The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

ton of the stage visible to the audi
ence.
Oliver Morosco laughs himself into
mysteries whenever he thinks Of Laure,ta
! Taylor over in London. where she has
only the London rights Of Peg o M
Heart 10 show for her settlement Of the
misunderstanding with him when he
asked her TO play Peg in Boston and
Chicago.
It is said that Eva Tanguay. who had
intended organizing company TO sup
pOTt her IN a new three-aCt German
! farce which had been translated into
English has changed her plans owing
10 war conditions and that big time
vaudeville may get her for the coming
season.
The nrst musical show Of the season
at the Columbia Theater il announce
Tor the early part OF October.
burton Holmes has returned to Chi
cago from Europe and is busily engaged
preparing his travelogues for the coming
season. His course this season will deal
Win me countries that are now at war
Tor which he has amassed a wealth Of
new interesting material.
William Faversham has begun re-
hearsals Of his new play, The Hawk "
! All Of the principals are present excert
Mile. Gabrielle Dorziat, the Paris beau
ty. who is to play the leading feminine
role which she created and played dur
| ing the long run Of the piece at the
Theater Renaissance.
NazimOva has sailed for America 10
begin rehearsalS in a new pIay which
has been written for her by Basil Mac.
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New Sin" Although Mr.. Hastings play
! is finished no name for il has vet been
announced.
The fifth and last season in "Disrael''
OF George Arliss began September = Mr.
Arliss arrived on the ST. Paul On the
steamship with him were Margaret Dale.
Ernita Lascelles, his new leading lady
and Mrs. Arliss. The tour of "Disraeli'
will take the company for the first time
TO the Coast. playing an engagement in
San Francisco during the Panama fair.
Lou Tellegen. the Greek actor. who Wa,
seen here last season with Dorothy Dom
nelly in Maria Rosa and previous to
that as Sara Bernhart's leading man is
to be seen in 1.-THE Bludgeon." which PAM
Armstrong is soon to give at the Maxine
Elliott Theater. Margaret Delmar will be
another member of the company. There
are eXtravaganr stories Of the large re-
wards which VI. Tellegen is to receive for
his services.
Jane Morgan. who will be introduced to
Washington theatergOerS tomorrow altar
noon as Polls new leading woman, Is
talented musician. She is an accom-
plished violinist and sings charminEIy
Because of these facts, she was offered
the title role in klaw and Erlanger's
Western The Pink Lady company, but
refused. She wishes to be Identified only
with dramatic productions
John Bunny. who will appear at N.
National this week, built up his first fame
as a character actor in 'Fway Dow
East" Mr.. Bunny created the roIs ~
Seth of long life bitters" memory in
IOttie Blair Parker's delightful pastoral
Sir Herbert Tree having decided - nlsv
the title part in his revival OF Drake.
Lyn Harding has gone into the music
halls with THE Bride" one Of the short
plays acted in Chicago last spring by Hol-
brook Blinn.
The important part Of a Chinese girl in
Mr.. WI" has been assigned to June
Keith by Walker whiteside, who Is to
star in the play.
Edward Sheldon will be represented by
at least three plays this season. Besides
Inc Song Of the Soul" there will be
The Garden OF Paradise" which George
I. Tyler expects will be his chef d'oeuvre
as producer Of spectacle along the lines
or Joseph and His Brethren and The
Garden Of Allah" and The Lonely
Hearty In which John Barrymore will be
Seem The last named play is a revision
of The Princess Zim-Zim," which Mr..
Tyler produced in 1872 for Dorothy DON
nelly. The masculine part, played by Mr.
Barrymore, proved the stronger, despite
the playwright's design.
The self-conscious comedians do not
thrive on stage. apparently. The Vaudc-
vile Comedy club, an organization or the
Iutups and testers OF the variety stage.
has been dispossessed in New York City
for nonpayment Of rent