The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-19
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lnefe are dOunudnt reasons ior en-
PERTAINING the belief that one OF the most
important engagements at the Providence
Opera House during tho present year will
be given there this week. when Charles
Frohman will present Virginia Harmed In
Pinero's greatest and latest play. Iris"
As a product Of intellect II Is regarded
as unequalled in the modern drama and
the effect II provokes appears TO have
been foreseen and intended by the au-
thor II is described as having the re-
lentiessness OF tragedy and comparative
ly little pathos. His play. Iris" has been
called the most fierce. terrible and heart
less of the series he has written. the
power of which Is sad 10 be appalling
but its lesson deep-reachins.
Whether modern conditions are such as
Mr.. Pinero depicts them In the play, re-
mains 10 be seen.
This play had its original production In
London more than year ago and was
brought out In the United States at Mr..
Frohman's Criterion theatre. New York.
last fall. and remained at that house for
almost four months. and while there at
tracted probably more attention from the
newspapers and general public than any
like production within the past ten years.
Mr.. Frohmau has provided Miss Harmed
tically the same company he engaged for
the original production. There have been
but two changes In the cast. Everything
that was used In the New York engage
ment will be employed during the week in
Providence.
Miss Harmed. II appears. has received
no little commentator In the impersona-
ton OF the first character OF the play. IL
seems she has made the one great tr-
umph OF her life. and those who are fam
iliar with her dramatic career know that
she Is an actress OF splendid merit She
will play but one matinee during her
Providence engagement, and that on Sat-
urday at which time the curtain will ring
up promptly at . In view OF the fact that
the performance Is somewhat lengthy, the
curtain will rise Of evenings at T:i5 sharp.
William a. Bradys big musical farcical
production. Foxy Grandpa, will be seen at
the Providence Opera House all of next
week. matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Joseph Hart and Carrie DE Mar are the
shining lights and are supported BY a com
pany OF 30 we'll known farceurs. including
Beatrice Lieb. Florence Worden, Eula c.
Jordan. Christine Cooke. Gertrude Arden,
Frances r, King, John Mcvelgh. Ross
ONeil, John T. Ray. Eugene Redding.
William d. ellison and Georgie Mack and
Bobtde Barry as The Boys"
The piece since It's inception, August
last, is credited with remarkab bic sue
cess IL is really a farcicial comedy told
In three acts, and vividly portrays i'm the
fesh the many exploits OF Foxy Grand
pa" and his grandsons,' which have been
made famous by several well known
newspapers. A feature OF the perform
ance Is bevy OF unusually attractive
young ladies with excellent voices Seats
will go on sale Thursday morning.
The Keths Stock company in Phila-
delphia has certainly captured the city,
PLAYING 10 capacity houses every per-
astlc praise from the Philadelphia press
and putHc. capt. Swift r. the cur
rent weeks Offering at that theatre, and
produced, with Miss Rcimer in the role
OF Mrs Sherramy. which is so we'll re-
membered BY Providence theatre gcers
snces ever given by that fa,orito actress
during the Albeo company's two seasons.
T. Ada Arnodson IL among the recent
bookings for Keith's, and will no doubt
ss se one e. ss s11ns s sn when
The bookings for Keiths Jan. 2s in
clude Howell Hansell. the noted lesiti-
mate actor: the sensational Motosir.
lamar and Gabriel. Haipes and Vidoca.
Ad Arnoldson. Tom Brown and Nevarro.
Binns and Bnns. Aicide Capitaine. Barry
and Hslvers. Nevins and Arnold, Ozev
and Delmo and as special feature the
Five Juggling Johnsons.
.ss
f1Ow,n Hansell. the noted legitimate
actor who appears at Kelths Jan. IS as
one OF the headline features, Is one OF the
most recent rccriitts 20 vaudeville. Mr..
Hansell has an envlebie professional ca
reer, being conceded 20 be- ore OF the
finest stock leading men in America lie
was for several years connected with the
foremost stock companies Of America,
and has been leading man with several
Of the well known legitimate stars. He
was last seen I'm Providence In the role
Of John Alden. with Efie Eilsier. IN THE
wooing ~ Priscilla" at the Providence
Opera house two seasons ago
Alcide capitaine. the perfect gym
nast." is one Of the artists undersc0ed