The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-24
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NEW YORK DRAMATIC LETTER,

changes Tonight two fnvoritcs, who
have enjoyed long runs at Broadway
the alters close their engagements to
mlnll contracts In other cities They
are Otis skinner In sire" and Miss
Billie Burke in Susanna" which is
preceded 10y "The Philosopher of the
Apple Orchard The lyceum, yacat-
ed by Miss Burke. will have a new
play, SO will the Criterion, where Mr..
Skinner has held forth during the past
few months.
At the Garricl thcatcr Tho Zebra
has succeeded the shortlivcd "Our
World" aud after one week seems TO
be growing in popular favor 1.-THE
Zebra is Il farce from the French by
Paul Potter.
On Monday night "GotRich. Quick
WallinElOrd' will move from the Ca
iety theater to the new George M. Co
han theater at Forty-third street and
Broadway, where it will continue its
run. excuse Me-" a new farce by
Rupert Hughes, produced by Henry
w. Savage, will follow "Wallingford'
at the Gaiety theater.
Miss Ethel Barrymore concludes
her engagement in "Trelawney OF the
Wells" at the Empire theater tonight
and will begin new engagement at
the same theater on Monday evening
in can Evening with j. M. Barrie
combination presentation of Barrie'S
new one.act play "The Twelve Pound
Look" and his three-act comedy, "Al.
Iv.. NJ ,l,I,
Barrymore appeared in 1906 and 1906.
At the Herald Square thcater, "Thc
Balkan Princess" appears in the per
son of Miss Louise Cunning, whose
delightful singing is always sure to
please a large following This produc-
tion is described as a new musical
play in prologue and two acts" the
book being by Frederick Lonsdale and
Frank Curzon, and the music by Paul
A. Reubens. The lyrics are by Mr..
Ruebens and Arthur Wimperis. Ths
story involves plenty of romance
and gives ample opportunity for a
number of splendid songs.
Enthusiastic capacity audiences con
tinue to greet Maude Adams in Chan.
}
! 1t is already evident that the Two
months season allotted to the play in
New York will prove altogether too
short a period in which to meet the
enormous demand for seats. Not in
all his career as producer has Mr..
Charles Frohman given the stage a
more gorgeous yet perfectly fitting pro.
duction than the various acts of
"Chantecler."
Holbrook Blinn and The Boss" have
begun what promises to be long
run at the Astor theater. Edward
SheldOn's latest play has qualities that
while they arouse discussion and ere.
ate differences of opinion have dra-
matte power that compels attention.
The Boss" has been called a man S
play, and yet the romantic interest is
strong, and Mr. Blinn in the leading
role has drawn a character that is not.
able for truth and realism.
"The Gamblers" Charles Klein s
play of bankers that use the money of
their depositors wrOngfully, continues
on its way to a record run at Maxine
Elliot's theatcr. The play is intensely
interesting and holds its audience in a
remarkable way through every scene
and act.
Baby Mine" which will soon be pro
duced at Sir Charles Wyndhams Cri
terion theater in London and within
the next few weeks will have its pre-
miere in half a dozen European cities
has apparently taken on new lease
of life at the Nazimova theater
There has been a steady growth il
= popularity for cover Night" Philip II
Bartholomae's farce at the Ilackett
Margaret Lawrence, Jean Newcombe
. Herbert A. Yost, \. p. Aylsworlh ant
others contribute to the performance
Miss Elsie Janis and her singing ant
: dancing assistante in Charles Dilling
. hams new musical comedy, THE slim
Princess" are scheduled for an aDpaT
emily indefinite stay at the Globe the
alter. Joseph Cawthorn is the chic
} comedian and there are all types o
girls in oriental costumes and smar
modern gowns.
Marriage la Carte" at the Casinr
D theater boasts of Emmy Wehlen, III
> new prima donna; half dozen selected
beauties from the London Gaiety the
alter; Harry Conner, the roly-poly &C
median, and Charles Brown and hi
recitative song, Classics Not a Ri
Like Mother"
Henry Miller has begun his secon
, month at the Bijou theater in H.
Sheldon's play, The Havoc" Tn
play deals with the familiar triangl
in new way by divorcing the coupl
and causing the husband and his riya
to change places.
William Collier continues his er
gagement in "Ill Be Hanged If | Do,
AT the Comedy theater, The work I
the production of Mr.. Collier himself
with the assistance Of Edgar SelwyI
l and was staged by Mr.. Collier 20
that reason it is crammed to the briI
, with situations and lines as only co
! lier can deliver with inimitable effec
The IIippodrome show has ncye
j been more varied or fun Of interes
The circus with its twelve excellen
e European and American feature act
S and the three complete shows, 9TH
$ International Cup" THE Earthquake
e and The Ballet of Niagara" make u