New-York tribune., 1870-04-23
TIE DRAMA.
KELLY AND LIONS MINsTRELs.

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The Minstrel Hall at No. 72O Broadway has
become an exceedingly popular resort for those who
wish to be amused 1t is neat and clean little theater
and the audiences commonly found there are quite
lect In reputable persons, who
quick to appreciate fun, and who find there plenty Of
opportunity for the exercise OF their sense of humor
The signal success Of Kelly Leons Mnstres been
won by simple but effective means-by first class min
strel entertainment, presented in rstcass manner.
Lately had occasion TO witness miscellaneous per-
fomance by these Ethiopians which included the
burlesque on "Frow FrOw," and can heartily say
that we have seldom enjoyed entertainment more
thoroughly. The company here employed comprises sew
ersl performers OF abiity-noably Mr. John Hart
Mr. Sam Price, and Mr. Add Rymsn who, in a curously
comical farce called "The Invaded Studio" Kept the
house in uncomfortable Of laughter. The latent
spirit Of mischief, the quiet droery, and the abrupt
transitions Of facial expression, in Mr. Harris acting
would be pleasing and commendable ambitious
stage than that Of the Negro Mnsres Those who think
that there is nothing in these Ethiopian farces but burnt
cork and breakdown are largely mistaken. Another
farce called "The Balloonst,- capitay acted by
Mr.. Sam Purdy-an old favorite OF ours-and Mr. W. H.
Brockaway. The burlesque OF "FrowF Frow" is one
OF the best things OF the kind that have
been presented the Minstrel stage and ought TO be
by all who have witnessed the performance t the
Fifth Avenue Theater) Of the play that it traveses
"Frou-Frou" is peculiarly open TO buresque, seeing
the opportunity SO afforded has been amply improved In
the traveste 1t would serve no useful purpose TO re-
hearse the comcal incidents Of the piece. They are
numerous and they in quick succession Leon In
pink silk with yellow hair, and black face personates
with remarkable skill the heroine Of the shallow brain
and the pretty face and Mr.. Kelly appears Sartory
The caste good and is the scenic setng and this
comic traveste handsomely rounds off very enjoyable
performance Of Negro Minstrelsy.
MATINFFs TO-DAY
At the theaters lively and merry week Will
close in prosperity for all concerned and pleasure for the
great public Of paygcers Mr.. Carkes acting has at
racted and rewarded great deal Of attention, and al
forded great deal Of amusement at Booths Theater,
where the excellent comedian may be at todays
matinee Several day performances offer strong attrac
tons at other houses as we'll In Waacs there will be
a matinee of "Ours." At the Academy Of Music Miss
Carlotta Patti viii appear The Queen Of the Night
Visitors 10 the Grand Opera House may enjoy the mani
fold spiendors Of "The Twelve Temptations" Mr. Fox,
at the Olympic, will personae Macbeth in his own bur
lesGue Of the tragedy "FrOu-Frou" In the third
month OF its run viii he presented at the Fifth Avenue
Theaer The buresque of "The White Cat viii be per-
formed at Woods Museum. "Pippn," with the LYDIA
Thompson Troupe will be exhibited at Niblos Garden.
And Professor Rseys variety troupe will appear at the
HippOtheatron.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
RumOr makes mention OF new tneaIer, 10
be opened next season, the north side or twenty
thrdst. between Sixth and Seyenth-aves., under the
comedian.
Mr.. Leffingwell viii appear at Woods Mu-
week Romeo JGUer Jenkins III the define
alton of which part he has acquired much popularity