New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-20


ers, is-just herself. Fortunately for
those who know and love the dancing
art of Miss Lopokoya, the action OF
"Just Herself" calls for the display OF
all her terpsichorean skill.
The Messrs. Shubert announce that
on Thursday evening, December "a, ct
the Shubert Theatre, the frs. prodpe-
ton will take place of "To-night's tie
Night" the musical comedy which was
to have been seen for the first tine
around New Years at the Gsiety Thea
ire, in London.
The organization is known as
Grossmith & Laurillard's All Star
Company, and includes most Of the I
well known stars and favorites VINO /
were together for so many years a.
the Gaiety Theatre, London, and also
forty-fve typical Gaiety girls, who are
paying their first visit 10 New York.
The fact that this organization will
be seen in New York first, instead OF
in London, thus reversing the usual
procedure, is distinct innovation, for
it marks the first instance in which &
regular London production will be
offered first to local theatregoers.
Paul Rubens, composer Of "The Sun
shine Grip and "The Girl from Utah,
is said TO have furnished a melodious
score, and Fred Thompson, author Of
various Alhambra and Empire Theatre
revues in the British capital, has sup
piled the book and the set of lyrics
One of the most resplendent hosts'of
musical comedy stars ever assembled
will appear in "To-night's the Night
Many of the artists in the cast have
become established favorites both here
and abroad. Two of the best known en-
tertainers included are George eros
smith and Miss Emmy Wehlen, who
were seen here last season in "The
Girl on the Film" and who have since
been appearing in. different London
successes.
Others in the company are James
Blakeley. whose performance in "The 4
Schoolgirl" and "The Little Cherrb"
will be remembered by local audiences, I
and who is recognized as the tAyorlts
low comedian of London; Maurice Far
koa, last seen here in "The Merry
Countess" at the Casino, and who has
since been singing in productions IN
London and Paris; Lauri De Freee,
who starred at the Shaftesbury Thea
ire in the London presentation Of The
Queen of the Movies; Dayie Burnaby,
scion Of an aristocratic family, VINO Is
hailed as England's best light come.
dian; Miss Iris Hoey, the creator OF
"Baby Mine" in London, and who
ranks abroad after Marie Tempest as
the greatest coincidence of tile last
generation, and Miss Madge Saunders
a featured member of the cast Of my
Aunt"
The Hon. Helen Cecil Douglas-Scot
Montagu, twenty-two-year-old daughter
of Lord Montagu of Beaulieu and
grandniece of the late Duke OF Bue-
cleuch, will make her initial American
appearance in "To-Night's the Night
Her father is the pioneer of British
aircraft, and he is serving in the army
at present as brigadier colonel Of the
7th Hampshire Regiment The Hon.
Miss Montagu is the heiress of one OF
the few British peerages which de-
scend in the female line, and she will
some day become Baroness Montagu OF
Beaulieu in her own right.
Some others of interesting mention
in this noteworthy company are Miss
Mabel Twemblow, who played the here
inc role in "The Count of Luxembourg
abroad; Miss Nellie Lorette. comic
opera favorite from Australia; Miss
Peggy Kurton, the much feted beauty
idol of the Adelphi and Vaudeville the
aires in London; Miss Fay Compton,
featured beauty in "The Queen Of the
Movies; Robert Mainly. who has been
a star artist at the Gaiety Theatre since
the Inauguration of that playhouse
Laurie Desmond and Stanley Bright
man, two of the uneXaggerated types
of the jeunesse dore of London elub
circles; Miss Gertrude Laarhoven,
we'll known beauty from Holland. ane
Leslie Henson, comedian reeruitee
from the English provinces.
"To-Night's the Night" is in two acts
and four scenes. The first act repre-
sents a typical small riverside villa az
Maidenhead, introducing that phase o.
English life in the summer season that
is most popular with American visitors.
The initial scene of the second ACT
takes place ir the foyer CT the beess
at Covent Garden Theatre during ne
annual Mannequin Ball. After thS
Covent Garden in the early morning
will be shown The final scene viii DC
one of the customary joyous breaktss'
parties which follow such an evening
of entertainment.
The Astor Theatre is announced 20
reopen on Friday Christmas night
December 25, with the first perioflI
ance on any stage Of Hello brcsH
way" new revue described as a fao
steal crazy quilt in two sides and low
teen patches, threaded together VIZ
words and music by MIR. Conan. i
production of Hello Broadway WIZ
bring together as co-stars New fotN
favorite comedians George Nj, Cohsn
and William Collier, supported by an
all-star cast and company Of one nun,
dred, the more important principals O.
which include Louise Dresser, Belle
Blanche, RosZika Dolly, Peggy Nooa,
Grace Nolan, Florence Moore, Elsie
Weller, Thelma Pinda, Jessie Hows'
Isnal Lythal, Lawrence Wheat, Marun
Brown, Charles Dow Clarke. sidney
Jarvis, John Hendricks, Tom Dlng's
and Jack Corcoran.
"Lady Luxury" new musical com
edy, with book and lyrics by Rida JSnh-
son Young and music by Wtliish
Schroeder, will make her debut on
Broadway at the Casino Christine
night. The story is modern one, WV
an American theme, and the Two a. a.
are laid close to New York City, ~
cast includes Ina Claire, in the w
character; Harry Conor. Forrest hss'
Arthur Albro, Alan Nude. Emilie L.
Alice Moffat, Emily Ftzroy, Frank ~"
drews, Francis Bryan and others
chorus whose members have been
carefully chosen as the principal p.s;sss
ers, and an orchestra of unusual -,
for musical comedy. The tirst mssia sy
for Lady Luxury" will be on Sa'u'''',-