Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-31
IN LOCAL THEATERS THIS WEEK.

From curtain to curtain there are
many novelties and moments devoted to
specialties. Gertrude Saunders. whose
name has flashed in Broadway's bright
bulbs ever since her success In "Shufle
Along" Is said to be at her best in q
series OF song hits which she delivers to
the fascinating accompaniment of
Sammy Paige's ukelele. Numerous other
high spots include the songs Of Juanita
Stinnette, who has been acclaimed as
the successor Of the late Florence Mills.
ana the melodies sung by her teammate.
Chappie Chappelle; inspiring spirituals
presented by the Suwanee Four, who
are noted for their artistry both on the
stage and before the microphones of the
National Broadcasting Co.: Andrew
Tribble's funny Interpretation Of the
role of "Ophelia," Harold Browns
monkey dance" and surprise lust
before the final curtain rings down.
Joe Jordan, noted colored composer
wrote the entire score for The Jazz
Regiment"
STRAND-"The Bohemians."
"The Bohemians" are casting their
lapces Of gayety against the armour of
gloom at the Strand Theater this week.
Art Mayer Is the featured comedian
and Frankie Red) Moore Is leading a
host OF good-looking girls, all cos
TUNED to the minute and noted for
exceptional ability as dancers, singers
ana dispensers OF pep and PERSONAL
ity." Other featured members OF the
cast include Dolly Lewis, dancing
soubrette: Emelie Billings. a blues
singing ingenue; Johnny Gilmore, rub
Der face comedian: Paul Ryan, lead
ing man, and Mickey Kane. juvenile,
with much ability as q dancer.
Prominent In the many scenes Of
burlesque to be seen are THE Shoot
ing Of Dan McGrew," burlesuue on
the famous Robert Service poem; "The
Gorilla" styled a southern scare scene.
and The Garden Of Vampires" In
which the various members Of the cast
have the energetic support Of the
comely chronies. Specialties also are
presented In many lines, dancing. sing
ing ana acrobatic, recalling top-line
vaudeville program.
COLLEGE GOODS in mice Goin'.r
A dancing chorus of American Uni
versity girls Is expected to furnish one
OF the most attractive features Of the
musical comedy, Mice Goin'." next
Friday night at the gymnasium on the
campus. It Is being put through
strenuous practice almost daily under
direction Of Doris Evans, pupil Of Stat
ford Pemberton, and nattily attired in
dance costumes appropriate to the
mood Of the new songs and dances
written and produced by students Of
the class Of 1891 at the school, the
chorus viii appear at least i've times
during the rollicking production Of coll
lege life.
Miss Evans win be seen in a she
cialty dance, In which she also VIII
sing Rhythm Of the Age" accom- .
panied by the dancing chorus In mod
ernistic black and white costumes.
Other chorus numbers include wake
Up and Step Out With Me-" you Are
the One" Say It With Kiss" sung
By Carlton Ayers, tenor soloist and
male lead Of the show, and Waiting
The theme song Of the show, "You
Are the One" win be introduced In
duet by Carlton Ayers and Helen Good
man. Ayers comes from Altoona, Pa,
and has taken prominent part In
dramaticS, not only at American Uni
versity, but also at Dickinson College:
also he has sung In 1.-THE Mikado.r
Madame Cherry Blossom, !" IL M. s.
Pipafore" and other productions.
Cinderella.
Under the guidance Of Miss Hawke
Cinderella viii step from the pages Of
the story book and appear with the
two sfepsisters and the godmother, and
all the other characters Of the fairy
tale ct the National Theater. Thursday
afternoon, April &. at2:15 o'clock.
The play viii be preceded and fol-
lowed By . program Of delightful
Soda valeuciana, 3 Spanish number,
presented for TIE frst time "a this ety.