The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-27

and the author of the piece. Henry V.
Esmond. Mr.. Faversham drew crowded
houses for over two months at the Empire
Theater. He Is said to be admirably fitted
to the part of Jack Frere. the leading male
role of the play. and he has splendid sup
port win Fay the l leana Feminine
parts. all of which are OF much impor-
lance.
II W Esmond, the author of 'Tmpru-
dence," has attained a high position In
modern English literature that makes any
new effort from his pen subject OF perth
nent interest Mr.. Esmond has not writ
ten many plays. but all that he has turned
out have been the subject of much discus
sion and criticism by the leading critics
of contemporaneous literature. His list or
productions includes 'Grierson's Way
lone Summers Day" when We Were
Twenty-one." THE Sentimentalist' and
THE Wilderness" OF these the last named
was the only one that failed TO meet with
approval In this country, and this one was
considered an excellent piece of work from
a purely literary standpoint lmpru-
dence," his latest piece, has proved sue
cess from the very start. Mr.. Esmond Wis
tied this country last year, and the result
Is said TO be shown in the new play from
his pen, as very frequently Americansms
creep into his scintillating dialogue, wnlch
is one OF his greatest charms lmpru-
dence" is considered by New York critics
the best thing that the English dramaust
has ever done Contrary TO precedent, 1t
was produced in this country before being
seen in London. Charles Frohman secured
the manuscript and brought II TO A nm ca
duction before the play had even received
a name. Its success in America has led
I petition for the rights to produce it in the
English metropolis.
| indianapolis has sent forth many good
vaudeville performers. and among the most
successful are the Nichols sisters, who
| still call this city their home. although
| they have now been on the stage for sew
| eral years. They will be seen at the Grand
| be heartily welcomed by their many friends
| and acquaintance in this city The two
| Nichols girls. who style themselves the
| singing and dancing act that has made
great hit wherever presented. Another
| strong feature of the Grand's programme
next week will be Clay Clement and COM
pany in comedy taken from his old play
| 1.-The New Dominion" This piece is said
| to be one of the best dramatic sketches
| in vaudeville. The Grand is enjoying good
not a particularly strong one, is still full
/ Of good entertainment.
| FIorenz Ziegfeld, Anna Held's husband
and manager, announces that he will pro-
| duce Reginald De Koven's new comic
opera, THE Red Feather" next fall with
$50 people in the company: Miss Grace
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| the Bostonians, William Castleman, the
young Kentucky tenor who has been warm
! ly received in Paris, and Mile. Elsie De
/ We're have been engaged by Mr.. Ziegfeld
| for the production. and the manager Is
! also negotiating with Miss Zelie De Lussan.
|
The one thousandth performance of Ben
| Hur' given at the Great Southern
| Theater at Columbus. o., Thursday night.
Miss Mabel Bert, who plays the mother
| consecutive performance, and Monk, one of
| the horses employed in the production,
| finished his thousandth race Eighteen
| people who appeared in the original pro-
/ duction in New York four years ago were
/ on the stage of the Southern Thursday
night.
| London is having a siege of lurid melo-
drama. The two latest productions in the
English metropolis are 1.-THE Worst Wom-
| an in London and THE Human Terror
/ Both plays are said to be made up of con-
/ tinuous thrills. The scene of 1.-The Human
/ Terror Is laid in Paris and most of the
| action is supposed 10 take place in the
sewers of the great French city. Lincoln
| J. Carter and Theodore Kremer had better
look out for their laurels.
The Rose Hill Folly Company is drawing
| good-sized audiences to the Empire, and
the show Is giving satisfa ction. The Will
son trio and Berry and Hughes are max
| ing hits In the vaudeville olio. The Trans
atlantic Burlesque-s come to the Empire
/ next week The show given by this COM
| pany Is said TO be strong one.