The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-07

AT THE THEATERs
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METROPOLITAN


+, larry Corson Clarke will be seen here
~ MS new comedy of What Did Tom.
khs Do?' at the MetronoIitan onar,
house tonight. Mr.. Clarke's wor6a~f,' a
versatility and his we'll nerited I'D
spread popularity are too well known 70
need extended comment. In tha nas+
Ie" years he has rapidly risen tn tbe
very front rank Of present-dav coroa-
uiahs' until now he stands almost alone
III ms unique character for portravfno,
&c the life, an old man role ono r,to-I7t
ana that of bouyant youth the next Hi
atunS is finished and artistic I'm the ev-
treIhe' ms makeup is ALWAYS distinc i've
anu perfect OF its kind, and his deIinAe-
t!on OF whatever role he has essaved in
the past has been so Intelligent and we'll
rounded whole that the prosnec+ nr
seeing him in yet another portrayal is
always allurtng and full of pleasurabIe
anticipation. -0
The critics, wherever he has appeared
SO far this season, are unanimous In Dro.
rouncing his new comedy extremely
clever, full of wholesome fun and laugh
able sltua tlons-a worthy successor ia
w nat Happened to Jones'" with which
the young comedian has made much
Iame and more money In the past three
seasons. What Did Tomkfns Do?" wa,
written by Randolph Hartley and George
is said to have surrounded himself with
ar exceptionally clever company of ex-
per1enced and competent Eastern IA
ycrites
On Monday evening, Feb II, the Metro
polltan opera house will offer local nu-
sic lovers Alice Nielsen's splendid Hs hit
opera organization, presenting the comic
opera from the pen of Victor Herbert
entitled, THE Singing Girl" The same
OTpr li7of 10y ia1,
her first visit to st. Paul is still i'll Miss
Ntelsen's support.
During the engagement here. which
will be for three nights and one matinee.
The Fortune Teller Will be given twice
Wednesday afternoon and evening, Feb.
IS. The sale of seats for Miss Nelson's
engagement opens today.
GRAND.
Frederick Warde played the title role
in Shakespeares tragedy Of Hamlet"
last night at the Grand. The usual
large audience that invariably greets the
tragedian was present last evening and
rendered him a cordial reception. Mr..
Warde's Hamlet is by no means the
greatest of his roles. The strong viriIity.
the subtle complexities that such char
acters as Richelieu and Iago demand are
not alone sufficient to present convinc-
ingly the strange personality of the Dam
ISL prince To his crea ton Shakespeare
has added touch OF the spiritueIle, an
almost intangible touch, but a touch that
the most mastery portrayal never fails
to make evident. Mr.. Warde's Hamlet
lacks this spirituelle quality, but it lacks
nothing else besides. The same finish,
the same careful attention to detail, the
same rare insight that has made his
ether creations appeal to all lovers Of
the best dramatic art are evident in
Warde's portrayal of the character of
the Danish prince. Mr. Warde was re-
warded with liberal applause. His sup
port was entirely satisfactory. Mrs.
Spencers Ophelia was Il fine bit of work.
Tonight the Dukes Jester will be
played.
STAR.
The Victoria Burlesquers entertained
two large audiences at the Star yester-
day. The company has made a hit with
the patrons of the popular Seventh street
theater. The skits are bright and there
is plenty of good music and dancing on
the bill For a person seeking an even
1ng's enjoyment the Star makes a strong
bid.