The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-20
PLAY BILLS OF The WEEK.
TIE TOWN NOW WELL PROVIDED
WITH Avn SEMENTS.
New York Theatre ReOprns with "Ben-
Hur"-Inlmcdiatc success Of Last
Weeks Onprings-1he Usual Changes
Vaudeville ShOws--BrOOklyn bills.

the town So much to see and talk about last
week that they have apparently decided
this week to pause and let the public catch
up with them. They were particularly
fortunate in the new productions OF last
week seldom are so many dramatic enter
prises launched with such uniform success
and such instant reward.
The reopenng of the New York Theatre
and the postponed presentation OF -Whoop-
Dee-Doo" at Weber d Fields are all the
demands that will be made upon the frst-
nighters this week.
So much ha. been done to remodel ana
beautify the New York Theatre and TO
enlarge its capacity that when its doors
swing open tomorrow night many pleasant
surprises will be- disclosed to its patrons
"Ben-Hur, the play chosen for the occasion,
is not new-indeed it has had four years Of
almost unparalleled prosperity hero ana
abroad-but it il sure, nevertheless. OF
hearty appreciation II will be given with
an e!aborateness OF pictorial erect rare'y
ATTEMPTED. Four chariots and sixteen
horses will take part in the race. Inc
management has set good example 10
other houses in announcing that 'ate corners
will not be seated during the prelude,
Stephen Phillipe's poetic drama ~ VS.
ses. at the Garden Theatre, is rare product
G pure literature, beautiful spectacle and
good acting. Mr. Frohman has limited
its engagement 10 sixty more mances.
II is a long time since Rose Cogflan has
had as fine an opportunity as that which
Penelope affords Ter
Charles Hawtrey in "lhe Man From
Bhnkley's,- at the l,isrion, Is repeatii &
the success which h. achieved In "A Mes
sage From Mars Ii is the best Kind OF
comedy.
John Drew. always certain Of sincere
welcome, is particuli rly pleasing In the
lisht comedy roe which falls to him IN
Captain Dieppe" at the Herald Square.
1t is the kind Of acting hat suits him best,
Dalys Theatre would have to be much
larger than it is to accommodate all the
people who want TO see Three Little
Maids" George P. Huntley, Maggie May
and Madgc Critchtcn are among the most
delightful player folk in the city.
EuWaTu 1IlSdl ioii vi tiV ohON'Aohc
of his fellow townsmen has been amply
demons rated in the first week of his new
play, Under Cover" at the Murray Hill
Theatre. The same may be said Of Mrs,
Yeamans, his principal associate. Under
Cover" is likely to last the season out.
The second engagement of Blanche
Bates in THE Darling Of the Gods" at the
Beasco Theatre is a repetition Of the first
in that people are fairly clamoling for
admi3sio at every performance. The
demand for it will undoubtedly continue
throughout its limited stay.
Weber Il Fields will wait for another
Thursday to begin their season with
aWhoop-Dee-Doo. By that time Lillian
Russells ailipg throat will have forgotten
it's indsposition, and all the rest of the
merry company will be ready for joyful
doings.
"A Princess of Kensington is assured Of
big audiences during the rest OF its en-
gagement at the Broadway Theatre. James
T. Powers as the sai.orman is delight 20
all behoders.
Blanche Ping enters tomorrow night
on the second week of hsr engagement
in .The Jersey Lily" at the Victoria Theatre
-Bidelia" is the first song hit of this comic
opera.
Mrs. Langtry will remain at the Savoy
for another fortnight, playing Mrs. Deer
ing's Divorce" which many Of her admirers
regard as one of the most attractive things
in her repertory
Mrs. Fiske. returning to the Manhattan
Theatre in MARY OF Magdala,' has found
the same cordial support awaiting her that
she received last season. Before the close
Of her engagement she will appear as Reddd
GdbLer in Ibsen's play OF that nome.
The Rogers brothers never lack applause,
and they are having their usual good ftr-
tune at the Knickerbocker Theatre in Tie
Rogers Brothers in London Three of its
songs have caught on--Queen Of the Bun
galow," BY the Sycamo Tree and Say
You'll be Friend OF Mine
Fav Templeton's Partisan burlesoue in
sThe Runaways" at the Casino is fine lit
of character work and is hugely enjoyed
It is only one Of the good features of very
popular show.
ne VI fhNAuiAtN' Nv VIC IbH IS
Theatre, is in for another long run. James
Ottley, the original Hooper, has returned
to the cast.
peggy From Paris !" George AIDES musical
comedy, continues at Wallack's. It's most
popular songs are "Emra!eon, Henry"
and lii, Like You
Charles Warner he's achieved personal
triumph in Drink at the Academy Of
Music. 1t is fine example Of melodramatic
acting.
aThe Wizard Of o. at the Majestic,
still takes more than its share Of public
patronage and still deserves it,
William Golfers snappy sayings are the
life of 'Perso nal" at the Bii,u. This house
has large QUITO town clientele.
MY Wife's Husbands" will be forced out
of the Madison Square Theatre at the end
of the week. Mr. and Mrs RoyIe have had
pr ftable rnga gement.
Only two weeks remain for 1Vvi =
Papas" at the tiarrick il is the kind of
farce that almost everybody likes to see.
Rachel Goldstoin." which comes to the
Grand Opera House this week, is "A Hebrew
comedy drama bv Theodore Kremcr, and
Louise Beatou, its star, Is described as n