The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
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From Zaza to Uncle Tom" list ne title
| OF new travesty now In preparation by
VIII H. Murphy, the clever eccentric
comedian who is scoring one Of the chief
laughing hits OF a strong comedy show al
| Keith's this week In THE Bifurcated
| Girl" Mr.. Murphy In unquestionably one
OF the few really funny men in vaude-
Vile, and everything he says or does pro-
vokes a scream OF merriment from the
crowded houses which are packing
Keiths this week In From Zaza TO Un-
Gle Tom" Mr.. Murphy's undeniable abili-
ties will have unlimited scope, and be-
sides Miss Nichols, the charming come
dienne who now shares the honors OF
THE Bifurcated Girl with Mr. Murphy.
he will have the support OF another we'll
known actor and actress. In the new
sketch, the same erratic manager por-
trayed so skilfully by Mr.. Murphy I'm
THE Bifurcated Girl is seen rehearsing
the company which he takes out in
'Zaza-" The company reaches small
town and prepares to play "Zaza," but at
the request OF the manager OF the theatre
for something new" "Zaza' being, he
declares, "a chestnut" the harrassed
manager decides to produce Uncle Toms
Cabin" But three of the company have
remained with him through adversely,
and to produce Uncle Toms Cabin" with
but two women and the property man is
not an easy problem The problem is
solved, however. by having the leading
LADY play Simon Legree. Chloe and
Eliza while the soubrette imperson-
ates little Eva and the property man is
Uncle Tom and the blood hounds. From
indications, the new act will undoubtedly
prove a worthy successor TO their present
laughing success. and will be worthy Of
the talents OF Mr.. Murphy and Miss
Nichols.
One of the features OF the bill at Keith's
next week which Is certain TO attract a
large number Of little people Is the Bio
graph. which will show for the first time
in this city the pictures OF Alice In
Wonderland" No child who can read has
failed TO read this charming little myth
cal story OF the strange adventures of
Alice and all will want to see her excit-
ing experiences pictured in the moving
picture machine which is so popular with
little people It Is q safe prediction that
these pictures will also be OF exceptional
interest TO the older theatregoers.
One Of the topline features Of the bill at
Keiths next week will be Julius Tannen.
a newcomer to vaudeville who is this
week scoring the pronounced hits Of the
bill at Keith's Boston theatre Mr.. Tan
nen is credited with possessing an ex-
traordinary mimetic power. and his spe-
cialty includes a number OF curtain
speeches OF stage favorites. among whom
are Richard Mansfield, Nat Goodwin. De
Wolf Hopper, George Cohen, Ezra Ken
dali, Frank Daniels and others. Mr..
Tannen is awaited with interest by local
Keith patrons. and is expected to repeat
his big Boston success here next week.
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Tonight at Keith's that sterling legiti-
mate actor. Mr.. John Craig. who is the
topline feature OF this weeks bill, will
give the famous woolng scene from
Shakespeares immortal comedy. "The
Tanning OF the Shrew," by special request.
Mr.. Craig Is conceded 10 be one OF the
foremost OF the younger Shakespearean
actors In this country, and at the conclu-
sion Of his brief vaudeville experience,
which terminates In three weeks. he will
become leading man with Viola Allen In
Twelfth Night" The advance sale for
tomorrow evening at Keith's testihes 20
tho strong interest felt by local theatre
goers In Mr.. Craig's appearance as Pc
trucio. Miss Mary Young the charming
actress, who is Mr. Graigs leading wom-
an In vaudeville. will play Kathe-.s
and Mr.. Louis r. Hall will he the Bap-
tiste.
Lawrence Dorsay. who is 20 appear AZ
the Providence Opera House next week
as Lord Cardington. the bowling London
swell I'm The Earl Of Pawtucket." has
been made a Il-nedged star by Manager