New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-10
THE DRAMA.
The Dramatic Week.

Mr.. Sothern and Miss Marlowe have at length re-
verified to Shakespeare. The presentment of Romeo
and Juliet last night at the Lyric Theatre en-
abled them 10 please numerous audience with
their Well known representations of the Veronese
lovers. and TO illustrate the excellence of legit-
mate drama contrasted with theatrical quack-
cry. The sublime tragedy of Hamlet will be per
formed next Thursday and Romeo and Juliet will
be repeated next Saturday afternoon.
The fresh features of the dramatic week are at
tractive and doubt they will afford pleasure to
multitude of interested spectators.
Miss Ellen Terry. at the Empire Theatre. viii
give her delightful performance of Nance Oldheld,
and also will appear in play called The
Good Hope" In the judgment of Henry Irving,
Miss Terry's representation of Nance Oldheld was
esteemed perfection. The play. by the great novel
list Charles Reade. based his dramatic
story of Art" which published many years
ago and which spectators of the play might ad-
vantageously examine by way OF observing the
difference between narrative and action.
Miss Henrietta Crosman. returning 10 New York,
after a considerable absence. will appear the
Bijou Theatre. in farcica comedy, by Mr. Ernest
Dandy. English playwright called "All-of-a-
Sudden Peggy" The play produced last year.
at a London theatre with Miss Tempest in the
chief part Peggy OMara and it had a prosperous
profitable to it's and pleasing to the
public Miss Crosmans piquant vivacity and dash,
as a sparkling Irish girl are well remembered
here, and the pleasing actress will Of course be
cordially welcomed
The play called "Genesee of the Hills which
will be offered the Astor Theatre. has for some
time been current elsewhere under the name OF
Told IN the Hills and it has pleased audiences
in several cities. 1t is romantic drama, possess
ing domestic interest.
The re-entrance here of Mr.. Louis Mann. who
will emerge at the Casino. in a play called The
Girl from Vienna, and the advent of Mr.. George
NJ Conan, who will perform at the New York
Theatre. in his play called George Washington
Jr.." are incidents Of no special Importance, but
each of these players has his peculiar audience.
The public has had some reason to grow little
weary of Tho Girl From various places, and it
might be wished that the manufacturers OF theat-
rical trash would exercise little ingenuity in the
invention of titles.
Mr.. Edward Harrigan. who comes to the Lincoln
Square Theatre. acting in his clever. simple, win
ming play Of "Old Lavender should have a warm
welcome and the cheer OF practical encouragement.
Mr.. Harrigar is essentially a good actor, and he
has largely contributed the public stock Of in
nocent pleasure. Mrs. Annie Yeamans will act with
him, as in former days.
The Great Divide" with Miss Margaret Anglin
and Mr.. Henry Miller in the leading parts. now
enters on the twentieth week of its run. at the
Princess Theatre. tomorrow evening. matinee
will occur Tuesday
Lieutenant Commander Peary Will deliver illus
trated lectures Mt the Hudson Theatre. his re-
cent attempts TO reach the North Pole The first
Of them will be given Thursday afternoon.
May q.
Miss Paula Edwardes. Miss Camille d'Arvle and
Nine Nazlmova have closed their engagements
here At most of the local theatres the attractions
remain unchanged W w.