The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-12
At St. Paul TheaterS

An event of more than ordinary in
terest to local playgoers is the engage
ment at the Metropolitan opera house
this week of Miss Henrietta Crosman
IN the comedy Mistress Nell" So
much has been written of her artistic
achievements, and all in praise. that
her appearance has awakened uncom-
mon interest Miss Crosman has not
made tour in two years. During that
time she has been in New York with
the exception of short engagements in
Boston, Washington, Philadelphia and
chicago. She is now making a brief
tour to cities she has not visited as
star, and she is appearing in Mistress
Nell 1t was in this play that she
made run of two seasons in New
York. 1t is one of her most pronounce
ed successes. Miss Crosman is sur
rounded by an excellent company
Friday and Saturday Miss Crosman
VIII appear in double bill, Nance
Oldheld" and Madeline"
The Yankee Consul is the starring
vehicle provided for the comedian
Raymond Hitchcock, by Henry w.
Savage. This comic opera with an
elaborate production will be offered at
the Metropolitan next Sunday night
for half weeks engagement, includ-
ing a Wednesday matinee.
A treat is promised the patrons of
that playhouse when Hitchcock is seen
in this, which is said to be his most
congenial and satisfying role. In this
same vehicle Mr.. Hitchcock was the
attraction at the Broadway theater,
New York, for five months last season,
and he also appeared for extended en-
gagements in Boston, Chicago and
Philadelphia. This season he has
played return engagements in those
cities. The opera is the work of Henry
NJ Blossom Jr. and A. G.. Robyn. In
the cast in support of Mr.. Hitchcock
are such players as Eva Davenport.
Flora Isabelle. Rose Botti, Sally Nc
Neel, Lolita Tavara. Albert Parr, Jo-
seph Nj. Ratliff. William Danforth, ].
T.. Hazard and a chorus and augment
ed orchestra.
Miss Florence Roberts. who has been
playing the Pacific coast for the last
nve years. and is one of the strongest
drawing attractions in that territory,
VIII appear as a star for the first time
in this city at the Metropolitan opera
house Thursday evening, April 20, for
an engagement of four performances.
Thursday evening and Saturday matt
nee she will appear in ''Zaza." Friday
evening she will give her first pres
entation iii this city of "TeSs of the
d'Urbervilles,'' Saturday night she will
be seen in Marta of the Lowlands.'
Today at 2:30 the first matinee of the
sensational drama. Dangers of Work
ing Girls" at the Grand, will be
given. The various scenes of the play
are laid in New York city and the pro-
duction, from a scenic standpoint is
elaborate. The principal player, Har-
ry Field, gives good portrayal of the
Jew, Isadore Cohen, and sings several
PAROLES. Florence Ashbrook and Lau-
renee Underwood are deserving of
commentator.
Next week at the Grand opera house
one of Hurtig and Seamon's compa-
MES will present musical comedy, en-
titled Me, Him and l." The organiZa-
ton employs about fifty players. in
Guiding the eccentric comedians,
MeSsrS. Bickel, Watson and Wrothe
and Miss Helen Spencer. The equip
ment is new and the costumes gor-
geous and of French design. The score
lis replete with pretty songs and eff
fective ensemble numbers.
A rollicking turn by five colored peo-
pie is one of the hits of the show at
the Star. The comedy turn by Collins
and Vack is one of several good things
on the bill.