The Washington critic., 1890-04-16

SIDE the height, the depth and breadth |
Of their insight and portrayal of the |
master roles of Shakespeare.
AIbauRh's Grand Opera House.
"The Brgand.," the great operate
success in New York, win be heard at
the Grand Opera House on Monday
rext--it being the second of the series
Of operas To- be given by the we'll
known Carleton Opera Company. Mr.
CarletOn's company this ycai Is stronger
than ever, musically and dramatically,
he having added to his company Of last
season some operate artists of we'll
known reputation. The costumes are
entirely new and beautiful and the
scenery is gorgeous. Particular atteu-
ton has been given TO the chorus, which
is large and of handsome Appearance.
Mr. Carleton himself assumes the part
of the brigand chief, role which he
sang in London some ten years ago.
The Brigands" is an operetta in
three acts. The plot is as follows
"Falsacappa," bandit chief, has
lovely daughter, "Fiorela" A young
farmer, "Frageoletto," in love with
"Fiorella,' joins the robber band, and
in proof Of his courage waylays and
captures the courier of the prince of
Boboli :" The prince" in the absence
Of the brigands, strays into their camp,
and is assisted to escape by "Fiorella."
"Falsacappa" learnsthat the princess
of Grenada, betrothed to the Prince"
is on her way to his palace The
brigand chief decides to intercept the
princes" and her escort, and having
1et tn1 n pf llofr fN
that of the princess and returned the
papers found upon the courier, the lat
ter is allowed to go on his way.
The brigands, led by "Falsacappa, y
visit the inn, secure the landlord and
his servants, and, assuming their char
acter, receive and imprison in the inn
both the Princess and the escort.
Disgusting themselves as the
"Princess" and her party, the bandits
then repair to the princes" palace,
with the intention Of receiving the
dowry due the Princess" but their
design is frustrated by the timely ar
rival of the real Princess" and her
retinue. The Prince" however, in
gratitude to "Fiorella" for having
saved his life, at her intercession, and
upon promise of reformation, permits
the bandits to depart in peace.
Sale of seats will open tomorrow
morning.
Wilson Barrett at the National.
Wilson Barrett aud his entire London
company follow Augustin DAILY at the
New National Theatre next week. This
will be Mr. Barrett's farewell engage
ment here prior to his departure for
| England. The arrangement of plays
for the week is rs follows: Monday
and Tuesday nights, "Ben. My. Chree;"
| Wednesday matinee, the triple bill,
consisting of "The Color Sergeant, +"
"a Clerical Error" and "Chatterton; !"
Wednesday night Mr.. Barrett's own
original Princess Theatre version of
"The Silver King" Thursday night
and Saturday matinee, new and origi-
nal society drama entitled What
! Women VIII Do" Friday and Satur-
day nights, "Clito." The company
supporting Wilson Barrett will be eX-
! actly the same as that which appeared
here earlier in the season. and includes
Miss Eastlake and George Barrett.
The sale of seats will begin at the box
office tomorrow Thursday morning.
There will be no advance in prices.
"BootIe's Baby'' at HARRIS Biiou.
The famous Madison Square success,
"Bootle's Baby" will be at Harris
Biiou Theatre next week. This at
traction has been pronounced the great
rival Of Little Lord Fauutleroy Two
very talented children, aged respectively
3 and s years, are introduced, and Miss
Gabrielle Du Saudi Is presented as
Helen Grace. The company is one OF
undisputed strength. ''Bootle's Baby
had a run of 100 nights at the Madison
Square Theatre. New York, and 35C
nights at the Globe Theatre. London,
England. The attraction is one of the
strongest that has been here for some
time and a big weeks business is as
sured. Seats are now on sale.
Rose BuI's Company at Kernan's.
Rose Hills English Folly and Bur.
lesque Company will appear at Ker.
mans next week, beginning Monday
night. presenting one of the richest en-,
tertainments of the season, consisting OF
grand olio and the latest and most
resplendent burlesque, Partisan
Revels; or, Cupid Capers," in which
the handsomest and most gifted bur.
lesque queen, Marie Rostelle, takes the
leading role. Rice and Barton, the
popular fun makers, appear at every
performance.
"Hamlet'' for the Newsboys.
The newsboys' benefit performance
at Lincoln Hall last night was sue
cess. Hamlet" in five acts, was pre-
sented, with Mr.. George Buckler In the
leading role and Miss Kathinka Frecl
as Queen Gertrude. Considering that the
performers were amateurs, the rendi
ton of the play was good. and the
amount realized for the worthy pur
pose was handsome tribute to homes
1 effort.
Mind Reader Brown.
J. Randall Brown, "the original ant
only genuine" mind d-reader. will appea
at the New National Theatre Sunday
night. Exhibitions have been given Il
all parts of the world by Mr.. Brown
and many will remember the sensation
he caused in this city In 1876
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Mrs. Monroe's Lecture.
A delightful lecture on Christ il
rtp xuoo n;uap loot uinht OF tha n1n