The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-22
JACKSoN'S
A BROKEN IDOL.

The stage of Jackson's Theatre will hold the first production in this city of fhe musical comedy success. "A Broken Idol'', Christmas Day matinee nnd night The libretto of this mu- rical play was fashioned by Hal Ste phers. and its lyrics by Harry Wt- Hams to fit the music composed by Egbert Van Alstyne. New York. Boston and Chicago have already stamped their approval on this work which is said to set a new standard fin the production of musical plays Gus Sohkle. the well known producer of "A Knight for a Day and Tne Three Twins made "A Broken 1dol ready for stage presentation. Like all successful plays of its kind "A Broken 1dol'' Is one continuance whiri of ac- ton, fun, music and brilliant ever changing stage pictures The chorus tive and engaging young misses. who appear in a bewildering variety of cos tunes Seats are now selling.
 THE GIRL OF THE WEST.
 One of the biggest successes of the season in nelodramatic plays is 'The G>:rl of the West. the thrilling Vest ern play which will be presented at Jackson,s Theatre next Monday. mat tnee and evening. by an exceptionally strong company headed by clever Sadie Calhoun An interesting and power full story of the West is unfolded. and while the play abounds in the thrill N ing situations and climaxes that are essential to melodrauTatic perform ance. the story never becomes incon- sistent, and Is at all times an interest ing one. The usual popular prices win prevail
 PORES THOMASHEFSKY.
 The Jews have long been noted for their. histrionic and dramatic talent and the ancient race has contributed some of the most gifted players and playwright on the stage of all coun- tries In the distinct and popular drama Of their own written in the Yid- dish dialect. which, is now hourishing in all the Yiddish centres, the Jews have displayed remarkable talent and their theatres have attracted the att tentfon of the best cities such as New York Chicago. Philadelphia. Boston and other principal cities. The truth of this will soon be made potent to the theatre-goers of this city on next Tuesday evening at Jackson's Theatre. when the noted Edwin A Relkin's AL Star Yfddish Company headed by the distinguished Yiddish star and player, MT. Bores Thomashefsky. will he seen. This star and his company will present for the; first time in this city their latest success direct from it's long run tre.. New York city. ''The Lost Para cise.. written by the eminent Yiddish playwright. MT. Leon Kobrin.
 In reviewing the performance of "A Broken IdoP'. which is the Christmas day attraction at Jackson's Theatre, the. F'airrnont, Va, Times has the fol- lowing to say:
 'rTelling Hal Stephens story. which is the most perfect theme yet heard in O musical show; exploiting cleverlI Harry Williams lyrics, enacted by a large and very capable company train ed by Gus Eohlke and displaying ev- cry minute his unique and strikingly clever situations and pictures. The Broken Idof at the Grand last night proved itself to be one of the most pleasing chorus shows that has evei been. presented here. There was not a faulty thing about the production. Elegantly staged. richly costumed and with every attention paid to detail. it had all of the finish of a city produc- tion- The real hit came at the fina'e of the piece when Miss Shepard. sing ing the Balloon number travelled over the heads of the audience in a mon ster balloon. This is a wonderful piece of stage craft and a director with a less inventive mind than Sohlke could never have worked it out-''