Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-24

the position which they have politely told
him he occupies. From the moment he
hits the roulette wheel and continues a
mad course to Nevada, by way of the race
track, Mr.. Crane provokes the kind of up
r~oarious laughter which he so we'll knows
how to create when supplied with a role
which gives him even half a chance. The
comedian will be seen here with the COM
plete original company and scenery from
the four months run OF Father and the
Boys" at the Empire theater, New York.
Lady Huntworth's Experiment" will be
the bill at the Burwood theater the coming
week. 1t is one of the best works OF the
eminent English dramatist, r. c. Carton.
The story involves the experiment" OF
Lady Huntworth. a charming English
woman, married early by her father to a
mar whose designations she endures until,
driven to desperation, she leaves him.. He
divorces her. even going to the lengths of
naming an innocent mar as correspondent.
Lady Hutnworth suffers even that dis
grace. proud in her own purity, and hides
herself in the country. where she accepts
a position as cook in a wears household.
How each and every member of the Wears
family succumb to her destinations and
every male member thrusts his attentions
upon her is delightfully."- told during the ac-
ton of the play. The piece contains the
most scintillating comedy and sbounds in
splendid situations. Miss Elliott should
find the part of Lady Huntworth, known
as Caroline the Cook" a most congenial
role. Mr.. Grew as Captain Dorvaston OF
the Bengal cavalry has a splendid. manly
character to portray. Mr.. Connor will be
| tha Rev Harry ThnrashV In loyp wifi
the wears niece. Lucy Ptllenger CMiss
stearns). The vicar of Stillford will be
played by Mr.. Todd and Mr.. %Ingraham
will portray the dissipated husband, Mr.,
Crayll. The butler at the vlcarage will be
in Mr.. Bacon's hands and Miss Downin is
to be the wears sister, Miss Pillenger. In
Keziah. the housemaid at the vicarage,
Miss Jeffery will have a most excellent
comedy role. The second act setting illus
trating the vicarage with the cook" in full
sway will be found to be a most decided
novelty. Matinees will be given today,
Tuesday, Thursday ana Saturday.
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Clyde Fitch's everlasting success,
Lovers Lane will be given a fine pro-
duction at the Burwood following Lady
Huntworth's Experiment" There are
twenty-five speaking parts, thus necessi-
tating the company to be greatly aug
mented for the single week.
Facing the Music" with James ]. Cor
bett in a stellar role, supported by a very
strong cast Of comedians, will be presented
at the Krug theater for four days, start
ing with a matinee today. 1t is a farce
comedy in three acts, by James Henry
Darnley, who originally wrote the piece
for Henry Dixey, who played the part OF
John Smith during its two long runs at
the Madison Square theater, New York,
and Powers theater, Chicago, where the
public and critics declared it to be a highly
entertaining comedy. As John Smith, the
sportively inclined flat dweller. Mr.. Cor
bett ought to give a good account Of him
self.
Texas will hold the boards at the
Krug theater for three days, starting next
Thursday night. This play comes TO Krug
theater we'll known, because OF former APP
pearances here.
The bill which opens at the Orpheum
this afternoon Is headed by FRANKLIN I'm
derwood and Company, who will be seen
in Uncle Dobb's Dilemma" a skit which
turns upon the nocturnal wanderings OF
the gentleman In question. In the troupe
are Frances slosson. one time ingenue
with James O'Neil and George Bloom
quest, a light comedian. The Millman
trio, conceded to be the foremos wire ar
lists of the day, will also be a feature
Jolly Violctta, a Partisan dancer, assisted
by NJ. Arnaud. will present a series OF
exotic dances Of Brazil. Leo Filler is a
Russian peasant lad whose violin playing
has won him high praise. 1.-TWO Hundred
Miles from Broadway" as Edmund Days
sketch is called, will be given by Ermin
Campbell and company, including Aubrey
Yates. 1t is a little story of a Broadway
soubrette and a race track habitue, both
stranded far from the great white way
A novel dancing and pantomime will be
offered by De Have and Sidney. The
program is rounded out with an exhibition
Of physical culture by the Kelley broth
ers. bag punchers and boxers.