The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-03
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| Thcatrc-socrs desirous Of seeing the
story OF Don Caeser dc Bazan performed
by a company especially selected for the
characters because OF their personal
adaptability 10 them. will be interested
~ the engagement OF James X. Hackett
at the Providence Opera House tonight,
! Tuesday and Wednesday nights and
! Wednesday matinee. Mr.. Hackett Is
claimed 10 be tho ideal Don Caesar. and
iiis support has been highly praised
Don Caesars Return" ia tho title Of
the new romantic play by Victor Mapes,
IN which Mr.. Hackett will make his ap-
pearance here, and he comes as an actor
manager, la Irving. Wyndham and
Tree
rplike most stars. Mr.. Hackett Is not
content 90 shine alone, but has surround
cd himself with a vcritable constellat ton
of prominent players. Jane Oaker. Brig
ham Royce. Joseph Bressnan, Maude
Roosevelt. Virginia Buchanan and Fer
aandu Eliscu, are the names that would
add strength TO any leading organization
and they are all prominent in Mr.. Hack
etts support.
The production ran at Waliacks Thea
tire. New York. for nearly three months,
and is said TO be one of the most pic
turesque and historically accurate ever
made IN this country. Every costume,
scene and property has been carefully
models In the museums, and II is Mr..
Hacketts purpose to make not only the
characters but the very atmosphere of
the days OF King Carlos OF Spain live
again on the stage.
Don Caesar is one OF the most charrn-
ing characters OF the romantic drama,
and in MIR. Mspes new treatment which
has been especially made 10 fit Mr.
Hackett- the popular young star shines
even brighter than i'm THE Prisoner Of
Ienda." Rupert OF Hentzau." and "The
Pride OF Jennico," plays which prove him
a peer among American actors.
The clever young vaudevilian, Charles
Grapewin. who, with HIS talented wife.
Anna Chance, presented a new playlet
last week called The Awakening OF
cess of his career. This clever pair have
been in vaudeville three years, and have
each season presented a new sketch.
which makes a bigger hit than It's prede-
osssor.
The beautiful large picture in pastei of
Miss Isabelle Evesson the new leading
lady OF the Albee Stock company for the
coming spring and summer season OF
standard drama at Keith's. is attracting a
great deal OF attention and admiration.
This picture stands in a prominent place
In the lobby, near the inner box office.
who comes TO Keith's next week, Is con-
ceded 10 be the most perfect physical man
in the world. and his marvellous muscular
power IL little short OF wonderful. In
his act he uses and carries with him on
tour special scenery, a horse and several
men.
Eva Williams and Jack Tucker are pre-
senting new playlet by Rem L. Henry
and Jack Tucker, called "Driftwood.
lsfA
he is called. are of very unusually ar
ustic calibre. and I'm their new vehicle,
which is said TO be the finest thing they
laurels. As in their last sketch "Skinny's
Finish" there IS delicacy OF pathos and
humor which is said TO ba simply ire
sistible.
Howard Thurston has created such a
sensation with his novel card manipula-
OF Hungary and emperor of Austria, hear
ing of his success commanded that he
appear before him and give a private per-
formance for his majesty. The next day
ness "A beautiful watch, suitably engraved.
Thurston is one of the attractions under
lined for keith's in the near future.
Marion Manola, the sweet singer who |
comes TO Keith's this week is making the |
hit OF her career Miss Manola has al.
dence theatre goers. and she is certain /
10 be warmly received. She Is singing an /
absolutely new sacred song by Fred Bow I
ers and dainty little ballad, Jenny /
Lee" In addition Miss Manola recites a \
dainty little poem. which has been one OF 4
the features OF her act.
The bookings for Keiths theatre Feb. 10
include Sandow. Fred Niblo, the Five /
Musical Noses, Buomsn and Adele the /
sisters. Elwood. Collins and |
Hardt. Rosseau brothers and several 9TH |
ers.
Some artists booked for February at |
keith's are Williams and Tucker, the |
Vaidis sisters, Howard Thurston tbs /
Three Dumonds. the Kaufman troupe, Lil- \
liam Burkhsrt company. Carroll johnson.
the DeBolien Bros. and Kelly and Kent