The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-30
NEWS or THE THEA TRES.

tho lists to compete for rlaudits and support.
A quartet Of theatres-the fashionable Ly-
ecum. the popular Star, the reconstructed
ITALIA. and tho historic Academy-open for
the season. and at three OF them the inaugural
play Is now to this public. A broadway house.
tho Dijou. puts forward new comedy that has
gained triumph In another city; q Bowery
theatre has an unfamiliar melodrama. and
Harlem stnge will be used for the local chris
tening OF aromnatic play. Surely. there 10
variety enough in the outlook.
To start the Lyceum's new season brilliantly,
Manager Daniel Frohman shrewdly combines
the never-faiiing drawing mower OF Edward II.
Sothern with the added interest found In new
play by Henry Arthur on d. and 80 Sothern will
appear tomorrow night In the first American
performance Of Jones's Tho Dancing Girl"
a drama TINT held the London Haymarket
stage 200 nights. causing diverse critical COM
mcnt. but pleasing the London public i'm
mensely. This Is Sothern's Nth annual en-
GaRenent at the Lyceum. His visits are always
plcasurable. because they reveal a constant
Improvement In his art, and because. also.
they generally result In the production OF new
plays Of note. The Dancing Girl" is Manager
t e sC ,bs Ieper,oay, and h. believe.
Iu,.M All the preparations for the prod nction
Hssn doubt ani ,S.re o. BE-
i en- interest In this test OF much discussed
Is The sbo Is tor
Quakeres-. who without the knowledge OF her
par.nts hSs been earning her living in London:
ENTERTAINMENTS She Is fascinating creature.
ded In ,sS un0d linz e n. plot and ,ho
shI ,Sfshss u"l Rtn, S,ts ecn qfs
Tho redsmn,on o lie on s1f tSo brnf u RUM
through ultimate contact with tho nobler con-
n. Of e the warn
cusson n.canse the author has submitted to
ab nod mt sSn pnlsss
sel t IL Avg ,stui Cook, Rowland Bqcks.one.
tn, virginia Harmed. R.ts r" Iis Jenny
R nnns Ei GessIe TyIes losepnne lauren.
The sce.ory has been nrovli.,i by Day, and. Of
course. It will be excellent. The third act, with
It's climax AK, Of IN the w;.i atemnt at suside is
ceum,s siage. The dancing GIRL" may may last
Until Novemner Sothern at any rae, win r.:
Inero's F" Lady Bountiiui" Tor the flrst time In
this country.
The prestige OF a marked success In two
cities hcralds Niobe." which will be first acted
In New York tomorrow night. at the Bijou.
There is unwonted curiosity to Judge i'm
patsiaiJ tuis lEbNo-lS vi IOlUleS W
clever English pens. for. though "Niobe" has
met Its best success in Boston and Philadel-
phia. its authors. Harry and Edward Paulton.
father and son. nre Londoners. Both have an
peared here In comic 3lera and both have
Tasn prnse which h"ST seems Go sc
have developed IL new era for them. The cur
Of ns sfy viii ). Variety ss arss
ana for that it will b., welcomed. Its story suR-
and at G1r sg Ss G fsn
tons however. seem to have utilized tho best
ideas IN hotn Of these works. ~ they have
raneous surroundings and enlivened the
scenes with the hustle Of American lie and
the players Who wore engaged in tue long s run
@, this niece at the, Boston Museum. Carrie
and Wash Ms are Ss
Jessie Storsy Josie stantier. Mrs L 4. Eherle.
Bn.hanan. Niob"S 81 is su m ABBOTT and and
Teal venture, and t is confidently expected to
run until cold weather.
Mr.. Moss's Star Theatre. which has been
thoroughly renovated. will OMEN its fall season
tomorrow night with Roland Red as it's
initial star. This wall-liked young comedian
will then present for the first time here sgd
ney Rosenteld's new comedy. Tho Club
Friend" which has recently made o decided
success at the Boston Museum. The new play
Reed has ever before appeared in. 1t is in
four acts. with all the scenes laid IN this city
a. the ;ss% ,S Ssy e.. p.4; a.
Affords him many opportunities TO display his
ability. ThesnGport conlains william Day!dgs.
Moll remembered Tor his work in tho Jefferson
Florence casts: lsndore Rush. Percy Haswel
sce"ery vii help 70 mnks the come .ttf~"s
tive. Reeds engagement is for three weeks.
The MuT s0M oye they WI" in turn
In tho Bowery tho now thing is melo.
drama. AMI it is OF tho local order. as most
people could guess without much difficulty.
1t is called Through by Daylight" The title
is unfamiliar. but tho play MAJ have been per-
forne elsewhere under an her name. and so
temporarily have escaped recognition. The
auth RS name 10 not announced: Two stars
sustain the buEden Of tho PIECE; One me. OF these
dian and Il very good actor. who has not often
player player is arr arr ie Clarke Ward San francisco
nov.es on he Eastern stage In cefdrna ths
Mards hav. recently become very much liked.
Is 81 D9
light" An ensu: ne attraction that is likely to
Isnss IN Which, sEana Iva
handsome woman and powerful actress. will
play Lady Isabe! and Ma am Ime
Brooklyn's Increasing and thoroughly dis
eliminating army Of playgoers will find an OK
ceent and wide range Of entertainments In
this weeks programmes al the various local
theatres The popular Lee Avsnu Academy.
In tho Eastern District. will open for tho sea-
son tomorrow with al admirable play in "A
Fair Rebel" which has Just l"ft a New York
stage after months brilliant run. Many
changes have been made in tho Leo Avenue
thi. summer. There mas beea Constructed q
last. which will bo u ed for ;he regular sa!c OF
ticket-. and tho old one for advance sales. such
as y mail. messenger, 10 Ths loyer i lal'i
In different palt, OF The, auditorium. Tho
boxes nave been remodeled and tho Iraperyis
seenlum arch has been F. sinted and decorated
larged 70 depth 81 81 feet; There has
been added brick building containing twelve
giving sccomm"da' ions for 500 Performers.
and a large property room and fui nture store
house. Inc Academy will now compare favor.
country Al, Col. sinus Park the change Of
which Is likely 10 be- carefully and effectively
performed D., tho new company organized by
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