The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-29
STAGE NEWS AND GOSSIP
Frederic Bryton in Forgiven at Grand
Opera-House During This Week.
Patti Rosa at English's and Miss Frances
Bishop in 'Mugg's Landing" at the
Museun-Notes of the Stage.

week will be that of Frederic Bryton in s'For-
given" at the Grand Opera-house, beginning on
Thursday evening, for he is an actor who, dur
ing his last engagement here. made an impress
sion that is not likely to be forgotten soon. In
the last two years Mr.. Bryton has shot up like
a rocket but so strong has been the impression
left he remains fixed star in the armament.
In the field of romantic characterization he
stands preeminently among his fellows, and the
gifts of which have fallen his lot in the
matter OF physical attributes lend charm to his
impersonations that appeals to the eye
strongly as his hstrionic excellence satisfies the
art instincts OF his auditors. Mr.. Bryton's
methods are marked by charming naturaln ess
and refreshing abandon, and in everything
that he does there is utter absence of
effort which banishes all thought of superficial
ity, and renders his performance faultless.. AL
though a perfect master of the devices which
sometimes essential to the gaining of points,
and are employed even by such famed men
Booth and jefferson, If they resorted to by
Bryton he does it skilifuliy as to render it inn
perceptible. This Knowledge of the require
ments of his art is the result of many years OF
careful reflection and intelligent observation.
and he has SO thoroughly absorbed every point
necessary TO the perfect expression of every
emotion that his work becomes ifelike and real.
His play Forgiven" will be recalled pos
sesSing genuine human interest to an unusual
degree. The part of John Diamond is peculiarly
adapted to Mr.. Brytons appearance, methods
and abilities and aside from the opportunities
it thus affords him, it has much dramatic merit.
His company is substantially the same as last
year, except that Miss Genevieve Lytton,
beautiful woman and finished actress, Is now his
leading lady. The advance sale of seats for his
engagement will begin tomorrow morning. and
a large demand may be anticipated.
Miss Patti Rosa who plays at Englishs the
first part of this week, is soubrette star who
has a recognized position in the profession as
being the only one of the Lolita school of
actresses who approaches the original in talent,
cleverness and ability to entertain an audience
She has youth, good looks, and various diverse
and original ways which make ner attractive,
and in the last few years she has come very rap
idly to the front rank OF popular stars. She is
comparatively unknown in Indianapolis but in
other cities where she has played frequently she
is very decided favorite. In addition to being
a good actress, she is a good singer and dancer,
and does various ether things entertaininely
Tomorrow night and at the Wednesday matt
nee she will present for the first time in this
city Edwin Smiths new comedy drama, Love
and Duty" which is comparatively new to the
stage it's first production was In Philadel-
phia two weeks ago. In it she is said to have
made decided hit. For Tuesday and Wednss-
day evenings Bob" and ''Zip." two OF Lotta's
plays are announced by authorization of that
lady.
AS general proposition it can be stated that
everyb body goes to the Museum, for the clientele
of this popular place of amusement is practically
unlimited. The attractions there are varied,
and the announced for this week is the
soubrette star, Miss Frances Bishop, clever
young woman, who last played here at English's
two years ago. She is pretty, and can sing and
dance and make herself generally agreeable. to
do all of which ''Muegs Landing" was written
for hcr especial benefit. The new version of it.
said to be very decided Improvement on the
old. is to be presented. 1t may not be great
a play as ''Othello," but it is certainly much
more amusing and popular. and Miss Bishops
engagements in other cities have been notably
successful, for she is very popular star. In
her company is that grotesque comedian, Alfred
Mcdowell, and other capable people. A feat
ure of the performance of "Mugg's Landing"
will be the Introduction of new songs. special
ties and musical features. It is likely to attract
large audiences to the Museum, for such plays
are very popular there.
The dates for the "Maganon" production have
been set for Thursday Friday and Saturday,
and Saturday matinee, Feb. 16, II and 18t The
rehearsals give indication of brilliant success.
Miss Dora Messing, well-known as a soprano.
will assume the title role; Miss Leonore Snyder,
a leading soprano of the Lyra Society, will take
the part OF the Princess. and Mrs. w. ". Scott
that of Queen Sa polio. The comedy element will
be taken care of by Miss Laura Hessling. SOLO
Hall, Harry Porter and Chas Foster. F. A
Lander, who ESSAYS the tenor role. will make his
debut in operate circles. He has already be-
come we'll known in concert entertainments
and possesses a magnificent tenor voice. Fred
Wiles, who made decided hit Ser geant of
Police in the Pirates of Penzance." will appear
ID part we'll suited to his voice. Oliver Wig
gins, formerly of the Mccall Opera Company. will
sing the part of Captain Blote, and Mr.. Frank
Hemstreer, a favorite of the Mendelssohn Soci
,ty, will appear as Captain Of the Guard: Mr..
rIn lr,fy Rno re ing
The following well-known ladies and gentlemen
comprise the chorus Misses Maud Barnhizer,
Emma Henry. Eva Hunt. Helen Hickey, Alice
Sanger, Mamie Hutchinson, Mosier. Anna
Oliver, Daisy Downey. Guyla Sutherland. Daisy
Moffatt, Lizzie Moffatt. May Moore. Efie George,
Ethel Bario, Lima Bario. Laura Bowser Ella
Nesdames Thomas Hall, Frank Wiles. Ona
Reynolds, Charles Foster, and Messrs A. L.
Willard, Ed Swift. Atkinson. Ketcham, Van
Vie, Landsenkamp. Patterson, Conlon, Todd,
3eplogal, Spain Raschig Green, Gates, Kuhn,
derriott, Alexander and Walker.
Notes of the Stage.
Manager Dickson has booked the famous Duff
Opera Company, Lillian Russell and all, for a
brief season here in the new comic opera,
Dorothy"
a friend speaking of George June says:
George is famous for one thing and that il
hat he put poster further up an alley
han any other man in the business"
Edwin Smith, who wrote 'Love and Duty"
or Patti Rosa, is also the author of "Edith's
Burglar" the comedy sketch which made such
ait at the Lyceum Theater. New York.
Manager Dickson has engaged scenic artists
o get up the special scenery for the production
# 1.-THE Old Homestead" by Denman Thomp-
on, during his forthcoming engagement.
Held by the Enemy" has been translated into
German aud the incidents adapted to suit the
poch of the Franco German war. It is making
he success IN Berlin it has had everywhere
Frederic Bryton is the proud possessor of a
,ennel which embraces upward of twenty-five
borough bred dogs. besides a stud of horses
eight magnificent specimens. They
ire his farm in Vermont.
Miss Genevieve Lytton. Frederic Bryton's
eadiue lady. is professional beauty. She is
he lady who is repnted to be engaged to marry
Iyrle Bellew, the English leading man. now
With Mrs. James Brown Potter, but she de.
ii es it
On January 10. Manager H E. Abbey wiped |
ut his last 50 900 of the 1888, 600 indebtedness
in his disas trous season of Italian opera
. 10 Naw Vorly in he