Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-15

scenes are laid in lower Illinois and are
pronounced masterpieces OF realism. The
whole play Is mellow with an atmosphere
OF the quiet, homely life Of people whom It
IL good to know.
Webar q Fields "Hoity Toity" which be-
gins an engagement at the Krug theater
for two nights and one matinee starting
today, has been aptly termed the Mighty
Monarch of Merry Musical Plays" Lovers
OF musical comedy and bright, clean bur-
ieslue will admit when they see "Hoity
Toity" that these men, who stand alone in
their class achieved remarkable results
with this, the most successful of ali their
many costly and beautiful productions. The
book is by Edgar Smith the music by John
Stromberg, and all the distinctly original
and unique stage business taught by Julian
Mitchell has been retained. The company
is a large one, consisting Of over fifty peo-
pie, and comprises a number of well known
Broadway favorites
"Deadwood Dick" thriller that really
thrills, is to be the attraction at the Krug
theater for two nights and Wednesday
matinee, starting Tuesday night, October
II. II tells a story OF life in the northwest
when men lived nearer to nature and were
measured by their deeds. The play is taken
from real life and all the characters are
real living people, who do real things in a
natural manner. II has a large cast and
carries an abundance of special scenery. A
number OF specialues are introduced
throughout the play.
Charles z. Blaney is introducing a new
western character by the name of Young
Buffalo," whom he will present at the Krug
theater for three nights starting Thursday,
october 19 in most exciting drama
founded on frontier life entitled THE King
OF the Wild West" In the play Young
Buffalo assumes the character OF sheriff OF
Angel Gulch, Arizona, and with the added
distinction king of the Wild West" a
part that allows him ample opportunity in
which to display his many talents. He
proves the idol of the piece, OF course, and
carries Off all the honors Besides genuine
cowboys the play also carries a band OF
real Indians. Mr.. Blaney has surrounded
Young Buffalo with an exceptionally strong
cast, and for scenic effects and realism the
:. play will be the most elaborate produced
in this city this season.
.
In selecting another of the Gillette com
edies for the coming week, Director Long
= of the Woodward Stock company at the
: Burwood has shown excellent taste. He
, mas tblADllSneu Nne versatility Oh the COIll-
pany under his care, and is giving his
clientele the benefit Of this capacity for
, varied production. "All the Comforts OF
Home is one OF the most laughable of all
= comedies, approaching the farcical al
, times, but preserving the situations al
ways. The personnel OF the play is SO
= arranged as to bring the strongest Of the
company to the fore, and will provide ar
= excellent evenings entertainment. Mr.
= Long will be in the cast himself, taking
what has proven heretofore to be one Of
his best creations, that of Tom Meadow
Mr.. Owen will be seen in the role of Dab
4 ney; Mr.. Morrison will be the ALDER Hast
!. ings; Miss Land is cast for Evangeline
Miss Hill for Fiji Oratansld. and Miss
\ Gerald for Josephine Bender This cas-
ought to ensure a perfect production o.
the play. Its first performance will b
given at a matinee this afternoon, and 4
will be repeated each evening this weel
: with regular matinees on Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday The prices at the Bur
wood snever change, and each seat in tn
theater is reserved, so that everyone Wit
purchases a ticket is sure Of a seat.
%
d The bill that begins the week with natl
8 nee today at the Orpheum shows artists
every act who come here for the first tim
except one, and 1t is promised in this singl
exception the performance will have some
thing fresh TO offer. The Millman Tri
: comes at the head of the list. The troup
n comprises a man, woman and girl stu II
T her teens, who single and in company per
= form a varied assortment of stunts" on
= bounding wire, some of which are Of thei
( own origtnation. Melville and Stetson, pop
}. ular condolences in vaudeville previous t
Q the present far-reachlng establishment o
h the continuous, besides their song, imita
e ton and comedy. as is their wont, will
make sumptuous display Of gorgeou
gowns. An exhibition of magnificent mus
: cular development and feats of strength b,
, Francis Gerard, styled the Modern Her
= cules, will AFFORD Omahans their frs
A chance to see this famous strong man
., Emil Hoch, Jane Elton and company vii
= be seen in an original one-act comedy en-
;. titled Mile. Ricci." Minnie from Mime
:, sota," comedy skit, as its name implies
cast in the Swedish character, will be pre-
=, scented by Mr.. and Mrs. John Allison. ia
cobs dogs will exemplify their possibilitie
as entertainers. Juggling intermixed wit
:, comedy is the speciality of Paul Lacroi2
: while the kinodrome feature will be "a
- Adventurous Automobile Trip"
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