The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-12
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Ethel Barry who're VIII be- seen in Cap
tain Jinks,' at the Academy Of Music
in tho near future. this attraction as
is wen known, holds the record of lasss
season in New 7 ork, being on the boards
200 nights at ti.cs Garrick Theatre mo-
thing on the stage pleased moro than
Clyde Fitch successful effort In cap
tain Jinks,' 10 reproduce Tue atmosphere
OF New York life in the flush times that
followed the Civil War. It is equally
certain that no. hingswas more gratifying
to lovers Of the theatre than the sudden
prominence attached by Miss Barrymore
She had been held in high ess eem for her
family connections, and was winning adj
mirers for her own good Qualities. put
the opportunities given her in captain
Jinksi' shortened the tedious process OF
becoming prime fayorite. The enter
tainment is as fantastic as the plays
full title, designed mainly to amuse. but
sacrificing in no degree the high standard
Mr.. Fitch has set for himself in the pur-
suit of his art as 3 playwright.
4 curious fact has just come to light
/ with regard to "a Capito. COMEDY
which MI. Tim Murphy Is playing Win VIII,
| so much success. The author Is Paul
| Wilstach, and cousin OF his fathers
| that is, Mr.. Wilstach's second COUSIN
| Thomas Ustick Walters, was the arohl-
| tect Of the dome and two wings OF the
| United States Capitol sthey stand 10
day, and as they are pictured in the
scenes OF "a Capitol Comedy.
Keith's Theatre, New York CITY is eS-
| perienclng a period of prosperity which
| is unprecedented in tho history OF the
| theatrical business. From noon every
day in the week (eXcept Sunday, on
| which no performance is ever given I'M
til eleven at night, this faVor1ta play
| house is crowded from pit to come M
! other theatre in the world can boast OF
! such a record. Occasionally some other
| house has a very successful run for q
| limited time. Then it falls back into the
| old rut and the management wonders
! why Kcith's is always packed. There is
| but one reason, and it is no secret.
Keith's always has the best show IN
town. Not a good one this week and
| poor one next, but the best that can De
gathered together from the ends Of the
earth. Expense is not considered when
the programmes are being made UP.
Richard s.Iansfleld closes his New
York season on Saturday evening, jan
uary 25th
His remarka Bile creation of the barber
prince, beauCdlTS. mas pIOEeu INC iiAooI
popular character he has ever had. UP
to this time the record gauge Of this ar
lists phenomenal business has been Cy-
rano de Bergerac. which was a fad in
New York while Mansfield played it. ut
that time he was playing at the Garden
Theatre and his receipts We're s25,000 Tor
eight weeks, which represents the total
seating capacity sold for every perform
ance at Mansieldis prices, and go peo-
pie standing during the engagement.
This winter he played "Beancaire" a
the Herald Square Theatre. which has a
somewhat larger capacity than the Gar
den. Based on an average of mis- bus
mess to date, Mansfield at the end of
his eight weeks will have played To
SI09, COO
Mr. Mansields management have
mapped out for himsthe most conprehen-
Sive tour this artist has ever made. 1t
will cover a few cities comparatively,
although it embraces 1880 miles. 1t will
take him from New York direct to
Richmond, Va. Norfolk Va, Atlanta,
Birmingham and Mobile, into New Or
leans.
Mr. Manslleld's season will last into
July His trip South will be the first
he has made thither since he played
"Cyrano de Bergerac and his appear
ance on the Pacific Coast will be the
first in eight years.taThe only play which
NiH IlSttc:Gi VIII produce on tnc stOuT WlusoS
.SeaucaiTe.''
The entire trip will be made E.y special
train of five cars. two baggage coaches
FOR the scenecy and furnishings of Beau
caire,I' two sleepinE9eoa for the fifty
two members OF Nj. Mansfield's organf-
Zation and the stars own car. The rail-
road contract for the itinerary is one of
the largest and most comprehensive ever
entered into and every mile has been
contracted for SO that at this time the
mana cement is in possession Of a. sched-
uie which, remarkable to say. tells them
precisely where Mr. Mansfield's special
train will be any. day or hour from the
time he leaves New York until he re-
turns to the Atlantic Coast, July l, af-
ter having touched the Gulf of Mexico.
the Pacific Ocean and the shores OF
Lake Superior.
There is something astonishing in the
capacity of the newspaper men to gather
in an item. no matter how strong the
box containing it, or the lock combining
it, may be. Some months ago Lieber
& Company made contract with Miss
Mary Johnston. the author of Audrey,
the story now running in the Atlantic
Monthly as a serial, and which is soon
to be issued in book form. for the pro-
duction Of q dramatiZed version of her
charming story which is being made
by Mr.. Ernest f. Boddington. Every
person interested, and presumably, every
person having knowledge of it, was
sworn to secrecy, and yet the facts of
the contract have found their way into
print. It is true, therefore. that Lia5er
&. Company will make an elaborate pro-
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