The Washington critic., 1888-03-03
COMING ADJUSTMENTS.


Next Monday evening Emma Abbott
and her popular opera company will be-
gin weeks engagement at the National
Theatre That the favorite prima donna
will be greeted by large audiences may be
taken as foregone conclusion. The
company which Miss Abbott organized
for the present season is the best she has
ever had, and the season has been re-
markably successful one. The chorus
and orchestra have been increased in
numbers and strength, and new costumes
have been provided for every opera. Miss
Abbott herself boasts the most expensive
and elaborate wardrobe ever displayed by
any artist, especially her court robes for
the new opera "Ruy Bias or, the Queen Of
Lackeys." This opera is taken from
Victor Hugo's celebrated drama, and the
| plot is of thrilling interest whilst the
music, written by Marchettis, is brilliant,
sensuous and full of melody. Always de-
I termincd to have something new and
Z fresh to set before her patrons, Emma
/ Abbott has, in addition TO "Ruy Bias"
/ this season added to her repertoire Au-
ber's sparkling opera comique "The
Il Good Devil" This work is in the
\ famous composers best vein, and
is thought by many well qualified to
\ Judge to be superior even to the re-
nowned ERA DiaYolo.p The music is of
| the brilliant light order and certain to
[ tickle the musical palate of the average
I theatre-goer. The GOOD Deyir' is
mischievous young boy--Cdrlo Brocchi--
who, to serve his own purposes, masque-
rades when occasion requires, as his
satanic majesty. Miss Abbott will be
heard as the boy Carlo and will be sup
ported by her entire company. I'll Tro-
vatore, "Chimes of Normandy "Mi-
kado, Bohemian Girl" and the brilliant
comic opera Carnival of Venice" will all
be splendidly produced and with strong
casts, and the entire week of opera will
no doubt prove the most successful and
enjoyable ever given here by the Abbott
Company.
"Keep 1t Dark, one of the merriest,
ioliest, brightest, funniest and best musi-
cal comedies ever written by George
Hoey, will be presented at the Bijou on
Monday afternoon by w. I. Bryants
Musical Comedy Company. Unlike many
musical comedies of the present day,
keep it Dark" is not an old variety act,
patched up and fixed over, but is a thor
oughly original comedy by recognized
playwright, and contains an amusing
story, which is especially pleasing, being
entirely free from the least broad sugges-
ton, either by word, act or look. The
music, of which there is great deal, is of
the bright and catchy nature. The dia-
logue sparkles with wit, the situations are
all new, and il is a musical comedy ealcu-
lated to please the taste of every one.
Mr.. W. T. Bryant, the star, is comedian
who has attained remarkable success and
the highest of praise everywhere. The
company is q most excellent one and
fills all requirements Of the play.
/ Moran Il Iiomas's San Francisco Min
strels will be the pulling power at Ker-
mans next week, and it will be great. In
tie bill we find Frank Moran, the modern
Cicero; Ned Thomas, the great inter-
locutoT Harrington and Johnson, the
specialists; the worllrreno London
Sextet; Billy Birch, the greatest of end
men, Dave Foy, in "Entanglement;"
Pickert and Moyon champion dancers
and change artists, and Woods, Christie,
Doughorty and Davis, the phenomenal
alto, the unrivaled baritone, the fayorite
basso, and the silver-toned tenor. Prof.
Parker's dog circus is another feature not
to be overlooked. Take it in.
Monday ard Tuesday evenings, at the
Congregational Church, Mr., Theodore
Thomas and his unrivaled orchestra OF
seyenty-flve performers, assisted, by Rafel
Josefy, the famous Hungarian pianist,
and Mr.. Myron w. Whitney, the great
basso, will appear in two symphony con-
certs. This is the first appearance in
Washington IN two years Of The Thomas
Orchestra, and it should be accorded an
overwhelming reception, which, without
any strain, will include Josefy and Mr..
Whitney. Tickets at Droop's, So and 81 40.