Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-29
The Programme.

THEY say that "My Aunt Bridget" which
will be seen at the Bijou Theater this week has
been greatly strengthened since it was last
seen in this city. The cast gives evidence of
! the truth of this assertion. It is unusually
strong and contains such musical comedy
favorites as George w. Monpoe, John {. Rice,
Bernard Dylyn John j. Raffeal, of MrCaull
Opera Company; w. A. Mack, James Cavan-
augh, Victor Good. Gus Williams, the West.
minister Madngal Boys, Catherine Llngard, of
the Little Tycoon" Opera Compan,; Mrs. E.
Nd. Post, Catherine Gerald, Lena Saff Nellie
Rosebud t"Lttle Rosebud''( Carlptta safi,
the Neapolitan Trio. and Miss Lena Mer-
vile. The play is the work of Mr.. Scott
Marble and is doubtless the best thing he has
written, The maiu character Of Aunt BJidoeE
which is taken by George w. Monroe, repre-
sents somewhat exaggerated type of an ig-
norant Irish woman. The next character of
importance is that of p. Alton Nc Vetoh who
came over to this country with a fortune, which
he rapidly sQuandered, but in the meantime
had been surrounded with rather aristocratic
| acquaintance, from whom he tries 20 conceal
the fact that be is poor and that he has teach
a dancing school. He has maiden aunt in
Ireland who he understands is rich, ana he
induces her to come to this country, that he
might benefit by some of her wealth. She ar
rives at rather unexpected moment and
shocks her nephew's friends by her lack of re-
| fnement Mr.. Monroe has always been able to
make his audiences laugh till they are tired.
Mr. Rice is equally good as the nephew.
| that was last shown in '.rhe
'Oolah" 10 the part OF Polly Glider, and one
of the nits of the pieces is said to be her sing.
ing of the new song You Should Hear Her
Whistling" q take-of on Mrs Shaw. Miss
Catherine Lingard comes from comic opera TO
comedy with great success IL is said, and she
has won golden opinions Tor her voice. The
rest of the company should lie in keeping with
the stars, and the Westminster Madrigal Bows
and the NeapOltan two are highly spoken Of
The costumes are said to be gorgeous and con-
rlxy 0tto sin
and all of IL is declared to be new. There will
he a matinee on Tuesday, g. A. r. Day.
IT is hardly necessary in referring to the
Grand Opera Houses programme for this
week to say more than that Mr.. Edwin Booth
and Madame Modjeska MAKE their first ap-
pearance there on Monday evening in The Mer-
chant of Venice" The greatest actor America
has produced is consorted worthily with the
great actress who has made this country her
home. 1t is q dramatic event of great magni-
tude and unique. The company supporting
the stars is declared to be excellent, and The
setting of the plays it is hoped will be worthy.
The repertoire is arranged as follows: Monday.
The Merchant of Venice" Mr.. Booth,
ShyLock; Mime. Modjeska, Portfa. Tuesday
Mime. Modjeska. Opheiia. Wednesday and
Friday, "Rlcnelieu." MI. Booth. RicaeIieu;
Mime. Modjeska, Julie. Saturday matinee,
Benedick; Nine Modjeska, Beatrice Satur.
day night, "The FOOLS Revenge" Mr. Booth.
Berfuccto; ;and Donna Diana, Nine. Modjeska
Donna Diana
THE Wilbur Opera Company will be at Har-
ris' Theater this week. The organization is
headed by Miss Susie KirwIn, an established
Pirtsburg favorte. There are 20 people in the
organization. The company travels In their
own private palace car, which cost $4,000 to
turn out of the Pullman shops. II is named
.'Susie," in honor of the talented singer who
heads the company. The repert0ire for the
week is as follows. Monday, "Princess of Ire
bizoude;' Tuesday, 'Chimes of Normaniy;"
Wednesday. "Grand Duchess Thursday, Fra
Dlavol1;" Friday, merry War; Saturday,
THE Academy of Music offers a worthy sue
cess to Tony Pastors great company in Ken
nedy's Bright Lights. This combination com.
prises Herr Jules Keller, the marvellous
acrobat Howe and Doyle, De Lauer and
Debrimont, Leopold and Keating, he Vidocqs,
Sheridan and Flynn, Allyne and Lingard,
Heeley Brothers. Mons. Emile Chevriel, Latta
and Lynch. Many novelties are produced by
these well-known artists.
AT the Worlds Museum, Allegheny. the
great Babul triumphantly appeals to the public
on the piano, and Miss Matte Babul will assist