Evening journal., 1908-03-24
THEATRICAL

Within the next few weeks the patrons
Of the Grand Opera House will be well
taken care Of Two Frohman plays arel
scheduled. One is Hattie Williams in "TheI
Little Cherub," on April O. and the otherI
is Marie Doro in The Morals Of Mar
GUS" on April l.
A branch box office for the sale oil
tickets to 1.-THE Round Up" which Isl
playing at the Forrest Theatre in Phila-
delphia. has been opened at Almonds s.
Pharmacy. Seventh and Market streets.
this city. This play is on its seventh week
and has established a record for Philadel-
phia. 1t is regarded as a remarkable
scenic. as well as dramatic production
and inasmuch as it will not come to VIII
mington large numbers Of people from this
city and Delaware are going to Philadel-
phia to see 1t.
"Under Southern Skies" will appear at
the Grand Opera House on Tuesday after
noon and evening, March 81. The play is
in the authors most delightful vein. Mrs.
Parker, who wrote "Under Southern
Skies" also wrote Way Down East"
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Hattie Williams comes to the Grand
Opera House on Thursday evening, April
O. under the direction Of Charles Frohman
in "The Little Cherub.Y a musical com
edy. The company supporting Miss VIII
liams includes seventy singers. dancers
and comedians. Miss Williams Expert
ence," is undoubtedly the most popular
song. Burlesque limitations by Miss VIII
liams including her burlesque on the
Merry Widow" waltz is said to be a
screamer. The sale of seats begins Mon
day morning, April 6. at o'clock.
The announcement that Walter Dam
rosch and the New York Symphony Or
chestra with Nine. Nordica, are to ap-
pear here at the Grand Opera House on
Friday evening, April "a, has created the
greatest interest in local music circles
From every tandpoint-musical. educa-
tional and social-the concert will be
among the most important events Of the
season. The tour is under the direction
of Loudon Charlton Of New York. with
]. Leonard Johnson as the local represen-
tative to whom all communications may
be addressed.
An unusually large number of entries
have been made for amateur night at the
Lyceum, which will take place tomorrow
night after the regular performance.
Those who have so far entered are;
Charles Writ and o. d. Jones in a barrel
fight; Joseph Cross, the Black Fay song
and dance artist: the Sidewalk Comedy
-Four; Snyder and Smith in boxing on
roller skates; Mike Quincy in the latest
songs; James Todd. the fancy dancer;
the Columbia Quartette; Warner and
Jackets, acrobats.
Miss Marie Doro wha has been elevated
to stardom by Charles Frohman, is COM
ing to Wilmington. Miss Doro appears as
Carlotta, in the charming four-act COM
edy, 1.-THE Morals of Marcus" As the
Syrian waif from a Turkish harem Miss
Doro incidentally has brought a new aud
quaint dialect to the stage; and in every
way her delineation bears the stamp OF
genius. The role Of Marcus is assumed
by c. Aubrey Smith, who created the part
in London, while Miss Beatrice Forbes
Robertson and Forrest Robinson have
prominent parts. Miss Doro will appear at
the Grand Opera House on Saturday even
ing April T. She comes here from Phila-
delphia.
Rejecting the spirit of the South. in
the time of the Civil War, THE
Planters Wife" achieved a noteworthy
success in the Lyceum Theatre last
night. The play appeals to a better
taste. A capable company sustalns
the story splendidly. The play is with
out blood and thunder. Adelaide Alex
ander is especially worthy of praise
and is one of the best and most win
ming actresses seen in this city in a
long time Beatrice North is decidedly
original and clever Emily Ann Well
man and Jessie Church. William Owen,
George Ward. Carson Bradford and L.
S. Hillver contribute to make THE
Planters Wife" one of the most charm
ing plays of the season.
The Garrick offers a good show this
week. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Robyns.
the legitimate stars. in a sketch
Counsel for the Defense" return after
a long absence. and were extended a
welcome. The piece tells the story
of a crusty old lawyer who performs
kindly act for a woman in distress by
saving the life OF her sweetheart for
crime Of which her father is guilty. 1t
is entertaining and faultlessly- present
ed. Johnny Healey, a black face
comedian of the old-tjme school, who
has long been a favorite locally, was
given a welcome yesterday that showed
him to still be in good standing with
Garrick audiences. The Rose De-
Haven Sextette is another act that re-
turns after a protracted absence and
is a conspicuous number this week. A
half dozen pretty girls introduce some
song hits and win hearty applause
from both upstairs and down. The
great Tegethoff. a magician, whose
English is not near so good as his
tricks, offers an act that is highly
creditable Catharine Hayes and Sa-
bel johnson in mixture of comedy,
novelty and singing; Marie Welsh, a
pretty and sweet voiced Irish lass. and
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