The Washington times., 1915-04-07
Attractions
Coming To
Washington

Mary Dressler in the role OF a
queen of burlesque, who is involved
In "A Mix-Up," which gives her play
Its name, is the attraction at the
Belasco Theater next week, Miss Dress
Ter Is said to have one of the most
amusing farces that has been produced
during the past three or four seasons.
1T was sufficient to keep staid New
forkers laughing four months, and Is
on the road for a limited tour.
Inc play was written by a Washing
tonian, by the way, Parker Hord. and
mas served to introduce Miss Dressler
IN an entirely original. though char
acteristic part Real comedy Is the
way the play has been described by the
critics, and its many complications are
said to have great iaugh-making posi-
oillt!es. In the company which sup
ports Miss Dresser is to be found
Juira a blanc' the character actress whose
seasons past has made her a great local
favorite.
The Red Mill" is to be the second
offering of the Columbia Musical
stock Company, beginning next Monday
night. This Is one of the Victor Her
son or two as the vehicle of Montgom-
cry and Stone. The book and lyrics
are by Henry Blossom, and il will he
remembered that complications into
abound In amusing situations. In addi-
ton to the principals introduced this
week, THE Red Mill will serve to pre-
sent Lenore Lovaise. the permanent
soubrette of the company, who was un-
able to be here Off the opening.
The Columbia presentation of THE
Ked MIL Is to be made notable by
reason OF the fact that several massive
sections Of the original production are
ger of the Columbia Theater was in
charge OF the tours Of Montgomery and
stone in the piece. and was able to
make special arrangements with
Gharles Dillingham; to secure some of
which Will be the red mill itself,
rather heavy piece of mechanism
which is responsible for one of the sur
pr1sing situations in the opera.
There is big difference between the
tense melodramatic scenes Of within
the Law" and the quiet restfulness and
brook Farm" but the Poll Players %
promise to give as good a production Of
the last named next week as they have
OF the first mentioned this week. Kate
Douglas Wiggin made a play from her
popular book because the public wanted
TO see what "Rebecca" would look
like in flesh and blood.
The authoress superintended the stage
presentation of her famous character
herself and the Poll Players have se-
cured some Of the original acting direc-
tons Maud Gilbert will have the part
OF Rebecca and the company will in
clude several new people to Poll audi-
ences. Among these will be Albert Ros-
coe, who has been secured to replace
Mr. Fellowes, and Lavinia Shannon,
VINO IS as well known in Washington
socially as she is to theatergoers.
vaudeville for limited tour, will an.
T6nates Rear here next mex; week at the p. F. Keith
matte success, "Zaza, o. fef by bavid eat ess- se.
nMn ,asco; II consists of the fourth: or re.
William Lorenz and Doiara Belasco.
me bill surrounding Mrs. Carter In
MnGtes %S Pa snd sBs Bsnt in Twe1ts
Misses campbefii' in aI "At HHiroe Ho@e:' WIZ sfs
rogers, the lariat king and cowboy hu-
morst: NOR t,, BABY" Helen, the miniature
Shoes" Papifax and Panic. %T6e
| sti-Bumpstis," and Ameta, the
mirror dancer.
At At and SIP p; m. Sunday. Kalich and
the present weeks program will be pre-
sented at the vaudeville concerts
| All lilnoNdtlon Ill DurleSQue Is promised
In the two-act musical comedy. The
Phoney Detectives which will be seen
as next weeks attraction at the Gayety
Theater when presented by the Million
Dollar Dolls" company of which Sam
| Lewis and Tony Cortelli are the princi-
pal comedians. Florence Belmont leads
the feminine contingent Others in the
cast are Eddie Nelson, Talbot Kenny,
Florence Talbot. May Mack. Harold
Yates, and a chorus of twenty-four.
| The farce tells story Of two stranded
| actors. who are beating their way
around the world. and run into a case
stolen; which they endeavor to find.
The Rose Troupe in THE Rising Gem
GRAFTON" will be the headline attraction
for the Cosmos Theater bill the last half
OF this week. beginning at the matiness
| tomorrow. Other numbers will be Mar
jorie Fairbanks and company, The
elcpement:' Clifford and Burke; the
Dancing Macks, and the BOX Carr
Trio.
The Sunday concerts will have an
elaborate orchestra program.
| Next week the Casino features will be
headed by a troupe OF youngsters In
| THE Musical Conservatory and the
bill will also include Marie King Scott,
| Charles and Adelaide Wilson in "Mer-
| curry and the Miss :" Howard Chase and
| company. in when Ignorance Is Bliss"
| and SikitChie, the sensational Oriental
marvel The photoplay feature will be-
Country" Sunday concerts from to
weeks bill.