Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-20
LIGHTSOF THE STAGE
coRlNNr, CORA TANNER, AND IA
NAuscheK TO APPEAR HERE.
Twelve Temptations at the Theatre--A
Grcatrenor Has struck New York;
New Plays of Merit


heading tho Kimpall Opera ComiQus Com
pany, is the attraction at the Academy OK
Music tomorrow and Tuesday evenings.
She will appear as Carmencita, the Spanish
dancing beauty. In which character she
he's made the success of her life. The
burlesoue of Carmen is entirely new TO
the theatre-goers Of Richmond. having
never been out Of the principal eastern
cit,es. The production is one of magnl-
tude. the organization embracing sixty
members and carrying every piece OF
scenery and property used IN the produc-
ton. IL Is in the character OF Carmencita
that "Connne" has introduced the
SPANISH dances which have been the
craze in New York and eastern cities Tor
the past season.
TIE burlesaue OF Carmen is. OF course,
founded on Bizets charming opera. IL is
eaid TO be magnifcently staged. gorgeously
cos,umed, interpreted with gems selected
from all the great operate successes OF
the day. The chorus. Is assured TO Dc
strong and well-trained.
The opening scene shows the square in
Seville. Spain. with the guard-house on
the right. and the Seville factory on the
left. and the elevated Bridge Of Signs in
the background. At the close OF the act
night comes on and the city IS shown illu-
minated. The second act pictures moon
light view of n rocky gorge across the
Ouadilauiyer mountain pass and the third
scene shows the interior OF Spanish cir
Gus.
JANAuscHgK IN THE HARVEST MOON"
Madame Janauschek in her new play,
"The Harvest Moon" under the manage
ment Of Walter II. Lawrence, is announced
as the attraction at the Theatre on Mon
day and Tuesday evenings.
it, l. "a
her By James NJ. Martin. and as Mrs.
Oakley this distinguished actress has q
role fitted TO display her great talent. A
vein Of rich and wholesome comedy runs
through the play as q relief to its deep
pathOs. and the interest OF the audience is
held until the fall of the curtain on the
last act.
The support. headed by the favorite
actor, A. II. Stuart is said to be an exceed
ingly strong one. The play has been ia
yorabiy received wherever given, and il is
the only one which Janauschek will pre-
sent this season. This is possibly the last
opportunity of seeing this actress, as she
has considered seriously retirement into
private life.
CORA TANNERS EEw PLAY.
Cora Tanner, one Of the most popular
actresses of the present day, Will appear ut
the Academy Friday and Saturday nights
with matinees both DAYS, in plav which
was written expressly for her by Clinton
Stuart, and In which she has already
achieved the most marked success OF her
stage career. The play, which IS entirely
new TO Richmond, is called VIII She Dl-
vorce Him 2" It was first produced at the
Park Theatre, Brooklyn, last June for
trial Of its merits. Its success was instan-
taueous, and Miss Tanners manager, Mr..
Sim. at once decided TO place II at the
head of tho lady's repertoire and make 1t
the main attraction Of her seasons tour.
Twill She Divorce Him.! lisa comedy
drama of the present period. The action
takes place at New York aud Newport, and
the characters are oil representatives of
the fashionable circles of the day. IL is
said to be strongly emotional and interest
ing in the predominant elements OF the
plot. which is interspersed, however, with
q plentiful sprinkling OF comedy, IS so
funny as to carry the audience at many
points from tears of sympathy TO shouts of
uncomfortable laughter. The company of
the Park Theatre, Brooklyn, which COM
prlses the following artists, supports Miss
Tanner: Harold Russell, O.. II. Barr, }. ii.
Brown, S. X. Chester, Beverly Turner j.
X Hutchinson, Ernest Foster, Charles
Diehl, Ada Dwyer, Margaret Montgomery,
Mrs. Annie Chester, and Mrs. ). Long
more. New scenery will grace the produc-
ton.
TIE HOLIDAY PANToAuME.
William J. Gilmore's magnificent spec
.acle. The Twelve Temptations which
was seen here last season, Is 10 be present
"a at the Theatre Friday and Saturday in
a manner that will show 1t to be new IN
every respect. The present season IL TO he
devoted TO the second edition OF this
gorgeous spectacle, which means that new
scenery has been specially prepared.
number of trick scenes invented, with i'm
ported specialties, also premiers and
large corps of dancers. The piece will also
have the advantage OF caretully-selected
dramatic company. Mr.. Gilmore, who is
very progressive, has spared neither pans
nor expense IN this seasons production,
which will be notable for no less than
O dozen novelties. The costumes IN
money value represent a small fortune,
while the scenery is said TO exceed in rich
ness that which was shown last season.
The company is very large, and, like all of
Mr.. Gilmore's attractions, most handsome
ly mounted. The sale Of seats begins Mon
day.
FLORENCE BINDIEY AND THE PAY TRAIN"
On Thursday night Miss Blndley will
present The Pay Train" at the Theatre.
The story Is one of intense interest and so
constructed as to please the masses:
Pathos and comedy are equally divided and
tears and laughter alternate. The scenic
effects are said TO be striking. especially
the stage and is uncoupled in view of the
audience. The Oldest railroad mechanics
in the country have pronounced this the
acme OF realism.
THE GREAT TENOR,
Nj. Jean de Reszke. a tenor of the
Abbey-Grace Franco-ltalian opera COM
bina:ion, has captured New York. The
Herd'ds critic says of MIN: Nj. Jean dc
Reszke is as great asinger as be Is an actor.
Upon the whole. think our public will
agree TO rank him as the best tenor heard
here by this generation of operagoers.
He has about all the attributes of the ideal
operate tenor-good looks. dramatic In
stinct, a voice of beautiful quality and
sufficient power and an untailing musical
instinct, which makes of every important
phrase a little musical poem by itself.
We have had singers of more lung
power than Jean de Reszke-Herr Wach-
tel, for instance--and perhaps one
singer-Brignoli--w had a sweeter and
more typical tenor voice. But neither OF
these great singers could have produced
the delightful result achieved by NJ. de
Rcszke last night. simply because they
were not great actors as well as singers.
Mr. de ResZke IS a man of remarkable
personal attractions. and it is pleasant to
record that he is about the only tenor so
endowed who is entirely Indifferent to the
admiration of stage-struck women. A
story Is current, ana mas E9en Tor TWO
years, concerning his lnfatuation for a
young woman in Belgium, whose family
have refused to sanction her marriage with
the tenor. .
AN EXTENSIVE SHOW.
1.-The Country Circus" will prove a de.
cided novelty for New Workers. 1t is one
of the most extensive shows organized in
recent years. IL is an ingenious attempt
to combine some of the attractions of
Barnums circus and the old Home
stead" Besides an army of people there
are 10 be dogs, horses. chickens, ele.
plants. cages of wild beasts, and perform
ing animals of various sorts.
An entire act Is taken MP with scene of
the interior of a cifcus. with a ring on the
stage aud an entertainment by people who
have become famous in this particular
line of work. The show goes 20 the
Academy OF Music ON the 29th OF the
month, and 1t Will probably run well INTO
tine new year.
TUE GIRLS ARE FINED.
There are more than two hundred girls
in Cinderella" who make four complete
changes and about dozen who mako five,
says writer in the New York World.
The time allowed is two minutes for every