be-
heard for the first time; Seymour Howe
and Emile Edwards. both talented comed
tans. will present their modern mirtIfuI
Offering. The program also includes Carrie
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