The Washington critic., 1886-03-23
WASHINGTON CRITIC
WASHINGTON, MARCH .3, ivt5.
THE THEATRES.

IliE THEATnHS.
The National Theatre was pacScl long
before the hour of opening last night from
pit to gallery. The occasion was the repro
duction OF "We, Us & Coz" THIS is one
Of those absurdites that has no other OBJ
ject In view than to amuse, and II uproar-
ious laughtorfro the rise to the fall of the
curtain is any indication 1of enjoyment,
1--WE, Us g. Co." is a success. More con
tinuous and hearty laughter is seldom II
ever heard IN theatre. The structure of
the piece Is the same as when II was pre-
sented last season, but new features anil
new music has been introduced. Mr..
Kendall, the original Dr. Nulo Mei'cus, Ia
missed, but the company has been iu many
respects strengthened, so that the per
formance runs smoothly and evenly, except
when interrupted by the gulliws Of tho
audience. The music incidental TO the
piece is very pretty and exceedingly well
rendered by an excellent quartet and
chorus. Miss Theresa Vaughn, the con
tralto, possesses beautiful, rich voice,
strong In power and large in range, which
she uses with an art and finish that shUull
entitle her to leading place In grand
opera. She Is withol handsome and grace
ful actress. The soprano, Miss Richardson.
and bass, Messrs Amberg and Evans, com.
plete a quartet, the equal Of which is rarely
heard of the operate stage. The entire
performance is thoroughly enjoyable, and
there is no doubt that packed houses will
be the rule during the week.
Alarge and refined audience witnessed
Mr.. Lawrence Barretps presentation OF
"Richelieu" at Albaugbs Opera House
last night. Mr.. Barretts recognized posi-
tion as leading tragediau of this country
and his well known rendition of the part
render detailed review unnecessary. 1t is
but just to sny, however, that 1t was a most
impressive presentation. Great In concep'
ton and artistic In execution, 1t was rare
treat to the lovers of the drama. His sup
port is good and in many respects superior
to the usual support given tragic stars. For
tonight "Ilernani' is announced.
At Harris Biou Theatre Miss Laura
Dainty appeared in "a Mountain Pink"
before a fairly large audience She is
very interesting and impressive actress, In
many respects similar to Maggie Mitchell
in style. Her play is a pretty one, full of
romantic incident and was well received.
She is supported by well-selected com
pany, and will no doubt play to very good
business during the week.
At the Dime Museum the Leonzo Broth
ers appeared before crowded house, which
they entertained with their excellent dra-
matte company and wonderfully trained
dogs.
The Edith Sinclair Comedy Company
opened at Herzog's Opera-House yesterday
in "a Box of Cash." to full houses Miss
Edith Sinclair, as Grace Ford, is very
pleasing actress, and with Mr. Il. NJ. Favor,
as Tim O' Hard, kept the audience in roars
Of laughter.
Local stage Notes.
Mr.. Jay Writ Kali, with the assistance of
several of his brother professionals of this
city, intends to produce soon w. S. Gill
bert's beautiful fairy drama, entitled, "The
Isle of Broken Hearts" Mr.. Kali will ap-
| pear as WOnstd, deformed, ill-favored
dwarf. The part is one especially suited to
him, and his friends expect some very good
work. He has been fortunate enough to
secure the services of Miss Odette Tyler to
| play the leading role. Miss Tyler is a lady
plenty of native talent with experience and
hard study The performance is to be
given for the benefit of the fund for Gen
| eral Hancock's widow Mr.. Kali intends
making this the society event of the season,
| having secured the Endorsement Of num-
her Of the best known society people of
Washington.
The Germania M@nnerchor gave a con.
cert and theatrical performance for the
| benefit of the German Orphan Asylum last
evening at Abner's Hall, which was filled
with an appreciative audience. Piano solos
were rendered by Professor e. Mort, the
leader of the societyj a soprano solo by
Miss Clara Rosafy, popular young song
stress, and chorus by the society. Hon.
Simon Wolf delivered a short address,
thanking the promoters of the cause of the
orphans in the name OF the friends OF the in
stitution. The play rendered was "Tante
Kobold and Onkel Satanas" (Aunt Goblin
and Uncle Satau), and was effectively rem
dered by members OF the Germana Manner
chor, assisted by two professionals from
Baltimore. The financial success of the
entertainment is as gratifying as the artistic
is creditable.
The season of the American Opera Com
pany begins in Philadelphia on April 26
The company will come here soon after.
The dramatic event of next season will bt
the tour of the famous Mcingen Company
| of German actors, whose performances o
| Rihy o NV 's'S ~
Henry Irving's Company. The company
will make a six months tour, beginning IL
October. 1t consists of eighty people. The.
will probably be seen in this city in Jan
uary.
Mr.. Downing and "Vautour' will be a
the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia
during the week beginning April IL.
Harold Fosberg wants to star. He is con
sidering two plays, "Robert Macaire," an'
one by Agnes E. Monroe, n dramatizatiol
of Besaul and Rice's novel, "The Captain
the Fleet"
Louis de Lange, who became quite
favorite here during the season OF ligh
opera last summer takes the leading coined
role in Lydia Thompson's "Oxygen,
which is announced for next week. Alex
ander Clark, also Of last summers Beeb
company, is with him.
Alta Norman, the agreeable young sc
prano who appeared at Ford's Opera llous
last spring with Zelda Segnin and wo
, much favor, will soon be heard here agai
in opera.
Rosina Vokes and her admirable con
pany soon appear here again.
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