The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-28
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Tonight at the Providence Opera House
theatregoers will have their first view
OF the new comedy opera king Dodo,"
which created a sensation I'm Boston by
playing 10 record breaking audiences al
one theatre for six weeks.
The libretto is the work OF Mr.. Frank
Pixley, who has gained degree OF sue
cess through his prior efforts in the line
OF musical comedy. and the music has
been provided by Gustav Luders, mas
terSaand at jingling airs. Captivating mu-
sic and bristling lines are two strong
features OF the performance, but paruc-
ular stress Is laid upon the magnitude or
the production. the beauty OF the scenery
and the lavishness OF the costume display.
The complete original organization will
be seen i'm this city. numbering eighty
people, and including a special orchestra.
Henry w. Savage, who has done great
deal I'm the last half dozen years toward
the elevation OF the operate stage in the
larger cities, is the responsible manager
OF king Dodo" and the, presentation IN
said 10 surpass I'm many respects anything
heretofore attempted under these auspices
Foremost among the players are 10 be seen
Raymond Hitchcock, Cheridah simpson.
Louise Montrose, oliver Holden, Greta
Risley Elsa Ryan, Arthur Wooley and
Charles W. Meyer. The long and prosper
GUS stay OF this organization I'm Boston
should be a sufficient guarantee of It's ex-
cellence, and the occasion Of its visit TO
this city is expected TO prove one OF the
most important events OF the year.
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The Goth performance of the Edward II.
AIbee Stock company will be given at
Keiths on Monday evening, May D. On
that occasion very beautiful and appro-
pirate souvenirs will be distributed TO
patrons, the affair being known as Sou
yenir night
Tuesday afternoon next, after the NATL
nee performance of the Albee stock com
pany at Keiths, Miss Isabelle Evesson,
the handsome and talented leading lady
OF that taVorite organization, Will give a
reception and tea TO the ladies present In
the green foyer at the rear of the or
chestra floor. This viii give Miss Ewes
sons numerous admirers the desired OPP
portunity 20 meet this charming LADY,
whose graciousness has always made her
immensely popuiar with her own sex.
Mr.. Orme Caldara has during the past
week created a very favorable impression
among local theatre goers by his splen-
did impersonation OF Julian Beauclerc in
the Albee Stock companys production OF
Diplomacy" at Keiths Mr.. Caldara
was engaged for this role especially 10
take the place of MIR. Foster Lardner.
MIR. Lardner is unable TO return and Mr..
Lovernberg OF Keiths has released him
from his contract. so Mr.. Caldara. on ac-
count of the tremendous hit which he iS
credited with last week. has been engaged
for the remainder OF the season to fill the
vacancy left by Mr.. Lardner. Those who
admired Mr. Caldaras s splendid work last
week will be pleased 10 learn that he will
become a permanent member of the COM
pany, although he will not be seen for
two weeks, their being no suitable roles
for him in the next two productions OF the
Albee company.
AT the White Horse Tavern was origi-
nally produced at Wallacks theatre two
years ago, scoring an immediate and dis
tinct success. In the cast at that time
were Leo Dictrichstein. Joseph Holland
Frederick Bond. Amelia Bingham, Fos-
ter Lardner and several other well known
players This play is conceded TO be one
OF the funniest farces ever presented on
any stage. II is an English version of a
famous German play by Blumenthal and
Heidelberg.
aration for early production the dainty
little play by Jerome X. Jerome, which
was made famous by Miss Annie Russell.
Miss Hobbs" This play is one OF the
prettiest and most successful OF modern
plays. and is certain 10 prove one OF the
most popular offerings OF the entire sea-
earl was created by Charles Richman.
and is particularly well adapted 20 Mr..
Malcolm Williams, who during tho past
season starred for twenty weeks with
great success in this play. Miss Ewes
son will play the title role and Miss
Reimer will be seen in the role originated
by Mrs G.. II. Gilbert.
The Alhee Stock company have In prep
aration for production In the early future
an elaborate production of a play which
has been one OF the biggest OF modern
successful plays. It's fame having spread
from coast 10 coast When it's name.
which is withheld for the present. In or
der 10 give a genuine surprise, IL is ex-
pected To create something OF a sensation
among theatre goers.