The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-04-08
THE PLAYHOUsEs.
.Nanon" ai the Academy-Bowser at the
Theatre.

"Nanon" at the tcademy-Bowser at the
Theatre.
one Of the pretiiest oflieht operas enter
haed large audience at the Mozart
Academy last night. DO was "Nanon."
Genoa's charming opera comilue. fun Of
fan and OBJ. sweetest OF music. "NanOn;'
or. the -liO.te-s of the Golden Lamp is "a
pretty story and was effectively put on the
Stage. richly and appropriately dressed, ana
presented "a series Of lovely stage pictures
SIR. Carleton has brought % Richmond %
company superior % amy Doe mas
ever before introduced here In the
presentation az "Nan0n' last night
of excellence Oi the material OF which
the company is composed was duly appre-
cialed by critical audie Zee, who testified
/ their appreciation by applause. Mr. carrie
tom gave % lhe part of Marquis al AuDigne
"a prominent position; bis manly bearing.
fine baritone voice, and excellent acting De-
/ iug displayed o. great advantage. Miss
| Clara Lane. as NanOn. ls clever ana De-
witclng little artistic, fun of Yiyacity, with
IA clear SOPRANO voice. aud at once became "a
/ flyorife by the oarnostness and excellence
Of her work. The part of Ninon was
admirably presented Dog handsome Alice
earle. who has au excellent meIzO voice.
Sis. Clara w Wisdom. as the stately Madame
De MaintenOn. and Miss Marie Langd0n, as
tbe PAGE. were both admirable eNpOnents
of their respective characters. The de-
NclOpmlni of the fun ln "NanOn'
was in the able hands of Mr.. Charles
B.gciOw. who as the Marquis de Marsh
lace. excited conlhuai laughter ana
amusement Mr. j. IA. Murray as the
Able displayed his artistic qualities by his
rendering Of the waltz "Anna, In Rapture
/ come 90 Thee" and won "a most enthusi-
asfic encore. whilst the strong chorus was
am absolute revelation OF choral elect.
Tonight and tomorrow "lhe Brigands %
viii be produced with magnificent scenery
aud costumes. and NanOn - Will De an IN
wiling entertainment for the wednesday
matinee.
There have been few troups at the
Theatre this season inferior % "BOwsers
new Vaudeville and Comedy Company
which gave performance at the Theatre
last night. BDWser is really clever COME
dian. but the members Of his company
might become proficient In other business.
Miss Violet MascOtic. "tAe queen Of grace
and poetry of notion may have come from
the Dury Lane and Prince Of Wales
Theatre iu London, and She may De the
original divided skirt dancer. If
she is. her im.iai0rs have certainly
improved tremendously on the inventor
The llortense sisters In their "Parlsian
terpsichorean specially sort OF Pas de
troi--danced very crudely, and elected
NO admiration except from the gallery.
Primrose a. West Ainstrels play at the
Theatre tomorrow afternoon and evening.
..Ihe Kitchen Bellies Will ring merrily on
Thursday. Friday and saturday at the
Richmond Theatre. This farce comedy is
unlike the rest, it has plot, and to see a
party OF ten servants leit 10 themselves,
aud the part of each servant interpreted
by q clever artistic. will certainly form
pleasant evenings amusement.
Miss kunkel, the Philadelphia soprano,
who sings in y. VI. &. A. Hall tonight, ap-
peared at the rehearsal last evening aud
charmed all present with her rich, sympa-
thetic voice. and made personal friends Of
an The chorus. The orchestral and chorus
numbers will be rendered with splendid ef-
feet, and the concert will be Of exceptional
artistic interest.