Word: roles
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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THIS is the second and last week of Pauline Hall's engagement in "Dorcas" at the Boston Museum. The original music by the eminent composer Max Hirschfeld, who personally conducts the orchestra, is sure to be appreciated. Miss Hall in her triple role of peddler, "mine host's wife," and Lady Honoria, never fails to elicit applause. Mr. C. B. Bradshaw as Lubin Mugby makes a most successful country bumpkin. The rest of the cast are well suited to the demands of the play...
...been ten or twelve years since Boston has seen the dainty little Lotta in her most famous play, "Zip." This play is now at the Museum and the centre of interest is Annie Lewis, who takes the title role for the first time. She undoubtedly appears to better advantage in this play than any in which she has ever taken a part...
...Ryley takes the part of "Philosophy Jack," and George Marion makes a most successful hit as "Galetti," the Italian. Shendan Block carries out the role of villain with good effect. Annie Clarke plays her part to perfection. The rest of the characters are Arthur Forrest as Chauncey Elmore; Edgar Halstead, the Sir William: Harry Davenport, the Father Phelps; Helen Doyne, the Fanny, and Mrs. Pennoyer, the Amanda...
...series of brilliant engagements in Chicago, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington and Brooklyn, DeWolf Hopper and his excellent company, will begin his annual Boston engagement at the Tremont next week, presenting, for the first time in this city, the funniest of all comic operas - "Dr. Syntax." DeWolf Hopper will essay the role of a good-natured, up-to-date pedagogue. The locale of this, the latest and greatest of the comedian's light comic operatic successes, is laid in a charming country village in New England. The jovial "Dr. Syntax" esteems it his duty to make everybody happy, and, luckily...
...also scores a big hit. She is vivacious and captivating and sings several clever songs. The solos and choruses are one and all effectively sung. The originality and wit of the songs prevails throughout. In short, each character seems to fit in his role so perfectly as to leave a lasting impression of fun and pleasure...