Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-24
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|HEW dancers have graced the
n Orpheum stage to compare
- with the finish performance of
Albertina Rasch, who is the stellar
attraction for the current week. She
is trainer of dancers. as we'll as
being 4 creator of dances. Each
member of her organization is TECH
nically expert. In addition to this
artistic feature the Orpheum show
this week is exceptionally pleasing;
for it offers . great diversity of en-
tertainment. One feature is lanes
]. Morton, who humorously an
nounces each act Of the bill, and
grows steadily in favor as the show
develops. Harry Breen, the rapid
FIRE song writer and singing come
dian, wins heart appreciation. A
ventriloquial act with surprise FIN
ish is one of the most amusing acts
of the bill.
Perhaps the most delightful holi-
day diversion offered in Omaha is at
Boyds theater where Tea for
Three" is being served. The wit and
humor, the flashing epigram and the
blunt philosophy of this comedy is
winning it admiring friends in veri-
table shoals. Incidentally the ladies
may get an idea by viewing the
gowns Miss Evans wears. They are
as distinctly her own as are the
wonderful talents she displays. A
holiday matinee will be played on
Thursday afternoon. W.
Even the penchant for buying
presents instead of pasteboards Of
admission at this particular time of
the year doesn't seem to interfere
with the desire to see Dave
"Snuffy" Marion and his wonderful
show at the Gayety.' The company
is enjoying the largest attendance
ever known at the Gayety during
the four or FIVE days prior to Christ
mas. Babe La Tour, Sid Gold and
Will H. Ward afford the star ex-
cellent support. Tired shoppers
matinee today at 2:l5. Tomorrow's
holiday matinee starts at 3.
An exceptional duo in the field of
entertainment are Edmunds &
Rogers, two black face comedians,
appearing at the Empress for the
last times today. One of the fea-
tured acts of the bill is the original
novelty, "a Barnyard Episode" in
which John Orren and Lillian Drew
give wonderful limitations of animals.
A most attractive program has
been arranged for the Empress pa
irons for Christmas day. One of
the featured acts will be a travesty
on trench life, Behind the Front"
to be presented by Dan Holt & Co.
Another feature will be the singing
act, "Monarchs of Melody" in which
a trio of young men specialize in
character and harmony singing.
Miller & Rainey have whirlwind |
of original specialties. The Caxites
brothers and Beatrice will render
some new songs and exhibit the
latest styles in dancing.
ia La Lucille" the highly
amusing musical farce which en-
joyed long run at the Henry Mill
er theater in New York and which |
lately has, been delighting the pa
irons of the Colonial theater in
Chicago, will be the attraction at |
the Brandeis theater New Years
week. The matinees at the Bran
deis New Years week will be given
on Christmas day and Saturday.
There will be no matinee on
Wednesday. .... ....-
Patrons are already getting in
line for Fair and Warmer" which
opens its stay of a week at Boyd's
on Sunday. This bright Hopwood
farce is to be presented by group
of capable actors, and ought to be
a welcome holiday show.
"The American people demand
music of the better sort" is the
claim of James Stevens, who sings
the Chocolate Soldier" role in the
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