The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
Metropolitan

Tim Murphy, Dorothy Sherrod and
their excellent company are to be at
the Metropolitan tomorrow evening
and for the first half of mex week. On
this occasion Mr.. Murphy. presents a
rival of GA Texas Steer the comedy
he made famous nearly ten years ago. !
by his inimitable characterization OF
the Hon. Maverick Brander.
When the late Charles H. Hoyt wrote
"a Texas Steer and gave to it such
a delightful atmosphere of prairie life
as well as happenings at the national
capital, he gave to the stage one OF Its
most entertaining comedies; but when
lex Brander, the ranch-owner, and
showed how even a peaceful, honest,
l~aw-abiding citizen of Texas could be
elected at so much per vote and forced
to take his seat in Washington at the
point of a pistol, he introduced a type
has since lived in the memory of all
who were fortunate enough to see GA
Texas Steer.' With the keen. judg-
ment for which MI. Hoyt was noted,
he originally selected for the role of
Brander Tim Murphy. The result has
long been a matter Of stage history.
This now famous comedian stepped into
the role, and not alone made it the
most talked of stage character of it's
day, but he was instrumental in MAX
ing GA Texas Steer' the most success
full of all the Hoyt comedies.
Since his memorable triumph in this
role, Mr.. Murphy has appeared in any
humber Of artistic pieces and has ere
ated many delightful characters-so
much so that he is today recognized
as the leader in his particular line and
Is one of the most popular players IN
the country. His revival of "a Texas
Steer is very artistic and is one OF
= fhor mast nrn+nrtin,a cnnr1n proI,,ntion
he has ever had. In fact, it is claimed
to be the best all-round production of
Hoyt,s play ever given, and is pre-
sented by a cast OF players carefully
chosen for their special a~daptabilty to
the characters that have been assigned
to them. A matter of interest is the
temperance of Dorothy Sherrod in the
role of "Bossy.'
"David Garrick's Love- the play
which Walker Whiteside will present
for Saturday matinee performance at
the Metropolitan during his engage
ment the latter part of next week, is
an entirely. new version of the German
life of David Garrick. Some years ago
the elder Sothern produced a comedy
called "David Garrick,' written by
T: W. Robertson. For many years
Charles Windham, the, English come
d ansvi has G.r p > hai the san same play Play.
-T D"NtN NolllSA oCthS WY Ul1Cl3
was always preceded or followed by
another play in order to fill out an
Whiteside's version, the plot of the
play and treatment of the theme is
greatly elaborated upon, and the action
ened. The role of Garrick is wonder
fully well suited to Mr.. Whiteside g
artistic ability, and affords him ample
scope for the display of his fine talents
along the lines of both comedy and
tragedy.
msn n naftss7 TSur mt5a 9ps evening nis snE VIII
eve. Are King,' the satirical comedy
he scored such a pronounced hit here
two years ago. 1t is a comedy Of a
superior character, with bright dia-
i anS f}e,i many an a aRcsntRons eHmp bsantifm
love story: The dual role portrayed
by MI. Whiteside in this pretty piece
of love and intrigue does much to show
the wonderful versatility of this popu.
lar and clever actor. 1--WE Are King:
Eill be repeated at the Friday an1
plays are artistically and handsomely
mounted and Mr.: Whiteside will have
the assistance of the best supporting
company he has ever had.
Haverly's Minstrels, with a new an6
original first part and half a dozer
strong vaudeville features in the olio
will be the offering at the Metropoli
tan for four nights and Wednesday
matinee beginning Sunday evening
Jan. IA. The vocal corps this season
is said to be the strongest aver hearG
in minstrelsy.
George AIDES comedy Of western
village life, "The County Chairman
will be the attraction at the Metro
politan for three nights and matinee
commencing Thursday evening, Jan
IS. A strong company, including
Theodore Babcock and George Thatch
er, will appear in the production.