New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-08
PLAYERS AND THEIR PLAYS
THE NETWORK THEATRES PROMISING MANY
GOOD THINGS


active preparations for their coming engagement at
the Fifth Avenue Theatre next month. During the
eight weeks Of their stay they will appear In elaborate
and costly productions of Othellos and "The Mer
chant OF Venice which Mr.. Barrett promises shall
excel any previous presentations Of these plays any
stage There will be auxiliary force of one
hundred people, including a double qufntette Of Sc
ected singers. Should this engagement meet all ex-
pectatons an extended seasn of twenty weeks at
the same theatre may be confidently looked for next
year. Time II held there with that object In view.
The Of the two engagements, IT Is said VIII
probably have great influence with Mr.. Barrett In
carrying out his plan OF building theatre here
One OF the important productions Of the season
will at tho broadway Theatre week from to-
night, when A. e. Gunther's dramatization OF
his novel, Mr. Barnes, of New York; will be sub
mitted for public approval From present indcs-
ons the capacity Of the house will be severely tested
on the opening night orders for seats have beer
received daily since the first announcement In the
meantime, 4" The Kaflr Diamond of which only six
moro nights remain, has been continuing to good
business.
The business OF Philip Herne' has largely In
creased since its transfer the Standard Theatre, and
seats are row being secured two weeks in advance.
When Frederick Pauldng assumes the title role next
week his present place in the cast VIII De hied by
Eugene O. Jepson, and ~ C. Forester Will In turn
take Jcpson's part The new member OF the cast
will be George A. Dalton, formerly OF margaret
Mathers pany.
An interesting study of animal life is presented at
the cy clorama of The Battle OF Gettysburg which
depicts the various effects of the battle upon the
horses OF both armies.
Fascination IS still the attraction at the Four
tecntn Theatre. and the story Of crowded
houses is stfl repeated by the manager. C. d. Hess
Of Colonel Sims stan, Is authority for the statement
that brown manager recently offered Miss Cora
s coo fo- half Interest in the play provided
she woult asarr fl the cast for three years
at a stiplsiei salary. The offer, Mr.. Hess adds
with great JUNCTION declined.
a Brass Monkey Hoyrs latest, which Is to be
presented at the Bijoa on October Is, is described
as satire on petty superstitions The comedy of the
piece hinges a brass image OF monkey, which Is
called hoodoo,' and which is supposed to govern the
good or bad luck Of its owner competent cast has
been engaged including Charles Reed and Miss Flora
Walsh.
Since the opening night many changes have been
made in The Quick the Dead ?" at the Fifth Az
snue. The tedious parts Of the dialogue have been
ut and vagueness Of Of the characters has
cen left out. The audiences are large and the adj
ance sales promise exceedingly well for this week
| a Legal Wreck has begun the third month Of
prosperous run at the Madison Square Theatre, and
| y. Palmer IS we'll satisfied with the financial re-
sits Of the engagement that he is making arrange
m1ts TO give the play again at this house at the ex
huiredth performance Of A Legal Wreck will take
! plas on November o. when another souvenir which
II promised will surpass the last one, will he
give Mr.. Gtette's first publication Of his novel,
Legs Wreck is reaching an Importance far beyond
his epectations and IT IS his intention to 60 abroad
short to look after the interests of the book In
Englsi
Id Chumey7 still continues his successful ca
reer the Lyceum. Standing room only has been
the rul for the last six weeks. Mr.. Frohman says
no new play Will be needed for Mr. sohern for
several ears to come.
The oening bill Of Coquelin, at Palmer's Theatre,
has beenpayed here in English by the students of
the New ork School OF Acting Les Precieuses Rid
cules" al la Joe Fat Peur" e. The Cape MalHl
have also been given az special matinees at the
Lyceum Teatre
The .actleaks out that even Denman Thompson
| has introdued a tank into The Old Homestead
to enhance he realistic effects. However, II Is
exceedingly mall one, used for the purpose Of add
ing natursInss TO the well from which Eb. Carney
| draws btckt Of water In the first act The crowds
are as large rs ever, and 1t is next to impossible
| 10 secure god seat even week In advance.
The EnGsh melodrams, The stowaway,' comes to
Nlblos net week with a strong cast, including
Marion ElrDre, Helen veathersby and Leonora Brod-
ley.
Nadjy7 will bid farewell to the Casino next Sat
urday evenig. The hundred and hftieth represen
ming, whena gala night is expected. The
new Gllbertlnd Sullivan opera, The Ycoman OF the
! Guard WILDE produced early in the week fol
lowing As psslbe. Extra forces Of stage carpen-
tors, machmts painters and costumers
kept al worknight and day in order to have every
| thing in read,ess for early production. Monday
night Of next week has been selected for the opening
night, If possible, but Mr.. Aronson doubts II the
opera will be rady before Wednesday the 18th. The
sale Of seats VII begin tomorrow morning.
This Is the asst week OF the spectacle Matthias
Sandorf Mos. Tho ballet features of this
newest productIn by Bolossy Kralfy have attracted
an amount of ivorable attention which has given
a great impetusto the business Of that house.
The panorama OF Jerusalem and the Cruciixion.T
at Madson-ave. and Fifty ninth-st- IS peasant
place TO 90, II My to the interest II appears
to have aroused In young people for the sacred
scenes and the hsracters represented in the
nous painting Families and Bible classes attend
and remain for ours.
Mr.. Palmer macs the following formal announce
ment for the current season Of Palmer's Theatre
From October 2 b October % the Coquelin Hading
Company, under he direction of Henry T. Abbey
and Maurice Grau in repcrtory Of standard and
modern French drmas. From October 20 to No
vember 10 revivl of william Clllette's American
play, Held by th Enemy with a special cast
which includes the 'uihor the CORES pondent
From November IL to November D.. Mary Ander
son, under the direction OF Abbey, schoerel & Grau
From November "a o February 16 Mrs. Potter un-
der the direction Of Abbey, SchOefel 4 Grau. From
February IS TO Marc o, return engagement Of the
Coqueun- Hading Company. From March IL to DC
tober 3, the McCaul Opera Company, under the
direction Of John A. 1cCaull, in series of comic
opera productions and revivals. From October to
November z signor 1Dmaso salvini. the tragedian,
in his repertory. on November Mr. Palmer will
present his regular stock company, pursuing sub
stantially the same policy as during his management
OF the Union Square Theatre.
The next important benefit for the sufferers from
yellow fever in the Soh viii be held al the Mad
sOn Square Theatre mkt Thursday afternoon. The
tickets are already s.sed and In the hands Of
Mrs. Roger A. Pryor, resident OF the Ladies' Jack
sonville Relief Society, for distribution A Legal
wreck Will be performed
Katti. the Family Ihp.7 win be continued during
the present week at TIE BiOu Opera House. The
piece has drawn well ofar, and the adv sale foT
this week is la &c.
Denman Thompson BIS sent his check for 5000 to