The Washington herald., 1911-10-29
PLAYS AND PLAYFOLk

DOIly MdulSon, the charming comedy
that made so pronounced an impression
when seen here last season. will be re-
christenod The First Lady in the Land"
when the play returns here during No
vember with Elsie Ferguson as the fas-
ctnating Dolly.
The F1onzaley Quartet has been signed
hy T. Arthur Smith for a series Of
chamber concerts in this city during the
coming season.
The subscription sale for the course Of
orchestral concerts by the New York
Philharmonic Society will open at T
Arthur Smiths Wednesday morning.
Louis Francis Brown announces No
vember 10 as the date for the opening Of
the Burton Holmes course Of traveIogues
at the Columbia. Course tickets will be
placed on sale November IA.
lin Murphy was so impressed with the
wonderful possibilities of Paul Wilstach's
new comedy. The Poor Rich that he
Gntedated its contemplated production in
Denver and gave a first performance in
San Antonio. October Is Reports ind-
cate his enthusiasm was justified
Carl GOe, leading man with "ROnita," ="
in the Real Girl" which was presented
in Washington last week at the Acad-
emy of Music. was entertained by
Washington friends who have faith in
his future. Goe Is gifted with a charm
ing personality and a rich barytone
voice.
Nat Goodwin is underlined as a Column
hia Theater attraction this season.
Nordica is announced as the soloist
with the Philharmonic Society, of New
York on November 2S. when that society
gives the first of its annual series of
concerts at the New National Theater.
Don Roth a name which appears on
many programmes as the author of mu-
sical comedy books for burlesque COM
panies. is mythical person. The name
is composed of the last sylIables of the
of the Gordon North Amuse-
ment Company Roth" who is sup
Passing Parade" is in this particular
instance Aaron Hoffmann, successful
musical comedy Iibrettist
a spirited contest is now in progress
between two musical comedy companies
now playing in bUrlesque theaters. They
are The World of Pleasure" and The
Passing Parade The managers of the
Columbia Amusement COMPANY have
agreed that whichever of these comma
nies has the most successful season on
the road will he chosen for the aIl-sum-
mer run at the Columbia Theater. New
York, next year.
Bobby North, half owner Of The Pass
ing Parade" which appears at the
Gayety this week. is now one Of the fea-
tured members OF Lew Fields revue
playing at the American Music Hall, in !
Chicago. Cliff Gordon, the other partner. |
Is In vaudeville. and will probably play
at Chase's later in the season.
Paul Armstrong. who wrote Alias
Jimmie Valentine" and The Deep Pur-
Dle." has produced for the best houses in |
vaudeville play in three scenes, enti-
led "A Romance of the Underworld ' |
with twenty-five players In the cast. II !
5 said to be the most absorbing and con- /
'incing vaudeville play relative to modern !
social conditions. |
Arthur DEACON, the musical comedy
star, is another of Chase's immediate at
raCtions. being booked in the week with /
Charles Kellogg.
Thanksgiving week at ChaSe's will wit
less the presentation of James J. Nor
on, The Boy Comic the famous Flor
'ntine Singers, nine in number. and
Baby Mine" a wee performing elephant.
Henry w. Savage regrets to announce
hat he must cancel the premier Of
Little Boy Blue at the Belasco Thea
er. in Washington, for the week begin
ling November 6. Little TBoy Blue" is
me OF the most importan: and preten-
ious productions that Mr.. Savage has
ct made. Following his policy, he does
lot care to present the piece until he is
atisfied OF its perfection. Especially he
.oes not care to do so before the thea
crgoing public OF the National CAPITAL.
Mime. Sumike, called the Mary Gar
en- of Japan" is coming to Chase's in
he near future. with her own Japanese
musical director, Geisha girls, and ma
i've servants.
In Edgar Atchison-Elys company at
'hase's next week are Ruth Allen. Helen
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