The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-18
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
At the Crawford.

Clever comedians. sprightly dancers. a
splendid singing chorus of beautiful girls
and specialties beyond anticipation. are
al promised us in ''Finnigans Ball.
which Will be presented at the Crawford
theater tonight. There are few enough
OF the trlie and really strong farce COM
edies beng presented in these latter
days. and the engagement OF the com
pany which Will give life and reason 70
the screaming ecceutricities OF the vari-
Gus characters Of this old friend should
insure II warm reception from our the
ater gOers.
Each character viii be interpreted by
an artist especially engaged for his or
her peculiar fitness for the role assigned.
Add to this. specialties by such clever
people as Gallager and Barrett. the Toss
ing Austins. Fannie Trumbull. Kate Dahl.
English whirlwind dancing, the Bancroft
Sisters and full chorus OF handsome
girls, and one can hardly place their ex-
pectations on too high a plane.
The Thurston Stock company comes to
the Crawford opera house on next Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday evenings. The
company comes here with the prestige OF
a highly successful season and the stamp
of CONNIE endation from the people where
they have appeared. My Uncle From
New York" The Sleeping City" and
THE Pulse of Greater New York will be
given by the company. and by people Of
true genius. capabiiity artistic merit ndd
general excellence. the cast being indi-
vicualIy and collectively strong. not only
IN dramatic and specially work OF high
er order but worthy OF special commen-
dntion. The catchy music. new songs,
and excellent dancing are so nicely ar
ranged in these stories as 20 be given
without marring the story OF the plays.
and always get their share OF applause.
The company viii play al popular prices.
10 - and - cents. on the opening night
any lady VIII be admitted free when ac-
companied by a person holding a paid 20
cent ticket
At the Crawford theater on Monday
night. March o. Ed. Redmond will APP
pear in the role Of "Davy Crockett"
Redmond. who has been playing the part
Of the famous scout and hunter for sew
eraI seasons. has achieved a great sue
cess. He looks as II the coOnskin cap
and leather hunting clothes would leave
the theater with him. Hs ls 50 natural
in the role. Redmoud's greatest success
has been as Crockett"
katherine Willard and her excellent
company played return engagement at
the Crawfo last nigh, In The Power
Behind the Throne" The play was given
better than earlier in the season.
larger and more critical house greeted
them than before. The personnel Of the
company was The same
This is Miss Wiilsrds FIRST starring
tour and she has met with the best Of
success. for she is 3 capable. clever and
entertaining actress. Small physically.
vet she is simply wonderful In the emo
tionai work. OF which there IS n great
deal in the part There are few women
VINO can handle this part acceptabiy
and Miss Willard completely fils the
bill She throws her whole soul into
her work and the audience gets the ben
eft of her best efforts.
wright Lorimer the leading man cf
the company, stands high f. his WORK
IN temperament ard ability ne - erPee-
iaily atted 60 the role be plays.
Miss Durand as the Duchess" the
woman who shrinks from nothing 20
gain her own ends. ranks Up Close 20
the star Tor ability and clever work
\ good deal of credit Tor the coTrec;
staging of the piece IS due 60 ~. Nes-
bst ard Mr Magic. stage manager and
carpenter with the company he set
t.nEs @ ths piece are especially hesvy.
and excellent staEe pictures wers PFC
scented IN each ~ ne four acts. These
gentlen.cn. with careful aftsnfion 70 de-
taus help a great deal IN making ths
piece TIE slccess that = b
The Power Behind the Thr0ns" is
rorsantic drama aa6. Ike al q this
clsss. the acton - strained The play
ere. = th-v have = correct i6ea = iasar
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