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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN.
SATURDAY, SEPT KM HE It 1, 1^*5.
WHAT THE THEATRICAL SEASON OF 1906-07 WILL BRING FORTH
By GEORGE HENRY PAYNE,
New York, Suturday, September 1.
O NE by one they have folded their tents, group by
group they are gathering at the terry houses and
railway stations, and over the strip of Broadway
that is called the Rialto—that White Light thoroughfare
that for a month they have made populous—there settles
an unwonted calm.
Twelve thousand strong, these liojieful representatives
of the histrionic art are prepared to fall upon the country
West, South and North. All during
the hot month of August they have
worked unceasingly, learning new
steps, Inventing new- tricks, studying
new and old roles, and today, the
official opening, one might say, of
the theatrical season of 1906-07, they
go forward prepared to reap their re
ward.
Be gentle with them, therefore, all
ye who live on the highways and by
ways of the theatrical country; give
them at least annjause for their poor
but honest efforts, even if you give
them not that which they appreciate
even more.
Ye critics, who mark the passage
from East to West, from North to
South, try to be generous and under
standing of all the preparation and
Inspiration that lies back of Violet
Sassafras when she says, “My lord,
the carriage waits," and pass not
slightingly over the way Clarence
Grlfklns declaims “The man who
would lay his hand on a woman ex
cept in the way of kindness," etc.
Only an approximation can be made of the number of theatrical ven
tures that are starting out in this month of September with the hope of fur
nishing amusement to the 80,000,000 of the counti*y. Those on record form
a comparatively small percentage of those that go unrecorded, playing one
night stands year In and year out. New York with Its sixty-five theaters
In two boroughs—Manhattan and the Bronx—represents but a very little
portion of what Is going on in the theatrical world, although it assumes an
Importance that theatrical people of the country, rather than the theater
goers of the country, are inclined to Indorse.
“One reason why New York Is a great theatrical town,” said a Southern
vJstor recently, “Js due to the fact that there Is nothing to do In New York
but go to the theater or go crass''" and only 10 per cent of the population
go to the theater.
Theatrical managers throughout the country watching New York take
more stock In the verdicts that are passed here on .theatrical productions
than do the people to whose tastes they cater. That fetish—a long run In
New York clt^—Is lessening In potentiality for*people throughout the coun
try and New York Is beginning to be blamed for the concoct tuns of man
agerial enterprise that the rest of the country has no taste for.
Producers of plays who have asked for a New York verdict and got it
—not exactly In the terms that they wanted—point with some gratification
to the fact that many a good play that the New Yorker turns away from
can go into other cities where there Is less pretense at theatrical expertness
and more genuine culture and be well received.
But If the judgments of New York on shows are wrong in many In
stances; If it laughs at and encourages what the rest of the country may
find vulgar and cheap; and If It condemns and sniffs at what other cities
find serious and Interesting, rather should It be pitied than condemned, for
with the nervous tension Incident to some sixty-five theaters stmwnlng
theatrical efforts weekly, there is bound to arise more or less intellectual
and critical astigmatism.
And however badly It may do It, standing at the Theatrical Gate of the
nation, with a club In one hand and a hatchet In the other to protect the
country, It at least Is ever vigilant, and If all ye who condemn us for our
bad taste and worse manners find that our work Is not well done; If ye arc
angry and abusive over what Is approved and passed on, ye should also
think In Christian spirit how much we save you by the things that are not
passed on.
The number of new plays produced last year In this country was sixty-
two, thirty-nine of which were by American authors and the rest by for
eigners. About the same number Is promised for the coming season, and
the same percentages will, In all probability, hold. There are about 100 first.
.class companies—first-class in the financial sense—far be It from any one to
Insist that they are all first-class artistically. All of these are headed cither
by a star of sufficient importance or by a leading man or leading woman of
enough prominence to make the movements of these companies interesting
generally. »
In telling of their plans no attempt Is made to make a roll of honor—
they are down simply In the groups Into which they are naturally divided
by managerial divisions.
