Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-28
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edy.
Z James K Hackett is out with state
ment giving the causes that led to the dis
solution of the Independents movement,
and says he will be with the syndicate man.
ayers next season, who have always treat
ed him well.
When "vivian's Papa" starts in on its
summer run at Chicago next MONDAY a
week. Blanche Ring will have the title role
with a strong supporting cast. This is the
piece that was shown for the first time
in this city.
Tony Hart and Agnes Goldsmith, both
members of Andrew Mack's company, were
married in New York last week Mr.. Hart
Is well remembered in this city on ac-
count OF his engagement with the OTIS
Harland company at Chase's.
F. F. Proctor, who has been contem-
plating the arrangement of an American
vaudeville tour for Mrs. James Brown Pot
ter, has been compelled to relinquish his
plan owing to the exorbftant demands sub
mitted by the actress.
Daniel Frohman and his wife, Margaret
Ellington. sailed from New York last Sat
urday for tour of Europe 1t Is MISS
Illington's first trip abroad. When she re-
company to be permanently located at
the Lyceum Theater. New York.
Miss Jessie Millward made her first APP
pearance in vaudeville last Monday at
Proctor's Theater. New York. appearing
in sketch entitled, "a Queens Messen-
ger" Boyd Putnam shared honors with
Miss Millward in the piece, which was
well received
The fifth week of the Arden Company at
r. col, ,,.lx, In i,,or tod
evening June 6, when the offering will be
that amusing comedy, "Charley's Aunt
This piece has not been seen In Washlng-
ton for over ten years and Will be gwen a
complete production by this popular Or
ganization.
David Belasco has offered A. w. Ding
wall of the Broadway Theater. New York,
his production of Joseph Arthur's drama of
life in India "Seirine," for an EXTENDED
term next season in that house. Mr. Be-
lasco, it is said, intends to spend between
$50, 900 and 100000 on this production
A sensational rumor was afioat in New
York during the past week that Anna Held
is to pass the summer in Dakota so as 10
obtain divorce from her husband, Florenz
Ziegfed, jr. When telegraphed about the
matter Miss Held wired from San Fran
cisco that it was Not any ones bizness.
The new opera in which FIRTH Scheff will
by her manager, Charles B. Dillingham;. 1t
Is entitled 'The Two Roses" and the COM
pleted book, by Stanilius L. STANCE, was
turned over to Mr.. Dillingham; in New YORK
last Wednesday. The music is by Ludwig
Highlander.
Mabel Taliaferro, the young girl who did
80 well as Lovey Mary in Mrs. Wigs of
the Cabbage Patch carelessly rubbed
bit of makeup into her left eye about two
weeks ago. AS result Inflammation set In,
affecting both eyes, and now 1t Is believed
that she will have to retire from the stage
for while, if not permanently, as her eye
sight may be lost.
Contracts have been entered into where
by Klaw & Erlanger secure the services OF
Mcintyre and Heath, the well-known black
face comedians, for three years, commence
ing September 1, 1905. These comedians
will be surrounded by large company and
present a musical comedy entitled 1.-The
Ham Tree" by John ]. Mentally.
1t has been settled that Ellaline Terrlss
and Seymour Hicks will visit America for
a joint starring tour, under Charles Froh-
mans direction. during the season or 1900
O6. To this end Mr. Frohman has commits
stoned Captain Robert Marshall to furnish
them with vehicle in which they Will be
seen in London They will retain the
American rights, and the play will be used
for their starring tour in America.
Charles Richman's new play. ''The
Genius" had it's first presentation in Pitts
burg last Mondty night, and was well re-
ceived. The piece Is the maiden effort
of the two young De Miles, sons OF the
late celebrated playwright, Henry c. De
Mile, who. with David Belasco wrote such
pronounced successes as THE Wife, 1.-The
Charity Ball." Men and Women" and
Lord Chumley." 1.-The Genius" will serve
Mr.. Richman on his starring tour next
season.
William A. Brady has completed ar
rangements for the next season of Miss
Grace George. regarding whose future
there has been some speculation. Miss
George will continue as Louise in the all
star production of the 1.-Two Orphans" the
first part Of the season, and about the
first of the new year she will be seen in a
spectacular production of new play, deal
ing with an important religious topic, writ
ten for her by the Rev. John Snyder of
Wellesley Hills. Mass.
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