The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
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Tonight r. ii. sothern I'm his latest pro-
duction. 'Tf Were King" will appear
at the Providence Opera House. The an
nouncement that In this play Mr.. Soth-
ern will have more ample opportunity
than ne has hitherto had for the display
OF his artistic and fascinating abilities
has had It's effect upon the box office sale
the rush for seats having been really very
great.
Then again the enormous success tho
play has met with has been heralded
forth with convincing proof OF its quality
and has aroused considerable interest.
The central figure OF this drama is Fran
co.'s Villon, the vagabond poet OF France.
a character presented with remarkable
power and picturesqueness i'm one of the
most exquisite of those pieces of litera-
ture which Robert Louis Stevenson
brought forth in the shape of short stor-
les.
The tale may be found in the collection
known as THE New Arabian Nights"
though IL is not one of the series grouped
under that title. and It is a specimen OF
literary workmanship not excelled in the
English language.
The Edward r. Albee Stock company
during the past week scored a most pro-
nOunced ana immediate triumph DN tnelr
excellent production OF The Masquer-
aders." 1T is generally conceded that the
company is materially strengthened
there being not single weak spot in the
splendid organization. Tht theatregoers
OF Providence and thereabouts should be
very proud Of and grateful TO the Albee
company for the high-class entertainment
they offer. However, the enormous sale
OF seats for the past week. and also for
the coming week, give ample evidence
that the company Is appreciated. Even
as popular as last seasons company was
1t is safe 10 wager that this years COM
pany will become even bigger favorites.
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Miss Lisle Leigh has just refused a very
flattering offer TO create the role OF Isabelle
Uhe lead) in the new play called
"Corianton," in which Joseph Ha-
worth is to star next season, This
play is by Salt Lake City
dramatist and is founded upon the Book
OF Mormons. The first production how
ever will be made i'm Salt Lake City i'm
August. and rehearsals will begin June
II, therefore Miss Leigh could not accept
without interfering with her engagement
with the Albee company. so she unhesitat-
ingly declined.
Mrs. B. p Cheney (Julia Arthur) was in
town last week. and witnessed the OPEN
ing performance OF "The Masqueraders'
by the Albee Stock company. She after
wards attended tho banquet give nby her
young relative where she renewed many
acquaintances and expressed much graf
incation at the splendid work of what
she said was one of the best stock COM
panies she had ever seen.
s.s
The Edward +. Albee Stock company
have i'm preparation an elaborate pro-
duction of Diplomacy" an English vcr-
sion of NJ Sardou's Dora The cast
will be a particularly strong one includ-
ing Miss Isabelle Evesson as Dora; Mr..
Malcolm Williams, as Henry Beauclerc;
Miss Lisle Leigh as Countess Zicka: MIR.
william Humphrey as Baron Stein,and Mr..
Foster Lardner. who will make his first
appearance this season with the company,
as Julian Beauclerc Mr.. Mortimer We'll
don will be Algy Fairfax.
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Ward and Vokes will present their musi-
cal comedy. THE Head Walters" at the
Empire Theatre this week
The skit which is used as "A peg upon
which 10 hang numerous clever specialties
and original songs. makes no pretence 20
a plot. abounds I'm gags and jokes and
serves TO introduce tho headliners assisted
by Lucy DAILY. who sings and dances very
fetchingly, and Margaret DAILY Nokes. in
specialties which are sure 20 make hit.
Plays whose prominent features arc
love, heart Interest. heroism. comedy.
pathos, vice and virtue always h4id popu-
lar favor. They are sought after by
theatregoers who appreciate real merit
That Is why THE Convicts Daughter"
an original melodrama booked at the New
Park Theatre this week. has met with
brilliant success. IL contains five acts
and the scenes are laid In the south
Various types NJ life good and bad i'm
cludng n unique hobo" character. are
introduced. while the scenic display is
said 10 surpsss In vividness all previous