The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-15
he THEATRES

Robert Browning's poetic tragedy, "A
Blot in the 'Scutcheon," which has not
been seen in America since the time of
Lawrence Barrett. will be presented by
Mrs. Sarah Cowell LeMoyne and a notable
company at the Providence Opera house
for two performances on the afternoon
and night Of Wednesday May IL.
The success attendant upon its revival
at the Hudson theatre New York, during
the past week has induced Mr.. Henry
r. Harris to present 1t in few of the
leading American cities. "A Blot in the
'Scutcheon' is to be given in Boston for
four performances next week and Mr..
Harris has arranged 10 bring the com
pany and production intact to this city
for these two performances. Mrs Lee
Moyne will be seen here surrounded with
the same cast which has aided materially
in the success of the revival. IL includes
Grace Elliston, William Beach, John w.
Albaugh. Jr.. Theodore Hamilton and
Clarence Heritage.
For the first time at popular prices the
Albee Stock company will present at
Keith's this week the celebrated amer
lean comedy drama, THE Henrietta"
made famous the world over by the late
Stuart Robson. This play is essentially
an American play, dealing with a big
Wall street speculation. In which a son
tries Etp-eefneP- -his-fathef- f-A-dashng
widow, to whom the elder speculator pays
court. an imported English nobleman. a
hypocritical clergyman are some of the
characters who furnish prominent por-
tions Of the entertaining play and comedy
and seriousness are delightfully."- blended.
Edwin Nicander will make his first ap-
pearance of the season as BERTHE. the
lamb. and that he will be given a
tumultuous welcome is a foregone con-
clusion. Mr.. Nicander's first appear
ance has also affected the box office re-
ceipts materially. for the advance sale
Is exceptionally big for next week.
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Never before has a stock company at
tempted such a gigantic production as
that which the Albee Stock company
promise Keith patrons next week when
they will present the famous DAILY sue
cess, THE Great Ruby" For weeks past
the scenic artists and carpenters at
Keith's have been busily at work upon
this production. which would daunt many
a stock company stage director. but not
Percy Winter. the Albee company's able
director That this production will be
the most notable stock company pro-
duction ever given in Providence is a
foregone conclusion. When this play was
produced at Daly's theatre. New York.
Ada Rehan. Blanche Bates. Charles Rich
man, George Clarke Frank Losee and
other well known artists were In the
cast.
William RI. Turner. one OF the most
genuinely popular actors who ever APP
peared upon the local stage. will begin
rehearsals tomorrow for his first appear
ance with the Albee stock company I'm
"The Great Ruby" having finished his
third season as star OF David Harum."
Everyone will recall the rousing ovation
given Mr.. Turner when he made his first
appearance last season. and since he Is
even more popular now than then. there
Is every reason to believe that his open
ing this season will be marked by n
hearty demonstration Of the favor and
esteem in which he is held by Providence
playgoers.
David Garrick. the hero Of the play
bearing his name. which Is being pro-
duced by the Imperial Theatre Stock COM
pany this week is the most famous OF all