The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-22

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stalltly changing as the children grow up.
The opening play will be the famous New
York and London musical comedy, A
Gaiety Girl which will be given on
Thursday and Friday nights, and for
Saturday matinee and night la Mas
Ing "The Geisha' will close the engage
ment.
Miss Viola Allen. with her fine COM
pany OF sixty people will occupy the stage
of the Metropolitan Opera house the first
three days of the week
VIOLA commencing Monday, Mar.
81, presenting Lormer
ALLEN Stoddards characterization
of F. Marion Crawford S
COMING. love romance, SIN the Pal
ace Of the King The
character of Dolores in Mr.. Craw-
ford's romance is said to be the finest
acting role that has ever fallen into Miss
Aliens hands to portray. In one scene
she is gay and light hearted sweet
heart of gallant soldier who Is about to
return from the wars of Grenada; IN the
next she is the demure and eXltant idol
Of her Don Jon, who has come crowned
with the laurels Of victory to claim her
as Ibis own: then comes the plot OF q
wicked princess and q no less vicious
king who would separate the lovers, and
then Dolores is called upon to exert her
heroic powers to the highest pitch. TO
save her lover and thwart a king is only
small part of what this maiden of old
Spain Is called upon to perform. There
is a love scene in this play which is said
to he the most delicious seen on the stage
in modern times; but Miss Aliens great
chance comes in the finale Of the fifth act,
when to save her lovers life, she mounts
the throne calls the grandees OF spain
about her. and tells them the truth re-
garding the murder OF Cardinal Luis De-
Torres.
"Are You Buffalo?" spectacular nov
city in farce comedy, Is announced TOT
weeks engagement at the bl3ou' c s
mencing Sunday alter-
"ARE YOU A noon at 2:3O. The play
Is said to be one OF the
BUFFALO?" genuine laugh makers OF
the season. The plot IS
not one calculated to test the mental 1ac-
ulties, but serves to connect the comedy
scenes. climaxes and musical specially
numbers.
Special care Is said to have been taken
in selecting costumes, and some beautllul
creations are promised to be shown, being
direct import attons from Paris and Lon
don. The musical numbers, which are
and varied, include selections
from some Of the most popular operas ol
the day. the latest song hits and a num-
Der Of original features. chorus OF
twenty young ladies adds to the attrac-
ton. .
A company of thirty artists has been
selected with a view to their especial
fitness for the parts assigned them, and
thew are promised to make the most OF
the many laughable scenes and situations
the funny dialogue and the musical parts
which the piece affords. Included IN tne
list Of names are John T.. Tlerney anc
John Prince, two Irish comedians OF re,
pute; Marty Moore, Joseph Mitchell, Peter
o. Depew, Mark Thompson, q. NJ. TOT
rance, Swift and Huber, Harry 5. Ben
nett, Fred S. Henschel, the Mozart Four
Ada Deaves, Ethel Courtney, Louis SAT
our, Margie Tebeau, Lillian Clayton, Car
RE Dunn, Kittie Hawkins and number
Of others.
AL. H. Wilson in Sidney R. Ellis ro-
mantle comedy drama will be the at
traction at the Bijou following the en-
gagement of Are You g
AL WILSON'S Buffalo" Mr.. wilson Is
known to be exceedingly
ENGAGE clever as an actor Of re-
fined comedy, having a
MENT. magnetic stage presence
+ with much delightful hui
NOR. His reputation as golden. Volceo
singer" is we'll deservedfi as his voice mas
a mellow richness and sympathetic sweet
ness that charms the listener. His roper
tory of songs include some that are most
enhancing unsteady and are sure to be
very popular. Among them are ~ 4:
Tea Kettle Song" 'In Tyrol," Love Is
All and ALL "A Song of Home" When
Parading' and my Little Fraulein'
This season Mr. Wilson will present ''The
Watch on the Rhine" which is promised
to be still better than before, with new
scenery novel electrical and mechanical
effects and clever supporting company
FootIlght Flashes.
at the Metropolitan. :"
Clyde Fitch's successful play, The Climb
ers'' Is booked for appearance at the Metro
politan, April 6. H-
Definite arrangements have been finally con
Guided for the appearance at the Lyceum, or
the evening Of April IA, of PadereWski.
E. S. Willard In his new play, 1.-The Car
dinal," is one of the rare treats reserved fo1
the late spring for patrons Of the Metropoli
tan. ,-. 1,
Blackford Brothers, whose unique character
sketch, "The Coon from Arkansaw," made {
hit here last year, are still with the Al G
Field Greater Minstrels.
"Humpty Dumpty'' will be produced at the
Metropolitan by Dickson and Mustard's nam
moth organization, for four nights and mat
inee beginning Sunday, April 10.
All Of those who recall the quain blend o
wit and pathos In Augustus Thomas grea
play, Arizona" will be glad to learn tina
it is to be seen in this city again soon.
THE starbucks," the new Opie Read play
| is winning excellent mention. Minneapoli
| theater, goers will have an opportunity o
passing Judgment on this play, at the Metro
politan. - eggs
| Eleanor Merron's delightful. domestic play
'"rhe Dairy Farm will be the attraction a
| the most successful OF the domestic play
that have been produced in the last few sea
| sons. .-.. ,'.s-.
| As one of the final melodramatic offering
Of the season at the tbijou, an attraction !. Q
unusual excellence has been secured in "A
lCripple Creek one of this seasons distinc
successes. The piece deals with life in Colo
| RADIO. ..... -.r -H-E,
The actor who holds the center Of the stag
as far as Irish plays are concerned is tina
magnetic young comedian, Andrew Mack VIII
is announced to appear at the Metropolitan TO
three nights and a matinee, beginning Thurs
day, April 8. ~
| No play which has been offered to the pub
has made more phenomenal success and
more lasting impression upon the theater
gong public than a Prize th Of
! opening Thursday, April 10.
!, Enormous interest has been aroused by tn
statement In these columns last week Of til
booking of the Daniel Frawley company 70
the summer stock season at the Metropoli
tan, and numerous inquiries have been re
ceived by Manager Scott since as to tn
exact personnel of the company and the play
to- be produced.
/ york State Folks" is the quaint title {
Arthur stdman's pastoral play, which ha
+; proven to be one of the seasons creates
theatrical successes. 1t has been hailed b
the press and public as the legitimate sue
cessor to "Shore Acres" and ."The Old Home
stead 1t is simply story of life in
typical country village and abounds in reals
tic character drawing and quaint comedy.