South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-12
OIiUer Theater
Books Numerous
Stage Offerings
Sir Harry Lauder, Otis Skin
ner and Others Coming
Next Month.

DESPITE the many handicaps Ear
ticuiarIy that OF excessive high
costs leading theatrical attractions
viii be brought TO south Bend dur
ing the present season. accord ing
to tho management OF the Oliver
theater. The mounting Of expenses
for road shows la the past few years
and the consequent big guarantees
that have been found necessary 20
book FIRST class attractions have had
the effect OF practically barring met
ropoltan attractions from all but
the larger cities OF the country.
In the bookings that have been
made for the oliver this season are
included Robert MantelL Mcintyre
and Heath. Walker Whteside. sir
Harry Lauder and Otis Skinner.
on Nov. 26-Z7-28, Robert Man
tell. who is considered the peer Of
American tragedians. VIII present
three Shakespear.an dramas. Mr
Mauteu s. supported by "a very com
Tetent company and the production
is complete in every way. This IS
"a rare treat for the literary student
Sunday. Dec. 3rd. Joseph NJ.
Gates win present CUP in the
Clouds" mus cal comedy revue
that has proven it's worth in New
York and Chicago and IS on tour
with the original company and pro-
duct.on
on Monday evening, Dec. Attn,
HNrrl az
and Heath. in their latest success.
The Red Pepper" which spent the
summer at the Apollo theater,
Chicago.
Tuesday evening Dec 5th, Mr.
Walker Whiteside VIII appear in
that fascinating mystery play. THE
Hindu" an oriental creation that
has served AR Whites de for three
years and s. cons dered by critics
his greatest success.
on Wednesday. Dec It'll matinee
and evening. the famous interna-
tional comedian. Sir Harry Lauder
and his company viii appear in q
new program such as only Lauder
can offer lie has many new songs
but the public demands some of his
old ones He IS always obliging
and one can be assured of a real
Lauder evening
on FIR day evening, Dec. Sth.
Andre Dipple VIII present United
States Grand Opera co. I'm "Valky-
rie,' by Wagner. Mr. Dipple will
be best remembered as the organizer
of the Chicago Grand opera CO.
and his connection with the Metro
FoIitan Grand opera Co. Of New
York rio has organized opera clubs
in PIttsburg. Cleveland. Detroit. C-n
cinnati and St. Louis. which guaran-
tees "a season of 10 operas in these
cities, and he has selected "a few
other cities which included South
bend 20 break these jumps If the
patronage is encouraging, South
Bend viii be Included for three more
operas this year. The cast for the
various operas are selected from
Metropol tan and Chicago Grand
Oprea companies. who are particu-
larly fitted for she opera to be pre-
scented. The orchestra cons SITS Of
so musicians and the theater agreed
to remove 40 seats in the front rows
to accommodate the musicians.
Last. but not least. Otis skinner
who is recognized as Amer cas- fore
most character actor. i'm an Italian
Characterization. "Nr Antonio, %
said 10 be Il s. greatest success. Those
who saw him in "Kismet" Will Ions
remember that wonderful character
and VIII be anxious TO see him as
Mr. Antonio"
Much depends uron the patronage
accorded these attractions as to
what producers like Erlanger. Col
den. Shuhert, Gates. Hopkins and
others VIII think of South Bends
patronage. It is unfortunate that
so many attractions should choose
10 play this city in such close prox-
Unity but it just 50 happens their
various routes lead them here in
this short period. The management
made an effort 20 divide them but
either had 90 play or let them pass.
As South Bend wants the best and
here it is, il is up TO you tC keep
the best coming.
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