New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
MUSIC.
COMIC OPERA AT THE BRoAnw.v

In the sumptucus and handsome Broadvav IT,.
the lascvious writings and spasms the seon,. 90
horrors OF rcpusive La Tosca7 have given place "a
the gayety, grace and glitter Of comic opera Tint. -
welcome change to every wholesome MIND and ths
elaborate production Of "The Queens Nate a..
evening was heartily greeted by an sudicnc. q, ~
collent quality, whose qualification was freev a.
earnestly exprssd. This adaptation OF fecoo,.
lively and amusing Princess OF the CanariesS rr.a
by Harry Paulton and Mosyn Tedde was brouub, 49,.
under the management Of James c. Duff with ~,
fusion OF display and beauty OF appointment vb,.
few productions Of the sort In THIS town hay, eo,.u
All tho trappings were gorgeous and ornate IA.
scenery vas admirable aud the costumes showed ,o.s
mendable tasse while rich In material and brilliant e.
tints
Mr.. Duff has got together an exceptionally s,,,,.
company for comic opera Miss Camille darwin.
as Anita, quickly won all hearts and hands sh.
has an attractive presence. agreeable voice ana
much cleverness In acting. But the star OF Mia
Lillian Russell. which has been sadly obscured in m,
cent years by elopements and escapades OF all sor,
with diminutivo and much worried musicians and
whose charms have been lamcntably burdencd By CT.
cessiye obesity. wrinkles straight and clear anev
Tho fair Lillian is Of moderate amplitude and sym
metrical outlines once more Indeed she never looked
moro bewitching than she looked last night.
not even In her carly days Of girsh SIM
plicty and candor at Tony Pastors Her
voice is richer and sweeter now than
then. and she has learned how to walk and stand
with composure, and has even acquired tho rudmentx
Of acting Fair indeed to look upon and delicious
to listen to she last night But there can be M
peace In the house long with two such winsome
women as the now airy fairy Lillian and tho com.
mendablo Camille in the company. Their parts
are OF equal value. They rivals already. Therc'u
DO the morrlest Of merry wars between them soon
and Admiral Duff will be in tho hottest Of hot water
In their brilliant uniforms in the second act with
their red tights and trunks they tho most fas.
cnating pair OF cadets eye rested uron in Spain
or elsewhere, while their quick change TO the short
skirts Of vvanderes gave swift and -rking contrast
Only element wanting to Miss Darville's
complete success-that she should show less anxiety
about the stability OF her auburn wig.
Harry Paultons humor was conspcuously Of tho
English low comedian stamp and was therefore, forced
clumsy and painful But J. II. Rylcy WIS extremely
comical the eccentric old General Patagues and his
song with General Bombardos. In the second act, pro-
voked long continued laughter and applause Tho
drilled.
1t might seem bold experiment to present comic
opera at the Broadway, IN competon with the Casino
far the finest theatre Of the three
for this or any other purpose and The Queens Mate
of popularity that should crowd the house for long
time In dashing. tripping tptoe music, in pictur-
csque effects in superb scenery In marches OF dazzling
spendor In costumes and company. too this produc-
ton is noteworthy. James c. Dun has made many
misses and msadventures in comic opera, but no seems
TO have hit the gold at last ]. Pauton's tedious at
could only be entirely eliminated, The Queens Mats
might perhaps Outrln Erminie.'