The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-09
NOTES FROM STiGELANO.

Frank Daniels new muScad comedy,
1.-The Office Boy" which he will pre-
sent at the Providence Opera house. next
week. is. from all accounts a success OF
the first water II has received the
highest praise wherever II has so far
been presented and IL spoken OF as being
intensely amusing and interesting. and
containing a wealth OF tunefui and catchy
music. II Is In two acts, the -hrst one
occurring in the offices OF a firm OF law
yers who make a speciality OF divorce
cases. where the chorus girls are seen in
oddly picturesque dress and click an ac-
compartment 10 the opening song, on
their typewriters. The second act rep
course beyond, on which Mr.. Daniels.
who is compelled to take the place of a
renowned jockey, Is supposed TO ride an
untamed race horse. There are said to
be several captivating airs In the piece.
including solos by Mr.. Daniels two lead
ing women. Eva Tanguay and Louise
Cunning But the paramount musical
hit of the play. report says, Is a comic
ditty by Mr.. Daniels himself entitled.
I'm on the Water Wagon Now" which
is said 10 teach a moral to those who
are inclined to court a too intimate ac-
quaintance with John Barleycon. A
considerable demand OF seats Is already
reported at the Providence Opera house.
The two new songs which seem to have
made the biggest hits in the new Weber
& Fields burlesQue, ''Whoop De Doo."
are The Maid OF Timbuctoo." a merry.
tuneful little song. a catchy and beau
tifully descriptive song. THE Flowers OF
Dixie Land" Both OF these are sung by
u F<.r.~
the Incompatible Prima Donna Is OBJ
hged to respond 10 encore after encore
for both of these catchy songs. This is,
by the way. the first time In eight years
that Weber q Fields have used an In
terpolated song in any OF their bur
lesques. and the great success OF these
two reflects great cridlt upon their
Judgment in choosing the first two TO be
interpolated from the pens OF those pro-
lrffc and facile composers. Cole and John
son. the now famous song writer's and
coored entertainers.
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Edwin stevens the well-known tactor
who will head the very strong bill at
Keith's next week. has had diversified
and brilliant career that rarely falls 10
the LOT OF one man. His achievements
in the legitimate field are almost too nu-
] merous and too well known for discussion
and the announcement OF his entrance
/ into vaudeville has been hailed with gen
I ulne surprise ana Ills
Vile appearance Is but temporary. how
ever. for at the end OF the next week he
will hurry to New York TO begin rehear-
sails for a prominent role I'm a big Belasco
production TO be made In November Mt
the Belasco theatre. Rehearsals for this
production begin the 18th OF October. but
| Mr.. Belasco has kindly released Mr.. stew
ems until the 10th. In order that he might
/ nll his Providence engagement, fact
that will make Providence theatregoers
very grateful TO Mr.. Belasco. Mr.. Stev-
ems starred I'm Wang" succeeding De
Wolf Hopper several years ago. and was
for two years leading comedian with the
Augustin DAILY company. with Ada Re-
han. succeeding the late Mr James
also leading comedian for four years AT
the Casino. New York during the Aron-
son regime. succeeding Francis Wilson
and playing with Lillian Russell. Pauline
Hall and others. For four years he was
with Charles Frohman. and last season
played the leading role in the celebrated
phone" which created such a sensation
In New York and was pronounced
masterpiece Of stage literature He also
played Maldonado. the furniture smash: .rns,s
succeeding oscar Asche. In the never
TO be forgotten all-star cast or Diplo-
macy" Mr., Stevens was cast az the Baron
Stein. and two years ago appeared In
Providence In "A Royal Rival playing
the heavy part. Don Jose, and sharing
the honors with Mr.. Fsversham. the star.
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actors triumphs. but they demonstrate
his great versatility There In perhaps
no more finished actor on the American
stage. and bis appearance In yaudeviile
il n veritable victory for the Keith cir
cult In Boston and Philadelphia he was
pronounced the best artist that ever trod
mendous drawing card. Aside from the
great many friends Mr.. Stevens has won
here by his excellent acting. he is well
pesrs here he IL always extensively enter
tainei by the local smart set, Several
bor parties have already been arranged
for Keith's next week TO see the gifted
and popular actor.
Smith and Bowman. who wrote Good
Morning Carrie and other popular
songs are booked for the week OF Oct. ~
at Keiths.
The advance sale OF seats for "A Hot
Old Time" which will be seen next week