The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-04
ABOUT PLAYS AND PLAYERS
Three Extraordinary Attractions at The
Local Theaters This Week.
Dixey in "Adonis" and Minnie Palmer in my
Brothers Sister" at the Grand. and Campo
minis Concert Company at English's.

After more tnan twelve hundred consecutive
performances Dir. Henry E. Dixey will appear
before Indianapolis audience. for the first
time. at the Grand tomorrow night. IN his ex-
tfaordinary creation of .'Adonis," in the famous
burlesque of that title. No attraction before
the public has been so widely advertised as this,
and certainly none has had more remarkable
career. Originally produced in Chicago four
years ago, it made an instantaneous hit. and
was taken to the Bijou Theater, New York,
where it had continuous run of more than two
years. to audiences that filed the theater at ev
cry performance. Then il was taken abroad
and made great hit in England. and since its
return to this country it has been giving
series of remarkably successful engagements
throughout the States. Without Dixey. '.Adon-
is" would amount to but little. for he is the life
and soul of she piece. His career has been even
more remarkable than that of Mr. ellis bur-
lesque. Only few years ago, he was the blind
legs of the dancing heller in "Esangeline."
Finally, he given small part and
made hit in it. and then
rapidly advanced until hs had played all the
burlesque successes. "A6onis" was written for
him, and since he made his first appearance in
1t, be has been the most popular OF the comedy
He is attractive personally. dances
gracefully, sings fairly well, but, above all. in
the creation of amusing speciaties and features
he is unapproachable- His limitations of Henry
velously like the originaI-so like. in fact. that
the counterfeit scarcely be detected. twas
this that made him such a sensation in London.
His song, "It's English, You Know" is another
thing that has given him such
great reputation in "Adonis.H He PLAYS the
part of a statue. transformed into lfs and
be introduces any number OF original character
impe-sonations. He has company of sixty Ave
artists, and of these, two have appeared with him
In every performance OF tho piece since its pro-
duetion. They are Henry Gresham, who plays
Mar Ia Pat and HOx I'd
who is the .'Buvim Turke" Mrs Amy Somer-
vile as ''Ostra." Miss Anna Alliston as 1.-The
Duchess" and Miss Amelia Somervile as ''Ro-
setta," the innocent country maiden, have all
commanded much communication in these parts.
There is large and attractive chorus In the
company. and the costumine is said to be partic-
uiarly brilliant. The advance sale indicates
large audiences. The engagement is for three
nights and matinee.
The appearance of the famous Campanini Opsr-
attic Concert Company at Enelish's, Wednes-
day night is an event of unusual interest in mu-
steal and society circles. Many great lyric artists
have appeared hero from time to time as stars of
their respective companies. but no organization
has played here that contains so many and such
famous artists as this At it's head is Nine Etelka
Gerster who, fresh from her recent triumphs in
Europe, returned to New York only few weeks
ago. She is to be honored with the greatest
ovation she ever received on this side of the At
lantic. No prima donna since Parepa Rosa has
been such a well-deserved tavorite in America
as Gerster, and she comes before her admirers
this season in magnificent health and voice
Signor Campanini is one OF the few really great
tenors of the world. and his magnificent voice.
well his bsr.a 5"rs Ms so.
Scalchi is unknown here, aside from her reputa-
ton of being the most brilliant and accomplished
contralto who has appeared in this country for
many years. Other members of this organize
tion are Signor Galass the famous baritone,
who last sang here with Patti; Signor Baldini.
new tenor but a great singer; Signor Monnetti.
a famous vocalist Signora T0rricelli, violinist
of fne reputation; III. Gore and others little less
noted The concerts given by this organization
in other cities have aroused much enthusiasm,
both account of the fame of the artists en-
gagged in them and the artistic merits of theit
spective performances. In New York, at the
Academy of Music. they were greeted by audi
ences that represented the culture and wealth
of the metropolis. and wers commended by the
papers as being the greatest concert company
ever organized. The programme arranged for
the concert Wednesday evening is one that is
calculated to display TO the fullest advantage
the vocal resources of the ladies and gentlemen
composing the company. The advance sale of
seats will begin tomorrow morning az the box
Office. and very large demand may be sntici-
pated.
At the Grand, next Friday and Saturday. Miss
Minnie Palmer will play a brief engagement,
after a long absence in foreign lands. Since her
last appearance here she has played mostly in
England where shel long since established herself
as afavorite. and. indeed. she is the only American
artistic who has made an unqualified success in
that country. From there she went tc Australia,
where she had continuous prosperity and since
her return TO this country there has been in
crease, if that is possible, in her popularity. In
grace, beauty, originality and ceverness, all
those attributes which 60 to make up 500
brette star. she is unrivaed, and as she comes
with new play, MY Brothers Sister," in
which she has achieved her greatest success q
profitable engagement may be expected. It is
said be the best play she has had, and
excellentiy adapted to her. During her engage
ment here she will give, as souveniers to the
ladies in her audiences, picture on an easel
of tMy Sweetheart"
In the multitude OF the attractions the Mu.
scum is not forgotten. Indeed it is not likely to
be forgotten by the immense crowds that 80
there every week. The attraction this week is
year played about the most successful week of
the season there IL is the Gray & Stephens
Company, headed by the well-known performers
MINNIE Oscar Gray and W. T. Stephens, in a
round of sensati onal comedy dramas. which
they produce with special scenery and effects
and IN which they introduce their wonderfully
sagacous and well-traned acting dogs. To-Eor-
row and Tuesday, afternoon and evenings,
Without Home" will be given. For Wednes-
day and Thursday s'Saved from the Storm is
new play. The Old Oaken Bucket" which,
considered is the best drama they
have ever had, and which they give special
scenic production. In Cincinnati, where it was
it kept on the boards all week, although it
was originally intended to give it only two
nights.
The Alpine Choir1 and Tyrolese Company,
which is to appear at Y. NJ. q. A. Hall next