Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
LUCKY BILLY BRADY"
The Theatrical Man Discusses

The Theatrical Man Discusses
/ "Pretty Peggy mud Other Things.
Mr.. William A. Brady, one of the best
known men in theatrical and sporting
| circles In this country, arrived In the
city last night and is stopping at Muir
phys Hotel.
alr. Brady has been conspicuous fs-
ure in the theatrical world for over
twenty years. His first production was
made when he was 10 years old. but he
appears to have capped the climax with
which he is starring his wife, Miss Grace
George, this season.
Miss George is we'll known to Rich
mond theatre-goers through advance re-
port. She was booked to appear here
| last season in Under Southern Skies"
but the dates were cancelled, as the play
was taken to New York
Mr.. Brady says Miss Georges COM
pany numbers fifty people, and the play.
which deals with the early life of Peg
Wellington. Is unique in the respect that
it presents David Garrick in true light.
and not as the hero he Is usually pic.
tured.
Mr. Brady says there lis one scene In
Pretty Peggy that Is going to make a
profound sensation. The New York pa
pers, who sent their critics to. the first
production of the piece last week at
Brighton. n. j., have devoted columns Of
space to this one feature. which all de-
clare will be the sensation of the year
when the play reached New York. as it
has been the sensation of every engage
ment wherever Miss George and her COM
pany have played up to this time.
IS WELL KNOWN HERE.
Mr.. Brady is no stranger in Richmond.
He is even particularly we'll known here.
Ills first visit was made when he was
the star of the company that played
after Dark here many years ago. He
came on several occasions with James J..
Corbett. but is best known in this city
as careful producer of plays. and his
name on the bill boards always passes
current with the theatre-going public
Despite the fact that the week has been
a very unusual one in the strength of
the attractions presented here. Miss Grace
George In her new play. Pretty Peggy
promises to draw three very large audi
ences tonight, and tomorrow, matinee
and night
The company supporting Miss Grace
George is probably the strongest that has
been seen here, or will be seen here. this
season. Vincent Serrano and Annie Ward
Tiffany are. leading members of the COM
bination. which is really a collection Of
metropolitan stars. Serrano will be re-
membered here for his superb work in
Arizona; the other members. of the
company will also be recalled for their
connection with noted and notable pro-
Guctions.
Mr.. Brady is heading his company for
New York. TT doesn't matter to me- -
he said in discussing the strenuous OPP
position he has encountered in this ter
ritory. whether I play to so cents or
$50. should prefer. however, to play to
800 or $500 Mr.. Brady believes that
Miss Grace George is going to take her
place in the front rank of the stars that
the American theatre has produced
GENERAL THEATRICAL PROGRESS.
Discussing the general outlook in the
theatrical field, Mr.. Brady says he be-
lieves that it is brighter than it has
ever been. By way of illustrating the
remarkable demand there is for talent,
he said that recently when he went TO
vaudeville booking agents In New York
to secure some talent to fill in at the
woman's exhibition, which he promoted
and managed in Madison Square. Garden.