The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
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sparkling musical comedy. Foxy Grand
pa" will be be brought forward 10 de-
light both young and old playgoers with
it's wealth OF fun and music. The piece
has been seen here before. but Il is OF
that elastic nature. which permits Of ad-
ditlons and alterations. and since Il was
last offered here II has been notably en-
riched with new musical numbers by that
prolific and popular composer, Mr. Jo-
seph Hart.
New ccmic episodes new and up-to-date
jokes and quips in the dialogue, and most
| diNerting bits OF stage business" that
possess the merit OF absolute novelty will
be noticed. Mr.. Hart has embodied the
Idea OF tho cartoonist with marvellous
success and the rotund but agile figure
that Schultze so often draws becomes. In
the person of the comedian, "A veritable
reality.
Associated with him ls that very clever
comedienne and singer. Miss Carrie De
Mar, who makes a charming parsonage OF
Polly Bright. and the two form n COM
bination that would be difficult 10 ex-
eel In any description OF stage work de-
pending upon comedy and music, George
Mack and Bobbie Barry return to play
the grandchildren "Chub" and "Bunt"
and the cast includes Beatrice Leib. Mary
land Tyson. Marie Franklin Gertrude Ar
den, Francis X. King. Christine Cooke,
John NeVeigh. Eugene Redding. Ross
ONeil,' John T. Ray, Ben Hassen, Will
liam ID. ellison and many others equally
well known and popular The girl con-
tingent Is a genuine beauty show and
the vocal work they accomplish Is said
to he as admirable az their personal ap-
pearance. Seats now on sale.
When Tom Brown. the clever colored
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appeared at Keith's last season he had
with him brght-eyed little colored girl
whose vivacity and cleverness attracted n
great deal OF attention and the local
press united In giving 10 her a large share
or the success with which the act met
At that time this little maiden's name
was not given on the program, but every
one predicted that she would soon be
prominently featured. This prediction
has come true, for the act is now billed
Tom Brown and Miss Nevarro. and Is
meeting with amazing success everywhere
Ii is presented
ne Providence engagement OF the SEN
sstional Moto-Girl has been deferred. and
instead or appearing at Eeith's this
week IL Will be tho feature Of the bill Of
Feb. 2d. This is owing TO the tremen-
dous furore caused by the act In Boston.
Where IN has been retained for "A third
week, playing 10 capacity houses at every
performance. Theatregoers reluctantly
CONFESS 10 being completely baffled by
this mysterious act. Contrary 10 expecta-
tions the girl does not do stunts I'm A
motor cycle. but walks. talks and dances
IN such manner as To keep the audience
guessing as to whether the girl" is n
mechanical figure or a human being OF
flesh and blood. She even walks about I'm
tne audience to shake hands with inquIsi-
i've ana skeptical, and still the audience
remains unconvinced. II is undoubtedly
the great novelty OF the vaudeville sea-
son, and Its originator deserves much
credit for the ingenuity OF the act.
Wilbur Hill and Willette Whitaker. two
big favorites with Keith patrons. are
booked to play the local KeSth theatre
crest banjoists extant. and Miss Whit
sker. who has a charming and refined
ppersIiar,ry' persIina,y' sings coon songs In a manner
evokes n storm or applause The act is
one that always ,pleases lovers OF good
music, and II will undoubtedly prove q
next week, even considering the numer-
Gus topline features contained in It,
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owing to the exceptional advance de-
msnd for seats for The Liberty Bellies"
Col. Wendelschaefer placed seats on sale
TWO weeks In advance at the imperial
and the sale has already reached big pro-
portions, so that those who wish to ENJOY
klaw and Erlanger's big production Will
have e make immediate application or
be disappointed. For a similar reason
the advance sale for Neil Burgess pro-
duction OF The County FAIR for the
week Of Feb 9. will be opened next Mon
day morning, and seats will be sold two
weeks In advance.
II, is a pretty fair test OF the merits OF
a dramatic composition II. instead OF
proving a bore upon second hearing 1t
acauaintance e and OF penmanp S upcTrb Tbompsop es 1
and George w. Ryer's latest success.
Our New Minister" at. the Imperial,
points come out stronger and in a more
entertaining way as one becomes more
familiar with the ceverly drawn charac-
ters which move about In IL. These char
scters are. in fact, perfect cameras OF
men and women to be found i'm any small
New England village. whom everybody
has seen and more or less known inu-
matelv.
Miss Amelia Bingham has staged her |
production of Iiaddon Chambers "A |
Modern Magdalen.' which will be seen |
next week at the Imperial, with rare |
taste and beauty. Everything In the |
rooms shown on the stage betokep wo-
table and exquisite gowns, the bright |
chatter OF the guests the toasts and |
laughter. all hiding the storm and sad
ness in poor katinka's heart, is the acme |
of naturalness. In the appearance at the |
Imperial of the Amelia Bingham special |
company. II is no rash assertion to say /
that II is the best company for general |
dramatic endeavor touring the country |
today. II is not extravagant to say that
the names OF w J. Ferguson, George |
Sphinx. Harry Lilford. Daniel Jarrett. |
Victor NJ. de sike, Bernard c. Mcclure
Frederick Leet Katherine FISHER Laura
Osborn Alice Braham. Marion Johnson,
Ifxsal alxstaI IIaxs nd a
miiar to every theatregoer "a actors Of
rare ability. each OF whom has starred
At some time or other. or been identified
with the most striking successes OF the
stage.
One Of the features OF Under Southern
Skies" at the Empire theatre is Hal
lowe'e party I'm an old time southern
mansion A bevy OF girls come 10 cole-
brate the birthday party Of the heroine
and try all the oid-fash'oaed tricks. the
looking in the mirrors 90
see the forms OF their future husbands,
dancing "A stately measure to tho music
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