The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-14
Theatrical Notes.

Two communications have been received
by the Journal inquiring as to the story
told in Paul Heyses drama, Mary of
Magdala." and asking If the play follows
closely the narrative of the Magdalen as
related in the Bible. While the German
dramatist has taken the main theme of his
play from the Scriptures. it has been neces-
sary. of course. for him to draw upon his
imagination in transferring the life of
Mary to the stage. The play is not series
of incidents drawn from the Bible. but
poetic work dealing with Jerusalem at the
time OF Tiberius. and IL graphically repre-
sents life In that ancient metropolis during
its most vital period-that of the beginning
of Christianity. Unlike many spectacular
plays that rely almost solely on the pic
torial. Mary of Magdala" is credited with
being dignihed drama of great and singu-
lar power, dealing, as IL does, with SUBJ
ject that is universal in its appeal. Mrs.
Fiske in the title role has won her greatest
triumph. A complete story of the play will
be given in to-morrow's Journal: The sale
of seats will open at the box office OF the
Park Theater Monday morning at o clock.
James H. Wallick's combination will
close its very successful engagement at the
Park with to-day's performances of THE
Cattle King" The patrons of this popular
theater have had a feast of sensational
drama all week and they have appeared to
thoroughly enjoy IL. 1t is not often that
plays Of the wild and woolly West are put
on the stage in such an elaborate manner
as that which has marked the Wallick pro-
auctions. The company is an exceptionally
good one and scenically the plays could
Pdyk have b 6sa Ms9t
the first half of the week and the Black
PATHS Troubadours for an afternoon and
evening performance etc, on .o Thursday Mrs
The vaudeville entertainers at the Grand.
who have been presenting one Of the best
programmes of the season, will give their
last two performances together this after
noon and tonight and will then go on their
separate ways to other vaudeville houses
In different parts of the country A better
company of vaudeville people than that
which has held the boards at the Grand all
this week would be hard to get together,
but 1t looks as If Manager Zeigler has
booked a number of equally attractive acts
for next week. when the leading features
Hair and Herr Techow's troupe of trained
cats. There will also be several other
famous acts on the next bill
Irving Marx, a well-known theatrical
man. who was once connected with the
business management of Roster & Balls
Music Hall in New York, is in Indianapolis
for a few days in the interest of the ST.
Louis worlds fair. Mr.. Marx Is specially
interested in the amusement features of the
coming exposition and promises that both
Chicago and Paris will be outdone when it
comes to spectacular shows.
George AIDE, having entirely rewritten the
second act of his latest musical comedy,
Peggy from Paris injecting one complete
scene and new song number, the tuneful
comedy has taken fresh squirt at the
Studebaker Theater. Chicago, and now
promises to remain the reigning success in
the windy city until hot weather. Peggy
from Paris" is now in the seventh week of
its Western run. at the close of which it
will be taken TO Boston.
That a good burlesque show always finds
many admirers has been proved this week
by the large audiences at the Empire. The
Robbie Bohemian Burlesquers have been
giving the best entertainment that the En-
pire has had for several weeks. Next week
comes Clark's Royal Burlesque Company.