New-York tribune., 1908-03-01
STAGE AFFAIRS.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

the Academy Of Music in the musical play called
-"The Orchid" That piece is widely known. bav-
sng had long career the local stage. and It
docs not need introduction. Mr.. Foy. like several
other performers before the public, in similar
Positions. believes himself be comedian. That
Is al error. Joiln Gilbert comedian; so was
Charles Mathews: was Lester Wallack: so was
Charles Cogblan. so was Henry Irving-among
other things So is John Mason; so is Frank
worthnE. Ny Foy is eccentric entertainer,
but. such. he is amusing. and is popular. His
performance has given harmless pleasure The
DTchio" has been successful. and there is no rea-
son doubt that il will continue 10 be so during
sts stay the popular Academy. Mr. Foy VIII
perform there until March Il The cast of The
orchfd-' wi include Flavia Arcaro, Rose Bott,
Ada Gordon. Jean Salisbury. Jane Dean. Marietta
al Die. Florence Martin. George c. Boniface, jr.,
William Cameron Knute Erickson, Roy Atwel,
David Bennett and a dancer named Adelaide. Mr..
Fov according his agent, wishes the fact to be
snads known he considers il possible 10 raise
bananas IN the State OF New York, and that he
has bought tract Of land in Westchester County,
30 be devoted the cultivation of that fruit The
relevancy Of information to his professional
advent at the Academy OF Music is, Of course,
,obvious his remark, furnished for publication:
~ should make & good farmer. as I have raised
aeeven children ana over $500 chckens-besdes. l
chew tobacco" Intimation was lately given of Mr..
I7oy's purpose 10 appear as Hamlet. The state
1nent IS now authorized that he viii not again
sDear in New York in The orchid after his pres
nnt engagement al the Academy has ended
ASToR THEATRE.
Particular description of PAID IN Full the new
5,,av current st the Astor Theatre, has been pub
p liebed IN The Tribune. and further comment on
shat subject is not now essential. The play has
been successfully produced and continuance of its
career can reasonably be expected
BELAsco THEATRE.
Nfr Frank Keenan's fine impersonatlon Of General
Buck Warren. in The Warrens Of Virginia. re-
mains the leading dramatic feature OF the per
flaa Tea1aS hPar
II should be seen by all persons who wish 10 be
Familiar with the best achievements Of dramatic
srt on the contemporary stage The play Is IN
,er,est;ng. it is well acted, and remarkably well
set 1t has had 4 long career, and there IS good
reason so expect that its career VIII be successful!
prolonged till the end Of the season
BIJoU THEATRE.
Nr Uusiin Farnura's engagement at the Bijou
Theatre VIII begin Tuesday evening, March g.
when play called The Rector's Garden VIII
he nresented here. for the first time Mr.. FaTnum
will represent - brand suatched from the burn
snc--in ether words reformed Western rough.
o who has become a clergyman. Of the athletic,
--phvsica1 culture order and is presiding over a
rural parish IN the East The name of him Is
William Prince. The movement OF The piece con-
fronts that clergyman with military opponent, in
sivslrr as 10 marriage with a handsome Italian
eentler1ornan temporarily resident in a place ad-
sacent 10 the minister's parsonage. The clerical
-vooer is Of course victorious at last. The play is
said to be amusing. The cast of it Includes
auxiliary 10 Alr- Farnuln,-Grace EIston, Flora
Juiiet Bovley Madeline Louis and Ina Hammer.
William Courtenay Charles Abbott. r. A Roberts
sThomas B. Findlay. and Edward N Bliss
BROADWAY THEATRE.
The ron,ilaritv Of "A waltz Dream
rent al the Broadway Theatre, is said TO exceed
What which was gained by any other Of the elabo-
.ate productions such as Ben IIur" and Beauty
and the Beast" that have been accomplished at
.hat house Among the musical numbers the
kiss Duet appears TO be especially admired
THAT duet IS sung by Edward Johnson and Sophie
Brandt More than hundred persons particl-
gate I'm the representation Of "A Waltz Dream
Mention is made that the Interstate Amusement
company owns the rights of this play, in England
snd America. alike in the German language and
she English The Strsus music is agreeable The
srncipal performers of the comic order Charles
". Bgeiow and Joseph Herbert.
CASINO THEATRE.
Mr. Sam Bernard and Miss Ethel Ievey, per
Corning IN Neatly Hero have pleased a multi
x1yce OF admirers the Casino Theatre, and they
will continue 10 disqort themselves in that farce
sor long time The play abounds with ludicrous
sncideuts, appertaining 10 such complications as
naturally ensue OF mistaken identity. Mr.
Bernard r1asouerades as a German baron. and IN
rther WAYS he presents the audacious personality
of a comic inposter. The company is numerous.
rhe chorus is fine. Among the auxiliar performers
are Marion Carson. Ala Lewis, Zelda Sears, Neva
Ayrnan. ard BuFrelI Abaratu
Chi EHeHl
multitude Of spectators has made the acquaint
2lce OF Miss Hook OF Holland ana the current
Of the populace st toward the Criterion
Theatre The songs In that play many
tiaratirE. and they sung IN delightful
per by Christie Macdonald, Georgia Caine. John
-fcCloskey, and other members OF the numerous
company enlisted in its representation. Much
amusement provided by a lisping contest be
tween Mr.. West Sinks, and Miss Florence
Nash as Gretchen-the initiating the other,
snd each en6eavoring 20 excel competition. The
result IS lu6icrous
DALY'S THEATRE.
Announced with the puffeTy that customaTiy
precedes the advent here Of a performer who
speaks q foreign language tpuffery that mentions
3ep7els and the gifts OF imperial potentates who.
of course. know all about plays and acting).
Russian actress Mime Vera T. komisarzhevsky
Ito be continued in next), will emerge to-mOr-
row night e. Daly's Theatre, presenting Mr. Ib-
eenis silly and tedious play Of "A Dolls House"
AZ V. Brayfch viii appear DR.. Rank, the gentle
man afflicted with love" and disease of the spine.
6Sy Guderrnann's Fires Of ST. John" which
9nNtcssd on this community some time ago by Miss
Nance o'Ne5i. underlined for representation on
THURSDAY. There is novelty In the plays. but.
ef course performances given IN the Russian Inn
vusee es Nine. Kornisarzhevskys are 10 be given.
mast appeal TO millions OF spprecistive listeners.