Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-03

company a chance at a good role and will
afford q welcome break in the serious
work that has been so long In sway az
that popular playhouse. Miss Pettes who
has proven so great favorite I'm so short
a time, will be seen as Bossy Brander the
dear little girl from Texas. Mr.. Morrison
is down for the part of Maverick Brander,
the role made famous by Tim Murphy. 1t
will be well rendered, for the comedy OF
the character Is right In Mr.. Morrison's
line. Mr. Hartford will disguise his hand
some countenance under burnt cork and
will take the part OF George Washington
Jefferson Fishback, the minister TO Da-
honey" Mr. schofeld ought to be inn
me .se III the role Of H. Brassy Gall, the
Washington lobbyist. John Davies will
lead the Texas contingent as Major YELL
and will be supported by Mr.. Blaylock and
Mr. Thompson. Miss Hudson will be Ma"
Brander. Miss Maycllffe win be Mrs
Campbell and Miss Martin will be Dixie.
John Todd will be Captain Falrleigh
Bryghte and ought to do well with the
role. The rest OF the long cast is well
placed. The production has been care
fully worked out and the scenic arrange
meuts made so that nothing will be lack
ing In this regard. The rehearsals prom
ise a delightful performance. The play
will be presented first at a matinee per-
Torrance on Sunday and each evening
druing the week. with other matinees on
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
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Barney Gilmore, the clever singing Irish
actor, will make his first appearance in the
comedy-drama success. "A Rocky Road to
Dublin" at the Krug theater for three
performances, starting matinee today.
Barney Gilmore, as Bob" Daley, will
sing new ballads and be heard in his harp
solos.
1.-THE warning Bell" pastoral drama,
is booked at the attraction at the Krug
next Tuesday and Wednesday. The play
tells a story OF the life Of the quaint old
folks Of Cape Cod.
Rufus Rastus," the musical extrava-
CANA, is scheduled for presentation at the
Krug for three nights and Saturday NATL
nee, starting Thursday night, March Z.
Ernett Hogan Is stin the bright, particular
star of this attraction. AL of the very
latest song hits are used to stimulate the
comedy indulgence.
At the Orpheum for the week. starting
with a matinee today, the Fadelle Women's
orchestra Of Boston, whose popularity kept
this theater crowded for an entire week
last season, returns. Caroline B. Nichols,
the talented and handsome conductor, and
the numerous soloists that were heard
last season are still with the famous or
chestra. Dan Burke and his rollicking,
rosy school girls, who are the saucy lessies
making an impression with their barefoot
dance in pretty chemise and skirt effect
costume, come here for the first time.
Jimmie Lucas will be on hand with his
imitation of George NJ. Cohan, and the
society debutante and her Dutch and negro
sketches. La Veola, Partisan danseuse and
chauteuse, is described as very beautiful
and fascinating. The La Maze brothers
kn0ckabout comedians, are slated for q
funny turn. Leonard and Louie are re-
markably clever head-end-hand balancers.
Fay and Loa Denbyelle. the shadow
graphists, and the kinodrome pictures COM
plete the program.
Henry E. Dixey, in "The Man on the
Box" will be the attraction at the New
theater, Council Bluffs, Tuesday night,
March g. Omaha theater-goers who wish
to see the play may reserve seats by tele-
phoning the box once OF the New theater,
Council Bluffs.
Ruth Craven. supported by a large COM
pany, comes to the Bijou theater for four
nights. starting Sunday, March 3, with
matinees Sunday and Wednesday. Miss
Craven is we'll known to the theatergoers
of the west, although this is her first visit
to Omaha. Her play this season is a
comedy drama in four acts, a story of
everyday life Miss Craven's portrayal of
the role of Bonadine is said to be perfect
The press throughout the west speaks very
highly OF this clever young actress. Her
Fatal Error" promises 10 be the very best
attraction at popular prices to visit Omaha
this season.
No one should fail TO visit the Lyric
theater this week and witness the per-
Torrance to be given by Annie Abbott, the
human magnet, who is undoubtedly the
greatest attraction of her kind in the
world. Miss Abbott weighs less than 100
yet when she Wills it, the strongest
man, or force OF men, cannot lift her from
the floor. She stands upon one foot and
ten men cannot push her from her balance.
AS many strong men cannot force COM
mon billiard cue to the floor while her
hand is slightly resting upon it. When she
stands upon the scales no one can weigh
her. At times she will weigh fifty pounds,
at others $50. No one can place an open
umbrella over her head, Miss Abbott con-
tributes 50 per cent of her entire salary TO
the support of two orphan homes, which
are entirely kept up by her earnings.
These homes are in Georgia. Her company
of entertainers consists of ten people.
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Gossip from stRgeIand.
Frank Daniels opened 10 New York in
his new comic opera, THE TattOed Man,
cepuon.
Eleanor Robson will revive Merely Mary
Ann for a series OF mid-Week matinee