The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-17

THE GRAND 0PERA- OF tsls
most intelligent asiaienoes that eyer az.
sembled at the Grand WAS there lass
evening to witness Mr.. Sullivan's rendi-
tiou of 6hakspeare's master villain,
Orchard the ILL., Though we have
seen other ''Ricnargis" that we greatly
prefer 10 Mr.. Sulllyan's, for Instance.
our own Edwin BOOTHS, il must, never.
theless, be admitted that he is great in
this part While the cunning, low
minded. .yiIlainous character OF the man
seems overdone, and in the loftier and
nobier ideas that mtst OF necessity
have sometimes inspired the man
filed with The far-reaching ambition OF
'.Richard" while this, as we say, was to
cur mind strained beyond the point that
the text seems to justify, yet 1t was
artistic, and to those whose Idea or con-
ception of the character cOrresponded
to that OF Mr.. Sullivan's ii was a mag
nificent piece OF acting. The tent scene
was somewhat original, and the tossing
OF the troubled mInd, the delirious cali
for ''another horse,r the spring from the
couch, and headiong fail Of Richard as
he exclaims 'sJesu' have mercyP was
The first thing that really awakened the
audience TO anything like enthusiasm.
In the last act, however, the genius
OF the man began to reveal itself,
and. then peal alter peal of applause,
Grand before, burst from the audi
ence. The combat with "Richmond"
was almost blood-curdling. The swords
| flashed, and whirled, and clashed, as il
seemed, in bitter earnest. ''Rlcnard,n -
not Sullivan, fought with desperation
that reminded one of the traditions OF
the elder Booth. Not only the gallery,
but parquette and all were wild, and
shouts and bravos rang in earnest,
cheering the combatants. 1t was a mag
nificent climax to magnificent piece OF
aching. Tonight, MIR. Sullivan as "Ham-
let"
WOODS THEATER.-Lotta, of course,
drew an immense audience last even
ing. "Zip" was the attraction, and
| "Zip'' was Lotta. 1t is not necessary
to comment upon this little favorite
now, almost every one has seen her, and
those who have not are the losers, not
Lotta. The support was good and in
some few cases excellent. Mr.. Barton's
Italian, for instance, was magnificent,
| and was u great stake" with the audi
ence. Miss Mayer was next to Lolita,
the star OF the evening. Locke, like
| ''Richard, twas himself again, which is an
| assurance that PHILOSOPHY JacA" was
WOiA uohUs AiP again ILLS eNeuluSs
| ROBINsoN's s OPERA HOUSE. The 1.-TWO
Orphans" drew y goou audience last
evening, who were enthusiastic in their
praise of almost the entire troupe, Mr.
Rankin and Miss Blanchard, however,
being the favorites. Miss Blanchard is
a beautiful blonde, entirely free from
affectaLion, and gave sHenriette" last
evening that mas never been equaled in
this city. The N.'rwo Orphans" again
this evening. Grand Matinee on 6atur-
day.
| THE NATIoNAL.-This house was not
without its iuli attendance last evening.
The programme was an excellent one
and was timely rendered. Ala, the Sky
Rocket, is still the tavorite.
: CHAMBER RCoNCERT.-Messrs. Karl Pal
lat, Vlc.Or Flechter aud Michael Brand
will give their first classical chamber
concert for this season at College Hall
Tomorrow (Thursday) evening, com.
meReing at 8 O'Clock. fhey will be as
sisted by Miss Fannie Howe, soprano,
one OF our most accomplished ana eur
singers. The programme Tor the occa-
sion is an excellent one, and has been
cai efully and skillfully selected. L. con-
tains some choice gems, both vocal aud
instrumental, such as we're 50 highly en-
jvyed by all true lovers OF music aI the
Iormer series ofthese delightful concerts.