The Washington herald., 1911-12-31
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

1t is welcome news that the distin-
guished actress, Margaret Anglin, is to
return to Washington. appearing at the
Columbia Theater on Monday, January
s, for one week, in an entirely new and
original comedy, entitled Green Stock
ings," by \. Z. W. Mason. The success
that Miss Anglin won here two seasons
ago as the heroine in THE Awakening Of
Helena Ritchie'' enlisted for her a sub
stantiar following OF admirers. 1t is an
nounced that we are now to see an ex-
position of Miss AnglIn's versatility, as
her role in Green Stockings" is purely
a comedy one.
The new comedy is described as bril-
liant and witty, having a story of ex-
ceptionaI merit and with much opportu-
nifty for Miss Anglin in the part Of
high-spirited English girl. who sets out
to enlancipate herself from an unweI-
come single bIessedness by the appar-
entity ingenious method of inventing a
mythical fiance.
Miss Anglin's leading man in Green
Stockings" is H. Reeves-Smith, one OF
the best light comedians, who leads an
excellent supporting company.
The reputation lately established by
the Whitney Opera Company by its
presentation of The Chocolate Soldier
Is a matter Of record to local theater-
goers. and it is certain that the an
nouncement that the Belasco Theater
next week will be the scene of the first
American production of the pictorial
comic opera, Baron Trenck." will
arouse considerable interest F. c. Whit
ney has spent nearly a year in pre-
pairing for the American production OF
this opera. Baron Trenck" is a true
light opera. the story being based upon
the adventures Of Francois, Baron
Trenck, the noted partisan colonel and
commander-in-chief Of the Pandours, in
the service Of her majesty the Empress
Queen Maria Theresa.
From all accounts, the score Is sat
urated with tuneful brilliant, and spark
ling ensembles. while the music is of
the most charming and melodic char
acter. For the American production, the
Whitney Opera Company has imported
Mr.. Fritz Sturmfels, who created the
role in Leipzig, Germany. Mr.. Sturm-
fels has been released from his engage
ment at the Royal Opera House there
for this American tour, and comes her
aided as tenor Of the first rank. Miss
Blanche Duffield, an American prima
donna. will enact the role of Lydia, the
heroine. while noted among others of
rank are John Slavin, the welI-known
comedian: Miss Ethel De Ere Houston.
the contralto, and Miss Gladys De Lorme
and Giunio Sacolo. An augmented or
chestra, under the direction OF Max
BendiX, formerly Of the Metropolitan
Opera House, will be a feature.
Chase's next week celebrates its thir-
teenth anniversary. and the bill provided
is designed as an appreciation Of the
loyal. unvarying support of the polite
vaudeville policy which Chases has
consistently maintained throughout the
years. The principal attraction will be
the merry. tuneful. and triumphant met
ropolitan production, Gus Edwards with
himself included Song Revue of 1872"
With charming Lillian Boardman and
thirty talented players, three scenes.
twenty-three song hits, and forty-fve
minutes OF fun. The extra added feature
will be James J. Morton. the famous ra-
contour, for several seasons past con-
fined to New York City. whose anecdotes
and stories are full of ebullient, spon-
taneous wit. Another distinctive comedy
offering will be Arthur ]. Pickens and
company in the merriest muddle of
identities entitled Freddie" His support
includes Bertha Carlisle and Vera John
son. Prominent among the first division
numbers will be Edgar Bixley and Dave
Lerner, the Melba and Caruso Of
vaudeville, whose act Is said to be an
emphatic success. Mr.. Bixley is one of
Washingtons most talented thespIan
products. Joseph Hart. the distinguished
producer. will introduce The Little
Stranger" comedy of Dixie land.
written by George Hobart and Frank
Craven. Among its players are Paul
Dulzell, Percy Plunkett. and George
Pierce. Maxim Brothers and Bobby will
include their brilliant European eccen-
trio novelty. and the photoplane daylight
motion pictures will offer a fresh series
Of current international events.
Following the engagement OF the Beh-
man show at the Gayety. Manager Peck
will present The Queen of Bohemia"
one of Max Speigel's entertainments. Mr..
Speigel is now one of the most prolific
producers in the burlesque field, his sue
cess having been attained by the presen-
tation of shows which have invariably
caught the public fancy. THE Queen of
Bohemia offers opportunity for many
bizarre costume effects. and the chorus
is said to be unusually comely.