The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-13
PLAYS AND PLAYERS

Augustus Wenhurg, who PLAYED the title role
in the original The Burgomaser' company, has
been engaged by Klaw & Eranger for "The
Rogers Brothers in Washington
william A. Brady's production of Lovers
Lane" Clyde Fitch's most successful play, will
be seen in this city during the season. 1t comes
with the same pro tion that marked its run of
Ave months in y, York and three months in
Chicago.
special orchestra under the direction Of
Sig. A. De Noycllis will form part Of the Kaw
& Erlangcr opera company presenting Jerome
sykes in "Foxy Qullcr" the coming season.
klaw 4 Erlangcr the first TO apply grand
operatic methods to the treatment Of comic
opera.
Nixon ~ Zmmcrmans English production,
"Thc Messenger Boy" presented by an American
company with James T. Powers in the title role,
will receive its premiere in this country in N'w
Haven, THURSDAY, September 18th, opening its
New York run at nlys Theatre Monday, Septem.
hpr 10Th Rchcar~ilS will begin August 9TH, un.
der direction Of Herbert Gresham and Ben Teal
Gus and Max Rogers are noted for the comic
costumes they wear in kldv Il Erlangcr's produc-
tions of the McNally frces. In "Tho Rogers
Brothers in Washington" their next vehicle, they
will cndcavor to he more ,artorialiy funny
than ever. The elaborate costuming Of the COM
pany in the new piece will be- an especially
prominent feature OF the production.
"All people who saw Rogers Brothers "ln Wall
street" and "In Central Park" have a very live
Is recollection Of THE Innocent Maid and
when Reuben Comes to Town" These songs
have survived their productions but only be.
cause kaw Il Erangcr throw away success
| every year. In The Rogers Brothers in Wash
ngton" they will present musical feature
which, while entirely new will sharply revive
| interest in the above song hits. MuSicdlly, the
| new production will be exceptionally strong
| klaw & Erlangef are retaining very important
people for their coming presentation of the nrlWy
Lane fairy cNtravagdnla, THE Sleeping Beauty
| and the Beast" at the Broadway Theatre in No.
| vcmbcr. Their latest engagements are Franz and
| Elise Ebert. the lliputisnS, who were prominent
members Of the troupe Of little folk who toured
this country several years ago as "The Lilipu.
| tians." The kherts played the principal comedy
| roles
| Miss Marguerite sylvia, whose stellar debut in
| Kirke la Shelles opera comque, "Ihc Prin-
I 'So Chic" last year, proved triumph from
| he start is spending her summer at Lake Ma
| 'upac, y, \. Miss Sylya's cottage is situated
| a ScqucStcrcd nook overlooking the lake. ana
Inc declares herself delighted with the quiet rest.
| llucSs of her surroundings. She is fond OF
| outdoor sports is 4 great swimmer and cques-
| ricnne and can also shoot with the aim Of an
| Npert
| krhc La Shollc has preparations aAoat to pre-.
| cnt his star, Frank Daniels, next season in a
| new musical comedy. Designers, Costumcrs and
scenic artists are at work upon the elaborate pro.
| du,tion, rchcarsalS start shortly The book ot
| This new piece is by r. A. Barnet, author OF
| "lr2." "Jack and the Bean Stalk" etc. Were
| other gua'aItcc wanted, the fact that ii has
| been accepted bv Kirkc la Shellc, who is him
| self 4 finished ihrcttiSt, should suffice His ncw
production is one emincntly adapted to Daniels
vino has made thousands forget their troubles and
| laugh
Louise CLOSER Hale, the wife of Walter Hale
| who will play Col. Jack Brereton in support q
| Mary Manncrng in "Janicc Meredith" the com
| ng season, will be the "Sukcy," the negro ser
| want in the cast Mrs. Hale Is the author Of
| very interesting article in the August "Book
| man" on "Historc Euglishmen the American
Stage" illustrated with photographs of Mansfield
| aS Beau Brmmc, GnodviI and DXcy n Gar
ri,h, Robson as Oliver Goldsmith Sothcrn al
sheridan and original sketches Of the homes o
these "hstoric Engshmen" in London, drawn
| by Mr.. Hale.
| Louis Mann and Clara Lipman are in Berlin
| where they will remain two weeks. Miss LipmIr
has ordered number of elaborate gowns iron
| "a celebrated modistc Rouf, ot that city, fO
wear in a production of "Froufrou' TO be mad
after the holidays when Rich & Harris contcm
plate presenting Moilhas and lIalvcy's comedy n
the Wednesday matinee bill for the rcmande
of Miss Ipmdn's season with Mr.. Mann. II
will support Miss lpman in "Frou-Frou" in IN
role Of Brigard, These dual stars will open thci
season in the new comedy Paul Potter has writ
ten for them. hut the date OF the first perform
sIcc has not yet been fxed.
The Bonnie Brier Bush 10 he produced b
krke La Shcle. is accounted one of the feature
nj the coming season. This play, which will No
| likely he seen outside of New York and III
larger Eastern cities for some time, is dram
founded upon the stories ~ The Rev. Ian Mac
Laren. The central incident in the story is In
regeneration Of Lachlan Campbell Scotch sheF
herd, who casts of his daughter Flora for
iancied error, only 10 become reconciled to he
in the end, The leading role, that Of Campbell
, is assumed by the veteran actor, j. II, lrma L