Evening journal., 1901-10-01

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At the Opera House tomorrow even
ing the attraction will be David Be
lasco's record-breaking farce comedy sue
cess. Naughty Anthony" said TO be one
Of the funniest plays ever brought out inI
New York. 1t had a run there of one
hundred and fifty nights at the Herald
Square Theatre, the same house where
Mr.. Belasco's other famous successes,
"Zaza" and "The Heart Of Maryland -
achieved their long runs to such enor-
nous business, playing TO the largest re-
ceipts in the history Of the theatre, the
home of many big theatrical successes.
Naughty Anthony" is farce comedy,
pure and simple, written for laughing
purposes. The fun starts at the rise Of
the curtain, and from that ime on the au
dience doesn't get a chance TO think, as
the entire three acts are a quick success
sion Of humorous incidents leading right
mp to the famous stocking scene between
Cora. the female drummer, and the Sal
vation Army girls The part Of Cora viii
be played by dainty Marie Doro, the pret-
test comedenne on the American stage.
Her songs and dances have made her
famous, and she is the acknowledged
rival of Anna Held, surprising that art
ist in beauty, cleverness and magnetism.
Naughty Anthony" is full Of new songs
and dances.
The clever comedian, Bert Leslie.
will make his debut as a star next Fri
day night at the Grand Opera House.
in a new play called "a Crazy Guy"
by Herbert and Morrow. Mr.. Leslie
will be supported by an excellent COM
pany Of players, including a number of
pretty girls artistically cOstumed. 1t
is said that everything has been done
to make this production a success, and
Judging from the good opinions from
other cities, there is no doubt that this
has been accomplished Among the
scenic effects there are stsam yacht
under full speed, summer hotel office
and veranda, and a street junction.
being a reproduction Of a corner on
the grand Boulevard Bonne NouYelle,
at Paris. All these settings are very
realistic, being painted by the best art
lists procurable.
Lincoln J. Carter's latest and best
production will be at the Opera House
on Saturday afternoon and night Stan
ley and Lolita Lamb will essay the
parts of the waits and are said to be
the cleverest of child artists, playing
the very difficult roles with an inter
probation worthy of professionals Of
years Of experience The story is one
OF heart interest. with a broad vein OF
refined comedy, intermingled with
pathOs,, sentiment and tears The
Two Little Waits" is said 10 be the
very best Of Mr.. Carriers ieces, and at
the trial performance in Chicago was
pronounced by all 10 be he MASTER
piece Of that authors repertoire.
Creston Clarke, the distinguished
Shakespearean and classic actor, will
make his annual appearance next Mon
day night, when, supported by his
large and capable company, he will
present Don Caesar de Bazan" at the
Grand Opera House. Mr.. Clarke's
wide reputation as an exponent Of not
only Shakespearean, but classic com
edy and romantic roles is enhanced
by the fact that he provides for all his
plays a historically correct scenic
equipment, while the costumes and all
the accessories that aid in forming a
complete picture that appeals to the
eye. receive special attention and as
sist in making his performances elab-
crate productions. Mr. Clarkes rendi-
tion of Don Caesar de Bazan' is
counted a masterpiece of dramatic art
and should be seen by every admirer
of true dramatic worth.
The feature of the excellent
bill which opened at Dockstader's yes
terday afternoon and last night for the
present week is Mr.. and Mrs. William
RObyns, in a One-act comedy entitled
The Counsel for the Defense" 1t is
one of the best bits Of comedy that
has come to town in a long time. Mr.
Brooks, as the busy and big-hearted
counselor. was given a hearty welcome
from all parts of the house yesterday
and at the conclusion both he and his
wife were literally applauded. Billy
Carter the original black-face artist
scored largely with a number of banjo
songs and some monologue. Tx
Trouhador -Four were literally ap.
lplauded in return for number OF very
good vocal selections, which they inter
sperse with a vein of comedy. Tn,
three Wood Brothers, expert acrObats
do some clever work, and Maud McIn
tyre. a character singer; Frank OBrien
a tramp character, with some Origina
sayings and some new stories. pleased
everyone. Morrissey and Rich, th'
fayorites, in a new farce, entitled q
Breach of Promise" provided one O
the most laughable features of the bill
and came in for a large share of ap
plause. Every act on the program il
a good one. and the humor Of the twr
audiences yesterday was a good indi
cation that it was altogether pleasing
ONLY ONE MONTH MORE FOR TIL
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