The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-18
THE STAGE AND IT'S PEOPLE.
me Attractions offered to Local Thea
ter-Goers During the Coming Week.
France, Riley and Fay Company, and
Others-Dramatic News
GRAND opERA-HousE.


Is described as being full of fun, music and ex-
Ditsment 1t makes no particular dramatic pre-
tensions but is thoroughly original and novel,
and is marked by the most ludicrous situations
and business Goodwin is a versatile and orig
knMi comedian, and in his present play he has
better opportunities for fun-making than in any
Dtker which has preceded 1t. He introduces his
popular representations and limitations, many of
them new, of prominent professionals, in which
he Is excellent. One Of his latestis an imitation
Ds Clara Norris in Camille" which is said to
- great His supporting company is coesposed
OF twenty people, including pretty and clever
easfe. an old indianapolis favorite. Miss Helen
Lowell Henry " Donnelley, the Fletchers, the
best fancy skaters in the profession, the I'm
portal Quartet, Messrs. Kenworthy, Ridgeway.
Gsilmette and Halter. and others. The musical
part of "The Skating Rink" is said to be partic
naarly enjoyable The advance sale OF seats
Will begin on Tuesday morning at the box-office.
BNaLIsH's oPERAHoUsE.
The old favorite melodrama, ''rhe Streets Of
New York." will he presented at English's Thea
Ksr on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings
MAsA SoAtuEudy ndIuCos AZ CuOdp PttSCo-Aos Ho
md 30 cents. This is the second presentation of
4Ais play at English's this season. Mr.. Geo. c.
Boniface, in the character of Tom Badger. is q
wolllknown actor, who has long been before the
public The assurance is given that the old fa-
miliar scenes will all be properly mounted, and
xhs play presented with realistic effects.
Col. j. FL. Mapleson will arrive in the city this
week, to make the final arrangements for the
appearance of Her Majestys Opera Company at
Esglsh's Theater, April 20. 30 and May i. The
repertoire will then be announced. However
sIsucia Di Lammermoor" and Carmen have
already been decided upon, and the other two
operas TO be given will be selected from "Manon,
s.IsA Traviata, flaming Of the Shrew." Don
Giovanni" "LAfricane" and "Sonnambula."
Great care will be taken in selecting the operas.
% give the indianapolis public the benefit OF
their best productions. Colonel Mapleson has
lied. Mile Alma Fohstrom. who made great
hit in New York the early part of the season,
Will be seen here for the first time Lillian
NorGica, the Boston prima donna, of whose won
de1ful voice so much has been said and written,
will make her first appearance in indianapolis
curing this engagement The ballet in each OF
ths operas will be led by Mime. Malvina Caval-
xaxzi, the greatest danseuse in the world. The
ssago-settings will be new and beautiful
THE MUSEUM.
Sid u. France and strong speciality company
IA ssMarked for Life the first half of the week,
and dead to the World" the last three nights
viii be the attraction at the Museum this week
France is one of the best known sensational
character actors on the stage, and his perform
nnces abound in startling incidents and situa-
EionR While his plays possess no particular
dramatic merit, they are attractive to lovers of
sensational productions, and never fail to draw
- = %
Gian, and in his various characters he creates
merriment and applause The speciality people
With the company are all good in their line
NEW MANAGEMENT OF THE zoo.
George E. Rogers, wel-known theatrical
manager has leased the Zoo Theater. and the
sifls has been changed to Standard Theater and
Amusement Building He will endeavor to in
crease the patronage by the best attractions pro-
sarable in the vaudeville line. He will open to-
morrow with Riley and Fay, who will present
Ragged jack" three-act comedy drama.
There will be objects of interest in Amusement
Hall Prices will remain at 10 and 20 cents,
with matiness Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
lay.
THE coNoERT OF aILnfoREs BAND.
The month of May opens in the amusement
line with the concert Of Gilmore and his noted
band at English's the Sd of the month The
band has before this made one or two tours of
fhe country, but its visits and therefore
render the present concert the more at
kractive. Every man of the forty five
Be sc 50 used if necessary, though
Mr. Gilmore places his dependence on some few
Tor the reason that solos on some of the heavy
Instruments would not be very popular. The
personnel of the band is decidedly varied. men
OF all nations being found in it, though English
men and Germans predominant But few of
the original members remain and whenever Mr..
Gilmore finds man who suits his exacting mind
No 10 added to the number at once. His tour
through Europe resulted in several important
additions. The Richardson Zouaves share in the
proceeds of the concert at this place.
JOHN B. DoRIs's SHOW.
The show season will be opened in Indianapo-
lis With two performances on Monday. the 26th
inst, on the grounds west of White river, by the
inter Ocean Circus and Menagerie of John
b Doris who is now in winter
quarters at the Exposition grounds,
and active preparations are being made for
She beginning of the seasons exhibitions. Mr.
U0fls mas made many improvements in his show,
has added many new and novel features to his
attractions. and has engaged some Of the great
ssh circus performers in the world, among the
most notable of the aforementioned being
James Robinson, the acknowledged cham aion
DI the WOrLu as an equestrian. he mas d large
collection of animals. and the equip nents of his
menagerie, in the matter of cages and chariots
are of the most gorgeous character. He starts
put with everything bright aud with encourag
Ing prospects for realizing the success his show
20 highly merits.
Notes of the stage
The elder comedians in legitimate comedy are
hardly holding their own this season.
Elsie Serrano has just completed domestic
drama entitled "a Shadow on the Hearth
Miss Jennie Calef. an attractive and popular
netress will be at the Grand all thu weak of Nav