The record-union., 1891-02-15
MUSIC AND DRAMA
Flashes from the FootligI1ts of Many
TheaterS.

Warde is always a subject of congratula-
ton for the theater-goers of Sacramento.
but this year they certainly have cause to
be pleased, as Mr.. Warde has associated
himself with that grand actress, Mrs. d.
T. Bowers, lady who has held fore
most position upon the stage for the past
thirty years. When a great actor like
Frederick Warde has an equally great
actress like Mrs. Bowers in his company.
the excellence of the entertainment is
assured, but he also has twenty-five ladies
ana gentlemen i'll the support max
ing dramatic company of twenty-four
persons.
A great many theatrical companies de-
pend upon the star as the principal at
traction, but Mr.. Warde depends upon
the merit of the play and the ability of
The company. In presenting Shakes
peare's tragedy of Henry VIII" to the
public of Sacramento, on Thursday
night, Mr.. Warde promises to please the
eye as well as the mind. Every charac-
ter viii be costumed and made up from
Water-colored sketches made by special
connoisseurS, from Holbeins celebrated
paintings Of King Henry and his famous
court. AS to the acting, the entire East
ern press have been unanimous in their
praise. Warde certainly surpasSes him.
self as Cardinal Wolseley, while Mrs.
inc will never be forgotten. Miss Coggs-
well, who plays the part of Anne Boleyn,
is acknowledged to be the most hand
some woman upon the American stage.
On Friday night Mr.. Ward and his ad-
mirable company will present Shake
speare's Merchant OF Venice" Mr..
Ward playing Shylock, Mrs. Bowers as
Portia. The play VIII. terminate with
the trial scene, and he followed by Shake
speare'S comedy katherine and PERU
chic, or Tanning the Shrew," Mr.. Ward
appearing as Petruchio, performance
that is said to be q revelation, especially
TO those who are accustomed to seeing
him in tragedy.
The engagement terminates Saturday
night, when the tragedy of Macbeth
Will be given. Mrs. Bowers reputation
as Lady Macbeth is second only to Char
Iotte Cushman's, while to those who have
had the pleasure of witnessing Wards
Richard LII. his Macbeth will be a sur
prise. He is a thorough student. and
from the tone Of the press, has given the
character careful consideration. The
management have in contemplation a
matinee performance on Saturday. If
they decide to give one ''Virginius'' will
be the play.
GENERAL STAGE NOTES.
Dixey's new burlesque is called Louis
XII"
Ida Mule viii retire from the stage
next season.
Maurel is to be the "Falstaf" in
NerdTs new opera.
Harry Pepper is suing his wife, Carrie
Tutein, for divorce.
Grace Hawthorne has begun a libel suit
against the London Era.
Fanny Davenport has made marked
hit with 'Cleopatra'' in Boston.
'R1Ilehpar1 Jr Laop
pennsylvania to unusually large busi-
ness.
Florence st. John has instituted di-
yorce proceedings against her husband.
NJ. Marius.
Charles S. Dickens and Henry S. Dob
I'm have written a new play called 1.-The
Son-inLaw.'
That horrid book, "Thou Shalt Not.'' is
TO be dramatized and taken on the road
by w. a. Brady.
Sully's millionaire" has proven to be
one OF the most successful plays produced
in the West this season.
In q letter to the New York Sun.
Richard Mansfield threatens to leave the
stage for the brush and palette.
Mrs. James Brown Potter is writing a
book in which she threatens to .'sIug''
her old society friends for going back on
her."
Louise Beaudet has retired from s'Babes
in the Woods,'' and is going to be mar
rled again. James G. Duff will give the
bride away.
1t is currently reported that Louis
James viii retire from the list of stars
next season, and take an engagement as
a leading man.
Edith Murilla is one of the bright lu-
minaries in Ship Ahoy." Her Singing
and graceful dancing are pleasing features
OF that charming little operette.
Laura Bert is a clever young actress
who has just graduated from the ranks of
soubrettes, and is now fulI-fedged in
genue. Her work as June in BLUE
Jeans" was Il revelation to her most
ardent admirers.
American singers are doing well abroad.
Lillian Nordica has gone to Monte Carlo
to sing in opera. Sybil Sanderson has
signed to appear in Paris again. Emma
Eames and Kate Rolla are engaged for
next season at Covent Garden.
Daniel Frohman is more than satisfied
With the splendid work that Charlotte
Tittel is doing in "The Wife" That
young lady is now travelling in the
South, where the papers have exhausted
their stock of commendatory phrases to
praise her charming personality and soul
ful acting. Miss Tittel is soon to make
her appearance in New York.
Lotta had another full house at the Met
ropolitan last night. The play GO Ina" is a
lively and pretty comedy and full Of musi-
cal gems. Lotta appeared in q number of
character disguises and sang charmingiy.
Her company is a musical one, having a
full quartette, and basso, tenor and CON
tralto soloists of superiority. Lolita was
applauded and recalled repeatedly, and
responded with evident pleasure.