The Washington critic., 1886-03-18
COMING ATTRaCrIoNs
what the Future Holds for washi'

ton Theatre -Goers.
Mr.. Lawrence Barrett begins a weeks
engagement at Albaugh's Grand Opera
House next Monday evening, appearing In
his celebrated impersonation of Richelicu.
On Tuesday night and at The Saturday matt
nee he will make his first appearance In
this city in Victor Hugo's "lIernani."
This will be the feature Of the engagement.
On Wednesday night "Prancesca da Ri
mini" will DO given. On Thursday, ELAN
let.n On Friday, a double bill, consisting
Of "The Kings Pleasure" and "The Won
der" and on Saturday, Julius Cesar"
Mr.. Barrett giving his great impcrsonationi
"IIernani' was produced Mt the Drury Lane
Theatre, London, April !, 1881, with the
elder Wallack, Macready aud Cooper In the
cast. II has been materially strengthened
and improved by Mr.. Barrett, who has been
greatly aided In his work by the literary
skill OF one Of Americas greatest poets. The
part of "1lernani," !" which will be played by
Mr.. Barrett, is the central figure OF the
drama, and was created In the English
version Of the play by Mr.. Wallack. This is
the play which caused the quarrel between
the romantic and classical writers of French
plays-a battle which was fought with great
violence by both parties on the stage OF the
Comedie Francais early In the present cen
tury, with all literary France for the com
batants and the world for an audience.
After an era OF political persecution and os-
tracism, when Hugo had returned to France
upon the ruins Of the fallen empire, his
genius as a dramatist was again recognized
by Republican France in most conspicu.
Gus reproduction Of the long interdicted
"Iernani," in which the celebrated Sarah
Bernhardt, the no less renowned Got, Co
quelp, Mounet, Sully and Worms rlvaled
the triumpbs Of their predecessors. Mr..
Barrett will present the piece with new and
historically correct costumes and strong
cast.
"Wc, Us & Co." will be at the National
Theatre next week. This will be remem-
bered as one OF the funniest of the plays
that were brought here last season. Mr..
Mestayer is determined this season to main
tain, If not surpass, his previous record as
carrying the best quartet Of any travelling
combination on the road. No expense has
been spared to keep up this standard of ex-
cellence, and he feels assured that In pre-
senting the following list Of artists he is
gratifying public who has always been
pleased with It's greatness and has gener-
ously aided him In maintaining its superior.
ity. The quartet IN "Wc, Us s. Co." will
be special feature in the entertainment.
1t comprises Hattie Richardson, soprano;
Harry Amberg, tenor; Robert Evans, bass
Theresa Vaughn, contralto. The quartet
has repertoire of sixty pieces and take
from eight to ten cncores nightly, never re-
peating the same unless by special request.
Miss Vaughn is young, pretty and has O
voice highly cultivated lin America), which
is pure, sweet and powerful, aud upon
whose shoulders the mantle of the well-re-
IN au,baral opl rauratfa1 pitisa (vlary hae
undoubtedly fallen. Miss Richardson, the
soprano, has been favorably known in con-
nection with long opera. Mr.. Evans has beer
connected with English opera and is known
as composer. Mr.. Amberg has sweet and
powerful tenor. He is an accomplished
musician and plays on several instruments
The management of the Sunday night en-
| teftainments at the National Theatre an
nouncc for next Sunday night grand con
cert by the Hungarian Gypsy Band, similar
to those given In this city three week.
ago. This gypsy band is larger than tht
one here at that time, but the music Il
much similar, only that 1t is given witt
better effect by reason Of the larger numbc
| Of instruments employed. The peculia
music of Hungary has fascination 70
| lovers Of music, and will no doubt serve Il
| uIuW gOOu uOubc ucAI puuudy uIeuts
At Harris Bijou Theatre during the weel
commencing Monday, March 90, th
famed society star, Miss Laura E. Dainty
will appearin the beautiful drama depctin!
domestic life, "a Mountain Pink She 1
| the only American actress who has ever re
ceived a special invitation to give a privat
reading before the President, Cabinet, an(
few invited guests, this honor being con
fcrred upon her by President Hayes. Man
agcr Harris will spare neither expense no
| pains to make this the society event Of thu
season. Sale Of seats will commence OF
Saturday.
The sale of course-tickets for the lecture
to be delivered by Mr.. John l.. Stoddard n
the Congregational Church has reached tn
most encouraging proportions. A larg
and representative audience is already as
surcd. The'first lecture, "Napoleon Bona
parte-From Corsica to the Throne," vii
be given next Monday evening.
The Edith Sinclair Comedy Company, Il
"Box Of Cash." will begin weeks on
gagement at Herzog's Ninth-Street Opera
House Monday, March 30, commencin
with matinee. The company is very highl
recommended by the New York press. TIL
following is from the Utica daily Press: Tn
piece is clean and free from obiectionabl
features. Miss Edith Sinclair plays Grac
Ford charmingly, and is as well an exec
lent singer. Her solo, "My Irish Home,
was nicely rendered and enthusiasucall
encored. Mr.. Favor, as Timothy O'HdrO
made decidedly favorable impression, an
is the best Irish comedian seen at the Cit
Opera-House this season. The piece koT
the audience In roar of laughter through
out, and every one present had good wor
for the entertainment.
The great favorites, the Leonzo Brother
with an excellent dramatic company an
their famous educated dogs, Tiger an
Lion, will appear in the romantic dram
"The Ayenger; or, the Forest Of Mon
tages." 1t will be produced with ne
scenic effects, and win be very complel
entertainment. "a Block Game" is bein
played this week and meets with great su
cess, much OF which is due to the charmin
grace of Lulu Delmay.