The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-04
PLAYS AND PLAYERS,

Nixon Zmmcrmans production Of The
Messenger Boy" will open the regular season at
DayS theatre in New York the second week in
September. Ben Teal will direct the final re-
hcarsals. The principals engaged are James L.
Powers for the title role, Georgia Cainc for
"Nora," the female lead, and May Robinson,
George Honey, Jobyna Rowland, Rachel Booth,
Harry Kelly, George dc Long. Harold C. Crane,
Hattie Waters, Agnes Weybnrn, Helen Chichester,
Lconora Krum and Agnes Blake.
Klaw & Erlanger will present their elaborate
production Of Harry b. Smiths new musical
comedy, "The Liberty Bellies" in New York
at the Madison Square theater, September 30.
The initial presentation will be made in Philadcl.
pha, September Q. Augusta CLOSE, Edith Barr
| and Margaret Walker have been added TO the
cast. Rchcarsals will begin the first week in
August at the Madsonsquare theatre under the
direction of Ben Teal.
"Thc Bosonans' open their season at Atlantic
city, August %. This organization will be larger
than for several years and will number among its
members very prominent artists. Later in the
season they will present the new de Koycn and
Smith opera "Maid Marian" sequel to robin
Hood" Rchesrsas of this opera will begin in
September and a most elaborate production will
be made of it,
Maurice Levi, the musical director Of Klaw &
Erlangcr's Rogers Brothers company, has returned
to New York from Mount Clements, where he has
been at work the score of John j. McNally's
| new vaudeville farce '"rhe Rogers Brothers in
| Washington" Mr.. Levi says he has written a
| new number, a companion piece TO "Thc Inocent
| Maid" and 'When Reuben Comes TO Town"
The Klaw & Erlangcr Opera company with
| Jerome Sykes will begin rchcarsals Of "FoXy
| Quller' under the direction Of Ben Teal, August
| 10 With two exceptions, the organization To.
| mains the same as last season. "Foxy Quicr'
will open its coming tour in Utica, September
| lih and the 10th begins an engagement at the
Star theatre in Buffalo.
| John j. McNaly, who has Just finished the
new farce, "The Rogers Brothers in Washington
| in which the Klaw & ErlcanGCr Comedy company
| and The Rogers Brothers appear next season,
| says that if man desires really serious oc.
| cupation he should 60 into a dark corner for
three months and try to write comic lines for a
| funny show,
Klaw & Erangcr have engaged Aimc Iachaurnc
as director of music for Harry B. Smiths new
| musical comedy, "rhc Liberty Bellies" The
scenery will be painted by Ernest Albert and
| special properties will be provided by Edward
seidc of the Metropolitan Opera house.
! Klaw & Erlangcr have engaged Robert Tabor
| to play the title role in their London production
| Of "Ben.Iiur," to he presented at the Drury Lane
| theatre April s, 1902 Joseph Brooks represent.
| ing Klaw & Erlangcr, now in London, concluded
| a contract with MIR. Taber last Monday.
| Frank Mckee has definitely decided on "Thc
| Tanning Of The Shrcw" as the Shakespearian
production in which he will present Mary Man.
| nering and James h. Hackett in a special joint
starring tour next spring, covering a period OF
| six weeks.
Frank McKee's special company presenting
| "Janice Meredith" will open its season at A>bury
Park, September 2S, The name part will be
| played by Amy Ricard.
Rehesrsals OF the company TO appear in "Bcr
| Hur' next season will begin at the Broadway
Theatre August 5, under the direction OF Ber
Teal.
Andrew Mack in "rom Moore" viii open hi,
season in New London. August 2G, coming tC
the Herald-Square theatre in New York August
81.
| The Augustin Dsly Musical Comedy company
in 'San Toy" will open its season at the HARLEM
| Opera house September 49,