The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-15
THEATRICAL NOTES.

william c. Schrode has made a hit
as the clown In Klaw q Erllnger's pro-
duction of "Humpty Dumpty" at the
New Amsterdam theater. The critics
have declared him worthy successor
to the famous George L. Fox. the orig
inal In this role. Mr.. schrode does
not play the part as a buffoon, but with
all the tinesse OF French pierrot de-
pending for his comedy effects on
Legitimate" methods and humorous
facial expression. rather than horse
play. In addition to these comic at
tributes, so marked In Fox. he Is a
great athlete and acrohatic dancer,
which imparts additional interest TO
his performance.
George n. Cohan. who has made
hit at the Liberty theater In his
musical play. Little Johnny Jones,
has ben engaged by Klaw a Erlanger
to write the book. lyrics and music for
a new musical comedy which they win
produce next season. Mr.. Cohan,
though but IS years OF age. has the
record OF writing three successes
"The Governors Son" and Running
for ofiice" for "The Four cohans," and
his present vehicle for himself. He
wrote the book. lyrics and music for
Little Johnny Jones'" designed the
sceery and costumes and produced the
play himself. quite a record for a
youth OF 26 years.
The Klaw & Erllnger Comedy Com
pany. the permanent musical stock or
ganlzation which this firm win main
ltain at the Liberty theater. opening
There Monday evening. the 26th Inst,
Twill present as its first vehicle new
musical play by John ]. McKally
Icalled In Newport" The music Is by
Cole and johnson. This company,
(which has ben In rehearsal four weeks,
will number over 100 people and is
headed by Peter +. Daley Fay
Templeton, Virginia Earle. Joseph
Coyne. Lee Harrison. Charles NJ. Nc
E Donald. Albred Fisher. Louis Kelso
{ Edith Warrington. Lillian Hudson, FL
phye Snowden and Sue Stuart. Tbs
r New York opening will be presented by
n four performances in New Haven, be-
e ginning wednesday evening. the 2ls
: inst.
Joseph Brooks production OF Home
o Folks" new play by c. T. Dazey
e author OF In Old Kentucky" VIII b
i presented at the New York theate
o Monday, the 2sth inst, after pre-
Q liminary engagement of two weeks a
u the Walnut Street theater in Phlladel
q mia. The cast, which is an importan
u one. is headed by William mgersol
'e Thomas wise. Samuel Reed, Arthu
le SnnderA Charles Stedman. WI :
ls Hart. walter Thomas, Charles Lamf
'e Charles Mason, "Jack' Ryan, Howar
le sIoat Rsbecca Warren. Ida Water
/ man. Julie Herne, Frances Stevens
q. Rose Marston, Desiree Lazard, eBll
~ Danbe. Myra Brook and Morton Nc
'e Kim. with the presentation OF HON
re Folks" at the New York theater
~ new policy regarding prices Will b
r inaugurated by Klaw & Erlanger. IN
nt prices will then range from 81 to 2
" cents. II is their intention to put o
J. imnortant productions here at popuia
jrices, the great capacity Of the nous
"a rendering this possible.
le Klaw & Erlanger are making ex
~ traordinary preparations for next sea
10 son In the way Of new production
ID Their roster will contain several
III their successes Of the current seasa
ed and also J. /. C. Clarke's dramati
er version of General Lew Wallaces ro
Ut mantle novel, "A Prince Of india;
H. Marion Crawford's dramatic version
c. his 'Zoroaster;" Paul West and W. v
e' Denslaw's spectacular extravaganza
Ct "The Pearl and the Pumpkin" VIII
e. music by j. w. Bratton; Yvetta Gull
bert, the famous French chansonett
in a new comedy with music; Josep
Cawthone in new musical comedy .
e John J. McNally; new musical con-
'l7 edy by C. M. s. Mcclellan and Gustav
IN Kerker, to be called "The Butterfly
he Fashion" a new musical comedy b
Harry B. Smith called "Seeing Ne
g York" a new musical comedy wit
with music and lyrics by George \
60 Cohan Mcintyre and Heath In JOB
40 J. McNally's new musical conceit TT
ne Ham Tree" the new Drury Lane spet
III tacle. "The White Cat" and, In col
We junction with Charles B. Dillinghar
at the latest London musical comedy h
ps Sergeant Brue," with Frank DAME
nc ~ in the title role.
ito
Orenon Celebrates,