The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-14

Frank Baum, author Of 1.-THE Wizard OF
Or" has written new piece. called King
Jonah XIII
The fftisth performance Of The Girl
With the Green Eyes was given IN New
York last Tuesday night.
The stair circuit has added one mora
theater to It's chain by the acquisition last
week OF the Academy OF Music. Whining
Ton. DaI.
Henry Northrup. who vas with the late
production of "Gretna Green" has been
engaged FOR an important role IN Check
Mary Shaw has created such a favorable
Chests that II is now reported she VIII
shortly be seen II Hamlet
Frank w Sanger has bought the Amer
fcan rights to The Queen Of Society Ce-
having successful run in London
Charles D. Dillingham; has decided to
inaI play on which Paul kester is now
placing the finishing touches
Laura Bigger has become prominent
enough through the contest for the Ben
nett millions to become a star for next
season. A play based on the court pro-
ceedings Is being written for her.
Broadhurst and Currie are to present
Nat Wills, VINO IS now doing tramp act
in the vaudeville theaters. IN a farce call
Cd A son OF hest next season. ~.
Wills signed i've year contract with this
firm last week IN New York.
The benefit rendered the widow OF John
Stromberg. recently musical director az
Weber and Fields. IN the latter's play
house last Sunday night. is said to have
Melted nearly $500.
Last Tuesday night Cartons new Gomez
dy, "A Clean Slate. was given It's nrst
presentation III London, scoring substan-
tai success Brandon Thomas played thd
principal role
ed THE EIirt will be presented in New
York before long BY one Of Charles Eroh-
ported to have an original play with tbs
same tiua-
Charles Frohman. having completed all
his American productions sailed for Eu-
rope last Wednesday He VIII remain on
+hs other side until all his English ven
lures have been successfully started
II Clyde Fitch can complete his plans
he may 60 to an island IN the Faclne
ocean for a year or more 50 as to regain
his health, which refuses TO permanently
mend
CabIeerams- from sydney. Australia. re-
port that "Zaza" has scored phenornezlal
success Of that city the rts1le INES creat-
ing a sensation and calling forth al sorts
Of criticism and comment
Charles Crapewin who made such a hit
in vaudeville W.T. The Awakening CT AlF-
Pipp. win be among next season $50
in an elaboration Of that sketch, under N1@
! mana cement OF Samuel Tuck
Norman J. Norman. who brought -
1roducsd ii for the Messrs- Shubert 10
busy at work III London AUerlcautZ1I1s q
THE West End. which win be presented
in New York about the middle OF April
BiJou Fernandez has been signed by
Maurice Campbell to take the place OF
Gertrude Bennett III The Sword Of the
King the play in which Henrietta Cros-
man is starring Miss Fernandez joins the
company In Pfrtsburg next week
Jessie Busiey has been added to thu
company supporting Clara BlOodg0od IN
The Girl with the Green Eyes, relieving
Mrs Mckee Rankin. Author Fitch decid-
ed that the character should be younger,
hence the change
K1aw ard Erlanger have a scheme On
foot fer next season which means tia
starring q Nat Goodwin in an eIab0rata
production OF Snakespearsss "A Aidsum-
rner Nights Dream Mr.. Goodwin viii.
Of course, play Nick Bottom" the wea-
YER
Marguerite Clark. who Is playing q prom
inent role IN Mr. Pickwfcz.' and making
q hit. hiss signed five-year contract with
E Manager Reynolds Of that company who
has given II out that he VIII star the little
lady as soon as he locates the proper play
The Little Host the musical comedy
+ BY Edgar Smith and Louis De LANCE. was
revived IN Boston last Monday night and
owing 70 the superior company scored a
success Isabelle Underwood plays the
/ feadinS role