1904 Providence Opera House Program Julia Marlowe Frohman Savage Woodland Play

Original theater program from the Providence Opera House in Rhode Island for the week of April 18, 1904. The program highlights Henry W. Savage’s production of the musical fantasy “Woodland” with music by Gustav Luders and book by Frank Pixley. It also advertises the upcoming engagement of acclaimed actress Julia Marlowe in “When Knighthood Was in Flower,” presented by Charles Frohman. The program includes cast lists, production credits, musical synopsis, and numerous period advertisements featuring Coca-Cola, Beeman’s Pepsin Gum, White Steam Touring Car, Underwood Typewriter, and local Providence businesses. A scarce surviving piece of American theater and advertising history.

– Venue: Providence Opera House, Rhode Island
– Date: Week of April 18, 1904
– Featured Production: “Woodland” by Gustav Luders and Frank Pixley
– Upcoming Attraction: Julia Marlowe in “When Knighthood Was in Flower” (Charles Frohman production)
– Producer/Manager: Henry W. Savage; Felix R. Wendelschaefer (Manager); W. B. Chafee (Publisher)
– Cast Includes: Dore Davidson, Franklyn Wallace, Alexander Clark, Ida Brooks Hunt, Grace King
– Notable Advertisers: Coca-Cola, Beeman’s Gum, White Steam Touring Car, Underwood Typewriter, Narragansett Lager
– Format: Souvenir program 9.5″ tall by 5.75″ wide with 14 pages
– Historical Significance: Early 20th century Broadway/touring production, major American theatrical figures, period advertising ephemera