The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-13
Ait ST. Paul Theaters

The dramatization of Frank Norris
famous novel, THE Pit will be the at
traction at the Metropolitan opera
house for an enga cement of three
nights and a matinee, beginning to-
night Wilton Eackaye will be the star
of the organiZat ton, and the play is one
of the largest productions, 'scenically.
upon the road. 1t has had very large
measure of success in New York and
Chicago, where it has been running for
several weeks to crowded houses.
s.The Pit" is a play that should ap-
peal very strongly to. the people Of
Minnesota. 1t Is a story of Chicago
and of the Board of Trade, and it in
PRODUCES a panic in the wheat pit that
is supposed to have its basis in fact in
the deal that Joseph Letter ran some
years ago. 1t also tells a strong love
story and deals. with social as well as
business problems.
Mr.. Lackaye is a strong actor, hay-
ing won distinction in the creation OF
many notable Seharaeterizations.
The play has been the sensation of
last season, and this in New York and
Chicago.
One year ago there was produced at
the Casino theater in New York city
a musical extravaganza which created
favorable comment by reason Of its
mountings. The name of the extrav-
aganZa is THE Runaways," which will
be presented at the Metropolitan next
Sunday, evening, with little Arthur
Dunn in the leading comedy role.
De Wolf Hopper, assisted, it is prom
ised, by a competent singing company,
will appear at the Metropolitan next
Thursday for three nights and Satur-
day matinee, in a revival of Wang.
De Wolf Hopper as the jovial regent
Of Siam will be seen in the line of
work that gave him more fame than he
attained in all his other characters
combined.
Two large audiences attended the
Grand yesterday and We're well enter
tanned. Nat M. Wills and his big COM
pany of funmakers have made hit
with local musical comedy lovers. The
| musical numbers are all catchy and the
specialties and dances well executed
Mr.. Wills and his company will remain
the entire week, including matinee
Saturday.
Harry Clay Blaney, the little come
dian who appears next week at the
Grand, commencing Sunday matinee in
the military drama, HAcross the Pa
Z
successful this season in the selection
of his supporting company. 1t is said
to be the best acting company that has
ever appeared in this play.
The programme selected by the
Kneisel quartette for it's concert this
evening at the Park Congregational
! church must prove eminently satisfac-
tory. Franz Kneisel has almost as
great reputation as a programme
maker as he has as violinist and leader
of the quartette, From musical liter
ature that embraces a wide range
there are selected numbers that repre-
sent both variety and strength. The
concert will be given under the Schu-
bert clubs auspices. $50
Nat NJ Wills, the clever comedian
who is appearing in the musical COM
edy, "A Son of Rest" at the Grand this
week, is also an enthusiastic baseball
fan, being on the list of the extra play
ers of the New York National baseball
club, with which he travelled the en-
tire summer and in whose practice
games he took part. The show is the
biggest that has appeared at the Grand
this season, and compares favorably
with many musical comedies that play
at higher prices.
Tomorrow will be ladies' day at the
Star and the bill offered by the Bon
ton Bur1esquers should draw the biggest
matinee of the season.