The Washington times., 1912-01-21
CAPITAL THEATERS
WILL OFFER GOOD
PLAYS NEXT week
Helen Ware, Leo Ditrich-
stein and Sam Bernard
on the Boards.


Theater next week. "The Price" Is
frank in its appeal to the emotions, and
It 10 in this frankness that much Of the
strength of the play lies.
The play begins with a straight re-
latipn of facts. 1t develops the birth
+, and upbringing of Ethel Toscani to the
time when she becomes the secretary
of the artist, whom she irresistibly at
! tracts. The fatal step is taken. Then
comes the sudden death of the artist
and her marriage to the doctor, fol-
lowed by her ever-present haunting
fear that her secret may be discov-
cred and his great love lost.
The company which supports Miss
Ware is the same splendid one she had
during her long run at the Hudson
Theater, New York-Harrison Hunter,
Jessie Ralph, Warner GLAND, Gertrude
Dalton. George w. Barnum, Margaret
McWade. and r. H. Hudson. The
Hudson Theater. New York, production
will also be seen here.
Leo Ditrichstein will appear in the
dual capacity of actor and dramatist
when David Belasco presents THE Con-
Cert" at the New National Theater next
week. Mr.. Ditrichstein adapted THE
Concert" from German comedy of the
same name, by Herman Bahr, and he
plays the principal role in it. Ritrich-
stein created the role in this country.
THE Concert held the stage at the
Belasco Theater. New York, all last
season, and was greeted as one Of the
successes Of the year. Chicago and Bos-
ton have both indorsed the verdict of
New York this season.
Mr.. Belasco sends the original COM
pany intact here. In addition to Mr..
Dttrtchstein, who plays the role of the
eccentric musical genius, the other i'm
Portant members of the cast are Janet
Beecher,. William Morris. Jane Grey,
James kearney, and Belle Theodore.
There are fifteen speaking parts in the
play.
At the Belasco Theater next week,
Sam Bernard, the comedian, who has
not been seen in this city for two years,
will bring to the attention Of Nplaygoers
here, his latest musical comedy, "He
Came From Milwaukee," one that has
already won deserved favor during two
broadway engagements, both made at
the New York Casino Theater.
In the new musial offering Mr..
bernard Will bring with him the samo
company that appeared with him in the
metropolis, which includes Nella Ber-
sen. Alice Gordon, louise Mink, Anna
Wheaton. George Baldwin, Billy CASTOR,
Henry Norman, Jonn J. Cain, Charles
Burrows. and a number of other fav-
orites.
Sam Bernard will be seen as Herman
Won Schnellenvein, Milwaukee brew
cages himself In ali sorts of difficulties,
including q matrimonial one.
Chase's next week will offer "Califor-
nia," the new American romantic op-
eretta, which Is the production of Jesse
i. Laskey. The lyrics are by Grant
Stewart, the book by Cecil De Mile
author of "Strongheart." and the mu-
sic by Robert Hood Bowers. the com.
poser Of 1.-THE Vanderbilt Cup" 1.-The
Red Rose," etc. Featured in the COM
pany are Leslie Leigh, former prime
donna Of the New York Hippodrome
and Harry J.. Griffith. Walter Groom
ey will direct the orchestra for the
Next in attractive Importance will
be the legitimate players, Mr.. and Mrs
Erwin J: Connolly, in 'Sweethearts,' y
the dainty one-act comedy by Sir w
fame. Another will be Nellie Nichols
singing comedienne. with several new
character songs. In "A Night on the
boulevard" the Langdons will be seen
..
fx:justice of the peace" also in ths
bill, has an unusually funny act.
James Clemons and Gussie Dean will
add musical comedy feature. Edwin
photoplane daylight motion pictures Of
current International events complete
We've seed a good time for onct In
our lives" cried Asia Wigs to hel
mother. still dazed by the light and
color Of the playhouse. as they returned
TO the cabbage patch after their trs,
visit to the theater. So, too, everyone
current stage has to offer-who goes to
see Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage
Patfh." which comes to the Academy
It is a play made by Mrs. Anne Craw
ford Flexner from the stories of heI
friend and neighbor, Mrs. Alice Hegar
Rice, which makes Mrs Wiggs. Lovey
Mary Mar, ,isae.IS Little Tommy; and the children
doubly dear to those who learned t.
love them in the CHEEKY books, and add.
new and abiding types to the minds o.
all who appreciate the best in dramatic
art.
Edward S. Curtis. the famous "bil
brother of the Redman." who will pre-
sent t,o,ts two versions anGss Of his picture
Relasco Theater, Tuesday and Thursda,
afternoons. January 30 end February ]
under tile auspices Of the Archaeological
Institute. OF America and the League Of
tho Covenant, Is engaged in forming al
indelihle record CT the fast ending triba
life OF the First Americans. Mr.. Curti,
81 the author Of the 81 500, 900 work. 18th.
North American Indian" the field worl
conducted under the patronage of ]
Pierpont Morgan.
with the President healing the honor
ary committee. and boxes taken bl
well. known society people, the perform
ences Of "A Vanishing Race" will b,
events Of the season.
Patrons of burleslue will see mex
week the Star Show Girls at the Ly
cenm Theater. commencing with Mon
0av matinee. Two novel burlesque
and a vaudeville bill make up the pro
gram. -,
"Florence's Birthday Party" Is tn
title of the opening part and "Helenl
Fate" brings the performance 10
close. In both pieces the entire com
pany, headed bv John 4. Raker. Is seen
Among those assisting Mr.. Baker ar
Louise Lynn, Tom Burnett, Apnia Giles
Martha Whelan. Minnie Whelan, Harr!
Harrigan, Joe Whelan. George Rich' AM
chorus of twenty.
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