New-York tribune., 1886-05-02
STAGE FEATURES AND CHAT.
MIR. FROIIMAN LEASES THE LYCEUM-MRS.
LANGTRY'S TOUR-CLOSING THE SEASON.

MR.. FROHMAN LEASES THE LYCEUM-MRs |
LANGTRY'S TOUR-CLOSING THE SEASON.
1t has been whispered in theatrical circles for
some time that Daniel Frohman was negotiating with
the directors o. the Lyceum Theatre Company for a
Lease OF that house. premature statement to this
OBJECT was made. but it only a,e Friday night
that the matter really settled. Tho move was made
on Mr.. Frohman's part only after much deliberaon,
despite the fact that 1t known that there
was possibility OF Miss Dauyray retiring the directors
we're Hooded with applications from managers or every
degree They considered. however, that MI ffohinans
career manager OF the Madison Square Theatre
rendered him peculiarly capable OF handling bouse
intended by its first aud builder rs frank
expression of the views under which the former house
WAS first conducted. in his profession Mr.. frobman
is generally looked upon man destined sooner or
later II the front OF theatrical management
Since leaving the Madison square his judgment and ex
perence have rlened and he possesses not only an
intimate knowledge of tho New-York field, but an
acquaintance with tho methods of handling company
on the road" the phrae runs which is equaed by
few OF bis rivals Freed from OF the constrants
which h,mrered him during HIS former term of local
management, he will doubtless succeed II any one can
In placing the little house In Fourth ave. on sure
| foundation which structure OF success may he
reared The history OF the house is brief and generally
known. Originally intended theatre for amateurs,
! 1t begun by a company OF when p. H. Hubert,
architect was the originator Steele Mackayc leased 1t
| before completion and finished It in n reckessly ex-
penslve manner. Iampered by tho enormous debt, he
forced to let the lease PASS INTO the hands OF the
present owners. who tue chief creditors The
building and property sti belong to the original com
pany the ease only being held by that which has Brent
Goode for its head The first made there was by
| Miss Dauvray who only retres IN Wow OF the sure
profits there on .bc road awaiting z" one or Oir
! Girls" She closes her May 22, and after a
long rest will begin country with her present
play, Bronson Howards new comedy being kept IN
reserve. Mr. Frohnan. who was seen just after the
meeting of the board OF directors which the contract
signed said do not proT oso to enter into active
management OF the Lyceum Theatre until the opening OF
the next In September or Oct0ter as nave 100
many other interests look after during the summer but
shall look after the house In the mealtilne IL
Is probable house will be kept open several
weeks with some good attraction after Miss Dauvr'ys
departure, which will end the regular season OF that
theatre have examined the theatre thoroughly and
find that is possible to do large business IN spite of
the small appearance OF tho auditorium, which, by the
way is the most comfortable one have ever hecn III
Europe America; tnat is one reason why tho
little house much liked. As to the policy of the
theatre year only say that have no. YET had
time decide denitey upon its future, though IL ls
quite certain that shall devote the theatre to Sood,
Wholesome plays produced with strong casts, giving
the preiereuce to Eight comedy. My experience or
American plays at the Madison Square Theatre has
led me TO believe that they strong dramatic
card to play, and shall doubtless be guided by that
idea"
Since Mira Lanetry's undoubtsd In London in
spite 0, the many obstacles in her way result DUE it is
sai to her steady improvement IN her art she has been
the recipient OF many ohcrs from American managers
looking to "a tour in this country. These she has 50
persstenty refused that it has lattery been taken ms
matter of that she had made mp her mind
definitely to remain IN England for next season at all
events. The manager generally accredited with the
most knowledge Of her intentions is t. G.. Gilmore |
hose business abilities Mrs. Langtry has always held in
esicem Mr. Gilmore denied with one OF his oracu-
lar Hnls that he going 10 manage her next season
or any oher season. Last week however he received
cable dispatch which unlo ,ed his lips and this Is the
result OF the unlocking Mrs. Langtry Is coming here
next season but she will nc under DO ones management
but her H. and report be correct she coul he under
none more expert Mr. Gilmore will assist her in great
measure and has already secured FOR her bookings on
favorable 1t question, indeed whether
any other star has secugcd higher percentages from
country managers a. Mrs Lanetry Will in some places
per of the receipts she Will arr Ve
this city toward tho end OF September and Will as
on her former visit furnished house which she
Will keep until the following sprin; This Is not nnwis'
her part, altogether she Will play not less than
sixteen weeks in this Gig. Her season Will open at the
Fifth Avenue October !; here she will play for four
weeks. alterward visiting Boston for n two weeks
engagement. She will then play around NeT-foik,
playing week each in Brooklyn ana Newark Oh
December she will begin a four weeks engagement at
Nihos playns to the regular Irce' OF mat house on
January she plays week in Washington thei week
IN baltimore and another IN Philadelphia, from |
which She Will go to Chcaso, ptayNs yuefo vr
viii VIII py , o a. ' % and retrot with nro6sby week
Ia Canada Her last New York engagement OF tour !
weeks will be mt uptown theatre and she VIII
prol,ably then after resi-, 20 to Francisco FOL
ronparItivelS nu season Thi, last move however, Is
ly no means definitely determined upon Mrs lanetry
win bring her entire English company OF twenty ono
pcr.ous Inany whom with her on her previous
American tour. Sac VIII re supported Dy ii ILiar1ei
Coghlan. play Of Enemies VIII De Tue principal
feature Of ae .erory This VII include new pisy pray
play as yet unnamed she VIII also pay lysmt,I'on
and Galatea." She brings with her Large stock ot
storage AT Nhlos Theatre MT. Gnore sHi1 as uaS'
that he hal doubt Of the success ot Ter enSas9neht
10 terms which could only pay them in event OF her
playing 10 enormous business and ths he was ; e ar,,
him she said that she gong to buy %2oVoO worm VI
dresses in Par.s for the tour she Will AnocA Gil
cold, concluded Mr.. Gilmore
Last night in his usual neat and graceful manner Mr..
DAILY said his good by to New-York FOR the summer
months specially written prologue the com.
pany $50 ia old fashioned phrase paid their respects
10 those 10 whom months they haze Afforded so huch
enjoyment ~ has already been SAID tho season nus
cen peculiarly profitable and successful one ior MI
D,ly and he leaves New-lork with inc certainty o'
meetln. with the hesrtic, OF welcomes on his return
IN two weeks from lay ho ana his company VIII be !
On their way toward the country which hds already
adopted them a. fsNDrito chlldfeh Oh nor o"H
ths however thry will apI III two OF me prhcIpd
citic q, ths continent They Opcn in Boston to morrow
night at the Boston Museum. tncatrical man WHO
was I'm that city in the fore OF the week shd on MS
return that the advance sale FOR the weeks enlargement
was something remarkable
Mr. Aronson, of the Casino, Is, according TO MS own
story OF others preparing to outvie ms ioimer
proiuctiOns i'm the setting and costum!tg OF the ne"
English comic opera Erminie rus too' III SPi'o "a
the rreparable loss he has stalne III tho o'eS. anu
neek Mr. Conred who it il )red, was afraid that
without his presence Casino would be forced 10 eose
it, doors Mr. Conried by the way, mas acquired 'he
title of the ubiquitous among his many dear friends
from the fact that his note paper Is healed win sum-
Il xtern more or less. Official addresses Ihciuuh5
Teheran and Tmbuctoo. The action OF Etn me
takos place in the time Louis XIV, and TINS gives an