The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-02
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND-Vaudeville. 2:l5 and S:15 D. m.
EMPIRE-American Burlesquers, and
p. M
Madame Mantelli, the prima donna who is
the chief feature of the Grand's opening
entertainment this week, is new to the
vaudeville stage, having made her debut
toward the close of the last regular season
at Keith's Theater. in Philadelphia. For
five years this Italian mezzo-soprano was a
member of the Grau Opera Company. and
she is considered an actress of much abil-
fly. as well as a most finished singer. She
made her New York debut in aida" and
electrified the great audiences at the Metro
politan Opera House with her impassioned
Interpretation of the part. She shared with
Jean de Reszke, that occasion, applause
of the most enthusiastic description. She
also very successful in Lies Hugue-
nots' ard I'll Trovatore," and even in 10
hengrin,'' the latter work for which she
would seem unsuited. Madame Mantelli
entered vaudeville for the simple reason
that she tired of the arduous duties of
grand operate work. and longed to take
things easy for a while. Hers is the style
of the concert platform rather than the
vaudeville stage. She refuses to rush off
into the wings after each number In the
She comes before the audience 20 sing, and
there Is no reaching for applause with
has rendered her four numbers. and her
whole heart Is In her work from beginning
to end.
With two performances to-day the new
melodrama. ION the Bridge at Midnight"
Will bring its successful engagement at the
Park to a close. This play was produced
for n Ere In
ut Lincoln ]. Carriers home theater, and
thus far 1t has not been seen outside of
Chicago and Indianapolis. That it will be
q maney-maker on the popular-price cir
cuits tnere is scarcely a doubt. as it is not
only ~ ~ the average a thrilling melo-
dram but enjoys the benefit of being put
wav, he management having spared no ex-
pelse All providing a fine scenic equipment.
The Parks first minstrel show Of the sea-
to rep.ain for the latter half of the week.
The attraction will be Hi Henrys COM
pary OF singers, dancers. comedians and
scored a hit at the Park last season, as it
proved TO be one Of the best burnt-cork
sho-se seen in indianapolis during the the
atrical year. The Ministries will present a
new programme this time. Prominent in
the company are Hi Henry, Arthur Deming,
Billy Clark, Corrigan and Dove. Billy Ly-
ons. the Latoy Brothers and the Bartelli
troupe Of acrobats- One of the principal
vocalists OF the aggregation is B. CT. Hard
castle, young man from Anderson, Ind,
who possesses a voice of excellent quality.
TIE American production OF Stephen
Philhps's poeticaI drama, Ulysses prom
ised last season. but delayed until this fall.
will be made at the Garden Theater, New
York, on Sept. IA, and rehearsals are now
well under way. Tyrone Power. who por-
trayed Judas so effectively In Mrs Fiske's
production of Mary of Magdala." will play
the title role; Rose Coghlan will appear in
the leading feminine part of Penelope. and
other prominent players in the cast will
be Ralph Delmore. Edgar selwyn; Fuller
Olive Oliver and Adelaide Prince.
Is rival Napoleon of the stage coming
20 challenge supremacy with Charles Froh-
man? asks the Dramatic Mirror in it's last
issue Such a bold young chieftain is surely
afeld. and his name is Samuel Shubert
Mr.. Shubert. In alliance with Messrs. Nixon
and Zimmerman. already controls four the
aters on Broadway. New York. He has also
taken possession of the Avenue Theater and
the Prince of Wales Theater, in London.
and has arranged for production of Dolly
Warden" in Paris. His programme of at
fractions for this season includes seven mu-
sicai comedies and new romantic play,
with Aubrey Bouctcault as the star.
The American Burlesquers are attracting
good-sized audiences to the Empire this
week. The strongest part of the show is the
olio. The Bell brothers, in their musical
speciality. are well worth hearing. and the
Bachelor sisters give singing and dancing
sketch that is pleasing. Mcfarland and
Murray and the two Hewitts contribute acts
that are not new. but which contain some
merit jeanette Dupre heads the burlesque
performers, and, seconded by Renie WASH
burn and Henrietta Wheeler. sings some
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Kathryn Osterman. we'll known as a
vaudeville star during the last four seasons,
will begin her tour in the new comedy,
Miss Petticoats." in Boston a week from
next Monday night. The play is dramati-
zation Of the novel OF the same title writ
ten by Dwight Tilton-" Few people know
pseudonym for two clever young news
paper men OF Boston. who join hands in
their literary , PROJECTIONS Their names
Dwight Quint-
Babes OF Toyland." the great extrava-
ganza that has been running all summer
with such success I'm Chicago, is not to be
''crt' in the least when 1t goes on its road
tour. 1t will be tremendous undertaking
TO transport the production about the coun-
try. there are sixty-four tons OF special
scenery and ninety big costume trunks 10
be taken from city to city Twelve cars
sleepers-will constitute the special train
that will carry Babes OF Toyland' from
Chicago TO Pfttsburg.
rhe two Farnum brothers, who are well
liked in Indianapolis. will both have new
characters to originate this season. VIII
liam Farnum. pleasantly remembered by
local theater-goers as the handsome young
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leading actor in the forthcoming production
of "A Japanese Nightingale in New York.
and Dustin Farnum, last seen here as the
6pssting Lieutenant Denton In Arizona .
Is 10 play the principal male character in
1.-The virginian."
De Wolf Hopper will begin his second sea-
son in MIR. Psckwick" tomorrow evening