The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-27
THE AMUSEMENT REVIEW.
Attractions Offered Patrons by Local
Theatrical Managers This Week.
Gossip and Personal Mention About the Peo-
pie Who Furnish Amusement for the
Public-Notes Of the Stage.
GRAND ~OPERA-HoUSE.

Anicet Bourgeois new play, "a Prisoner for
Life adapted from the French, will be the at
traction at the Grand Opera-house the first three
nights of this week. 1t was first presented in
this country at the Union square Theater, New
York, where it made 2 stronsly-marked success,
and 1t will be produced in this city by Shook &
Golfers noted company, headed by the cele-
brated actor, Mr.. j. B. Studley. The play has
had a successful tour of the country. and is
spoken of as q drama of strong interest and fine
effects.
Mr.. Barley Campbells great spectacular play,
Clio which in many respects is the dramatic
sensation of the season, will be seen at this thea,
ter the latter part of the week. It's adequate
production requires the services Of one hundred
people and two carloads of ~scenery-every drop,
flat and piece of scenery in ordinary use being
taken out. The entire stage setting and effects
employed in the original production at Niblos
Garden. will be used here. The dramatic com-
pany includes such well-known people as May
Newman. Atkins Lawrence, Thomas F. Burns,
Jefreys. 'Patrice," and others, and in addition
there are TWO grand ballots led by Mile Cornalba.
Among the novelties of the performance will be
the fete at st. Marks, the folly ballet and the
earthquake, which is said to be a wonderful
scene. The advance sale of seats will begin on
Tuesday, and there will be no advance i'll prices.
ENoLIsR's oPERA-HoUsE-PATTI ROSA.
Patti Rosa, a clever little soubrette, who has
several times appeared to good advantage before
indianapolis audiences, will be seen at English's
the last three nights of the week, in two plays
made famous by Lolita, Zip" and Bob" The
parts are said to be peculiarly adapted to Miss
noo n Dnf,1ittAo nd hn~ cAon1~ har th,,o Co..
been a successful one.
Cartoons Opera Company, in the latest New
York operate craze, "Nanon," will shortly be
heard at Englishs. This company comprises
over sixty people, and is one of the strongest,
muslcally, in the country.
The Mikado' will be presented at English's,
following Patti Rosas engagement
THE MUSEUM.
Diapers 'Uncle Toms Cabin" company, with
two Topsies and an equal number of Markses,
and scenery necessary to the production, will
furnish the amusement at the Museum this
week. Not much need be said about Uncle Tom.
He is familiar to the world generally. The ORA
per combination is probably one of the best on
the road. Manager Sackett promises to put the
piece on in a satisfactory manner. The Guyasti-
cutus, IvanOvitch, and the other curiosities Of
last week, will remain, and some new features
will be on exhibition.
THE zoo THEATER-IDA sIDDONs
The Ida Siddons Burlesque Company, which
has always drawn crowded houses here, and
which is now said to be Of larger size than ever,
appears all the present week at the Zoo Theater.
prince Faithful is the concluding burlesque
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. and Chill
peric" the rest of the engagement. with entire
change of bill Thursday night Regular matt
nees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with
extra matinee New Years day.