Probably the most interesting phase of Charles Frohman’s activity Is
that which concerns his plans for his two loading stars—Maude Adams and
John Drew—-and his most Interesting author, Mr. Augustus Thomas. Miss
Adams will continue to appear In Barrie’s wonderful play, “Peter Pan.” She
will spend most of her year on tour, so that the country will see what Is
perhaps the greatest product of the genius of this uncanny Scot.
John Drow will appear this season in New York and on tour in the lat
est play of Arthur Wing Pinero, called “His House In Order/ It Is one of
the biggest things that the great English author has ever done. The present
writer saw It in London lost spring, and afterward talked tho play over with
Mr. Pinero, who admitted by Implication that he was willing to stand or fall
by “His House in Order.”
One of the most Intersting things that Mr. Frohman will do this season
will be-the new play of Augustus Thomas, probably the first of America’s
dramatists. After having written three of the most successful American
comedies Mr. Thomas returns to the earlier style—“Alabama” and "Art-
zona.” The new play deals with the subject of psychic force, and Is said
to be the biggest play that Mr. Thomas has wrlten.
Ethel Burrymore will appear in Barrie’s “AlIce-SIt-by-the-FIre” until
the spring, when she will appear In a new play.
Otis Skinner will continue In Lavedan's “The Duel.'
W. H. Crane will apear In “The Prince of Money.”
William GUette continues In “Clarice.”
Mrs. Clara. Bloodgood is to appear In Clyde Fitch’s new play.
Miss Edith Wharton’s “The House of Mirth” will be presented by Miss
Fay Davis.
Sam Bernard will appear In “Mr. Hoggenhelmer,” and Francis Wilson
continues in “The Mountain Climber.”
Ida Conquest will be starred in “The Judge and the Jury.
For Miss Jessie MUward, Henry Arthur Jones* “The Hypocrite” has
been chosen. *
O NE of the most successful plays tho country has
known In probably ten years Is “The Lion an*l tho
Mouse," which has had the extraordinary good
fortune of belngable to play In the hottest kind of 'weath
er all summer In New York. Three companies aro now
appearing In this play, and a fourth will shortly/ be pent
out, so that nobody can escape It. Its wonderful#popular
ity has been tracedto many causes, but the fact that It
dramatizes crudely but forecfully the struggle between
capital and labor is perhaps its chief claim to attention.
Mr. Charles Klein, the author. Is
himself authority for the statement
that hl« royalties come to very
near $3,000 a week. Mr. Klein has
completed another play, called
“The Daughters of Men,” which
will be produced by Henry H.
Harris, the manager of “The Lion
and the Mouse.”
The same manager will also of
fer a new star, Rose Stahl, who
has made some success In vaude
ville, In a play by a new author,
James Forbes, hitherto a writer
of short stories and ono act*plays.
It Is called "The Chorus Lady.”
“The Social Whirl,” a typical
Casino show, after running all
summer in New York, will go on
tour* It Is a catch-as-catch-can
sort of entertainment that catches
a great many people.
Other companies on tour will be:
Guy Standing In a new play en
titled ”A Society Policeman.”
“A Midsummer's Eve," by Eve
lyn Greenleaf Sutherland and B.
M. Dlx
"A Woman’s Way,” a drama by Edward Peple, author of “The Prince
Chap.” i
“The Blue Moon/’ the English musical extravaganza one year at the
Apollo theater, London. James T. powers, star.
“Lady Madcap,” one of George Edwardes* most successful English mu
sical comedies.*
“Lew” Fields’ all star musical comedy company at the Herald Square
theater in a new play. Cast Includes Edna Wallace Hopper, Ellta Proctor
Otis, Louise Allen Collier, Louise Dresser, Coralle Blythe, Edna Luby, Ce
celia Brown. George GroKsmlth, Joseph Herbert, Jr.; George Beban, Harry
Fisher and Lew Fields.
