The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-12

scored a success. OF course, Chas. Froh-
man controls the piece for this country.
Edna Floyd has been signed for the chief
soubrette role in Princess Chic next sea-
son by Kirke La Shelle. Miss Floyd began
fans.
ben Hur'' is still running in London,
averaging. 5000 a performance, which is
remarkable, as the summer season in the
English metropolis is generally fiat fail
ure.
1.-THE Still Alarm" has not yet been seen
in Australia and New Zealand. the rights
Gently been sold for a big sum by Joseph
Arthur.
Lou Middleton will play the, part of the
Pink Pajama" girl, taken by Pauline
Chase last season, with the new company
east next season.
Richard Mansfield has had another wind
ure sa back an noM
the actor has been offered fully five times
what he paid for it.
managers who have secured the rights for
Under Two Flags next season, have
signed Jane Remark for the role of 'Ci-
garette."
May Irwin is considering a tour of the
world, to last three years. The idea is to
then go on to Honolulu. then to Australia
South Africa and England.
Marion Parker. the young prima donna
been iii in a New York hospital for the
pas. two months, has recovered her health
I'LL won act again uHlll next SedSOI
Helga Howard who has been playing the
part of the Italian musician in THE Wild
Rose company, has Joined the forces Of
of that gentleman's companies next sea-
son.
George Lederer has decided to give pol
1y'' Chase. the Washington girl. a speaking
part next season in one of his companies
as result of her clever work in Tine
Liberty Bellies last season.
Jennie Reiffarth will be with Stuart
Robson next season playing old women 8
dy of Errors"
Robert Drouet who was leading man
with Mary Mannering last season, is now
spoken OF for the same position with Mrs
work on the original play which may be
exploited next season.
The Rogers Brothers, during the past
week, have signed a new contract with
Klaw & Erlanger that runs for five years
hf fb eever rs % may naye far an
New York.
"The Belle of New York" will again go
Sayre will have Edna Mays old role Of the
Salvation Army girl, Miss Sayre was Miss
Mays underStudy when the piece was first
| produced in London
| John Henshaw, who was in Topeka two
years ago with Stuart Robson in "She
seasons stars, appearing in a new play
called The Merry MARQUIS by VIM. Gill.
ing company.
| Reports from New York indicate that
there will be more musical comedies on the
road next season than ever before. Thea
| tergoers have taken kindly to this sort of
performance and the managers seeing the
| drift of sentiment, have been quick to
| take advantage Of it.
| After creating q role in Sally in Our
Alley" when it is first produced in New
York. Marie Cahill will blossom out a
star, appearing in a piece built up along
| lines made familiar by May Irwin. Geo.
| w. Lederer is backing Miss Cahill and has
promised a strong supporting company
| 1t is currently reported in New York that
VIM. Faversham will not be among next
seasons stars in this country. 1t is said
| that he wrote from London to a close
! friend in this country that he intended to
remain in England and may not make his
temperance in America for many years
| Harry B. Smith and Gus Kerker have
| once more changed the title for the new
musical comedy they are writing for Je-
rome Sykes THE Money Burner was
| thought to be the final selection. but they
| have now decided that 1.-The Billionaire'' is
| better and it will stand, orders for
printing matter have been given out
| Katherine Pearl and Edward Redway
| members of 1.-THE Chaperons'' company
| were married in New York last Sunday
morning at 1 o'clock. as the result of a
] dare by George w. Lederer. The couple
| had been engaged for some time. and Mr.
| Lederer dared them to get married Satur-
| day night. The challenge was accepted
an alderman found and the pair were
| Ia