The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-05
Music and Drama
Coming Attractions for
Wichita Amusement. lovers.
At the Crawford.

At the Crawford.
"Shamus o Brien." the opening play OF
the Ewing Blunkall company. who have
opened for a weeks engagement at the
Crawford, was greeted by a small audi
ence last night on account of the rain
but those who did attend left the theater
more than pleased with the first perform
ance. The company are exceptionally
strong, with the exception of one or two
who no doubt will be seen to better ad-
vantage in other characters, for they APP
peared entirely out of their line of work
in. this play. Although this play is an old
one and has been presented here before,
it is one of the kind that never fails 10
please. Ewing Blunkall as Shamus o.
Brien was fine. He is natural in the part
and by his work of last night proves ev-
cry character Mr. Blunkall will present
during the week will be at its best. Miss
Lyllian Atwood in the part of Mary DON
oughmore was excellent In all the play
gave satisfaction entire and complete.
matter in regard to the opening play la
dies will be admitted free under the usual
conditions tonight Captain Impudence'
a romantic comedy drama in four acts
will be presented.
It is not every one who can make for
tune out of laughs. yet this is a result
that has been achieved within the past
two years by Murray & Mack. the famous
delineators of Celtic humor. who will ex-
plot their latest farcial creation "A Night
on Broadway at the Crawford D.?
Years ago Murray & Mack first entered
aoubt work on the vaudeville stage.
Their instantaneous hit led to more ambi-
tious efforts, and soon the boys were
branching out into farce comedy where
they at once took very high rank Next
they got together n company of their own
an dstarted out as stars. Since the .nno
comedians have appeared in the dramatic
armament who could dim the lustre of
these delineators of Irish humor.
The first year that Murray & Mack pre-
scented "Finegans Ball. they cleaned up
something over 900. Last season, with
the same piece, they made double that
amount. having two companies on the
road at the same time, while thus far this
actor managers have yet enjoyed. "A
Night on Broadway a fabric of fun,
music and movement. has proven a
laughing Knockout wherever seen. To
possess the ability to incite cachinatory
evolutions la Murray & Mack is better
than owning a gold mine They are not
bothered with assessment of development
work
The present company of "A Night on
Broadway is said to be the largest, fin
est and highest salaried organization that
Murray & Mack have ever exploited The
cast comprises forty people: singers, SOU
brettes, specialists, comedians, pretty girl
contingent and saIatorial artists
The sale of seats begins tomorrow
morning, and there will be no advance
prices.
The Northland singer. Mr.. Ben Hen
dian. will open his engagement at the
Crawford and will present his new com
edy drama by Sidney R. Ellis, Erik of
Sweden Mr. Hendricks is one Of the
most popular actors visiting the city and
his reception last season was gratifying
to himself and management Erik Of
Sweden" is one OF those wholesome pro-
ductions which theater- going public
will recognize by IT'S patronage Mr. Hen
bricks will sing during the play six new
musical gems Fair Land of Sweden"
Friends" 'Northland Lullaby. PHO
pene." Pass 1t on Scandinavia