, De Wolf Hopper. In “Ilappyland," with Marguerite Clark.
Eddie Foy In “The Earl and the Girl.”
"Veronique," with Louise Gunning and Louis Harrison. ,
Peter F. Dailey In "The Press Agent.”
“Fantana."
Camille D’Arvillo in a new comic opera.
"The Snow Man," a new musical comedy. /
Charles J. Ross and Mabel Fenton In “The Jolly Host.”
*•••••» .••••••
From the office of Charles B. Dillingham there will emanate nine companies,
nil of which are headed by more or less well known stars. Probably the most im
portant of these from the point of view of public Interest will be tho appearance
of Mrs. Leslie Cartor, whose sensational hresk with her former manager. David Bo-
lnsco, has caused so much talk. She will appear in n play the name of which bna
not yet been iumonnn*d. Frits! Hchoff, In victor Herlw*rrs tuneful and high class
Lady” and “The Intense Irene;” Robert Mnntell In Shakesperian repertory
and Gilbert’s “Rosencranz and Gulldersterrt,’’ and Othelo with Mr. H. B.
Irving, who also appears under Nixon & Zimmerman’s management In
Philips' “Paolo and Francesca;” Mr. Wilton Lackoye In “The Law and the
Man,’ adapted from ”Les Miserable*,’’ In 'The Jungle” and in “The Pil
lars of Society.”
Mr. E. A. Braden's productions Include L. E. Shipman's “On Parole,”
Stanley Dark’s “Man and His Angel" and a comedy by J. A. Mitchell.
The firm of Sam & Lee Shubcrt announce that they will have twen-
ty-three companies on the road, nearly all of which either have made their
appearaheo In New York or will in the course of the season. They-are as
follows:
E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe (appearing for the first time under
the Shubcrt management), who will produce their new plays, "Eric Muck-
aye,” “Joan of Arc,” D’Annunzio’s "La Jorla” and a play on the subject of
John of Baptist. They will also appear In a half dozen Shakespeare plays.
“The Tourist,” a musical comedy by It. H, Burnside and Gustave Kcr-
ker.
Mrs. Patrick Campbell, who returns to this country to make a tour In a
new play.
Miss Lena Ashwell, a well known English actress, who will make her
first tour In America In a play that has already been seen In London, called
“Tho Shualmite.”
Margaret Anglin, who will open at the Princess Theater, October I, In a
new play by William Vaughan Moody, called "The Great Divide.” She will
also bo seen In a revival of “The School for Scandal.”
Virginia Horned, In a dramatization of a novel, “The Girl In Waiting.”
Arnold Daly, in a series of one-act plays and his repertoire of plays by
George Bernard Shaw, witli the exception of that unpalatable drama, “Mrs.
Warren’s Profession.”
Louis Mann and Clara Llppman will appear In Mira Llppman's comedy,
"Julie Bon-Bon,” a play that ran a good part of the season here last year.
railed
co-stars r
until
George
tile hoi
ling venture will Jh» the production of the latest of Victor Herbert’s
"The Red Mill.” Montgomery and Stone, of "Wlsarfl of Os" fame. b€
< of the enterprise. Frnnk Daniel* In “Sergeant Brno, will tour the
arly spring, when he will appear In a new comic opera entitled "
* * 'fiifafr **
i ricrer and interestim
fame, being the
— country
’Omar/*
if play, “Man and Bunerrasa," wui spend
season on the road. Kyrlo Bollew will no seen In a play by Sir Connn Doyle
il “Tho Brigadier Gcrad." Miss Paula Edwardes, a new atar under tho 1)11-
li n gnu in management, will appear In "The Princess Beggar,” a comic opera by Ed-
ward Paulton and Alfred Kobyn. who wrote the music for “Tne Yankee Consol.”
Mr. Dillingham also announce* that In the spring he wilt probably produce now
plays by lluddou Chambers, llldn Johnson Young, the author of "Brown of Har
vard,” and Henry Blossom.
