The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-12
STAGE NEWS AND GOSSIP
A Variety of Attractions for the Amuse-
ment of Theater-Goers This Week.
mans Acre Lot and Emily Soldene's Bur-
lesque Company at English's--Barclay
Walkers "Maganon." at the Grand.

s.Nan,s Acre Lot which will be seen at En-
elish's the first part OF this week. is new
musical comedy, by Frank TannehiiL jr-, which
has achieved much of success elsewhere. Tt
is said to have charming story, full of interest
and well told and affording opportunities for the
pretty and clever young cornedienne, Miss Carrie
Tutein and the we'll known singer and actor, Har-
ry Pepper, to display their abilities These people
are not well known here, but elsewhere they are
favorites. Miss Tute1n has been identified with
great many comedy successes in New York,
and is reputed to be a particularly clever singer
and soubrette actress. Mr.. Pepper sang the
leading tenor roles at the New York Casino for
several years, notably those in Gypsy Baron;
1Mikador and other operatic organizations OF
note He is besides composer OF note,
being the author Of number 81 popu1sr
Baby Dear" "Ony TO Sec Thee Again" IVAN
dering,n otc.. which he introduces in the play in
addition to sally in Our Alley" and other catch
ing melodies.
The Emily Soldens Burlesque and Novelty
Company will appear at English's the latter part
Of this week. A bill including number of
unique spscialties and the burlesque on Offen-
bsch's sparkling operetta, 'Genevieve de Bra
brant." the original of which was adapted for
Soldene by Fl. d. Farnie. and has been per-
formed by her than five hundred times
Besides Miss Soldene herself, who is burlesquer
OF high degree and wide reputation, the COM
pany has the original Sara whose elevated
terpsichorean efforts have given her world wide
fame. The novelty performers in the company
are Monsieur Emil Cheveral, the French mu-
steal phenomenon; George and Marie Nelson.
sketch artists; jennie Melville and Eva Stetson,
singers and dancers; Herman and Wayne, Irish
comedians; Sherman and Morrissey, and Others.
The company claims TO give elaborate nroduc-
tons of burlesque, with special scenery and cos
tunes. The advance sale will begin on Tuesday,
and there will be no increase In prices.
The Australian Novelty Company, an organi-
cation that contains a number of noted per-
formers. will De the attraction at the Museum
all this week, opening with matinee to-1nor-
row. At the head of the company is Mile
Aimee, 1.-THE human fly" as che is called, whose
wonderful feat is that of walking the ceiling,
head downward. Other performers are the
RAMA and Arno. acrobats who stand at the head
of their class; Miss st. George Hussey, the we'll
known impersonator of Irish characters; Bald
win and DAILY, the grotesqre dancers; Edward
Leslie, the mimic comedian; Miss Emile Peare,
the operate vocalist R. G. Knowles, eccentric
comedian, and LIE Clair and Russell. buriesque
and comedy performers of unusual ability The
company has excellent reputation through
out the country giving performances that are
full of novelty and amusing features. Their
week At the Museum will be their first appear
ance in the city, and the engagement will be at
usual prices.
The initial production OF the comic opera,
.sMaeanon," in its new form, win take place at
Dickson's Grand Opera house on next Thursday
evening The opera will run for three nights
and Saturday matinee, and will be under the
supervision of Messrs. Walker and Foster. the
orieinators of the music and dialogue. Several
theater parties have been formed for the Friday
night rendition, and on Thursday night the en-
tire baseball directory and Manager Spence
will occupy stage box. A delegation from the
Queen City Opera Club of Cincinnati. tho
ganization that will shortly produce the opera.
will also be present. and will be accompanied by
their musical conductor. The following is the
cast of characters:
Maganon Dora Messing
Gen. y. s. WIKI. Pink Hall
Jerusha Whiz Laura Hessling