The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-20
Theatrical Notes

The Chinese Honeymoon will soon
celebrated its one thousandth perform
Owen Hall has written the book for a
musical play, called The Little Cherub.
atricals.
The Finishing School, is the title
which Max Pembertan has chosen for his
new costume play. which is to be pro-
ooced next month In London
Willie Collier has made such a substan-
tlal hit IN Richard Harding Davis play.
The Doctor" that his contemplated trip
to London has been abandoned.
William Brady and George Musgrove,
the London manager, have signed con-
tracts whereby Way Down East is to
nave an early production in the English
metropolis
The Cherry Girl now running in Lon
don, has not turned out to be the success
expected and Charles Frohman has re-
piece
The theatrical syndicate now includes
klaw and Erlanger and associated inter-
ests, Lift and Dingwell and Stair and
Haylin. This combination, controls near
Hilda Spong. who has been William Fa-
vershans leading lady, returned to Lon
don last Wednesday and Will be seen in
trohman production in that city early
next month.
Maude Adams has fully regained her
health and her season may be extended
so that she can appear in San Francisco.
Miss Adams has never appeared on the
coast as a star.
Mrs. Jane Germon, at one time a very
popular actress playing with Booth, For
rest and the elder Hackett, celebrated her
eighty-third birthday in Baltimore last
Monday.
Torrance in America at Boston last Mon
day night by Charles Hawtrey and COM
the Bostonese.
Elita Proctor Otis is to play Mother
EEr eS 7c5 in the a0ming production in
A. M. Palrner'S direction
The news has recently developed that
Charles B. Dickson and Lillian Burkhart,
VINO were married about eight years ago.
about month ago
Dick earle and Robert Bowers have de-
Mummy and the Maid" The first produc-
ton will take place in Chicago in June.
Dave Lewis will play the chief role.
the British Columbia courts to break the
will of Alexander Dunsmuir, claiming a
share in the millions left behind, but she
will appeal the case to higher courts.
/ Sandol Afillikin, now playing leads with
Robert Edeson in "Ransom'S Folly" is
to be married next month and will retire
from the stage. Miss Laura Hope Crews,
now with Merely Mary Ann taking
her place.
erness. which was written for Cecilia
Lotus, has been turned over to Daniel
piece is taken from one OF Mr.. Zangwill's
short stories.
! David Belasco is said to be so delighted
with the success In London of The Oar
ling of the Gods" that he has instructed
his agent there to look about for a suit
able theater in which he will make an
nual productions.
Julia Marlowe has returned from EaI-
rops. in robust health and win shortly
speare and possibly when Knighthood
Was in Flower" Tyrone Power has been
engaged as her leading man
Elwyn Barron. who was at one time a
dramatic critic in Chicago, but for the
past six years has been located in Lon
don, will arrive in New York next week
| to superintend the production of his latest
/ play, The Ruling Power
| Andrew Mack and an entire American
company VIII go to Australia next year
and make tour of that country. Con-
tracts to this effect were signed in New
I York during the week by Rich and Har-
ris and J. c. Williamson, the Australian
manager.