The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-01


John Drew. the distinguished American
comedian, will be at English's tomorrow
evening for single performance of Captain
Marshall's splendid play. THE Second in
Command" This is the piece in which Mr..
Drew scored a great success two years ago
He was seen in Indianapolis in the comedy,
and many local theatergoers liked his pOr-
trayal of the role of Maj. Kit Bingham bet
ter than any other piece of acting he has
ever done. The play. which is written in
Captain MarshalPs ablest style, is one that
can hardly fail 10 appeal to all theater
goers who enjoy a wholesome, well-con-
structed stage story. The comedy is very
realistic, and Mr.. Drew has excellent oppor-
tunities in 1t for good work. The supporting
company is a most noteworthy one includ-
ing as il does Charles +. Gotthold, Monroe
Salisbury George Howard Reginald Car
ringtOn. Ernest Glendenning, O'Kane Hills,
Albert Shay, Robert Schable. Lewis Baker,
Horink and Constance Bell. The seats for
the engagement are now on sale at Eng
lshs.
vesta Tilley, the little English come
denne. who came over to this country
at the opening of the theatrical year for
the purpose of starring in the musical
play, "Algy," has surely had busy season
so far. Originally a vaudeville artist, she
was engaged to tackle Z dramatic part in
the musical play. Miss Tilley made
good" in the piece. her personal success be-
Ag unquestioned but "Algy" proved to
be very poor affair. indeed, and was soon
withdrawn from the boards. The English
entertainer then appeared with Edward
Harrigan in his New York production or
Under Cover" and was well received in
the Characterization which she essayed. But
discomfort seemed to have obtained control
of her and she left Harrigan to appear in
the English farce, There and Back This
frothy play was not much of success and
she gave up her part in 1t to go TO boston
as one of the leading members of the cast
in Lady Molly" In the midst of her sue
cess in this musical piece she suddenly be-
gan to long for the vaudeville stage, and
last week she turned up as ---e star or the
bill at the Circle Theater in New York.
:
This Is the manner in which James
O'Donnell Bennett, dramatic editor of the
Chicago Record-Herald, writes Of the open
ing of a theater in the Western metropolis
this evening: "At 7;45 o'clock Monday even
ing The call boy of the In Old Kentucky
company-probably dressed as one of the
minor characters in that play-will make
the rounds of all the dressing rooms in Nc
Vicker's Theater and he will cry Justify,
Half hour! Half hour! as he passes each
door.
Quarter of an hour later he will make
the same rounds and In somewhat more
peremptory tones he will call, Fifteen min
utes! Fifteen minutes!
"A little later he will make a third visit
and his cry will be, 'OvertureI Overture!
Then there win be a scurrying of play
ers into the wings. Slowly the new iron
curtain will be lifted. Presumably the peo-
pie in front will give the actors hearty
welcome and the play will begin
Thus will DO ended a dreary month in
stageland, the dreariest Chicago has known
since the days of the great fire Of 1871"
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Fanny Rice, a great Indianapolis favorite,
will be at the head of the Grands new vaude-
vile bill. which will have its first presen-
tation this afternoon. She is considered one
of the greatest drawing cards now on the
vaudeville stage. as her performance is dis
tinctly different from that of any other
coincidence. She is presenting an act that is
almost entirely new, and her appearance at
the Grand Is sure to attract more than usual
attention. The Three Fortunes are down on
the programme for a new and novel act.
They are from the European vaudeville the
aters, and their performance is said to be
exceedingly interesting. Adelina Roatini a
soprano vocalist, and Clara Stevens a re-
markable toe dancer, will furnish an enter
tanning act, and the other people on the pro-
gramme will be Earle and Wilson, musical
comedians. who have never been seen in
this city; Keit and Rusik, Russian novelty
farcical sketch called Jack in the Box"
and Gillian and Murray, blackface come
dians. The interesting bioscope film, show
ing 1.-THE Great Train Robbery" will again
be feature of the show.
Julia Gray, an English actress. comes to
the Park this afternoon in LoncoIn Car
ter's English drama, Her Only Sim" This
Is Miss Gray's initial tour in America and
she is said to be enthusiastic over the
treatment she has received from audiences,
ton closed long engagement some weeks
ago. She has had wide experience on the
London stage and her particular strength
is in the portrayal of an emotional part.
She has full opportunity in Her Only Sim
TO show her ability. The play tells the story
of an English actress who to save her
young son, was called upon to make SEEM
ingly endless sacrifices. There is no melo-
dramatic tone to the play, its story being
soft and pleasing. Miss Gray is said to be
supported by competent company, the cast
and equipment being the same that appeared
during the run of the production in Chi
cago. The engagement is for three days,
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Fred Twins Burlesquers will be the
weeks attraction at the Empire. beginning
with to-day's regular matinee. The COM
pany is well known here, as it plays an
annual engagement at the local home of
burlesque. Manager Irwin promises a mix
luIe VI HuSlCdI lTdNeSty ana vaudeville
that will prove more than ordinarily at
tractive. The stars Of the show are the
Eight Champions" pretty English girls
from the music halls of London, who are
said to be singers and dancers of more
than exceptional ability. The rest of the
is made up of William Weston, IN
dramatic limitations; Bennett and Revere
singers and dancers; Lawrence and Ed
wards. In a comedy sketch; Barton and
Armstrong, trick cyclists. and the De Faye
Sisters, in musical speciality.
In the cast of the new romantic opera
Red Feather" which will be at English's
the last two nights of the week, with Sat
urday matinee, is Miss Ruth Francis, a
niece of General Grosvenor. She has been
on the stage but two seasons. but ambition
and study, combined with dramatic gifts OF
a generous nature, have gained her crafty
ing success. Last season she appeared with
the New York production of 'Ben-Hur'
and while her part was small one, she
succeeded IN i1npressing both managers and
public with her abilities. Next year she is
TO appear under Charles FrOhman's man.
agement. She is we'll known in washington