David Belasco Is working on a new play. David Warfield, who hoa been play
ing to crowded houses for two years in “Tho Music Muter," will go on tour, trav
eling ns far west as Kansan Pity, as far south as Louisville. Miss.Blanche Bates.
In Ifelaaco’n very Interesting play of California life In the mining uaye, “The Girl
from the Golden West,” will also visit most of the large cities.
Of recent prominence In the managerial field Is the firm Of Coban A Harris.
The bend of the firm Is Georgs M. Cohan, tho voraatllo young man who writes hla
own plays, writes his own music, acts In them, slags In them, dances In them and
owns them, lie Is even more versatile—be has his * — ”•
will go on tour In his most recent play called “He
nleton will head one company with .another Cohat
Ilroadway,” while Corlnne will head Inother In the _
Cohan called “Popularity” will Introduce Thomas Boss, who was so successful In
“Checkers.” This play will Im» Mr. Cohan’a flrat effort at writing what is known as
a straight play; that is, one In which nobody is moved at the* climatic period to
burst luto song. loiter In the season, Cohan Ac Harris, in conjunction with Klaw Ac
Erin tiger, will present Lnln Glaser In n now play by Mr. Cohan. Mr. Cohan says
he enn write a play while you wait'for anybody that Is worth while. Nat C. Good
win doss not agree with him.
Walter N. tawrenco announces for the beginning of the season six ventures,
•s follows:
Henry E. Dlxey In “The Man on the Box.” a pity that has bsen successful In
New York and on tour. 1mtor on In the season, Mr. Dlxey will be ssen In a dramati
sation of Cyras Townsend Brady’s novel "Richard the Itrasen,” by Edward Peple.
Harry Connor will go on tonr In “Mrs. Temple's Telegram.” The principal cities
east of the Missouri will be visited. Cyril Scott will begin his second season in
be west and south. Miss
d middle west In a three-
which she opened Weber’s
p of Charles Haw trey, a
Madison Square theater In
Ca riot ta Nil Ison will be starred
f Ca."
, rward i
er Love,” a sensntloaal play built around the life of Mosarl
Prominent among the Llehler attractions ate Miss Elsie Janls In "The Vander
bilt Cup," a musical comeily, which screes to display the young actress in ker
clever Imitations of prominent actors. A second company will he headed by "Bar
ney" Clover. William Faversluun in Edwin Milton Boyle's western drama, "Tho
Squaw Man.” A second company will present the same play beadAl byllenry Jew-
ctr. A dramatisation of Hally I'ratt Maclean's novel of r 'Cape Cod Yblks.’ r Jllsa
Eleanor Bobsou will he seen In a repertory of plays, including a new version of
Rostand's "La Princess* Loin t sine. Mme. Yvette Oullbert snd Albert CbevaUer
In n new piay. Miss Ellis Jeffreys In "Th» Desr, Unquiet Bex.” Miss Jessie Bos
ley In "The liIsho|t.‘M Carriage.”
Henry W. Nnvsge’s production* fall Into two groups, dramatic and magical
The first Includes n new play dealing with newspaper life by Jesse Lynch Williams.
"The Htolen Htory;" Raymond Hitchcock In Blcnsrd Harding Davis' play, "The
Galloper," and three separate companies In George Ade’s comedy. "The College Wid
ow.” The leading musical production by Mr. Ravage will be Puccini’* new opera.
"Mndntne flutter fly.” which will be heard In this country for the first time In Wash
ington on October 16. and afterwards In various cities. Musical plays In lighter
vein Include "The Man from Now,” by John Kendrick Bangs snd Vincent Bryan,
with music by Manuel Klein; the Plxley-Luders opera. "The Prince of Pfloen,” now
in Its sixth year, with Jess Dandy ae the brewer. Hans Wagner; “The Htudent
King.” by Reginald DeKoven, an opera which has already been seen In Chi
cago.
