Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-17

day, August Is, the Orpheum will
offer as its stellar attraction the "Fu-
turesque Revue" presentedsby Coun-
tess De Leonardo, the celebrated Eu-
ropean violinist, The company in
cludes, Nine. C, Zavaschi, coloratura
soprano; Mile. E. Navarry, dramatic
soprano; Mile E. De Dreux, mezzo So
prano; Mr.. L. Casiglio, first tenor;
Mr.. L. Modena; second tenor; Mr.. G.
Rossina, first baritone; Mr.. M. Zuiba,
basso cantante; Mr.. B. Anselmi, sec
ond baritone and Mr.. D. Weidenger,
pianist.
Patrons of the Empress vaudeville
the first half of the week, will find
Concentration" an act which has
mysti6ed thousands under the direc-
ton of George Lovett. The offering
is a demonstration, of psychic power.
Lovett is assisted by Nine. Zenda
and Pauline Carroll, the musical
oracle. Real darkey singing and a
great dancing finish is promised by
Wilson and Wilson in "The Bandman
and His Band" The Luncheon on
the Wire" in which a clever artist
builds table, places the dishes upon
it, cooks meal and then enjoys the
repast while balancing himself upon
the slender wire seated in chair is
included in a. sensational slack wire
and juggling act which will be offered
by Greno and Platt. Songs, dance and
music make up the act 70 be present
ed by Doherty and Scala. For the
last half of the week kubolia's Ha-
waiians play other instruments than
The ukelele. "a New Selection of
Songs Dances and Music" is promised
by Billy Newkirk and Homer girls.
Hugh Skelly and Emma Heit will Of
fer comedy skit under the title of
"Oh, Hellor' Santucci. accordionist,
completes the bill for the last half
Rose Sydell offers her new famous
London Bellies in "Whop-Dee-Doo"
as the attraction at the popular Gay
ETY. theater for the current week. 1t
is show that is equally attractive to
both men and women. Novelty scenes
of beautiful settings are many, lnclud-
ing the blouse of'Cards"' which is
reproduction of the renowned Can
fields house of lAard. George F.
Hayes, Kate Pullman and AL Ferris
are the guiding stars and they are
surrounded by a roster of principals
which include Louise Hartman.
Eugene Kelly, J. Hunter Wilson. Ed
Smith, Gertrude O'Connor and Martha
Richards. Starting Monday there
will be ladies' matinee daily all
week. Today's matinee begins at 3
o'clock. q
Promises of the Press Agents.
Gayety--Rose, Sydelrs London Bellies In
.'Whoop -Dee-Doo" will be,s the coming
week at the popular Gayety .theater. start
ing this afternoon. Everything In the piece
Is new from chorus girls to music and see
merry. Such leading players as George F.
Hayes and Kate Pullman insure success
full production, but the cast includes also
such clever burlesque artists as AL. Ferris,
Louise Hartman, Eugene Kelly, ]. Hunter
Wilson, Ed Smith, Gertrude O'Connor and
Martha Richards. 1t is said that strikingly
beautiful are the settings Of the "House of
Cards. Ladies matinee To-Day. SUNDAY
matinee starts at 8.
Orpheum-Eva Tanguay's magnetism was
again evidenced in the sale Of seats over
at the orpheum yesterday. The demand for
both the opening day performances, matinee
and night, was very big, as was it for all
the week. With Miss Tanguay bill of
real merit and pleasing qualities Is prom
ised. James c.. Morton and company with
travesty announced all his own and beau
tifu Helen Gleason and company in THE
Submarine Attack will be two of the fea-
lures. 4.r ~.s
Empress-The Archie Nicholson Duo at
the Empress theater are exceptionally clever
musicians They introduce solos, duets and
trios with trombones, cornets, saxophones
and other brass and reed instruments. An
act that is worthy of special mention is that
of Hal Stephens and company who represent
10 one oha ra cters in farnnus scenesl