The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-11
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poora's THEATRE srHE ExILEs"
The original version OF the "E xiios." written by "
Nus touched up by NJ. Sardou, and adapted for ths
classical sta.e Of NV England by Mr. Shewci, was
produced last night Tor the lrst time IN New York
Booths Theatre Tho plot Of this drama does not
differ when vicwei broadly. from that Of Rowe's now
boing played neiehborng theatre II Is very EVIL
dent that the American dramatist studied closely the
original version or the pay before beginning worR
upon bis own. Ia fact, the second version imi.
tatcd In a large measure from tho arst. Bob
plays depict tho complicated intrigue through
which a certain chief OF the Imperial
Russian Police causes several innocent persons, ono
Of whom s tho woman no has loved in vain, TO he
exiIcd 10 Siberia, whore they are mcnaced with
Oblivion ana death; fortunately, tho lain who nc
mpshos this project Is subsequently, punished. nc
cording tho stringent laws OF tho old school OF the
drama and the curtain dcscends on athoroughly
happy Tho details OF this subject which Is by
no novel, differ oil course ~ tue Iw0 plays,
aud therein l,es tine distinction that must necessarily
be drawn between them. 1
the drama, as adapted by Mr. Rowe, was mass Of
,pcougruous effects the play producod last night Is,
Ia many respects, clever work It's merits, however,
may be summed up briefly; they consist chiefly IN
the harmoniou arrangement OF sccnes IN tho large
p,clurcsqueness oil Tho whole and 10 the variety OF
action aud The first uct opens IN Schelms
office: 81 po,ersour. bureau q police Where Where
duced IN connection with nm entirely strained
and conventional motive THESE per.onages arc Mas
de Lussierc, q wealthy Fronchman; Count vladimir
Laninc, a Russian nobienan; Colonel Palkine, his
cousin; Carcassin. servant 20 Max; Nicholas Pop0n.
Countess S.liana Lanine. vie TO vladimir. The
roles VI Carcsssin and Nicholas Popo add the comedy
element 70 the play, an element almost wholly
lacking In Mr. Rowo's version. The two female char
actcrs stray through the piece in most sy mpathets
fashion ana win easily Tho good viii OF the
s 10 heart. The ns,o:sonss q ' young and
lovely women. The nrst ACT, as intimated above,
serves sort OF preface 70 the drama; but u 10 slow
ana prosaic Tho same criticism scarcely holds good
for Tho remaining Tour acts, which overbrim With
action and progress from scene to scene without In.
terrupton. Those scenes have been ably managed by
the dramaisl and there is to DO found Ia them little Of
that OF effects which distinguish the American
OF tho play is merely Of those well
SENSATIONS that have served as foundations "a
1aa amid % hs rc ysrsd coor
ings which make the piece ssein gorgeous tabeau,
IN which tropical Inheritance serves az background
to the snowbound and monotonous Businesses Of tho
north. This picturesque effect 10 brought out worry
strongly and clothes the conventional action OF the
pieco in brilliant garment The play IN ITS motive
Is weak aud styaincd IN It's cosning Is thoroughly
c0ective
What remains to be said may be summed up In
fcw worda The play set upon tho stage In ~
effective manner many Of the scenes being exceedingly
beautiful. The acting was scarcely sood Aiss VAIN
wright looked well and acted pretiy, although hei
emotion was devoid OF earnestness. Mr. Shswen
mad0 q vigorous Schem ana Mr. Harkins was active
and stlH as Max de Lussiere. Mr.. Aiieos ropsn wa
amusing and iu somo respects well conserved. Mr.
MaYuinnis was au excellent Carcassin. Tho play was
received With popular approval.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-'sL rRovAroRE."
