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Show Salt Lake Theatre. Among the many great comedies that Richard Brinsley Sheridan wrote, the one that has pre-eminently survived the ravages of time and, lived almost a century and a half is "The Rivals," now as enjoyable as ever before on account of the keen satirical wit, for which the author was a master unsurpassed or even equalled by the more modern of "his numerous imitators. As portrayed by Joseph and William W. Jefferson the caustic lines have lost none of their original penetration, and the majiy laughable situations are fully exemplified exempli-fied by the excellent work for which these artists have won renown. Joseph Jefferson is the "Sir Lucius O'Trigger," and William W. Jefferson is "Bob Acres" or "Fighting Bob," two wonderfully wonder-fully amusing characterizations which conform with the peculiar personalities of the actors with a surprising nicety. They are supported by a cast of amaz- nified brilliance is promised when this combination comes to the Salt Lake theatre the-atre next Monday for three nights and Wednesday matinee. jc I George M. Cohan's musical play, "The Honeymooners," which has' proved one of the most popular attractions during dur-ing the past summer in New York, where It was played for three months, will be presented at the Salt Lake theatre the-atre Tuesday, Dec. 8. by a special cast, a large chorus and with the entire original orig-inal production. "The Honeymooners" is considered one of the best musical pieces ever presented by George M. Cohan Co-han Its musical numbers are bright and lively, including several song hits of pronounced popularity, while several big dancing numbers by a pony ballet is a popular feature. "Ben Hur." The popularity of "Ben Hur." which comes to the Salt Lake theatre Dec. 10, 11 and 12, seems never to wane. The spectacular melodramic religious play, founded on General Lew Wallace's novel, nov-el, produced with great depth and breadth and massiveness by Klaw & Erlanger, is drawing larger and more enthusiastic crowds in this its tenth season, than any time in its career. Apparently, Ap-parently, this play, which reflects the first glow of Christianity as it enlightened enlight-ened the darkness of the Pagan mind and melted the hardness of the Pagan heart, still possesses those qualities which gained for it substantial respect and approbation from those who deplore the tendency of the drama to run in other directions. Whether it Is the cabin cab-in of the Roman galley, the betting arena at the Antloch circus or the crest of Mount Olivet that is portrayed, always al-ways In "Ben Hur" there is the atmosphere atmos-phere of an unseen but known presence. |