Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-30
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
WHAT THE PRESENT BOARDS AT.
FORD THEIR DEvOTEES.
Nat Goodwin's Mine-The German
for Americans-The Spring and
Summer engagements.
Correspondents Of the REooRD-UMoN.l

Correspondence of the REcoRD-USIoN.l
Opera goes out this week in blaze Of
glory, so far as packed houses go, the de-
mand for seats having been great enough to
necessitate an extra performance on Thurs
day. Probably one-half who went during
the season, sat drearily through German
prolongations but Teutonic devotees and
leayen Of sincere Americans made up
the balance, to say nothing of the box
holders who care as little as they know re-
garding music. Wagner's dolorous chords
serve as a basis for firtations; daughter
debutantes can, perhaps, be the better ex-
hibited when the music does not enchant
by melodious strains, while sleepy fathers
can the better nod by sleep-inspiring
sounds. As they hold the scepter their
will is law, and German opera will rule
another season. The displeasing news
comes, however, that Alvary, the pictur-
esque, will no longer tighten all surround
ings by his graceful presence, nor delight
by his fresh, buoyant tones. Gossip
says that re-engagement of Lehman
means an appearance in tenor roles
of her husband Kalisch, decidedly
$3.50 artist "a Patti-Nicolini affair"
the dlscontented say, and as even Patti
was finally compelled to yield, Frau Leh-
man may find that the public in this case
likewise do not want two for one.
NAT GooDwIN's "GoLD NINE"
At the Fifth Avenue Theater, proves a
mine of gold in more senses than one. The
public approve of it, and bring their dol
lars; but in higher sense it is huge adj
vantage to the comedian, because lifting
HIM from the mire Of buffoonery, and al
though some mud still sticks. the conclu-
sion is reasonable that he may emerge
spotless and attain the position of high
comedy.
Evangeline" leaves the Star this week.
Familiarity has not brought contempt to
the ever popular piece, and audiences have
been as fine as could have been looked for
from the presentation of novelty. Next
week Coquelin returns from Canada, and
gives for one week a succession of those
performances that have made him famous.
Without Hading, some sense of Loneliness
will intrude, but the renowned actor is of
course host in himself
''The Cavalier" produced at Palmer's
Theater, is well worthy of mention, be-
cause so pleasing to those who took it on
trust. The plot is interesting, the situa-
tions strong, a marked flavor of comedy
gives variety, the scenery is attractive and
diversified, the costumes rich and pictur-
esque, while Harry Lee, the central figure.
shows spirit and versatility in a part we'll
suited to him.
DURING SPRING AND SUMMER
McCaulPs company, which succeeded at
Palmer's in "Boccaccio," will prove per-
manent attraction. 1t is on for that time
and will afford many an evenings enter
taintment to stay -at-homes and strangers
who must have somewhere to go.n
"Nadjy'" at the Casino, remains popular
with the public in general, while the
dudes still worship at Lillian RusselPs
footstool. This really beautiful woman
has recovered her girlish charms; ex-
perience has improved her acting; her
star is at the zenith, and let it be hoped
that on-coming years will deal kindly.
OUR VISITORS FROM ABROAD.
Robert Mantell, as Monbars, has had
prosperous week over at the Grand Opera
House, where he was succeeded by Sean
Ian, the Irish comedian, who always draws
and who contemplates crossing over to the
other side, where he can desire nothing
more than success equal to that gained
in America. His fresh, manly impersona-
tions are excellent, and his plays, though
illustrating humble life. without coarse
ness.
Maud Granger, in 1.-TWO Lives" at
Niblo's, was welcomed by her numerous
admirers, being succeeded by "a Dark
Secret" which has been warmly received
by interested audiences the more so as
the broad stage of that grand old house
gives opportunity for effective representa-
ton of aquatic scenes. The opening of
THE UNION SQUARE THEATER
On Wednesday next, with Helen Barry, is
anticipated with great interest, William
Hill having reaped good harvest from
the auction sale of seats. With almost as
much interest, tirst-nighters look forward
as the average small boy, whose soul
is swelled by the august presence of a
mighty Barnum, who now, as formerly
draws half-dollars from parental pockets.
La Marquise," at the Lyceum, is pro-
nounced success, and will be criticised at
length hereafter. RosALIND MAY.
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