New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-21
BITS OF THEA TRICAL CHAT.

The engagement OF Edwin Booth and Lawrence Barrett
it the Fifth Theatre is meeting with the ful
measure Of popular approval expected The aternated
nerforances OF Otbeo" and The Merchant Of Venice"
o attended by remarkably large audiences which give
the closest attention to interpretations OF Shake
speares great works. large number OF letters nave
been received by the management lately requesting
production OF Hamlet" The FooPs Revenge ana
her MAYS on the same magnificent scale, but owing 10
he great demand for future performances OF the
present repetory Messss Booth and Barrett nave ue-
3rmned to make change for some time az least
they will not play any tho neghboring cities THIS
season. and many people coming from Brooklyn Jersey
CITY, Newark and suburban cities and towns to see
Aese performances
Rudolph that in all his experience he has
lot known an opera draw many children as " Inc
Yeoman OF the Guard" At the matinee last Saturday
twelve boxes were filled by bghteycd little ones, four
the being occupied by birthday parties oh iast
Thursday Mr. ATonson received the 'hrst instrument ol
the printed vocal score Of the opera
William Morton recently associated with James b.
Carson In the management of the Columbia Theatre.
Chicago is said interested in scheme with Samuel
French Sons control theatre In LONDON ior the
production OF untried plays
J. NJ Hill has decided resume the building OF the
,ew Union Square Theatre Immediately The gallery
Ehch caused Mr. Vernarn much uneasiness OF NINA
soveyer will be left unfinished until Mr. Vernams lease
n that part Of the building expires in May, 1890
Edward Harrgan is preparing dainty souvenir for
he hundredth performance OF Waddy Googan" at his
heatre Monday night
Tomorrow afternoon Dcncht hEaNhcc, WIN Hs''"b
volunteer BILL will be given at the Grand opera House
a aid Of the New-York Lodge OF Elks
Manager Rosenquest received telegram from Herr
sann the magician, yesterday refusing 70 consent 70
,va his time cancelled month IN favor Of Brass
konkey." ~
Mckee Rankin comes TO the front with military
drama He calls It The skirmish Line and says 1t
Will soon 10 tested in New-oreans
Augustus Ptou Philadelphia yesterday 10
prepare for spectacular production OF The Cosican
Brothsrss next Monday night Robert Mantell is 10
NAV the dual role of the brothers di Franchi
Louise Montague the star OF The COrsican" Company
resigned last Saturday night in Denver and is now on
her way East
Mira Langtry's new play is called The Deans
Daughter II might be called prologue TO a. AS In
3 Looking Glass"
william voguln who has been identified with nearly
every prominent spectacular production given in this
city the last twenty years. painted the scenery for The
CRYSTAL Slipper" which VIII be at the Star Monday
oght The prncipal sets said to be The Catacombs
n she" The Elzabethan Garden" The Market Place
" Pretzelstadtn sThe Palace OF Fans glimpse OF
Earylsnds and The Realms OF the Reoviting HOURS
Manager r. T. Proctor is negotiating with two famous
Jockeys. and II the arrangements are compieFd they
the realistic race course scene OF
A County Fair" In which Nell Burgess VIII be seen
1t Proctors third Street Theatre when mat mouse
Is open 10 public neat month
Miss Fanny Dsvenporfs initial performance OF La
roscan in Philadelphia Monday night at the Chestnut
Street Opera House. proved he one OF the most sue
eesssu theatrical events the season In that city Ihe
receipts were 500 and the crowd was 30 great
that management obliged TO remove the orchestra
10 the stage