Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-10-02
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.


NEW YORK ovERRux wrrR FEMALE STARS
WILSON sARRErr's sEAsoN-EDwIN BOOTHS
PROSPEROUS SEASON ANDERSoNS
PLANs-IKFFERsoN WRITING HIS MKMoIRs.
Lawrence Barrett has been playing to
large business In New England towns at ad-
vanced prices
Hubert Wilke, who Is we'll remembered
mere for his performance of Boleslas in 'Falka,"
now recovering.
Edwin Thorne, who L. touring in the south
IN Ine Black Flag" is not In the best Of
heeitn. In Augusta, Ga, last week he apollo
gi1eo 70 the audience for his Lax energy in the
role OF Harry Glyndon.
New York will be overrun with female
stars next week, including Janauschek at the
windsor, Mrs. Langtry at the Fifth Avenue,
lara Morris at the Union square, Mrs. Bowers
WI a. the 14th street, Lillian Olcott at Niblos.
Nlolet Cameron at the Casino and Lillian Con-
way at the Sd avenue theatsr.
Sir Arthur Sullivan has completed the
orchestral score OF his new work for the Leeds
iestival The lbretto is founded on Longfel-
lows Golden Legend"
- sardou is at work upon q new and remark
aoie comedy for the Paris Vaudeville, and as it
its t. 20 oe strictly proper" the play is sure 10 find
i's way 10 this side before long.
Franz Won suppe, composer of "Fatinitza"
ana "boccaccio," is writing q new comic opera,
"beiman," which will shortly be produced at
the An de Wien theater, Vienna.
Miss Emma Thursby will shortly leave for
q heightened tour in Australia
Augustin Daily will commence his eighth
regular season at his New York theater on
Tuesday evening, October 5th. On this occasion
ne Will produce entirely new comedy,
adapted from the Gen man by himself
wilson Barrett will open at the New York
star theater on October IL in Herman and
wills classic play OF ''Claudian." His stay in
New York will be limited to three weeks. He
VIII then play about twenty weeks in the prin-
clpal cities, returning to New York for a shor:
engagement at the Star prior to his sailing tor
ian," in "CIito," "chatterton" and "Hamiet."
will be imported.
- Harry Paulton, the author of "Erminie," is
actively engaged in writing another opera
comique OF the same stamp.
Langtry is stouter than when last here.
She has n double chin
- Mary Anderson will give the first of her
PERFORMANCES IN aid of the Charleston sufferers
october IL, In Dublin.
Tonight Mr.. Gillette's military drama.
"Held by the Enemy" will complete the sixth
New York, where the play seems 10 have been
a financial success. "Beid by the Enemy" has
been reconstructed since it was seen here last
season.
-Poole's Eighth Street theater in New York,
formerly Aberle's, seems 10 be a success. Lotta
goes there on the 9Th OF October. This will be
her only appearance in New York this season.
Margaret Mather opens her next season in
New York on December 20, at the Union Square
theater.
Prank L. Goodwin says that Clara Morris
health has not been so good as it is this season
In several years. The actors that play with her
rejoice In consequence.
-George G. Min, the western tragedian, is
in New York, trying to induce adventurous
actors who don't object to occasional walking
tours to join his company this season. Min
begins his tour about the middle Of October
1t Is probable that Joseph Jefferson will
give twenty consecutive weeks of old comedy
in New York city next season. One OF his sons
Is Is at the head OF the speculation II the season
pense In selecting his support
The handsome young Nubians in ''Theo-
dora," at Niblo's. New York, are creating a sen.
saaon. They appear with no covering on their
legs. 70 the delight and amazement OF Goth.
At Vienna an American prima donna was
recently entertained at lunch by q party of
Austrian ladies' In an omelet she was asked
to serve she found - 1000 in gold, the results
OF u concert for her benefit.
-"Hoodman Blind" scored q big hit at the
Grand Opera House, New York, on Monday
night, but critics say its success was due more
players. Joseph Haworth's Improvisation OF
The hero is said TO have been excellent.
A new opera, called "Rhoda" was brought
out In London Monday night, and has been put
down AS a success.
Steve Brooie, the New York bootblack who
bridge. has been engaged by w. e. Cowper to
make the great leap in "Blackmail.''
-"Harbor Lights" which has completed the
NTH week Of its run at the Boston museum.
conLlnues 10 draw good houses.
Many dramatic disasters on the road are
already reported. The Alta Norman Opera
company Is said to be in trouble already
salaries are behind. and five members, in
ciodlng Ed. Chapman, the comedian, and E. L.
OConnor, the tenor, have seceded Jewelry
nibal, Mo. Wv -
james c. Clarke, son of John s. Clarke, the
famous comedian, is coming to America to Join
u leading stock Company.
Edward Booths season in the west con.
tlnues to be reported as unusually good.
although the tragedian plays TO advanced
the best seats.
-"Uncie Toms Cabin" has been turned into
an opera. John GilDert's company is to sing it,
M ss Geraldine Uimar is TO 60 out in Stet-
sons Princess Ida" company until the new
Gilbert and Sullivan opera is ready.
DIR. Hamilton Griffin, stepfather to Mary
Anderson. has arrived in New York from Eu.
rope more dignided and more English than
ever. Talking OF Mary, he said "When she
lett America she looked forward TO q rest of
Two years, but you cannot depend on a theat.
rical star-tney change their minds SO often
There is some talk OF Miss Anderson playing in
LondOn In January, but 1t is only talk IA vet
IL Is not settled that Miss Anderson will return
70 America u act when she is fully rested. In
lact, no arrangements whatever have been
made iof the future. She is in perfect health"
Clara Ellison has been engaged for Mod
jeska's company In place of Miss Marie Nevins,
who was recently married to James q. Blaine
Jr. Other changes in the mpany are tue
freeman rs stage manager, aud OF Robert
Dubareli, w. h. Owen and James L. Carhart
All OF the scenery Tor the plays which Modjeska
Will present Is new. A couple OF new plays may
be presented this season.
Joe jefferson is writing book. To q st,
Louis reporter he said: at is q lot of reminis-
cences OF a somewhat extended career on the
stage, at which have been working for q con-
siderable time. 1t is a labor of love, and is q
happy occupation Tor leisure hours"
Miss Gertrude Griswold, Bret Harte's niece,
has taken London by storm in concert, which
Bret wishes to remark, and his language is
plain, that she Is the coming American queen
OF song.
"A romantic comedy -drama, called AN
Irish Girl. or q Daughter of Erin." by Henri
Rocnefort, the French journalist, will be
brought out at the Fourteenthstreet theater,
New York. the latter part of October. The play
Is said to be OF Irish Invasion into Canada.
Albert Niemann, the German tenor, will
receive $4,000 besides having his travelling
expenses and hotel bills paid, for his three
months engagement in this country for next
season. Tuis is the most magnificent honor