The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-18
~. ~. theatres

1t has been ten years since Stuart Rob
son has appeared as Dromio OF Syracuse
Gin William Shakespeare's classic. The
Comedy OF Errors" and that his decision
in regard TO the play he would produce
during the present season has been
wise one there can be no doubt.
Mr.. Robson will present The Comedy
OF Errors at the Providence Opera house
tomorrow night, Friday and Saturday.
and a large number of people who con-
stitute his followers are already looking
forward with pleasurable anticipation to
that date.
Mr.. Robson will present Shakespeare ;
comedy III n most elaborate way as re-
CARDS costumes. scenery. properties and
electrical effects. This together with the
fact that the comedians supporting COM
pany is said to be the strongest he has
ever been surrounded by will doubtless
have tendency TO assemble critical
and fashionable audience.
. Otis Skinner has been meeting with a
very great success in his new play called
"Lazarre." which comes to the Provi-
dence Opera house next Monday for three
nights and "Wednesday matinee. 1t Is
peculiarly interesting piece. built upon
the legend that the young Dauphin OF
France son OF Louis XVI and Marie An
toinette. had been abducted from the
Temple In Paris, which had been his
prison. and secretly conveyed to Amer
lea. where he became missionary
among the Indians. The play is based
nance telling OF this somewhat hypocry-
phal story The book is we'll known here
and Mr.. Skinner. assisted by Aubrey
Boucicsult made the dramatic sdapta-
ton. They kept the main features in the
play while disregarding others, and add
ing 10 II OF their own volition. They
have succeeded in getting together most
interesting drama, the scenes OF which
are both romantic and stirring.
The play has been lavishly mounted in
the matter OF scenery and costumes. Mr.
of thing and his splendid production of
Francesca dn Rirnini' last season will
not soon be forgotten. "'Lazarre is even
more elaborate ana IL played by com
pany containing only people OF the very
first class.
Klaw & Erlanger's stupendous Ben
Hur'' continues its record march through
the country. A tour OF the principal
cities OF the middle west has just ended.
which included a return engagement 20
St Louis. where last season a record OF
attendance for the entire country for
a single week was established by Ben
Hur" There was some doubt as 10 the
result upon returning 10 this city after
such remarkable business during the pre-
vlous run. but reports received here indl-
cate that even the marvellous receipts OF
last year were surpassed and the enthu-
siasm was even greater than before
After n short southern tour the big pro-
duction comes here for a limited engage
ment
Ezra Kepdall. whose name az come.
dian is q household word and who IL said
To be one OF the funniest men on the
stage. will be at the opera house
Thursday evening. March 2s. for three
nights and a matinee Saturday. In 4
brand new laughing entertainment called
The Vinegar Buyer" This will also
mark the 2ith week OF the famous fun
makers tour and next Co Viola Allen ~
THE Eternal city" II r. the most sue
cesssul OF all Liebler g. Co. enterprises.
Those who are looking for a couple OF
hours OF delightful recreation and know
Ezra Kendalrs capabilities as a fur
maker. Will not overlook his visit tc
Providence. The Vinegar Buyer" is ths
work Of Herbery Hall winslow and writ
ten In accordance with Iiebler a Co.'S
directions. to include.a hero of the Jar
Miller type clap Miller Of James Whit.
Comb Riey's famous poem Of that