The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-15
THE AMUSEMENT REVIEW.
Notes of the Various Theatrical Attrac-
tions in Indianapolis This Week.
Fife Elsler, Lawrence Barrett, Alice Har-
riSOn, the RialBigger Company-NOtes
About Actors and Actresses.
The Various Local Attractions.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE. .

A dramatic event of interest will be the ap-
pearance of Miss Fife Elsler at the Grand
Opera house the first three nights of this week
as Bessie Barton (the workman's wife), the
heroine of Frank Howey's domestic drama
''Woman Against Woman Miss Ellser
achieved a great success in this role in
New York. Nym Crinkle, in the New
York World, said of one of her audiences
''They followed the story like children, and
laughed at its humor and wept at its pathos
with that quick sympathy which showed how
strong the illusion was" The comments of other
critics of the New York Press equally favor
able This seems to indicate that Miss Ellsler
has at last found great and congenial role for
herself. Her talents have never been doubted,
but, like many other artists, she has suffered
from dramatic insists Her supporting company
includes some unusually strong people
Mr.. Lawrence Barrett, the distinguished actor;
will be at the Grand the last three nights of the
weeks in repertoire that will give him an OPP
portunity to display his versatility and histrionic
powers. On Thursday evening he will give what
Is regarded by many as his strongest impersona
tion '.Richelieu." On Friday night he
will appear in double bill. two comedies,
both new to this citv, 1.-THE Kings Pleasure"
and 1.-THE Wonder At the Saturday matinee
there will be another double bill, tragedy and
comedy, ''Yorick's Love" and David Garrick, }"
and the engagement will conclude on Saturday
night with Hon. George H. Boxers great trag
Ddy, Francesca da Rimini," which made such
success here two years ago. All these plays
will be presented with appropriate scenic aces
sories Mr.. Barrett's company is composed of
capable people, twenty five in number The sale
Tuesday morning.
ENGLIsH'S OPERA HOUSE.
"Hot Water" musical comedy of the order of
tba Wo1l rln Matt ~
will be at English's next Friday and Saturday
evenings, with Saturday matinee Alice Harri-
1ison, who ranks among the leading condolences
on the American stage, is the star, and appears
as Mile Marie Bonfous, French actress. with
penchant for making mischief between mar
ried couples. She manages to drive two jealous
wives to the point of seeking the aid of the
divorce court. The plot deals with the diff
culties that surround the raksh course OF two
convivia brothers. who are in Paris with their
wives. A novel feature in the play is fall
through the ceiling of a couple engaged In
pngilistic encounter. The music is mostly bur
lesque, and includes selections from ''Mikado'
and other popular airs Miss Harrison, as Yum
Yum. is the original of the role in America, and
in Hot Water" she repeats her impersonation
of the little maid from school The company is
a good one.
THE DIME MUSEUM.
SCALED Back" dramatization of Hugh Con-
ways thrilling novel of the same name will be
produced at the Museum this week. The COM
pany is headed by Miss Louise Rial, who is sup
ported by VIM. S. Marion. Laura A. Bigger and
other capable people. The combination has re-
ceivel some very fattering press notices. and the
company has been quite successful. Many new
novelties will be the curiosity hall.
The crowds have been so large and there has
been such demand for reserved seats that Man
ager Sackett has concluded to reserve the par
quette and two or three rows Immediately black
of the same for which ten cents extra will be
charged, making the prices ten, twenty and
thirty cents The seating capacity of the gallery
has been considerably increased and in this way,
it is thought the audience be made much
more comfortable.
THE ZOO THEATER.
Sid G. France, supported by company of
twenty people. opens at the Zoo Theater to-
morrow night. for weeks engagement. During
the first three nights "Marked for Life" in
which Mr. France has appeared as Skid several
thousand times. will be presented. 1.-THE James
Boys" will the last three nights. Both
dramas are closely identified with the name of
the star and have drawn large audiences at pre-
vious engagements in this city. The company
also embraces number of fine speciality people
There will be matinees, with Marked for Life
as the bill. Tuesday and Thursday. ''The James
Boys" will be the matinee attraction on Satur
day.