The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-16
Theatrical Notes.

AdoIph link. the funny lilliputian come
dian. who was for several seasons the lead
ing comedian of the Royal Lilliputian Opera
Company. Will be the principal attraction in
the Cranes vaudeville bill next week.
Franz Ebert was associated with him in
thai famous organization. and the two of
them caused no end of amusement link
was always the better funmaker of the two
midgets on account of his cleverness as a
mimic and singer. He was so ambitious to
shine on the English and American stage
that he gave his attention to mastering the
English language (the lilliputian perform
ances had always been in Germany, and
now he Is considered a "headliner" I'm vaude-
Vile. all Of his songs and speeches being
given in English. The Grands programme
for next week looks promising, but il will
have 10 be a good one indeed 10 excel the
present bill. which is attracting deservedly
large audiences.
When Viola Allen decided TO produce
shakspeare's Twelfth Night" she was
confronted with the difficulty that every
one who has staged the play has expe-
rienced. This was the difficulty Of obtain
ing an actor who looked sufficiently like
the star to play the role of Sebastian (who
is supposed TO be a masculine counterpart
of vioIa) without making the piece ridic-
ulous. IT was necessary that. in addition
to facial resemblance the actor should be
OF Miss Aliens height and size. Finally
she secured James Young. who really
bears q close resemblance TO Miss Allen
even without makeup and the star and her
manaSers are eongrafuiatlng themselves ne = Lives
actor. too. having played in Sir Henry
Irving's company in England. Twelfth
Night" is TO be seen at English's during the
season.
Rehearsals for William Gillette's new
play. 1.-THE Admirable Crichton,'' began
yesterday in New York. This play has been
quite a furore in London and Gillette ex-
poets it TO be the greatest success of his
career. not even excepting Sherlock
Holmes" He will act the part of a butler
in a noble house who becomes the leading
spirit In a shipwreck and keeps the family
alive on a desert island. In the last act
the family is restored to its home and the
butler. Cricnton, sinks his forceful per-
sonality and again becomes the well~trained
English servant.
A genuine novelty in theatricals will be
the production at English's tomorrow after
noon and evening of Ibsen's problem play.
Ghosts by Mary Shaw and a fine sup
porting company. This masterpiece of the
celebrated Norwegian drsmatist has re-
ceived the Endorsement of New York and
Chicago, and the players presenting II have
everywhere attracted an unusual amount
of attention Miss Shaw has been well
known for several years as an actress of
much ability. but Ii was not until she gave
her now famous portrayal of Mrs. Alving
recognized as one Of Americas greatest
emotional actresses. Many critics have
ranked her with Sarah Bernhardt. Eleanor
Duse and Mrs. Fiske, and IL Is generally
acknowledged that her Performance of Mrs.
Alving has never been equaled by any other
player who has been seen in the part.
XXX
All the members of the Mrs. Wigs of
the Cabbage Patch" company, which
opened its road tour last week in Louis
Vile. made at once for the real cabbage
patch as soon as they arrived in the Ken
lucky city. for there is really a locality
called the cabbage patch in Louisville.
lying on the outskirts of the town. near a
railroad track. This interesting spot, made
famous I'm Mrs. Rice's book. was thorough
iy explored by the actors. including the
quaint homestead of the woman who is
popularity credited with being the read
prototype OF Mrs; VICES; The cabbage
literary landmark The new play Is to be
presented In Indianapolis at English's next
Monday night. Seats will be placed on
office this morning.
David Belasco usually has a sensation to
spring upon the theatrical world with each
| new season. His latest one is that Henrietta
| Crosman will appear under his own man
agement at his own theater In New York in
a play written oy himself. This interesting
announcement has just been made, and is
the outcome of many long conferences be-
tween Mr.. Belasco and Maurice Campbell,
| Miss Crosman's manager. The name of the
play Is Sweet Kitty Bellairs," and the
| piece is based on Edgerten Castles novel,
1.-THE Bath Comedy Rehearsals Of the
play nave already begun. and the production
will be made in November.