The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-28

THEATERS.
Te-Day's Schedule.
DNo1ZsHs.-"Ths Frisky Mrs. John
akAND.-Eish-olass vaudeville. 2:15 and
YASK.-'UnOae Toms Cabin" and
Ezr1RE-Burl..aue. and sp. m.
At Bnglish's tonight and tomorrow night
Amelia Bingham and her supporting COM
pany Of prominent players will present a
play ss.Si.ely new to Indianapolis-"Th
Frisfy Mrs. Johnson" an adaptation by
Clyde Fitch from the French of Messrs.
0ssault and Berr. IN it's original form
the piece was known Mile. Fiirt," and
IT enjoyed unusually long run IN Paris.
whore It's daring situations and crisp dia-
logue were hailed with delight by thester-
goers- IL Is understood that Clyde Fitch.
In rewriting the comedy for the American
stage. has not allowed the French flavor OF
the piece to be eliminated, although he has
introduced many witty lines that were not
portrays the character OF Mrs. Johnson, a
dashing American widow. who has earned
the title of 'frisky" from her vivacity and
love OF fun Her desire to save her sister
from the consequences Of an ul-advised
Irritation forms the serious motif OF the
story. As a production the new comedy is
said to outshine either of Miss Bingham's
former successes. The Climbers and "a
Modern Magdalen." 1t Is reasonably GER
for this actress-manager is noted for the
splendid companies she organizes. Wilton
lAckaye. Bijou Fernandez and w. l.. Alb
bington are among the well-known players
Ia her support this season. This will be
Mr.. Lackaye's last week with the company,
as he 10 TO begin rehearsals early in Octo-
Der for his forthcoming starring tour in
the dramatization of Frank Norris's strong
novel, THE Pit.
The Grand's new bill of varieties holds
out good promises to OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
With high-class comedietta as it's prin-
cipal attraction and seven other acts that
are heralded as among the best in vaude~
vile. the programme should prove one of
the most enjoyable that has been offered at
this theater so far this season. The little
comedy will be furnished by Emily Lytton
and w. III. Gerald, both of whom have won
success I'm legitimate drama. Miss Lytton
has often Hssn seeI IN this city In the sup
which is called "An Ugly Duck" has been
scoring a hit in the East. Everhardt the
erisinsi ho92 roller. who has just returned
ments In European vaudeville houses, will
give his interesting exhibition; Billy S.
clifford, a local favorite, will sing and
dance and tell some new stories: Mitchell
and Love Will contribute comedy sketch
that has never been seen here: the Meredith
sisters are down on the bill for a singing
act in beautiful costume: Crawford and
Manning will offer black-face speciality;
Esmeraldo is booked to give a musical en-
tertainment by herself. and the Lovittes
will perform novel juggling act. AS
usual, the bloscope pictures will conclude
each performance.
Al. W. Martin is one of the well-known
theatrical managers of the country who
thinks that "Uncle Toms Cabin can never
fS
IS pretty sound. He turns ND at the Park
each season with admirable regularity pre-
senting his --latest edition of the famous
old play. and he can always rest assured
that his attraction will draw enormous
begins it's annual engagement this after
noon at the Park The claim is made that
the organization is an especially strong one
this year, as IL includes, besides many
prominent white actors and actresses a big
company OF colored plantation singerA and
dancers. Nothing has been left undone by
the management in the way of giving the
play complete scenic equipment The
specialties of the colored performers will
form an important feature of the enter
tainment-
The Cherry Blossoms Extravaganza Com
pany will open weeks engagement at
the Empire with to-day's matinee and ~
reports from other cities along the bur
lesque circuit are TO be relied upon. a good
show may be looked for. Two musical
travesties will be given with an olio of
vaudeville acts sandwiched i'm between
them. Prominent in the combination are
the troup OF vocalists known as the Opera
Bouffe Singers, the Gotham Comedy Four
who give an amusing speciality: Spencer
and Acid, a team of Irish comedians: viii
hanson and Gilbert. sketch artists and
the Alpine family Of English acrobats
whose exhibition is said to be a wonderful
one.
Seats are now on sale at Englishs for
the performances Wednesday afternoon
and evening of The Sleepy King" the new
comic opera In which Walter Jones is
starring this season. The piece was writ
ten especially for Mr.. Jones by George
v Hobart. author of many comic Iberet-
los. ana Giovanni Conterno. the Italian
musical director and composer The en-
TIRE production Is brand new the tour of
the company having started but little over
week ago. There are some popular
comedians and singers in the organization.
notably Ed Roadway, little Nellie O'Neii
Harriet Packard Frank harrington Ger
trude Sullman. Jessie Oliver. James Stew
ems David Aorahams and Louise Skilman
Phoebe Davies. the Anna Moore of the
Way Down East cast, TO be seen at
Engiish's the latter part of this week. has
played the part over 1000 times. She was
the originator of the character and has
not missed performance OF the play
since its production six years ago Miss
Davies Is a California woman and I'm
private life Is the wife OF Joseph Crismer
the theatrical manager. She and Mr.
GrisIner were for many years the leading
players OF the now famous Alcazar stock
company in San Francisco. and Miss
Davies has appeared in every kind and
description OF stage character from Tonsv
I'm Uncle Toms Cabin TO Camille
Way Down East play that seems
destined TO enjoy the same popularity for
many years 20 come that II has met with
ever since it's initial presentation, win be
~ EnKi!sh's the last three nights of the
~<k With Saturday matinee. Seats for