The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-14
Theatrical Notes.

John z. Henshaw, who Is playing the
role of Mr.. Pineapple in "A Chinese Honey
moon at English's, is pleasantly remem-
bered by local theatergoers for his successes
In many of the old-time musical comedies.
He was associated for years, at the be-
ginning of his stage career, with the late
Frank Wills in the musical farce, 1.-TWO
Old Cronies,'' as was also Miss Ten Brock,
who is In private life Mrs. Henshaw, and
who is also a valuable member of "A Chin
csc Honeymoon" Mr.. Henshaw has had a
varied experience behind the footlights. He
is not only a good singer and dancer, but
an actor of no mean ability. For one
season he was one of Stuart Robson's
leading supporting actors, appearing to adj
vantage as David Garrick in "Oliver Gold
smith,"
With the afternoon and evening perform
ance to-day the Behman Road Show will
bring Its engagement at the Grand to a
conclusion. Hyde's Comedians, another
road combination of vaudeville people. will
hold the boards at the Grand all of next
week and an interesting entertainment is
promised. The -Four Mortons-Sam, Kittie,
Clara and Paul-head the combination with
one OF their splendid singing and dancing
acts, and other prominent performers on
the bill will be the Four Piccolo Midgets, in
a novel speciality, the H~olloways, who are
considered the worlds greatest performers
on the high wire; Musical Kleist, IN a new
instrumental act, and others of almost
equal distinction in the vaudeville world.
There has been a good demand for seats
to the performance of the new Zangwill
play. Merely Mary Ann" which Eleanor
Robson and a fine supporting company will
give at English's next Monday evening.
The play is said to be admirably adapted
to the young stars talents and her Chicago
enRaRement has proved a great artistic
success. Those who witnessed Miss Rob-
sons splendid portrayal of Juliet In the all
star Romeo and Juliet cast last spring
are looking forward to a fine performance
of this new play. Edwin Arden, who was
also In the all-star Shakspearean cast, is
her leading man.
"a Desperate Chance" with it's robberies
and it's murders. it's jail deliveries and it's
shooting ARRAYS. to say nothing Of a nun
Der of other pleasantries. has been draw
ing large audiences to the Park-audiences
that tolerate the play for the sake of the
good company that Is acting 1t. The play
Park will have another sensational drama
for the first half of the week-"In the
Shadow Of the Gallows," and for the last
half a really beautiful play, Hearts of
Oak" will be presented by what promises
to be a good company.
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The Reilly & Woods show will close its
successful engagement at the Empire with
to-day's performances. 1t has pleased large
audiences throughout the entire week. 1t
Is setting a standard that other burlesque
shows Will do we'll to try to attain. Next
week the Empire will have as its attraction
Weber's Dainty Duchess company, a
~well-known rganization that has given
good entertainments here In the past.
Liebler & Co., the managers Of Eleanor
Robson, who comes to English's Monday
night in Merely Mary Ann are trying to
secure the English actress, Marion Terry,
a relative OF Ellen Terry, to play the part
next In Importance to that assumed by Miss
Robson. in the forthcoming production of
Mrs. Humphry Wards Agatha" Miss
Terry was selected by Mrs. Ward herself
for the part, and the American managers
hope to induce her to come to this country.
George AIDE Is in New York this week
where he Will remain until his new comedy,
The County Chairman" Is produced at
Wallack's Theater. New Workers will nave
q chance Thanksgiving week TO Judge of
Mr.. AIDES ability as a writer of straight
comedy. 1.-THE County Chairman" will be
in this city the last two days of next week,
going directly from Indianapolis to the
metropolis.