Notwithstanding tho inclemcncy Of Tho weather the
largest audience OF the present English Opera
assembled at tho Grand Opera House last night 10
ness tho presentation OF al Trovatore." In
spec, the performance was unique although alto
gc.her novel, inasmuch the professional cxigoncics
OF tho occasion requires singing 10 three languages
English, German aud ltalian Occasionally the mix
turc was somewhat udicrous, OWING to tho difference
In vocxization, but smiles often gave way to
hearty appreciation OF tho fine musical cui-
turo shown by the several artists Tho latter
remark Is partc ularly applicable TO Mr. Christian
Frtscn, who made his Hrst appearance as Manrico,
and TO air. A. Blum, who sang the part Of Count al
Luna Botn OF these gentlemen received several
recalls and Blum in his rendition OF III Baienn
s4ia wsn srs"sS ana YET ascsoy Of express
sion that has rarely been equaled on the operatio
stage Frtsch ADDS to an sxcelsn. tenor voice
but last evening exhibited several faults that may
reasonably be excused Ia connection with the ncr-
vousness Of q nrst appearance. Nine. Anna Granger
Dow personated Lconora. This lady has clear,
rouad rcsh soprano voice. which she uses with great
taste and with than she acts, Tor At timca
she seemed cold aud unsy mpa,nstic. iiss Adsalds
Randall Azucena the gypsy added to her reputation
a rising artist and frequently ehcno5 applause
poclaly well sung by both Of the characters Mr. II.
Wiegand . Fernando was in good form and received
hts share OF the honors OF the evening. Taken all
all tho performances was IN agreeable surprise 10
those who did not anticipate much excellence at the
hands OF u company so recently organzcd, and Tor
which It's best friends have not from tho beginning
claimed more than modest merit.
LYCEUM THEATgE--"BEBE."
large audience visited tho Lyceum Theatre last
evening TO witness the performance OF Nsjac and
Hcnncquin's comedy, In four acts, entitled "B6ben
TINS piece adapted for the American stage the
title OF "BaDy," 10 not unknown Now York audi.
cnces for whom Mr. Bradiord condensed It into three
acts. Tue version played last evening by Mr.
Hirschy's French comedy company was as originally
performed In Paris and was broader In ITS humor than
person than Mmc. Aurelia, and tho maid Is very
fronchy indeod all OF tho ladies rather risky Ia
their The best part Of last evenings perform
ance was tho Petition OF N. Chamonin. We have sell
dom II ever, better characl crizaton He was
regular old French tutor anc seemed as though he
might just slipped from out the pages Of
Baizac's novels. 81. Bouleloup as BeDo's papa was
capital, and NJ vcniat Bobd entered into the fun
oil tho poce with kocn rolish. No actor coud help
playing we'll before such AUDIENCE for Il every
point than halt way aud laughed and applaudod
This Evening "Les crochots du Perc Martin" a
drama in three acts bJ the author oil tho .'rwo
Orphans" VIII be produced, and On Saturday oven
ing Tor tho benefit u ". Hrschy, Erck ;hatri.
ans "L'Ami Fritz" will DO played Tor tho nrst time
America
STANDARD THEATRE -"LlTTLE BAREFOOT"
Last evening Miss Maggie Mitchell appeared before
q largo and enthusiastic audience at the Standard
Theatre as Amry In "Litte Barefoot" The character
OF Amry Is described a companion picture TO Fan
chon and 10 II Is. We have Mss Mitchell In tho same
style OF part style In which stands as the best
exponent on the stage. II there DO such thing a.
the fountain Of youth Maggie Mitchell must
have discovered IL, Tor she seems vs. young
to-day as she did twenty years ago Her portrayal OF
a child's character last evening had all the wi atty
spontancity OF girl OF fourteen, and and
figure carried out the idea shc was shoroux MY
charming IRON nrst TO last and lively ~ crcko.
Sho called before the curtain the end OF every
and her reception throughout the play was most
gratifying. Tho piccc was prcttily mounted and
iairly we'll acted and seemed 10 be- thoroughly on.
joyed Any VINO wants TO have a real, hearty,
innocent laugh should soc Little Barefoot, who, by
the way, dances around the stage red k stockings
and French slippers
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES
THIS Is tho third week OF the London Circus and
Menagerie at Gmore's Garden and the place has been
well patronized. There will DO another change In the
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