The Washington critic., 1886-04-03
WASHINGTON CRITIC
WASHINGTON. APRIL 3. 1895.
THE THEATRES.

Inc popular cOmedienne, MISS hate
Castleton, VIII appear at Alblugh's Grand
Opera-lIouse next week In the great laugh
ing success "Crazy Patch" This piece is
new here, but has proved so remarkably
clever that there can be no doubt as to It's
reception here. Miss Castleton is an Eng
lish woman and an artist She has a won
derful resemblance to Miss Adelaide Neil
son, who was acknowledged one OF the
most beautiful women on the stage; aud
has met with the same popular favor aud
appreciation that as accorded that talented
actress. Miss Castlcton is accompanied by
strong company, The advance sale OF
seats has already proved satisfactory.
Thatcher, Primrose e Vests Mnstrels,
who are well known in this city, and who
will appear at the New National Theatre
next week, will present bill of rare excel
lence, as well as great variety. The vocal
lists OF this company are Of exceptional
ability and finished singers, MIR. D. L.
O'Keefe, the baritone, being rated among
the best ballad singers In the profession.
The end men are great. George Thatcher,
George II. Primrose, George Edwards,
Billy Rice, Harry Talbert and Barney Pagan
are all names familiar TO the people OF this
ists are all Of the highest order. Barney
Pagan, the clog dancer; Griffin and Marks,
the pantomime acrobats; the musical won
der, Sig. Louis Del Orc, have all achieved
enviable reputation in their lines OF busi-
ness. There will be grand street parade
by the entire company with Its full military
band every afternoon during the week. 1t
as announced that Mr.. O'Keefe has now in
rehearsal a new baritone song by Mr.. 3. H..
nf oil lad a
Sunny Days" and will produce 1t during
the week.
The attraction at Herzog's Opera House
next week will be "Irish Aristocracy," one
Of the funniest Of the many Irish sketches
ever produced. 1t will be given with oil
that attention to detail which first estab-
llshed It's success, and will afford fun for
Says the New York Times Of the company:
"The leading characters are Michael Mii-
doom, enacted by Samuel j. Ryan, and
Michael Mulcdhey, represented by James X.
Gibson. These two Michaels are Irishmen
| OF an uproarious and thirsty nature, who
are continually possessed Of those question
able luxuries called in the simple but ex-
| pressive language Of the day "heads."
Messrs. Ryan and Gibson acted their roles
| WIN RTCut edTUcbLucbb anu upllity, anu
created a great deal::of merriment. The
| company supporting the two leading ac-
tors was above the average"
"The States Attorney" one Of the mos'
mirthful comedies now before the public
will be given at Harris Biiou Opera-Hous,
next week, with the popular comedian, Mr.
John Dillon, in the leading part. The rep
utation Of this gentleman Is too we'll estab
lished to need special mention, and tn,
mere announcement OF his presence is suffl
cient to bring out bis friends en- nidsse.
Knowles Great Comedy Company will b,
at the Dime Museum next week in "0dd
and Ends,"a q play well adapted to anus
the audience and bring out the strong feat
ures Of the company. Messrs. Barton 4
Logan have been peculiarly fortunate In tn
selection Of their attractions this season.
The famous Boston Symphony Orchestr
will give two concerts here on April Ii an,
IA, assisted by the renowned Fursch-Mad
and other soloists. The director is til
famed Herr Gerlcke, lately the conductor o
the Imperial Opera Orchestra of Vienna
The orchestra numbers seventy-fve mus
clans, and heretofore has refused to appea
outside Of Boston, but owing to pressn
demands has consented to appear here. Th
proceeds will 60 to some charitable organ
ization.