The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-18
H MANAGERS PROMISE
Theaters to Open with a Good Variety Of
Dramatic and Other Attractions.
a Spectacular Melo- Drama to Be at the Grand
The Park Has Underlined "A Legal
WrOng"-English's Will Have Comedy.

The Grand Opera : house will remain
closed until Wednesday evening, when
Hearle q Cooper's Michael Strogoff" com
pany will begin an engagement of three
nights and a Thursday matinee, producing
the melodrama from which the company
takes its name, in all its scenic s~plendor.
When properly presented Michael Str0-
goff7' is the most elaborate spectacular play
known TO the American stage, and affords
IN almost unlimited opportunity for the
introduction of scenic and mechanical
effects. The company to present it at the
Grand, on the nights mentioned, was or
ganized especially for this work, and in
cludes nearly forty people, William Fred
ric, David 4. Fox and Lizzie Hardie being
the three leading members of the cast.
There is also a large ballet,
with a number of tirst-class spe-
cialty features. Among the latter
are the Boston dog circus. Robert Ralston
and Mcbride. and Goodrich. Mime. Amelia
MOntiere is the premiere. and is one of the
hest on the stage. Perhaps the greatest
novelty promised, and which will be the
most attractive. is ladies' orchestra and
band. under the direction of Kate Baker.
The latter has achieved qulte a reputation
as a leader, and her present organization is
said 10 be exceptionally good. The band
will give a daily street parade, during
which il will exhibit its efficiency in mill
tary tactics. 1t Will also appear on the stage
at night. There will be, in addition, a fine
display of fireworks in front of the opera
house, every evening before the perform
ance. The matinee on Thursday will not be-
gin until after the procession, which will
probably be at 2:30 o'clock.
"A Legal Wrong" a scenic play of the
melodramatic order. with George o.. Morris
in the leading character, will be the attrac-
ton at the Park Theater all of the present
week, with daily matinees. Mr.. Morris is
the same actor who made such a success of
Little's World" of which he was also the
manager two seasons. The same care and
attention to- detail that marked that pro-
ductlOn has been displayed in the arrange
ment of "A Legal Wrong The new play.
1T is claimed, possesses more than ordinary
and mechanical effects are said to be re-
markably fine and realistic. There is q
shipwreck, a tropical island scene, a cy-
clone at sea and other effects of a startling
scenery, which was painted expressly for
the play Mr.. Morris is supported by a com
bination of capable people.
The first dramatic performances of the
season at English's Opera-house will occur
the latter part of this week, whenth Thay-
er Comedy Company will fill an engage
ment of two nights and a matinee. 1t will
present there. for the first time in the city.
the popular sensational cOmedy-drama
''Silver Deck" with Miss Nellie Esmond
and Harry Nj. Howard IN the leading char
acters. Miss Esm0nd has acquired quite a
reputation as a sOubrette and Mr.. Howard
is an actor of ability. silver Deck is a
light, well-arranged production, affOrdIng
an opportunity tor the introduction of a
number of pleasing features. The engage
ment will open ON Thursday afternoon,
though the performance will not commence
until after the procession on that day.
The Haverly-C Cleveland minstrels, an
organization that presents a fine array of
talent. will make it's only appearance of
the season at the Grand Opera-hOuse, on
Saturday evening next. The company is
the largest on the road. and includes q
greater number of recognized favorites
than any combination of its kind now be-
fore the public. The originally Billy
Emerson, as great as ever; Hughey Dough-
erty, one of the funniest characters that
ever blacked his face; Banks Winter, the
soloist; Clinton Maynard, the tenor. and
John Queen, the comedian, are with the
company, as we'll as others of known abil-
lty. One of the features of the performance
is the act of the Takaragawas Imperial
Japanese troupe. The whole organization
Is equipped with the handsomest costumes
that can he obtained