The critic., 1891-01-06

Iackaye of this city, who has displayed a
great deal of ability in n rather unusual
diversity of roles, and who does rather ex-
ceptionally well pretty nearly everything
he attempts, made a surprisingly impress
i've and capable Nero, and detained his
lines with very excellent discretion The
Acte Of Miss Marie Rene was II graceful
and pleasing assumption, the iU'ippbia
and Inppdd of Miss Alice Fischer and
Miss Anita Roth were well sustained inn
pcrsonatiOns, and the Roman gamin,
lupus, of pretty Rose Bcaudet was not at
all the variety of the article we would care
TO discourage by an application of lymph.
OF course, however, the real interest of
play of this description centres in the
scenery, costumes, grand professionals
and ballcts, and III all of these Nero"
abounds. The pictures of Roman archi-
lecture, the city, the campdgnd, the hun
dreds of moving figures, brilliant costumes
and interplay of shifting color and daz-
cling brilliancy, must all be seen to be
enjoyed or at all understood. The
performance of Mr.. Edward Darl-
ing and his world-renowned lions
is thrilling and magnificent specta-
Gle which literally received the lions
share Of the applause. The specialists,
Yank Hoe and Omenc, and the Marx
Brothers, in their historical tableauX,
were excellent and deservedly well re-
ccived. Nine. Gillcrt has, from the days
of the lamcnted American Opera Com
pany and school of the ballet, been a
prime favorite in Washington She is as
graceful and charming rs ever, and still
represents to our enraptured gaze that
roid dcis in tights, a beautiful ballet
dancer, or, rather, ballet-dancer who is
beauty. The production of such a
colossal spectacle as Nero for the first
time outside of New York city could not
have well avoided some few iirst-night
complications, which tonight and for the
rest of the week will doubtless be CON
spicuous by their absence. Every night
and matinee.
"a Royal Pass" at Harris.
Mr.. George c. Staley's comeiy-drama,
IA Royal Pass" drew large house Mt
Harris Bijou Theatre last night, and the
performance gave universal satisfaction,
showing that the ilattering press notices
given the play were entirely deserving. II
is beyond question one of the very best
produced before the footlights of this
popular theatre this season, and will have
II good run. The play itself is an excel
lent comedy-drama, interspersed with new
and catchy songs, which are rendered most
acceptable in every instance.
Last night Mr.. Stalcy received genu-
inc ovation and will remain n favorite
with Washington theatre-goers. The
entire cast is well made up and there is
not poor actor or actress among them;
all are good. The plot is simple. The
play is elegantly staged and is costumed
with strict fidelity to historical correct
ness. Mr. Staley's songs equal those OF
Scanlon, while little Louise won the
hearts of the entire audience.
"City Club BurIesquc Company at
Kcrnan's.
Although in several respects the City
Club Burlcsque Company does not sur
pass the numerous organizations Of its
kind that have visited this city during the
season. the audience that filled kernan's
last night seemed pleased. The tableaux,
representing celebrated pictures. were the
hit of the evening The tableau of
Millets celebrated painting "The
Angeius," was very well received,
The performance opened with a bur
letta called "Studics In Black" intro.
ducing all the female members of the
company in sombre costume and bright
faces. Pearl Bradburn sang some char
actcr songs, Lowry and Evans sang and
danced in black-facc, and Jennie Mialo
did song and dance called "Nuptial
Bells" The Everetts, in Yankee and
German comedy, were funny, and VIII
son and Davenport danced in Fauntleroy
costumes. Seton, the dancing spider,
made the hit of the evening in his gro
tesque walk and dance. Bryant and
Saville, musical comedians, were also en-
tcrtaining. The performance ended with
burlesquc called "O-Ifpme-in-Stead."