The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-19
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son more heartily welcomed by theatre
goers than the annual engagement OF
Charles Frohmsn's Empire Theatre com
pany II is the only high-clsxs stock or
ganization In the country today
and enjoys the very highest
reputation for its well-balanced excel
lencs. 1t is headed by Charles Richman
players. who enjoy exceeding personal
popularity In this city. as we'll as great
esteem for their respective abilities.
The engagement OF Mr.. Frohman's COM
pany at the Providence Opera House oc-
ours on next Monday evening. Nov. "a.
and the occasion will be especially note
worthy for they Will present for the frst
time in this city the successful comedy.
The Wilderness" by H. W Esmond. an
English dramatist. who has made a great
place for himself I'm this country through
the success Of his other play. when We
Were Twcnty-one. His latest play
The Wilderness. ran through nearly the
entire engagement OF Mr. Frohmans COM
pany at their home theatre, New York
last winter. and enjoyed a run OF an en-
tire season whom originally produced at
Mr.. Frohmans company is especially
strong this season. Ii includes besides 1Se
two gifted players already mentioned. the
following well known actors and ac-
tresses: William Courtleigh, w H.
Crompton. K. Y Backus. Lawrence Dor
say. George Osbourne, Jr.. Frank Brown
lee. Miss Ethel Hornick. Mrs. Thomas
Whinen, Mrs. W. q. Jones. Kate Patti
son-Selton, Miss Lillian Thurgate. Miss
Grace 0sraher. Mics Amy Meers. Miss
Ktttie Barriscale and Master Donald Gal
lsher.
Not since the season opened has any
play 50 plainly made such a powerful
and satisfying impression on the opening
night as did Arizona" al the Imperial
Monday evening There were no less than
eight curtain calls at the end OF the won
derfully effective third act; and the en-
thusiasm simply ran riot all over the
house. The company Is undoubtedly the
best ever seen at popular prices In this
city; and Augustus Thomas great drama
itself with its intensely interesting
story and It's far Western atmosphere
set out with superb scenery and remark
able perfection OF every detail. certainly
has no superior among his many famous
plays
Malcolm Douglas big scenic production,
"A Fight for Millions" which has drawn
crowded houses in New York. Brooklyn,
Philadelphia and other large cities, will
be the attraction az the Imperial next
week. The play, with Its stirring scenes
and strong situations. ,ts vivid and In
tensely human pictures OF everyday life
and its novel climaxes has made one OF
the greatest dramatic successes OF Its
kind In years. Two scenes in "A Fight
for Millions" are enough TO set the the
atrical public talking In one OF these
the bottom OF the Hudson river 10 shown.
with the marvellous submarine boat bear
ing the hero 10 safety. The swiftly flow
ing stream is realistically presented, and
when the brillian tiy illuminated boat In
seen darting through the dark green
depths the enthusiasm Of the audience
knows no bounds. Another scene equal
ling this in It's intensity 10 that In which
the wireless telephone is introduced. The
startling message which establishes Tom
Manly's innocence from across the sea
forms one OF the most remarkable scenes
ever witnessed on the stage.
This might ftiy be called "children's
week" at Keiths, 20 many OF the little
onss are there at every performance.
This is due. no doubt. largely to the fact
that Teehew.s- Cats, 'front.' HE top HE at
traction OF the weeks bill. As drawing
card In the line OF animal acts certainly
these marvellous animals have never been
equalled, for the act not only interests
and amuses the young folk. but IL very
TO the older patrons who ac-
company the little ones. Thus far there
have been an enormous number OF chill
dren attending the performances each
day, and II is safe 20 say that nearly
every child In the city will nave paid a
visit to Keith's before the week ends.
Several box parties composed OF children
have been arranged for Saturday after
noon, and II IL curious 10 note that the
Mezzanine Stalls, introduced into that
up-to-date theatre this week are finding
immediate favor for these parties Here
the little ones can see and hear every
thing that Is done or said better, II any
thing. than In any other part Of the
house. Indeed. no innovation Of recent
years in local pIsyhouses has met with
the distinct and immediate success which
has been accorded these Mezzanine Stalls
from the very first. and there is hardly
performance that these Stalls are not
entirely nlled. by those seeking exclu-
siveness and freedom, as we'll as the best
seats in the theatre.
The rousing reception being given Fred
Stuber at every performance at Keith's
this week leaves Ettle room for doubt
that he is the most popular az we'll as
cleverest banjoist In vaudeville. Last
season this clever young man came 10
Keith's practically unknown 10 vaude-
Vile patrons OF Providence. Before he
had given three performances. tho whole
town was talking about him. and he
proved one OF the best cards OF the sea-
son, music lovers going TO hear him by
the dozen. Although, as a rule. names OF
vaudeville performers do not appeal to
vaudeville patrons unless the hit made Is
very big one. there was no one who
heard Mr. Stuber's splendid playing last
sea son who did not distinctly remember
his name This was evidenced when he
made his appearance on Monday evening.
when the entire large audience broke into
a round OF applause that is seldom heard
in a local theatre. This was repeated at
the end of each selection. and II was
evident that this popular favorite had
strengthened his hold upon the favor OF
local playgoers.
Nothing funnier than THE Hoodoo,'
the rldiculously funny comedy sketch be-
ing given by John Garfield and Violet
Carleton at Keith's this week. has been
seen here In a long time. The act abouuds
in the most absurdiy funny situations
~ Ilnos frna oinahie and the audience