New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-03
MORE CURTAINS TO RISE.
MANAGERS AND PLAYERS PREPARING FOR
TIE COMING SEASON.

All is hustle and activity In theatrical circles at the
present time. Managers are rushing around trying
to get ready for the opening of their houses on dates
already announced, aud players are rehearsing as
siduously Nc,rly all the road companies have been
formed, but there still many unengaged actors to
be in the necnborhoOd Of the managers oinceS
Their number is large in fact, as almost to prove
the quotation Many called, but few arc chosen
Tho surprise OF last week was the closing of the
Madison square Theatre In tho middle of remarkably
prosperous Of Beau Brumme' Augustus r.
HART. Richard Mansaed's manager says that Mr..
Mansfield has been acting steadily for over two years
that he has suffered severely from the heat recently
and that the theatre was closed on Thursday night with
his full consent In fact he not willing that Mr
Mansfield should 60 on acting during the excessively
hot weather. and desired that he should V,ke much-
needed rest. Mr.. Mansfield the long line or
people at the bOXoiicc Thursday night, ana re
marked that the only thing that annoyed him IN
closing so suddenly was that the people would so
fOolshly insist upon buying seats for theatrical per-
formanoes in Such trying weather. Mr.. IIartz says
that there nothing dscredable on Mr.. Mansields
part in closing the theatre. lie has found Mr.
Mansfield. he Bays, other than man of honor ana a
gentleman. The theatre Will reopen on Monday
night August 1.
The Canuck' has attracted large audiences To the
Bllou Theatre at every performance since Monday
night, and the first week of Mckee RanklnS mper-
souation Of the character Of the old French Canadian
farmer indicates a prosperous season. There have
been needed pruning and trimming since the opening
night, and the play more smoothly and Is
shorter By several mlautcs than at first The jinglng
Of slcighbcs and the falling Of snow in the first act
arc refreshing features on these warm nights.
The star Theatre will reopen for the season To-
morrow night when d" The Balloon" and a Woman
Of the World" will be produced for the first time IN this
city. "Tho Balloon had run of nearly a year In
London, and it played through the provinces at
time by six companies. The authors are George
Manville Fem, the novelist and Mr.. Darnley an
English actor. The piece IS described farce
comedy, and purchased year ago by William IL.
Crane. IL Will be produced under the direction Of
Joseph Brooks. Mr.. Cranes manager. The cast selected
includes Alfred Maltby who played one OF the leading
part, in London Robert billiard. sidney Drew. William
Herbert, George T. De We're. Miss George Drew Bar
rynorc. Mrs. Augusta Foster. Miss Jane stuart and
Mis-, Katharine Florence The Balloon" will be
preceded by a Woman OF the World" writ
ten by Augustus Thomas. author Of a Man Of the
World The theatre will be kept cool by new cleo
trica device
feature Of unusual interest will be the first APP
pcrancc In this country Of Miss Marie Tempest, the
English comic opera prima donna. at rllmcr's Theatre
Tuesday night, when " The Red Hussar.' comic
opera by stephens and Solomon will be heard here
for the first time. The opera had of go nights
IN London. Il is In three acts, and gives opportunity
for the display Of some fine scenery and costumes
The complete east Is as follows: