The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-31
WORLD OF DRAMA AND MUSIC
Attractions of Unusual Merit at the
Theaiers During This Week.
Nym Crinkle's Gossip About Notable Stage
Matters in New York-NOtes of Dramatic
Doings and About Local Musicians.

Mr. Lawrence Barretts annual engagement In
this city viii commerce at the Grand Opera-no mouse
tomorrow evening and continue for three nights
the repertoire being one that is well calculated
to display his versatility and powers as an actor
Tomorrow evening he will appear as Richie
lieu, which, by many, is regarded as his greatest
impersonation. On Tuesday evening he will ap-
pear "a Lanciotto, the hunchback, in Hen
George Fl. Boxers great play, realization of
Dante's 'sInferno," Francesca da Rimini," part
that gives him fne opportunities for impas-
Bionate acting. His last appearance will
be on Wednesday evening in grand double
bin, as Shyloek in 'EThe Merchant of Venice"
and as David Garrick, in the comedy of thar
name. These performances arc of more than
ordinary interest. Mr. Barrett has surrounded
himself with an excellent company, his unfag.
Ring industry having enabled him to bring to-
gether combination of actors who seem to
work together with the single purpose of max
ing a harmonious whole rather than to shine
individually Such excellent legitimate people
as S. Z. Springer, Charles Wells. 3. q. Rogers.
Frederick Vroom, Mrs. Wilma K. Gale, Miss
Miriam O'Leary and Miss Minna Monk are en-
gagged in supporting him.
The charming comedienne, Mile Marie
Aimee, one of the most artistic actresses before
the public, will be at the Gfend the latter part
of this week, appearing on Thursday and Friday
evenings and Saturday matinee in the great
comedy success "Divorcons, which has never
been seen here ard on Saturday evening in
sMamselle," comedy in which she created q
very favorable impression here last season. Both
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and musical selections.
The popularity of the Dime Museum contin-
mes undated, and the attraction for this week,
which is an established favorite with the patrons
of this theater is one that is calculated to draw
like porous plaster" 1t is the two melodra-
matte favorites, Mr.. Joseph j. Bowling and Miss
Sadie Hasson, who will appear in two plays.
On Monday Tuesday and Wednesday, after
noon and evening, they will produce their new
drama by E. A. Locke, enaitled Never Say
Die" with sensational effects and features, in
Guiding musical selections by octet of male
voices and the Madrigal Singers, and with
special scenery. including the realistic Brooklyn
bridge and pier scenes. Thursday. Friday and
Saturday they will appear in their we!l.known
drama, "Nobodys Claim" which has always
been q strong attraction here. The supporting
company is an evenly good one, and they carry
q silver-cornet band, which will give a street
parade daily and concert in front of the thea
ter each evening.
The following 10 the cast of characters select
ed for the home opera rendition of 'The Little
Tycoon" The principles have been eaosen not
alone with regard to vocal ability, but from
amongst local artists whose histrionic talent has
been shown in numerous other successful public
appearances:
Violet, the Little Tycoon. Mrs Leoa Bailey
Miss Hurricane a vision ........ Mrs. j. j. Cole
Dolly. always jolly Miss Nettie johnson
Countess Pullem- back. John Geiger
Alvin. WalLstreet man "A L. Willard jr.
Rufus Alvins chum .-----.--.....----S l.. Morrison
Lord Dolphin, dude. -.-...-..-...--- Harry Porter
Teddy Lord Dolphin's Valet. Harry Martin
Guskuhn, custom officer NJ Frod VILLAS
MONTGOMERY.
Johnleonard... r. Do, Tbomnson
General Knickerbocker old boy Charles B. Foster