The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

Weber and Fields have decided to give
their burlesque of THE Little Princess in
Indianapolis when they come to the Park
for their one performance here on June
l. They are at present playing "Twirly
whirly," their famous musical trav-
esty. and burlesque on Clyde Fitchs
1.-The Stubbornness of Geraldine"
called The sickness of Gelitine.'" and
this will be their bill during
their engagement In Chicago all of
next week. THE Big Little Princess" as
the satire on Mrs. Burnetts pretty play
has been named, Is considered their best
burlesque, but as the Clyde Fitch play is
better known than the other In this part of
the country, the famous company of fun
makers considers 1t advisable to give the
THE Little Princess" has been seen. AS
Indianapolis is one Of the few cities where
Mrs. Burnett's play has been presented.
1.-The Big Little Princess" with Fay Tenn
pleton In the title role in take-off on tai
ented little Mile James. will be the feature
of the local Weber and Fields engagement
traction OF the theatrical season will be
placed on sale at the Park box office Sat-
urday morning at o'clock.
1.-THE Christian" as played by the Hold
en- Stock Company at the Park. has scored
a strong success. 1t will continue as the
bill every afternoon and evening this week.
Despite the warm weather the Holdens are
having a succession Of large audiences.
The theater is kept at a comfortable tenn
perature by the several electric fans. This
Is the last week but one of the Parks reg
ular season. The Holden Company VIII re-
main at the theater for one more week
of its engagement. "The Christian will
be the leading drama i'm its repertoire next
year. and Manager Holden expects to i'm
prove, If possible. upon his present produc-
ton, which, however, is about all that
could be asked from popular-price organ
iZation.
Charles B. Dillingham;, the manger Of
Julia Marlowe and the coming manager
of Maxine Elliott and the opera singer,
Fritzie Schen. is now in England. where
he has gone for the purpose of engaging
Olga Nethersole for an American tour, if
she can be secured. Miss Nethersole for
several weeks past has been showing the
Clyde Fitch version OF the imprisoned
''Sapho' to the smaller towns of the Brit
ish Isles. She is soon TO appear with the
English actor-manager. Beerbohn Tree, at
dns la'' Called TSe Frend should this
new play proge a success, Manager Dilling-
ham will try to secure II Tor American
leading play in Miss Nethersole's repertoire
II she comes to this country.
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The Schumann-Heink song recital, which
will formally open the beautiful assembly
room at the new Ciaypool Hotel Friday
evening. Is certain to prove a great musi-
cal and social event. The celebrated Ger
man contralto is one Of the greatest sing
ers now in the United States and her first
appearance here in concert will attract un-
usual attention from the music lovers of
the city as well as from the society folk.
Judging from the advance sale of subscrip-
ton tickets the event will be a financial
success as we'll as artistic one. The
sale OF single seats will begin this morning
I'm the lobby of the Claypool, the prices
ranging from 81 TO $3.50.
The special matinee performance last
week I'm New York OF THE Tanning of the
shrew" given by Miss Elsie Leslie, the
Lord Fauntleroy OF ten years ago, proved
20 be quite distinct success. 1t is said that
the money for the production was furnished
BY the venerable dramatic critic. William
Winter, whose son, Jefferson Winter. Is
Miss Leslies husband, and that the sue
cess OF the venture has encouraged both
father and son to such an extent that Miss
Leslie will be sent on a tour in Shakspear-
can plays next season.
The new farce-comedy. Facing the Mus
&C." In which Henry Z. Dixie is to appear
as the bright particular star. will receive
its initial production in New York at the
Garrick Theater tomorrow night. The
graceful Mr.. Dixie will appear as plain
John Smith IN the new piece. A very
strong company has been engaged to sup
ful II viii probably be in for a summer run
IN the netropolis