The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-02
IKE IKE theatres

Edward T.. Rice's "Show Girl or THE
Magic Cap will be the attraction at the
Providence Opera house the first three
nights this week. matinee "Wednesday
1t comes to us direct from it's Poston
run, where for the third time 1t has been
playing TO the capacity Of the theatre
Boston's press has been unanimous in
the verdict OF the excel euce of this at
traction, not only from a scenic stand
point but also on account of the really
excellent cast that Mr.. Rice has engaged
The Boston Herald has this to say in
brief OF "rhe Show Girl or The Magic
cap 1t Is a pursuant concord ot ex-
quisite colors. fascinating music, rymthic
dancing. brilliant lighting. delightful fun
and revelry OF all sorts, enveop,d ID and
crowned with a wealth OF young, be =
witching feminine loveliness II is a pro-
duction of the most spectacular sort 3"
Mr.. n. c. Goodwin and Miss Maxine
Elliott will present their latest success.
Ihe Altar OF Friendship" at the Proyi-
dence Opera house Thursday evening.
Feb. 9TH. and for the remainder of the
week with a Saturday matinee These
two clever stars make strong combna-
ton. Mr.. Goodwin has individual charm.
Miss Elliott has remarkable beauty. nd
both have undisputed talent. In the
present instance they have an unusually
good play, which still further adds TO
the desirable state OF affairs Madeline
Lucette Ryley has given to the stage
numerous remarkably clever pieces, com
edies that combine pathos with keen
humor and that are founded on human
nature ana the eccentricities and pecu-
iiaritles OF real people In "The Altar
or Friendship she is said TO have
achieved one OF the most gratifying sue
cesses OF her career.
The bill at Keith's Feb. 0 will include
Arthur and Jennie Dunn. the Holly Tree
Johnson Troupe Berol and Beroi. the
Three Millettes. Kelter Miller and
kresco, Wyman and Garner. Godfrey and
McMuileh' Murphy and Bean and others.
Arthur Dunn. the little musical comedy
star, and a tremendous favorite with
the Keith clinetele, as well as the pa
irons of the legitimate attractions is
paying Few vaudeville dates and
Providence theatregoers are promised
visit from this favorite comedian. Mr.
"A Runaway Girl" although he was seen
here previously in vaudeville with Clara
Belle Jerome. This season nc created
me- the tit,e role In Mark Twain's 'Huckle-
ago. After playing the Keith circuit
Mr. Dunn will commence rehearsals for a
confer constempsted u, T starring tour in dramati-
Blue" by Ezra j. Kendall
Raymond and Caverly, those inimitable
Dutch comedians. arc booked for KeIth's
during February and will introduce one
or the most novel mechanical stage de-
vices yet seen in the form OF prop
trolley car.
Several Of the mothers in Providence
and Pawtucket are planning theatre par
for keith's Feb. 3 TO see the production
OF THE Holly Tree Inn" which is the
dramstization OF Charles Dickens ia
nous classic. "A Christmas Carol" the
dramatiZation being made by that master
OF stagecraft Augustus Thomas Clergy
men, the press and public everywhere
acknowledge this little play TO be one of
the most beautiful on the American stage
today, and every mother should see that
her little ones see this act. No doubt
the Dickens enthusiasts will seize this
opportunity to see "A Christmas Carol"
in stage form.
Caroline Shepard. the celebrated so
ciety woman and noted oratorio singer.
adopt the stage "a n profession and will
appear in the leading vaudeville theatres
OF the country. following which she will
upon the Keith circuit as soon az negotia-
tions can be completed, This announce
ment has been great surprise 20 her
legion Of friends In Boston. Providence
and New Yorks smart set. I'm which she
has figured conspicuously as n leader. but
all unite I'm wishing their ambitious friend
the success which they prophecy for her.
Some of the important acts underscored
for appearance at Keith's during the |
month of February are Konorah tho I
mystic wonder. whose marvellous feats of |
thought transfercnce md lightning calcu-
lation have sstonished New York scien-
lists. stephen Grattan and company,
Herbert Matthews and Harris. Lock-
haTt's Elephants. the Watson Hutchins |
company. the Seven Reed Birds. the Err |
rette family. Water Bruthers and Tenny,
Tom Nawn and company. RAYMOND and