The Indianapolis journal., 1886-04-11
THE WEEKS STAGE NMS.
The Various Attractions Offered by the
Local Theatrical Managers.
Comedy, Minstrelsy, Dramatic and Specially
Performances of Different Kinds-The
Local Review and Notes of the Stage.
GRAND oPERA-HoUsE


Lovers Of legitimate comedy will be pleased to
know that Sol Smith Russell viii be at the
Grand the first three nights Of this week, in his
: new play, Felix McKusick," which has the rep
ufation of being one of the most novel and ex-
travagantly funny plays Of the day. Ms. Rus
cell is generally recognized as the drollest and
most original comedian in the profession, and ne
enjoys popularity tat is almost unbounded
In sFelx McKusickv be has part that is admir-
ably suited to his peculiar abilities
and which gives him large oppoRtuni-
ties for fun-making and the introduction
Of his irresistible impersonations speoialties and
songs. He plays the part of poor country
editor, who breaks into the profession
as the manager of dime museum, do
ing ali sorts Of things. from tragedy down to
impersonating the freaks themselves, and in
volving himself in the most ridiculous complica-
tions. Mr.. Russell has carefully selected and
competent supporting company.
Col. ]. II. Haverley's famous European-Amer-
lean Minstrels, which made such an excellent i'm
preston here earlier in the season, will give q
single performance at the Grand on next Thurs
day evening. The company as recently reorgan-
particularly in the line of comedians and vocal
lists, and the wonderful Cragg family of gym
nasts are still with it. The entertainment the
company is giving contains many new and orig,
tnal features.
ENGL1sH's oPERA-HoUsE.
English's Opera-house will be closed the first
three nights of this week, but will open on
Thursday evening with what is reported to be
the merriest Of all farcial comedies, called "Our
Irish Visitors" The piece is called absurdity
and the announcement is made that 1t will cre
ate roars of laughter. The two principal char
acters are played by Thos. E. Murray aud Mark
Murphy, two very clever comedians. The COM
edy is full of fun and music, and one element
comes in as a rest and diversity for the other
The company is good, and the comedy crammed
with popular elements.
Her Majestys Opera Companys appearance at
English's Opera-house, at an early date, will be
a great musical event The company seldom ap-
pears outside New York and the leading Eastern
cities. 1t is acknowledged to be the most COM
plete organization in existence. They now
playing an extended engagement In San Fran
cisco, where their success has been unprece-
dented in the history of operatic successes
Massenet's new French opera, produced by Ma
pleson for the first time on any stage, in San
Francisco, with Minnie Hauk in the title role
scored an instantaneous hit, the press being
unanimous in their praise of this magnificent
work "Manon" will be given here with the
singers that will appear are Giannin
the celebrated tenor; .signor Caracciola
Del Puente. Sig Yetta, Sig. Germont, Mile AL
ma Fohstrom. Mile Dotti, Mile La Blanche,
Mile Lillian Nordica Mile Marie Engle, Mime
Minnie Hauck, Mile Bauermeister. Mile Medico,
Mile Ashton, Mile Valeria, and Mime Malvina
Cavalazzi, and grand ballet of fifty coryphees
The operas to be given will be selected from the
-feilewiEg repertoire Carmen" LA Sonnam-
caine' Lucia di Lammermoor," Tanning of
che Shrew," and their latest success, "Manon." "
The sale of seats will be announced later.
THE MUSEUM.
The return of Miss Helene Adell and her ex-
'cellent company. seen here earlier in the season,
in Moths" Wallack's great success is an
nounced, her engagement opening tomorrow
afternoon Miss Adell and her support gave the
Ebest dramatic performance that has ever been
given in the Museum, and the return of the com
pany will doubtless be the source of much graft
fcation to the patrons of that house She is an
actress OF unquestoned ability, and her assump-
tion of the character of Lady Daily Wonder
decker Is o performance of commendable dra-
matte merit. Personally handsome, a fine
dresser woman of excellent methods and dis
elimination, Miss Adell has acquired splendid
reputation. and she is deservedly popular fa-
y0rite. The company is, in the main, the same
that appeared during the previous visit, and is
combination capable of giving good perform
Rnce of this drama. The play is dramatized
from Ouida's novel of the same name
TyPE-sETTINe CONTEST AT THE zoo.
The main feature of the Zoo Theater this week
will be the type-setting tournament, In amuse-
ment hall, for the championship The Indian
apois men who will compete are George Walls,
of the Journal; E. A. Perkins, of the News; E.
C. Divine, of the Sentinel E. Oswald, s. B,
Heermans. and O. E. Sickels, of the Times. The
contest will last eighteen hours-two hours each
evening of the week and two hours on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday afternoons. The win
ner will get 800 in gold, with $780, $50 and $40 to
che second, third and fourth men. The regular
bill in the theater will be given, and prominent
Vaudevillsts will furnish the entertainment
among them being William j. Mills the Sisters,
Coulson and Harry La Rose, the last three
named formerly with Tony Pastor. Prices are
unchanged; 10 and 20 cents giving admittance to
the entire building
GILMoRE's BAND COMING.
Gilmore's celebrated New York city band has
been secured by the Richardson Zouaves for a
grand concert under their auspices, at Englishs
Operahouse on May 3. The mere announce
ment OF this musical event assures reception
Tor this greatest of American bands which will
equal, If not surpass, the ovation rendered the
Mexican Band, which played for the benefit of
the Iouaves last summer. The name of p S.
Gilmore as great musical organizer and band
leader is as familiar as household word the
world over He is the originator of the most
stupendous musical events in the worlds his
tory. He organized the great jubilees of 1869
and 1872 in Boston. The first consisted of
chorus of 10000 and an orchestra of 1000
A building was erected specially for
1t which held SO, 900 auditors, and it was crowd
ed during the jubilee of an entire week The
second doubled the first in magnitude. It con-
eieties from all parts of the country 1000 instru
mentalsts, and a special chorus of $50 solo
artists The best bands Of Europe and America
participated in the event, and hundreds of
thousands Of people from both continents wit
messed it, Nothing approaching these immense
musical aggregations mas ever been attempted at