The San Francisco call., 1903-01-15

Macbeth now giving until the
Saturday matinee, of next week
1t is one of the most impressive produc-
tons ever seen on the local stage, with a
Lady Macbeth in Nance O'Neil who full
fills very exacting standard. She Is at
her best in the part and probably un-
equaled in it upon the contemporary
stage. A splendidly picturesque realiza-
tion of the character adds much to the
Illusion. Miss O'Nei being everything that
| is desirable to the eyes. Her support is
competent and the stage pictures are ex-
cellent.
E. J. Radcliffe has the part of Macbeth,
and in this, his first attempt at the role,
shows much spirit and intelligence.
Charles Millward is pleasant Banquo,
Herschel Mayall is well in key as Macduf
and the whole cast is pervaded by intelli-
gence and sympathy with the magic
thought of the great dramatist.
The chief interest of the forthcoming
Princess Chic at the Columbia Theater
next Monday evening will be the first ap-
pearance of Miss Vera Michelena in the
title role. Miss Michelena is one of the
youngest comic opera stars upon the
stage, having reached the mature age of
daughte>sof Fernando Michelena, the cei-
ebrated tenor of this city, known
chiefly for his admirable abilities as a
maestro of the art of singing. Miss
Michelena is a pupil of her distinguished
parent, and left here for the princess
Chic company last spring. Her rise has
been very rapid in her profession, and
she now appears at the head of the Kirk
La Shelle organization. The young singer
Will doubtless receive hearty welcome
next Monday evening.
Miss Simplicity goes this week until
Sunday evening
At the California ''The Telephone Girl
is duplicating its phenomenal business of
two years ago. Joe Kane is the best Hans
Nix that has ever played the part
On Sunday night the California will pre-
sent the famous Irish comedians Murray
and Mack the originals, in their latest
farcical success "A Night on Broadway"
This is said to be the funniest piece these
two have yet had, and affords them un-
limited opportunities to display their fun
making proclivities. The company that
surrounds Murray and Mack this season
numbers over fifty people, many of whom
are stars in their particular line of work.
There is a big chorus, plenty of bright,
catchy music and jokes without end.
Considerable interest has been aroused
III the forthcoming Broadhurst farce
What Happened to Jones' at the Repub-
lie next week, to begin on Sunday after
noon. This clever farce was originally
written for Harry Corson Clarke, who
created the title role in the original pro-
duction. 1t is by far the best thing this
talented comedian does, and the part
shows him off at his very funniest. The
members of the Republic company have
all been admirably cast for the piece and
good a production is promised as has
ever been seen here.
MY Wife's Husband" goes for the rest
of this week and is attracting full houses.
The Centrals melodrama of the week is
thrilling its large houses in most salts
factory fashion. Its sensational ocean
scene, where the big liner the City of
Rome. with its lights all set and every
funnel in evidence, rides triumphantly
over the waves is a wonder of stage
mechanism, and the passing of the ex-
press train, with three dangling figures
above it who have made a chain of them
selves to remove rail from the lines,
comes in a good second.
The Angel of the Alley is the next on
the programme, to begin next Monday
evening.
''Tennessee's Pardner'' is drawing
tainly a very enjoyable performance On
Monday night the new leading lady of
this theater, Alice Treat Hunt will make
her first appearance in the New York
comedy success my Daughter-in-Law, .
which is entirely new here.
These are the last nights of the holiday
piece Jack and the Beanstalk' at the
Tivoli. The merry extravaganza has been
enjoyed by large audiences and has been
one of the successes of the house. 1t will
be followed on Monday evening next by
biz production of the favorite Gilbert and
Sullivan opera The Mikado," which will
be given with a good cast and special
scenery. Nine. Caro- Roma has been en-
gagged for the part of Katisha. In the
meantime those who have not seen the
pretty show at the Tivoli should look in
at the Eddy street theater.
The second week of Barbara Fidgety''