The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-16
NO DULL THEATRE WEEK THIS.
Piayhouses Crowded anu . Sterling Al.
traction Billed at Each.

The fortnight preceding Christmas is
always a dull season for the theatres, but
It is surprising what big audiences the city
playhouses held last week. The excellence
OF the attract ms. Of course, accounts for
the attendance This week il the worst
OF the season in the theatrical manager s
calendar yet most Of tho houses report
big advance sales Of seats.
Tonight the Whitney Opera COMPANY
presents for the first time here at the New
York Theatre, the comic opera, when
Johnny Comes Marching Home" Julian
Edwardes and Stanislaus STANCE, authors
of Dolly Warden" are responsible for the
new piece. 1t is in three acts and the story
has to do with the Civil War. A large sum
has been spent on the production and ex-
celent entertainment is promised.
The delayed production OF the English
version OF the German comedy AIT Heidel-
berg takes place at the Princess to-mor-
row night. Aubrey Boucicault. who has
made the adaptation, says that in doing
so he has lost none OF the comedy
features. Mr.. Boucicault plays the prin-
cipal role in his version Of the comedy and
the Shuberts have engaged a frst-cass
cast TO aid him.
When this version is on the stage this
German comedy will enjoy the distinction
OF being played at two local theat res at the
same time. Manager Conried re-staged
the comedy last night at his Irving Place
Theatre where theat regoers have the OPP
portunity of seeing the original product ion.
Weber 4 Fields promise a new burlesque
on Thursday night. 1Humming Birds and
Onions" gives way TO "The sickness of
Gelatine," which is a travesty Of Mary Man
nering's play. sThe Stubborness Of Ger
aldine." sTwirly -Whirly" will he retained
in the music hall bill.
Julia Marowe has appeared in better
plays than 'The Cavalier but in the
dramatization Of George Cables romantic
story she has strong role. Her supporting
company at the Criterion is made up OF
begun his third week at the Herald Square
Theatre in Julius C;e 'ar," and has never
played to larger crowds in this city.
Blanche Bates in THE Darling Of the Gods
at the Belasco Theatre has been the dra-
matte hit OF the season.
Mrs. Fiske in -Mary Of Magdala- is doing
finely at the Manhattan, On Thursday
afternoon she gives matinee Of the Heyse
drama for the Actors Church Alliance.
4. s. Willard in 'The Cardinal" is having
very successful engagement at the Garden
Theatre. He plays David Garrick" at the
Thursday matinee,
The last two weeks of A Country Girl
are announced at Days. Viola Allen and
sThe Eternal City" at the Victoria remain
many weeks longer. Nat Goodwin and his
wife, Maxine Elliott, are doing well in The
Altar Of Friendship" at the knickerbocker.
a Chinese Honeymoon" is in its thirty
second week at the Casino and in all prob
ability will hold that stage for the rest of
the season. William Faversham in @Impru-
dence' will remain at the Empire until
Jan 10.
Stanley Hawkins sang the tenor role in
-The Silver Slipper" last night He sue
ceehs Mckenzie Gordon tho choir and con-
cert singer. sThe Silver Slipper" will re-
main at the Broadway indefinitely
James X. Backctt's engagement in THE
Crisis ends at Walack's next week. He
has to go because of the house bookings.
His wife, Mary Mannering, has to close