Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-28
THE THEATRICAL PROGRAMME.

| THE forthcoming appearance at the Bijou
| Theater of Russelps Comedians in 1.-THE City
| Directory" will meet an era in the history of
amusements. In this organization, which has
been making New York City laugh during the
| greater part Of the present year, every lndi-
vidual member has acquired some measure of
| fame. There is Charlie Reed, who is one Of
| the best farce comedy comedians in this coun-
| try; Willie Collier, who. while comparatively
newcomer, Is already well known among the
funny men Of America; Ignatio Martinetti, who
| is wonderful dancer; Messrs. Charles V. Sea-
man and Bert Haverly, who have won their
spurs. and who, as they are placed in this COM
pany, are said to do better work than in any
position they have ever occupied. The feminine
element of Russelrs Comedians includes May
Irwin, comedienne of note; Flora Irwin, a
clever actress. and Amelia Glover, a beautiful
girl. whose peculiarly fascinating dancing has
made all New York talk. These are Dut the
principal members of this remarkable organi-
zation, and they are associated with upward of
dozen more clever people. The farce comedy
played by these people, ''The City Directory"
is said to be extremely ingenious in construc-
tion and humorous in material. The Russell
Comedians will come direct to this city i'm
mediately after their run of $50 consecutive
nights at the BIjou Theater, New York, and in
-four weeks will be played at the California
Theater San Francisco. The advance sale be-
gins to-day.
1T seems incredible that a building like
Harry Davis new Fifth Avenue Museum could
be erected and opened in 35 days, yet this will
have been the case when the house opens next
Monday at l o'clock Not only has a new
magnificent amusement temple been erected
but the old building that stood in its place was
first taken down and carted away. The place
aside from the luxurious Punishment
it has received will also have many
other features to recommend it The
lobbies and stairways are spacious, the
three halls large and roomy. the ventilation
is perfect and the lighting will be brilliant.
The attractions will eclipse anything that has
ever been seen in a museum. Manager Davis
was fortunate in securing Sablor. the famous
European artist, who is now creating q sensa-
tion at Miners Theater in New York. He is a
mimic rivaling Trency. There is also Steudell,
the inventor, who beautifully illustrates a
century's progress in electricity, and many
other famous features.
THE first tragedian to appear in this city this
season is Louis James, who opens at the Grand
Opera House for one week Monday, September
!. The repertoire Is as follows: Monday
"Othello;' Tuesday and Wednesday matinee,
"Virginius;" Wednesday night. Hamlet
Thursday, "Richelieu;' Friday, Julius Cesar;''
SATURDAY matinee, "1ngomar:" Saturday night, |
Macbeth" Mr.. James has rapidly forged |
ahead in his chosen field. and has easily taken |
his place as one Of the foremost Shakespearian |
actors of the day. His physique and carriage |
particularly ft him for such roles as 'Othello,"
"Virginius and '1ngomar," while his fine elocu- |
tionary powers give to his Hamlet a schol- |
arly finish. "othello." the play in which Mr.. |
James opens his engagement, has proved one of |
his greatest successes. The advance sale of |
seats opens this morning.
CONSIDERABLE cutting has made "The |
Banker" great deal more interesting to Grand |
Opera House audiences. The ability of MI. |
Edgar as yirile actor is beyond question, and |
in another play he and the rest of the cast /
might score success.
CHARLES A. GARDNER has made an un-
mistakable hit at the Bijou in "Fatherland." if
crowded houses are any criterion. All Mr.. /
Gardner's songs have good points, and "Ge-
sund-heitp' has a quaintness about it that Is
quite original.
SHEFFER BLAKELEY's company deserves
the appreciation which it is meeting at the |
Academy of Music. A better vaudeville enter
has not been seen here in a long
while.
"ARoUND THE WORLD" is the attraction
booked to succeed "Fabio Romani, /" the stirring
play now drawing large audiences at Harris
Theater.
NEXT Monday night another new theater will
open its doors: the Clipper on New Grant
street.
A PLEASANT mixture of freaks and variety
Is keeping the Worlds Museum well filled.