The Washington times., 1913-11-13
DEGFELD FOLL|ES
HERE NEXT WEEK
Series Of 1918, with Many
Musical Comedy Stars, At
the New National.

Ziegfeld FoIlies,r Series of 1913, is
be presented at the New National
Ihcater next week The organization
numbers more than one hundred ana
fifty entertainers. Among the most I'M
,ortant members of the cast are Jose
Collins, Elizabeth Brice, Etnel Aihodi!a Sa,I
Kelley, Stella Chatelaine, Evelyn carr
on, Anna Pennington, May Day, Louie
Vernon, Hazel Lewis, May Leslie, Mar
,aret Morris, Leon Enrol, Nat M: Wits
Martin Brown, ]. Bernard DyIlEn,
William LeBrun, Murray Queen, Peter
swift, Charles Mitchell and Frank
rinney. Besides the principals tiefe
sa large beauty chorus, said to ec.!fsS
any of the former aggregatlons =
iented by Mr.. Ziegfeld- The ce' +nt
md thirteen big scenes and as usual,
was staged by Julian Mitchell. George
Y. Hobart is accredited with the book,
while the tuneful score is from the pen
Of Raymond Hubbell, with special num-
0ers by Buck and Stamper.
Richard Bennett and his co-workers
come to the >Columbia Theater next
week In the sociological drama, DAM
aged Goods"
iramatist of modern France, Eugene
Rrieux. whom Bernard Shaw has de-
scribed as ''incomparably the greatest
writer France has produced since
Moliere." ,
The play deals with the social evil,
and is a powerful argument for the ad-
disability of a health certificate with
a marriage license 1t deals with a
subject which heretofore has been con-
sidered taboo, for the stage. but the
the author and of his interpreters (Mr
Bennett and his co-workers) have
robbed the play of all sensationalism
and have resulted in enthusiastic IN
dorsement from the foremost clergy
men, educators, and sociological work
.rs in every city in which the play has
been presented.
At tho Belasco Theater next week
William Morris company of Engnsn
players, from the Little Theater. Lon
Aon, viii appear in 1.-The Blindness OF
Virtue" by Cosmo Hamilton. This play
10 said to be one of the strongest ana
most vital dramas ever presented on
1uastton of sex ignorance. II is said to
offer the strongest lesson that can De
gfven mothers. It's theme is protest
against false modesty that mothers
which is most essential for them to
know when verging on the borders OF
wonanhood The cast, includes A.
Hamilton Gibbs, Henry Douglas, John
May. Susie Claughton. daughter OF the
anon Of Worcester Cathedral, ENGLAND;
Marguerite Cellier. Marie Ault, Louie
Emery. and Marjorie Allen
a revival of "The Right of Way"
w.th the original production and su-
perb cast, Is the attraction offered for
Polls Theater for next week. Richard
Buhler, the new leading man, will make
his first appearance at the head of the
company as Beauty" Steele, the domi-
nant character of Sir Gilbert Parkers
romance. Theodore Roberts, creator of
many famous roles. has been engaged
specially TO appear next week as
the original New York production.
Miss Izetta Jewel will be seen as the
French-Canadian girl, who is the
heroine of a romance that has been
read by more than a million people In
this country alone
The Poll MANAGEMENT has leased from
klaw & Erianger the original produc-
ton, which is remarkably elaborate,
and portrays picturesque scenes in the
Canadian forests.
Valeska Suratt, formerly a dazzling |
Weber-F1elds attraction, and latterly a
star in musical comedy and vaudeville, |
.s again In the latter sphere, and next
week will be the center of interest in the |
bill at B. F. Keith's. She viii appear |
In BLACK Crepe and Diamonds" a mu-
sical fantasy in a prologue and two
parts. The production is elaborately |
staged.
The added feature of the week viii be |
Mary Elizabeth, fascinating singing |
comedienne, Just returned from a run |
at the London Palace music hall. An
other attraction will be James Diamond 1
and Sybil Brennan, the droll duettists,
In their skit Of song songs 6nd,ee Sn6 DANCES ,Ss
suave humorist, is also in the first divi-
sion.
others will be the emotional come
dienne, Una Clayton, and her players,
In "A Child Shall Lead Them; Smith,
Cook and fair Marie Brandon, in their |
hodeepodge, "The Millionaires;'' Wal
lace Calvin. the Jestfng mystifier; the
Gray trio, including ''the girl who sings
high D." and the Pathe motion pic
lures Of international events Of current
interest.
The Warning is the title of a play |
from the pen OF Mabel heightiey and /
William Anthony Mcclure that will be |
offered at the Academy next week, WITH |
Miss Marie Nelson and Rodney Ranous
as the chief players The production is
made by Royland and Clifford, who have
provided the play with an elaborate set
ting. The scenes are laid in Texas and |
New York city, which allows a wide
latitude of scenic investiture.
The story is modern and up TO the very
minute, while Rowland ana Cnnord
have provided an ample and eficient
company of players to support the stars
ir their work. Matinees will be given |
on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
The Gayety Theater offers Bob Man
chester's ''Cracker1acks' as the attrae-
ton for next week. Johnnie Jess and
Beatrice tiarlowe are the principals in |
the two musical burlesques which form
the vehicles for the "Crackerjacks.
M ulligan's Mardi Gras," shows Jess in
the role Of Mulligan at carnival time
surrounded by a galaxy Of show girls
and ponies, and gives Miss Harlowe the
role Of Fanny Fayne, an actress.
George Totten Smith wrote, and
Grady staged Back to Ma
ture." the second part of the show.
Sanitarium life. with all of its foiDles
and customs is depicted. Miss Harlowe
appearing as DR.. Virginia Richmond,
owner and conductor of the sanitarium,
and Johnnie Jess appearing as Terry
Doyle. The cast includes a chorus CT
more than fifty well gowned singers and
dancers.
The Six September Morn Girl Divers,
featuring Mary O'Laughlin in the great
comet dive" will appear in interest
ing and instructive water feats, includ-
ing high and low dives, fancy plunges.
single and double diving feats and other