Life — January 10, 1907 — page 15: what you’re looking at

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MR. NODGE LILLIAN LEE, music and story, although the curtain is an- nounced by something very like the “ Parsi- fal” introductory fanfare of trampets about the lobbies. After this the Wagnerian ab- sively and successfully tacked in detail by Lillian Blauvelt as Isa, Cora Tracy as Ortrud, Otis Harlan as Frederick, Frank Belcher as The King Maurice Farkoa as Lohengrin, and W. L. Romaine as the kind of Wagnerian herald provided by Herr Heinrich Conried. ‘Those who have been bored by Wagner will find the performances of these artists not only a faithful, but a laughable burlesque. Wor- shipers of the Bayreuth saint might con- sider it sacrilege. The whole performance is a good care- dispeller and satisfactory to eye, ear and the risibles. * * « NOTHER gloom-destroyer is the very pleasant little farcical comedy “Caught in the Rain,” done by Mr. William Collier and an unusually competent sup- port at the Garrick. If Mr. Collier had a little more caste, just a trifle more of the Vere de Vere, in his composition, there would apparently be no limit to his possibili ties as a comedian. He has plenty of self- confidence, lots of the assurance that passes for repose of manner, but falls just short of the distinction, the finish, the innate ease which would entitle him to the blue ribbon. All the same, he ranks most of those come- dians on our stage who have achieved more celebrity, and in his present role has no diffi- culty in keeping his hearers pleased and in- terested every moment he is before them. Even to mention the names of the clever people in the cast who do very excellent light comedy work would be only to repro- duce the programme in its entirety. Almost CETL Lorres MADELYN MARSHALL THE NEW ENTERTAINMENT AT WEBER'S everyone is awell-known artist, and they all, individually and collectively, are entitled to commendation. Mr. Grant Stewart and Mr. Collier are the authors of an unusually bright little play, which ought to make many an audience laugh during the long run which it deserves and seems likely to enjoy. Metcalfe. GARE Academy 0} Music—"The Girl of the Golden West,” with Blanche Bates and original cast. Strong and interesting drama of California's early mining days Astor—" The Straight Road,” with Blanche Walsh as the star. Notice later. Belasco—* The Rose of the Rancho." Charmingly staged and well-acted play of the early days of Mexican California, with Frances Starr in the leading, part Bijou—Mr. Henri de Vries in “The Double Lif This excellent actor's talents wasted on an inferior play. Casino—Paula Edwardes in “Princess Begger.”” Notice later. Empire—Maude Adams in “Peter Pan," Mr. Barrie’s fantastic fairy play, enjoyable for both children and grown-ups, Garden—Mr. Henry W. in “The Student King. well-sung real comic opera. Garrick—Mr. William Collier in “Caught in the Rain.” See above. Hackett—Rose Stahl in “The Chorus Lady.” Facetious play of gay life in New York. Well done. Herald Square—"The Road to Yesterday.” See opposite. Hippodrome—" Neptune's Daughter" and “ Pio- eer Days.” Brilliant spectacle, remarkable water effects. ballet and circus. Lincoln Square—" Matilda.” Notice later. Lyric—"The New York Idea,” with Mrs. Fiske as principal interpreter. Witty satire very well acted avage’s opera company Musical, well-staged and MR, WEBER MR. HARLAN Madison Square—" The Three of Us." Charmingly realistic play of American life in the West, artistically staged and acted. Majestic—Mr. Henry Woodruff in the popular “Brown of Harvard." Amusing drama of college life. Mankattan—Mr. Wilton Lackaye in “The Law and the Man.” His own melodramatic version of Victor Hugo's “Les Miserables.” Highly interesting and picturesque. Princess—“The Great Divide." Mr. Moody's American play. Absorbing story well acted by com- pany headed by Miss Anglin and Mr. Henry Miller. Proctor's Theatres—Vaudeville. Weber's—"The Dream City” and “The Magic Knight.” See opposite. 50> ‘0, por! Come Richt ovr Now. NOUGH TO-DAY." YOU'VE BEEN tN LONG