The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-05
Local Events.
offered to Patrons of Local
Theaters.


With the exception of Chase's Thea
ter. where vaudeville continues uninter-
rupted on its successful way. the thea
tiers of Washington this week show tks
curious condition Of being all occupied
by stock companies. A combination Of
circumstances is doubtless responsible
for this. on the one hand. the popularity
Of the stock organization in the city,
and on the other the early closing Of the
theatrical season in other places.
washington has had a theatrical year
nearly as good as the average-indeed,
probably quite as good. IL everything is
taken into consideration in making up
the summary and consequently Wash
ington managers have seen no reason
why they should curtail their season.
But Washington's experience has been
practically unique throughout the entire
country. Especially have the big thea
trical centers, which do so much towa I'd
supporting the travelling companies. been
hard hit. Managers there were glad
enough TO put up the shutters. and their
doing so left no alternative for the tray-
cling managers except to close their at
fractions.
Various reasons are given to account
for Washington's theatrical prosperity
In the face OF the adverse conditions
elsewhere. Some have said that II was
due TO the fact that so many here have
a steady income and do not feel so de-
pendent upon the fluctuations of bust
ness. as do the people in other cities
This may be true to a certain eE-
tent. But more reasonable. we think.
IS the fact that Washington is not over
supplied with theaters. In many cities
of the country the unprecedented thea
trical prosperity Of the last five years
has lead 10 the building Of new play
houses. and every new playhouse means
a drain On the playhouses already in en-
istence. 1t means that 1,500 more people
shall 90 10 the theater every perform
ance to keep business in all the houses
up 20 the top notch That IS good
many. when one stops 70 figure It Up.
The Columbia Theater this week an
nounces William Gillette's farce. TOO
bAiuch Johnson" which was originally
adapted from the German, we believe.
Like all Of Ginette's productions, the
piece IS workmanlike throughout and
should provide good entertainment.
"The Wedding Day" which celebrated
some years ago the triple alliance Of
Lillian Russell. Della Fox. and Jefrer-
son D'Angelis, viii be put on at the
Lafayette by another Of the Aborn COM
panies The triple alliance did not last
but a season. for IL was an expensive
thing 10 carry on, as well as an ar
rangement requiring more diplomatic
handling than the average manager
could afford. However. that is nothing
against the opera Dorothy Morton l.
announced as the feature Of the cast
Chase's has a Partisan mystery as the
chief feature Of its bill. woman pub
/ lished as Aga, who flies in manner
/ which no one has as yet been able to
/ fathom. Perhaps Prof. Langley and the
/ Government experts. who have not sue
| ceedcd in flying themselves. may be able
| 70 ascertain how Aga does it.
/ A new stock company will make its first
/ appearance at the Academy tomorrow
/ in a melodrama called. THE Princess of
/ Patches" The play IS new 20 this city.
/ A number Of Washington players are
/ with the organization. which should
/ serve TO attract local attention.
! TWO new buriesques and an attractive
/ olio will be given at Kernan's Lyceum
/ by the buTlesque stock Monday night
viii be Manager Kernans benefit.