The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-02
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The brilliant success achieved this sea-
son by Arthur Byron as the Hungarian
count who woos and wins the stubborn
Geraldine I'm the Clyde Fitch comedy
with Mary Mannering is presented at the
Providence Opera House this week under
the management OF Frank Mckee
arouses pleasant memories of another
Byron in the minds Of veteran playgoers.
In his handsome bearing and richness
of voice Arthur Byron is a double OF his
father as oliver Doud Byron was twenty
years ago. His hit this season is not his
first, Although ne is one OF the youngest
actors on the stage today who has
reached a position OF such prominence.
His work in support OF John Drew for
several seasons was of the highest order
and his portrayal of the difficult role that
has fallen 10 his share I'm Miss Manner
ing's company has determined Manager
Frank MKee TO place him in the ranks OF
stars next season. His stellar debut will
be made in the title role of Major An
Dire" romantic. colonial drama, which
Clyde Fitch has based upon the career Of
the ill-fated. but heroic. young British
officer who like Nathan Hale gladly gave
his life for his country's service.
'way Down East" Lottie Blair Par
ker's idyllic play of New England farm
life, comes to the Providence Opera
House for a weeks engagement. begin
ming next Monday evening, March Q. The
play is one that appeals not to a limited
class but to everybody with a spark OF
sympathy, a liking for an interesting
story and a relish for good, wholesome
fun. There arc many reasons for its popu-
larity-its pathetic theme, it's genial hu-
NOR, its charming pictures of country life.
its quaint characters and striking realism;
but it's more potent element undoubtedly
Is the strong human interest that per-
meates every scene To this all classes
and creeds must yield their sympathy.
Mrs. Parker's work. so admirably pro-
duced under the skillful direction Of Mr..
Joseph Grismer, will be interpreted by
the same great cast as is now appearing
in the play at the Boston theatre. and
Providence will see the same elaborate
production. There will be matinees on
Wednesday and Saturday
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Nine, Eugenle Mantelli, the celebra-
ted mezzo-soprono for FIVE years Prlma
Donna with the Metropolitan Grand OPP
era company, has startled the theatrical
world by an announcement that she WILL
for the present. remain in vaudeville
playing IN this country until April g.
fnitely at 5000 francs per week. II is
often heard OF legitimate actors and ac-
tresses forsaking that field for vaude-
VILE. but seldom so Grand Opera stars
dip into that line OF work even at the
salaries always open 10 them Nine
Mantelr however, commands admiration
and her wisdom will no doubt help her
TO amass n fortune larger than is usually
saved. even by Grand Opera stars.
During the past week the box ONCE
officials at Keith's have been busy taxi
ing subscriptions for the remainder Of
the vaudeville season. owing no doubt
20 the fact that last week Manager
Lovenberg announced that anyone wish
ing to secure favorite seats for the stock
season and wishing 20 avoid the rush
when the subscription list for the stock
season opens, might make sure of them
by taking n subscription for the rest OF
the vaudeville season and have the privi-
lege OF retaining their subscription during
the summer season. There are now hun
dreds Of regular vaudeville subscribers
who announce their intention Of retain
ing their subscription for the stock sea-
shon as well. 80 that Manager Loven-
berg's order. for the beautiful souvenir
book TO be given regular subscribers who
mss not more than four weeks OF the
season, must necessarily be large one.
From present indications. the Albeo COM
pany will enjoy the brightest artisti-
cally and financially. In its history.
Elne Fay. daughter Of Hugh Fay and
noted as the American actress who has
received more nattering attentions ana
costly gifts from England's nobility than
any other actress 20 visit London, is
booked for n few OF the leading vaude-
vile theatres I'm this country az an early
date. While I'm London two years ago.
Miss Fay's engagement was announced
20 more than one titled British subject.
but although she nalvely admits thatshe
is very fond OF England and enjoyed her
stay there. Fife vows that she is stll
heart whole and fancy free" which ls
moro than the British youths can say.
This season Miss Fay was n leading at
traction with Mrs. Osbornes Playhouse
company, at the close OF which unfortu-
nate venture. che signed n few vaude-