The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-27
THEATRICAL CHANGES.

Nearly all of the managers are unwilling to give
descriptions detail of the changes that are taking
place under their direction Indeed. there are but
two three theatres in which really important inn
provements are being made One of these is tho
Broadway. which last the trysting place Of
Messrs. Edgar Fulton. This year,. is taken by Mr.
Augustin DAILY. who proposes to make of it locality
that shall remind the public his old ventures aud
renstate him in its heart the of the
nsthetic element OF tho profession At present tho
place is Of debris 1t might be reproduced by
painter q successful ruin.
DALY's BROADWAY THEATRE
It is the intention of the manager, however to
make of the most beautiful theatres in New
York. and money will be freely added every archi.
tectural conception to bring about this result Mr..
Daily is not alone. He has wealthy party behind
him. and the public may look for something handsome
when his work Is finished The STAGE the scenery.
the proscenium. auditorium and entrance. all will
undergo natural changes that likely to make the
broadway of the attractive theatrical resorts
Of the city. For the moment it is practicable to
state in what degree the improvements will be made.
1t is enough that artists and mechanics hard at
work in the perfection of the designs Of the manager
and that when the theatre is opened it will present
a picturesque front and interior that will make it
memorable among New York theatres.
BOOTHS THEATRE.
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Boucicaut has become the possessor and manager OF
this establishment. and with Mr.. Arthur Sowell as
his representative and agent. is making active prep
arations for the regular Under the direc-
ton OF Mr. Boucicault many changes being made.
The stage has been brought the audience the
proscenium boxes have followed suit and the
modatons for the audience likely to be such that
aquet "thank you will probably be the involuntary
remark Of large number of people. Mr.. Boucicault
silent for the concerning his architectural
plans. but speaks with moderate freedom relative
his forthcoming company. Perhaps the good nature
which attaches to breakfast table among his bear-
tiful surroundngsthe library and works of art the
bits of sculpture the ebony aiornments. the pic
tured glass that let's in the light moderately and
thousand other objects worth recitng-has some-
thing to do with this quaint man. and he answers
general questions with some freedom. He says
''In making my theatre ! have a principle at
work. What Lester wallack has made himself in
My pieces will be as representative as his own in
theiy respective departments. Miss CLARA Morris
might have been my leading lady. but from ono
cause and another she has been compelled to give
place to Miss Rose Coghlan Mark you. however. /!
m n So any os
the Ozark Horse" and whether 1t be he, she or II
my dramatic stable shall turn out its best intel
lectual wealth and action. understand human
nature and public nature tolerably WELL and in the
selection Of my people have fixed on those who
plays that / shall produce Fancy II you eau
better cast than this:-John Clayton my son-in-
law II don't ask you to say q word until
you have him); he is to DO my leading man;
John Broughan. George Clarke Dominica Murray.
George +. Devere Miss Ada Gilman, Miss Mario
Prescott Miss Nellie Mortimer-what moro does tho
public want than these representatives OF dramatic
art? They are characters In themselves, and, when
you put them the stage with all the artihcialties
that make actor actress. what more do you re.
qure be added to their inherent excellence? No,
have made my choice carefully and. / believe.
well, and when present my first play think it will
possess all the elements OF At rate my
artists will be those in whom have the utmost
fidencc.
ss"But about the changes in the theatre Mr. Bouci.
caut.''
II don't want to say q word for the present. Come
some other time when tho dirt has been swept up
and can what the carpenters aud decorators
have done. 1t Is enough that am INDUCING in .
small avalanche, upsetting things generally, and
when the season begins hope to have place that
will enable to enjoy the comfort OF seeing every
pleasantly seated, handsome pictures in 'front.'
good accommodations for my people In the rear.
and every inducement on thcir part and my own to
make q hrst class theatre"
Mr.. Steele Mackaye, OF the Madison Square THEATRE
will PROBABLY begin the work OF renovation this
week. His plans yet immature. although 1t u
understood he Is contemplating some changes.
At the Park Theatre little will be done than
TO repaint and redecorate. Wherever Old Father
Time has left dirty footsteps they will be removed.
At Wallack's now curtain IL being painted for
the regular season. and the stage people are busy in
getting things ready for the new play, "Wolferts
Roost." In which John L. Raymond is soon to APP
pear. Beyond this there no alterations The
regular season will open lew weeks later.
At the Union Square considerable money Is being
expended in adding to it's usual beauty. Fresh
paint Is being laid by master hand and certain
scenic effects are being devised At the stand
ard and Sibos tho same remark will apply
The general feeling among the directors Of nmuse.
ments liz hopeful As they regard the outlook 1t 70
circulate abundance aud the public will spend IL
freely dramatic attractions. The several COM
panies are by means full. nor have all the man-
ayers filled their dates