Evening journal., 1901-04-26

Way Down East" is truly remarka-
BILE. Produced in New York last sea-
son by William A. Brady without
any great advanced heralding. it
leaped into popularity instantaneously,
and for seven months occupied the
stage Of the Manhattan Theatre II isl
a play of great heart interest, with
homely types of rUrsl New England
as its characters, presenting every day
happenings of that vicinity that one
would be likely to encounter. LottieI
Blair Parker is the author of it, but
that skillful actor and playwright,
Joseph r. Grismer, elaborated and pro-
duced II. II will be presented at the
Opera House on next Monday night
Whether conservative Philadelphia
and effete Boston were right when
they said that Princess Chic" was the
most delightful opera OF the season is
TO be proved on next Tuesday night
when Marguerite sylvia, as the royal
maid, and her extensive retinue appear
at the Opera House. Kirke La Shelle,
the librettist and proprietor Of "Prin-
cess Chic" is more and more occupy
ing the public eye as an enterprisingl
and successful manager. 1t is not
many years since he followed in the
footsteps of many of his fellows and
left an editorial desk on one of the
great dailies of Chicago TO go on the
road to exploit star. He was success
full from the start, but he was not con-
tent with the usual need of success.
His second season found him ahead of
the famous BOstOnians. Here his
ability went beyond that Of an ordi
nary agent, and when in venture
requiring the best sort Of judgment,
the owners of the company permitted
him to act upon his judgment rather
than theirs, and the venture succeed.
ed beyond their fOndest anticipations.
they promptly made him their general
manager. After some time spent in
their employ he boldly took She man
agerial bit in his teeth and secured
Frank Daniels as a star, organized a
company to support him, and had an
opera written for him, and began
that which has proved a continuous
career Of success.
The advance sale for Miss Viola AL
lens engagement at the Grand Opera
House for next Wednesday evening,
May 1, will open at 8 o'clock on Mon
this season Is Lorimer StOddard's
dramatization of F. Marion Crawford'sI
thrilling romance, "In the Palace of
the King" The company supporting
the star is cne of exceptional excel
hence, comprising such well-known
players as Eben Flympton, Robert T.
Haines. William Norris, Marcia Van
Dresser. Edgar l.. Davenport, Clarence
q IA
tgude Norman. The scenery, there are.
six splendid settings, is described as
being very magnificent The old court
costumes of the time Of Philip the
Second OF Spain, should prove a pleas
ing sartorial study. Miss Aliens busi-
ness in New York. from the opening Of
the season, has been enormous.
rare treat will be offered the pa
irons of the Opera House on Saturday
the occasion being the appear
ance of Thomas jefferson in
RIP Van Wrinkle" Thomas assumes
the role that has made his father ia
nous for nearly twice as long as Rip
Van Winkle" slept. Iryings quaint le-
gend possesses a perennial charm which
is said to find adequate portrayal in
the hands of Thomas jefferson. He is
said to have inherited or cultivated to a
great degree the naivete and seeming
humor of his father, and gives a per-
fcrmance that is interesting and sat
isfactory.
Dock" as he is familiarly called,
proprietor of Dockstader's Theatre,
seems to be making greater efforts this
season than ever before TO please the
patrons Of his popular house. This
week he presents an attractive bill IN
Guiding the three top liners, The
-Four Musical Millions" in an excep-
tionally clever act, Russell and Tillyne,
grotesque acrobats, and Brown. Harri-
sen and Brown in Have You Seen
Brown?" who gave pleasing turns Del
more and Wilson in their comedy act
entitled ls-Wheels-Wheels,' Gre
ated much amusement. Stokes dancing
and singing pickaninnies, scored sew
eral well deserved encores. Annie Pay
sey and Captain Hussey, added much e
the program.
"The Burgomaster" has certainly
Caught on" at the Broad Street Thea
tire in Philadelphia. The theatre Is
hacked with enthusiastic audiences a.
every performance and it looks as i
another Bob White run would be tn'
result. Not only have the hits beer
made by the principals, individually
but the chorus has come in for IL
share Of applause. for rarely has Phila
delphia seen or heard such effective
chorus work in a similar production
The return engagement has create'
even a more decided sensation than di'
its appearance at the Chestnut Stree
Opera House earlier in the season. Tn
book is by Frank Pixley, and althougl
the central idea may not be accepted a
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