The critic., 1891-01-03
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. An unusuaN ~ <NSN 49,
seats at the New. ~
an enthusiastiol
he appears ou
latest success
barrow IN
brilliant young C0Ihrr1
ant unticipations amoDN
this city, where his faith
though he had been, was
warmly greeted than his gifted
is little question but what "
esteem which young Sother
been gained by the ini6gfity Sr r'<.Siifc'y
has placed him in his present POSITION.
His latest play gives wider scopJfor his
talent than any previous wort Nhich he
has presented and enables him to demon
strate that he possesses emotional quality
of high order. Emotion, however, does
not predominatc in "The Master of
Woodburrow.n There Is an abundance
Of comedy, which will enable Sothern's
lighter vein to shine forth to even better
advantage than IL did in either Lord
Chumlcy" or "The Highest Bidder
Nero" at AIbaugh's.
"Claudius Nero" the grand historical
pageant illustrating the conflict between
Christianity and Paganism during the
reign of the most eccentric and sanguinary
of the Roman Emperors, will be given at
Albaugh's Theatre next week. This will
be the first performance of this celebrated
spectacle ont of New York city, where Il
has been running for three months on the
stage at Niblo's Garden.
over 300 people are employed at each
performance, and the scenery, costumes,
properties and armor were manufactured
and imported at an expense exceeding
$50 600.
one of the most important features of
this spectacle is the introduction of Mr..
Edward Darling's wonderful lions. These
remarkable animals appear in the sports
OF Nero, and execute performance
that is more wonderful than anything
ever before given by members of the brute
creation. These lions have been promi-
nent features of the French Exposition in
Paris and the Paris Exposition in London
for the past two years, and appear in
"Claudius Nero" by special contract with
the celebrated animal importer, Karl
Haganback of Hamburg, who, in con-
junction with Mr.. Darling, owns and
controls their movements. The combina-
ton consists of six full-grown African
lions and four enormous Danish boar
hounds. Their portion of the entertain
ment is given in a steel inclosure about
thirty-fiye feet in diameter and occupies
about thirty minutes of time.
The east is the original New York COM
pany, headed by MY. Wilton Laclsaye,
who, by the way, was a former resident of
this city and has not appeared here for
ballet features introduced here will be
the dancing of Mile. Gillcrt, who will for
the first time execute the "Otero-C Carmen
citan style of the Spanish dance, which
is now the fashionable craze of New
York.
"a Royal Pass at Harris.
Mr. George c. Stalov, who will be at
Harris Bijou Theatre next week, is one
Of the most popular young stars on the
stage to-day. He has won an undisputcd
place among the foremost of the dialect
and singing comedians. His play, "a
Royal Pass" is one of rare dramatic
strength, combining climaXes that are
thrilling, but natural, with situations that
arouse intense interest. Mr. Staley pos
sesses uncommon ability, uniting a sweet
singing voice with most agreeable stage
presence. He introduces number of
pleasing songs, among them being MY
Hearts Delight" and ''The Little Rogue's
Asleep" One of the interesting episodes
of thepay is the arrival Of the courier on
the handsome horse Gar The COM
pany is one Of uniform capablity, and
The scenery used is remarkably fine.
Mr.. Staley has been praised wherever
he was seen for his remarkably fine sing
ing and finished acting. He has all the
requisites for popular actor-ability in
comedy, an exquisite voice and an un-
usually attractive personality. Usual
prices and matinees.
Pari-iap Art at Kernan's.
Matt Morgan personally selected the
living models which have made his last
great work and acknowledged masterpiece,
"Parisian Art" the most successful of
| all his famous productions. The City
| Club Vaudeville and Burlesque Company,
which will open at kernans Theatre next
Monday for one week only, and which is
the most brilliant and complete new at
traction of the season, is the only organi-
cation authorized to present these exquis-
lite pictures or living works of art. Among
the subjects may be mentioned Millets
great painting, "Ihe Angelus," "Judg-
Tribunal" persian Nautch Dancers"
"Tho Abbey's Tribulationsn and "rhe
Destruction of Pompei." The groupings
are absolutely accurate and pronounced
the great masters happiest.
Talented specially artists make up an
olio that has never been equaled. Pearl
Bradburn, the pretty character artist, is
oiiBiiiHl anu plcdSiIlB, iDNTN anu f.NtllS
are refined black-face comedians Miss
Jennie Miaco Is q peerless dancer, and has
made great hit in her new song and
dance, "Nuptial Bells" The Everetts-
William G. and Fannie-are acknowl-
| edged the greatest exponents of Yankee
and German comedy. Wilson and Daven-
| port, Cad and Madge, have no equals in
| artistic skirt dancing. The great Seton
is without a peer. Bryant and Saville are
known the world over as the most versa
| tile of all musical comedians.
Beauty and talent combine to make the
great New York hit, .rhe O.IIomen-
Stead" one Of the iveliest and most re-
| splendent productions. 1t teens with
original features, rare novelties and new
ideas. Ladies' matinees Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday. January II, Weber
q Fields Metropolitan Speciality Com
pany and Phoites' English. Pantomime
Company.