The Klaw A Erlanger productions are beaded by their well-known production of
the dramatisation of Lew* Wallaces "Ben-Hnr.** Another production of similar na
ture has now Iteen made by them of the same author’s "The Prince of India ”
Forties Robertson Is to appear under their management with his wife. Miss Ger-
mill eia>tnii(M " \fI~V till,... t ...
'Man and Superman,*
OoKnjWv*
Wiliam A. Brady’s new productions Include “Clothes.” a comedy by Av
ery Hapwood and Channlng Pollock, and . "The Richest Girl,” by Rupert
Hughes, both for Miss Grace George; a dramtlzatfon of Corelli’s “Barab-
has” for Tyrone Power; a farce by Cosmo; a serious play by Frederick
Lawrence; “The Specimen,” by Frederick Donaghey; “Mulvaney and Us,'
a dramatization from Kipling, and two musical farces, “The Love of a
The following give* data abont the leading
nctors and actresses in this order: Stage
name, real name; married or unmarried*
children; their greutest success; reported
weekly Income; and manager.
Maude Ailams— Maude Adams Klskadden;
unmarried; "Peter Pan” and Little Mf *
later;’’ $1,000; Charles Frohninn.
Ethel Barrymore—Ethel Barrymore; un
married; "Cousin Kate;” $1,000; Charles
Frohinan.
Julia Marlowe—Harah Frances Frost:
married; no children; "Jnllot;” $1,000;
.Shubcrt Brothers.
I«©*lle Carter—Louise Dudley; married;
son; "SCsns;” $1,000: C. B. Dillingham.
Fay Templeton—Fay Templeton; three
times; no children; 'The Mascot;” $750;
Klaw St Erlanger.
Blanche Bing—Blanche Ring; twice: no
children; “Dolly DoRnr*;" $76o; C, II. Dill
ingham.
Frltsl Boheff—Frltsl Kcheff; married* no
children; “Mile. Modiste;” 11.600; C. II. Dill
ingham.
Blanche Bates—Blanche Rates; unmar
ried: "The Girl of the Golden West;" $600;
David lielasco.
Mrs. Flake—Minnie Mnddern: married: no
cblldreu; "Becky Sharp;” $750; Harrison
caUdj
Grey
Flske.
Viola Allen—Viola Allen; married; no chil
dren; "Glory Quayle;" $1,200; Nison A: Zim
merman.
Lillian Bussell—Helen l/>ulso Leonard;
anl Mansfield.
John Drew—John Drew; married; daugh
ter; -; $1,200; Charles Frohman.
Robert Mnntell—Robert Mantcll; three
times: son and daughter; "King Leur;" $1,-
200: \V. A. Hrnilj.
David Warfield—David Warfield; married:
children; “Mualc Master;” $1,400; Dnvld
no eh
Baku ■
Mouse;" $200; W. II. Harris.
Otis Skinner—Otis Kklnner; married;
daughter; "The Duel;” $1,000; Charles Froh-
William Faversham—William Faversbam;
two times; son; "The Squaw Man;" $750;
Llehler A Co.
Wilton Lackaye—Wilton Lacks ye; mar-
rled; md; "Svengtill;" ISO*; W. A. Mrady.
trn»h* Elliott. In Bernitrti tlbnw’i “Our and Cleopatra." 211m UIII.ii ItuuHl for-
.nklng the. Ivrh* .tain*, nitiM-un n. it legltlm.te anmi In “ll.rbnra'. Million," Mr
IIriitli, theold loin.trot., continue In the nntilral melange, "The ll.m
' 1 Men here In
company will go to London to
Intyre nml llcntli. the old mln.trcl., conllnne In the mmlcnl melange, '
Tree," while Jnaeph Cnwtborn nod the Noam Opera Company will he hi
Honan ■ "The Free tjtnee." At Enter, the entire company will go to I
appear In the Mme piece,
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