The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-31
CHAT FROM THE THEATERS.
The Provisions Made for the Public's
Amusement by Local Play-Houses.
A Little of Everything to Suit Everybody
!. Society and Sensational Dramas and Spe-
cialty Companies of the Stage.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Miss Minnie Maddern, talented young act
ress who is fast achieving well deserved popu-
larity, will play brief engagement at the Grand
Opera house, opening to morrow night, In in
Spite Of ALL" which is Steele Mackayes adapta-
ton of Sardou's great drama Andrea The
plav had a two-months' successful run in New
York city, at the Lyceum Theater. the leading
critics there agreeing that it was production of
much strength and originality, and particularly
adapted to Miss Maddern's style Of acting. 1t
Is said to have the dramatic interest that
Fedora" possesses and that horne-like natural
ness which made Hazel Kirke' such great
success Miss Msddern plays Alice Clanden-
ming, young wife. and she is said to do it ad-
mirably, the impersonation being one Of decided
originality and force. She has capable sup
porting company, which includes quite notable
person in the Baroness Nadia de Ratchkoff, a
Russian lady of rank and wealth. who has taken
to the stage because she likes it. The engage
ment is for three nights and matinee, opening
tomorrow night
THE NYE-RILEY-FIELD ENTERTAINMENT.
Bill Nye, James Whitcomb Riley and Eugene
Field. three of the most popular humorous
writer's Of the day, have arranged to appear in a
joint Entertainment at the Grand Opera house
next Thursday evening, at which Mrs. John c.
New and Miss Emily Bingham will assist These
gentlemen will give original character and dialect
sketches aud limitations, and Mr.. Nye
and Mr.. Field, in this particular branch
of amusement, are said to be equally
as clever as Mr. Riley, which is a
sufficient recommendation to Indianapolis audi
enees Mr. Field is the writer whose contribu-
flame krk ha Man doIu ed
in all the papers. and Mr.. Nye is humorist who
has come very prominently to the front in a
comparatively short time The advance sale OF
seats will begin 1T the box-ofice OF the theatre
on Tuesday morning, and large demand is an
tfcipated.
ENGLIsH's-"ACROSs THE ATLANTIC"
Ten and fifteen cents admission, and only
twenty cents for best reserved seats are the
prices Manager English announces for the first
four nights of the week commencing Monday,
Feb. l. and Wednesday matinee. The attraction
offered is the comedy drama across the At
iantic." by Will Carleton, author of 'Fritz in
Ireland" The piece affords excellent opportu-
mites for the introduction of diversified types of
humanity. The leading part is assumed by the
wei known protean actor, Mr.. John w. Ransone,
versatile comedian, good singer and dancer,
and master OF dialects of different nationaities.
Mr. Ronsone is not an imtator. A novel me
chancal effect in the play is ship sailing out to
sea.
Robert McWade, who years ago. made de
cided hit in his decentralization of Washington
Irvings story. RIP Van Winkle," will be seen
in this famous play at Engish's Opera-h
Two nights Friday and Saturday, Feb. and g.
and Saturday matinee. In many particulars
Mr.. NcWade's idea of the part differs from that
of Joseph Jefferson. who presents Dion Bouci-
caults version of the same familiar story
Abundant In pathos, full of Incidents the play
has lost no popular features in its many years
before the public. rip Van Wrinkle" has been
considered one of the greatest dramatic creations
OF the age. and this engagement at English's will
doubtless be greeted by crowded houses.
THE MUsEuM-LEoNzo BROTHERS.
Opening tomorrow afternoon, the Leonzo
Brothers will occupy the Museum all week, pre-
senting their popular sensational drama,
Brother Against Brother" piece with which
they have been remarkably successful. The
Leonzos and their acting dogs give show which.
while it possesses no particular dramatic merit,
always pleases the masses and fills the theater.
In curiosity hall q number of new features will
kba on ambition