Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

ALBAueH's OPERA HoUsR.-There was large
and fashionable audience at this house last
night, and the way in which it laughed at the
the Tiger" left little doubt Of the Washington
success of Sydney Rosenfeld's lyrical version
or perversion, as severe people might call it.
OF Frank Stockton's popular story. The opera
mas been put upon the stage in Col. McCaull's
scenery, pretty costumes and Intelligent atten-
ton to all the minor details which count for so
much in making production artistically
complete. The chorus is exceptionally strong,
and at least two OF the ensembles last night
were worthy Of grand opera. The principal
solo work of the performance falls to Miss
Marion Manola, the Irene, and Mr.. Eugene
Oudin, the Ldmdctus, both of whom appeared
to exceptional advantage, and sang in way
that surprised and delighted even those who
thought themselves entirely familiar with the
capacities of these capable artists Mr.. Oudin's
voice has improved markedly since he was
heard here last, and its tones are now singu-
iarly rich, full and pleasing to the ear. That
jovlal and acrobatic giant, De Wolf Hopper,
made as undignified king as the most ardent
lover of extravaganza could desire, while jeff
De Angels, as the prophet, was but little be-
hind him as an EXETER of merriment. An ugly
costume could not disguise little Annie Myers
attractiveness, and if Laura Joyce-Bell failed
to excite genuine laughter it was not because
she did not work hard. The music of the opera
Is simple but pleasing to the ear Sullivan's
airs are suggested two or three times. Mr..
ROsenfeld's book is not notably witty, but it
serves the purposes of the opera very well, and
the solution of the problem about the lady or the
tiger contains an element of genuine comedy.
New NATIONAL THEATER.-''A Trip to AZ
rica," tuneful in much of its music and ex-
travagant in its action, but well staged, was
given before a large audience at the National
theater last night. The company is headed by
Miss Laura Bellini and Mr.. Hubert wilke, and
includes besides these Rose Leighton, Agnes
Stone, Francis Gaillard and Harry Brown. En-
cores were frequent, the most pronounced
being Miss Bellini's beautiful song in the last
act and the French drinking song by Mr..
Francis Gaillard.
The vALDA CONCERT at Congregational
church this evening, there is every reason to
believe, will prove to be q musical entertain
ment of exceptional interest, both in its vocal
and instrumental features. The program is
well diversified
The CAMPANINI CONCERT COMPANY, which
includes Signor Italo Campanini, Marie Groebl,
Signorina De We're and SignOr Bologna will
appear at Congregational church Saturday
night.
Barry company presented a drama called Her
mimic, or the Cross of Gold" at this house last
night, and the large audience showed by fire.
quent applause and in other ways that the play
and the players gave satisfaction. Mrs. Barry
and Mr.. Redmond are experienced actors who
have large clientele of warm admirers through
the country.
KERNANs THEATER. - Those remarkable
athletes and acrobats, the Nelson family. won
thunders of applause at Kernans last night by
their daring and clever feats of strength and
agility. In addition the program contains the
usual complement of popular vaudeville
features, forming altogether first-rate enter
tainment.
GLOBE THEATER.-Magrew and Mack's spe-
cialty company. in good bill, furnish the en-
tertainment at this house this week.
MRS. SHAW, THE acknowledgements eve
ming Mrs. Shaw, with full company, including
Mr.. Harrison Miilard. the famous tenor and
composer, will make her first appearance in
Washington. The sale of seats at Brentano's
indicates large audience