The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-01
~. -. theatres

The greatest enthusiastic interest Is
manifested by local theatregoers regard
Ing the first production of "Fetters. -
which is the Albee Stock company's Of
fering at Keiths this week. Mr.. Ed
ward Fuller, the well-known author and
journalist of Providence has a legion of
friends who have made a raid upon the
box office at Keith's for the first night
and doubtlessly there will be some hearty
demonstrations. There can be no doubt
as 10 the success of Mr.. Fuller's play.
Its theme Is an absorbing one. and he
has treated IL In most original manner.
the dialogue being In his brilliant. mas
terly style so well-known to his many
readers. Many newspaper men OF Boston,
and New York will come over for the first
night, and several New York theatrical
managers or their representatives will be
present.
a special corps OF scenic artists and
carpenters have been engaged to augment
the present force at Keith's to present
the special scenery and stage settings
for the stupendous production OF The
Prisoner OF Zenda," which is announced
for production by the Albee company,
June sth. This production will necessi-
tate new and special sceery, elaborate
a
and VIII undoubtedly vie with the re-
cent production Of "A Royal Family"
made at that theatre.
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Since the beginning of the stock sea-
son at eKiths Manager Lovenberg has
been the recipient OF innumerable anx-
ious Inquiries from Keith patrons as to
whether or not there would be any SOU
venir performances this season. Hlther-
10 this question has been undecided. but
Manager Loyenberg- now asserts posi-
lively that. as In previous seasons, SOU
venir photographs of the different MEM
bers of the Albee company will be given
patrons on specified nights, the first of
which will shortly be announced. These
photographs will be from special sittings
by Sands q Brady. and will be I'm keep
Ing with the high standard OF this In
comparable firms work
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"A Prisoner OF Zenda, which will be the
attraction OF the Albee Stock company at
keith's June sth, In credited with being
one OF the biggest "money-makers" ever
produced on the American stage. n was
originally produced at the Lyceum The
atre In 1893. running 10 packed houses
FOR an entire season. At the end OF the
season another company OF excellent ar
lists was sent upon the road I'm this play
headed by James X. Hackett. who In this
triumph. Since that time IL has been
constantly before the public. as many
as three or four companies presenting Il
on the road I'm different territories at one
time. The play IL an intense romantic
drama, and Is always " ell-liked by public
and palyers because OF the unedualled op-
portunities for strong acting given al
most every member OF the cast
Edward r. Rose. who dramatized An
thony Hopes famous novel The Pris-
oner OF zenda." and has also dramatized
David Harum." Janice Meredith
Richard Carvei" Rupert OF Hentzau"
and other novels. is the most prolific
dramatist living today. Some one once
said that Rose turns out q new play ev-
cry Is minutes. and although this f.
doubtless Incorrect. he has the reputa-
tion OF frequently laying out a scenario |
In Ave minutes.
The original production at the Lyceun |
Theatre. New York. OF The Prisoner OF |
Zenda." Included E. IL. Sothern, Arthur |
Lawrence. Howard Could Guido War.
burg, w. l.. Branscombe. Royden Elynne
Bertha Bartlett. Rowland Blackstone
Morten selten. Daniel Jannett. Sam
3othern Uhe stars brother). &. T.. FLOCK |
ton. Henry Talbot. w II. woodall. Chas
Arthur. John J. Collins, Grace KimbaIl |
Marie Shotweil. Kate Patterson seIten
Miss Dibdin. and Miss Drew.
Mr. n. v. Keith. the theatricai magnate
was In town Thursday on his steam
Yacht, The Courier" Mr.. Keith was the