Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-07
AT THE
THEAT Frs

ITO comply with, the many re-
quests, realizing that Omaha
music-lovers cannot be satisfied
with the brief program offered by
Sweden's young violin virtuoso, Jan
Rubini, during the vaudeville per-
formances, the management of the
Orpheum has arranged for special
recital to be given by him on Friday
afternoon, May 9. All those who
attend the matinee Friday are cor
daily invited to remain after the
regular performance for Rubini's
recital. Rubin will render the fol-
lowing program:
(b) zdenko Fibch Poem. Jan Kubelik
te) Legende ,y,...a,. ..'..H Mei = rs,s,sr
'e''"' Romance 4 la zinsara
(a) serenade-F. D'rdla with cadenza,
Observation-Disclosures. by Jan Rubini
(b) Theme on Corelli. $50. Tartini- Kreisler
(c) Tambourine Chinois. ......F. Kreisier
lei Irish Fantasia. .vieuxtemps- Rubini
Those wonderful Barrymores"
That is an exclamation quite preva-
lent now among playgoers and the
reason for the wonder is not far to
seek. 1t is bit unusual for one
family to be represented in most
distinguished fashion in profession
by three members, all of them
youthful. Which comment is called
to mind by the announcement that
Ethel Barrymore is to make her
welcome temperance here, after an
absence of several years, at the
Brandeis theater for four perform
ances, beginning Thursday evening,
May 9th, in R. c. Cartons comedy,
The Off Chance"
There are several acts of high
merit at the Orpheum this week.
One is the performance of the
Swedish violin yiftuoso, Jan Rubin:
Patrons of the Friday matinee will
be. invited to remain >for a special
recital to be given by him, following
the regular afternoon performance.
The stellar attractions this week in
clude the distinguished dancing act
of the Marmein sisters. Another
stellar offering is the four-scene
play, tom Walker in Dixie" with
John B. Hymer playing the chief
role. Joe Jackson, the funniest of
all pantomime clowns, is feature
of the current show.
On account of previous bookings,
Mickey" after second exception
ally successful run at the Brandeis
theater, must close with today's per-
formances, running continuous from
II to II. Mabel Normand, who is
Mickey" is a born comedienne-
not one of the burlesque type-and
through the whole seven reels rip
Piles and dances her wholesome hui
NOR. The supporting company is
adequate, especially Lewis Cody, |
the arch villain of them all, who
makes his bad men so attractive !
that he always overshadows the
hero.
1t is seldom musical comedy stars
are seen in burlesque, but James E.
Cooper has secured for this sea-
sons edition of THE Best Show in !
Town Lynn Cantor, prima donna
who possesses happy combination
of a bird-like viceo, ebauty and
pleasing personality. The Best
Show in Town" is playing weeks
engagement at the Gayety theater
this week. This is the last week of
the Gayety's season.
Final performances will be given
today of the attractive bill at the
Empress. The stellar attraction, in,
which Bells Hawaiians, singers.
dancers and instrumentalists, fea-
Iure, is costumed lavishly and is eff
iectively presented. Popular song
nits are introduced by Hal and
Francis, also. dancers of ability.
Thomas & Mcdonald, colored COM
,dians, score with their parodies on
popular songs. Daring equlibristie
eats are introduced by Hama and
Hanoka.