The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-23
-. ~. theatres

Miss Lillian Burkhart. the popular lit
tie sketch artist. has been obliged to can
eel her engagement at the Providence
Keith theatre on account of illness. and
| her many Providence friends and ad-
mirers will not have the pleasure OF see
ing her this season. The cancellation OF
Miss Burkhart's engagement at the Prov
idencc Keith theatre gives an opening for
the sketch act of Miss Ingram and Mr. Nj
cander. the two Albee company favorites
who made their vaudeville debute under
such auspicious circumstances at Keith's
Pawtucket Theatre last week. 1t was
feared at first that Miss Ingram and Mr.
Nicander would not be seen at the
Providence Keith Theatre, which has
been the home of so many OF their
triumphs, owing TO the fact that thee
booked for that theatre. and diversity is a
very necessary element OF vaudeville
program. Manager Lovenberg and Book
ing agent Hodgdon endeavored TO arrange
for their appearance at the Providence
theatre. but IL seemed in vain. until Miss
Burkhart's necessary cancellation left
vacancy In one OF the early bills, so that
II is now very probable that the two
favorites will appear at the Providence
Keiths Theatre In the early future
Signor Gill, the gifted Italian tenor.
will make his vaudeville debute at Keith's
this week and will doubtless be given a
warm welcome. for he has a legion of
friends and admirers here. Signor Gill
was formerly connected with Grand
as vocal instructor OF the Italian
method. He Is distinct aquisition to
the vaudeville field
Bert Howard Il Leona Bland, who come
to Keith's. November 30th are among the
popular players I'm vaudeville. Mr. How
ard is admittedly the most skillful pianist
has had many imitators. he remains un-
equalled I'm his particular line. lie is
also an excellent comedian, and Miss
Bland is chic and talented little woman
x.rl,.k lltt char th.s af
funny sketch. "A Strange Boy"
on Thanksgiving Day. Crhursday OF this
week) the doors at Keith's local theatre
will be opened at 11.30 and the perform
ance will be continuous until io:3o
r. NJ. On that day, as Is the custom
on holidays at that theatre. no seats will
sold d.--admission TO the Orchestra floor be-
ing 80 cents and to the Balcony 30 cents.
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From headlners in the best vaudeville
houses In this country to stars in n mu-
steal farcical comedy is but short step
and the popular Gilmore sisters are taking
that step this season. Mr.. James Hyde
will present them in a hilariously funny
piece for which William Jerome wrote
the book and lyrics and Jean Schwartz
the music at the Imperial next week.
This facical comedy is entitled Mrs. De-
laney uf Newport" and anybody who has
ever seen the Gilmore sisters will readily
I'm store The cast II n large one and
includes n big beauty chorus.
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Al III. Wilson. the popular German come
dian. is the attraction at the Imperial
this week in "A Prince OF Tatters The op-
portunity was given Mr.. Wilson to be-
come a stellar attraction. and he has
more than fulfilled all promises made OF
him. for In the present day parlsnce he
has made good" and surrounded az he
Is. with fitting play, an excellent sup
porting company and fine production.
his successes has been overwhelming and
complete. which In all the more crafty
ing from the fact that ~ was honestly
earned and therefore will prove the more
lasting. Only four matinees will he given
this week-today. tomorrow. Thursday
and Saturday.
Several new members have Joined the
new stock company at the Park theatre I'm
the last week In accordance with the
policy OF Managers Spitz and Nathanson.
TO strengthen the company and 90 make
n one Of the beet stock companies ever
appearing here. William y. Campbell
has been engaged TO play what are known
I'm theatrical parlance az heavy" roles.
while Garrett Campbell will be seen In