St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-18

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The standard
of excellence
shown in the productions which have
been presented at the Metropolitan dur
ing the season and the generous recogni-
tion accorded by the public are proof
that the very best of attractions are in
demand, and that manager who will
cater to the artistic tastes of the public
can rely upon their support.
The season of the opera house opened
on the evening OF Dec. %, 1890 and a
more distinguished audience than the
one which witnessed the initial her
| formance of ''Robin Hood by the Bos-
| tOnlanS has never gathered in the city.
The companies which have appeared at
the theater during the twenty weeks of
the season were composed of some of
the foremost actors and actresses of the
day. The tendency of the age is to be
amused, and in consequence comic
opera and spectacular productions have
predOminated. The De Wolf nopper
company, the Agnes Huntington Opera
company, the Francis Wilson Opera
company, Hanlon'S ''Superba" and the
gorgeous Crystal Slipper produc-
tons delighted, with their wealth of
scenic effects and tuneful numbers,
Dotn senses OF hearing and seeing.
The Lovers OF Comedy
and tragedy were also furnished with
eplcurean feasts, and it is certain that a
more finished and thoroughly artistic
performance of the famous comedy of
line Rivals" as presented during the
season by the Jetferson-F Florence com
pahy' mas never been witnessed upen
any stage. The last performance by
these Fam0nc i,,S 1
In the heaviest receipts of any evening
during the season.
The sweet presentation by Marie
Wainwright of Viola in Twelfth
Night supported by her capable COM
pany OF comedians and assisted bv a
wealth. OF scenery, disproveS the oft-re-
peated statements made that the pro-
ductlon of Shakespeare means finan-
clal failure. The days when Ham
let' or LAS You Like It'' could be pre-
sented without the accessories OF correct
costumes and scenery have passed
away, and the public to-day demand
that when they visit the theater to wit
ness Shakespearean play they desire
NOT only portrayal of the characters,
DuG also proper and artistic setting.
A gem by Rosseau or Meissonier will
delight spectator who sees but the
work of the artist on canvas. but the
majority will be more pleased when the
erect OF the master is heightened by its
surroundings. 80
10 those who desire to laugh and
| laugh heartily, the presentations of
Hoyt's "TeXaS Steer. - s"The Private
Secretary" Natural Gas" Lottas and
EvaEs and Hoey have furnished abun-
dant opportunities; and many who
Wearled by business and social cares
nave gone to these performances have
been benefited in health and mind.
Modern drama has been well REPRE-
sented Dy the ''Shenandoah'' company.
ne Mlilionaire." THE Clemenceau
case" and "Mr Barnes of New York. !"
WhIle 10 tnose who desire to while away
an hour, the works of Herman's Trans
atlantique company and CIeyeland:s
mlnstrels have furnished opportunities,
The student of history who Witnessed
tie play OF Joan of Are" presented
most gorgeouSly by the Margaret Math-
er company, must feel indebted to the
untlring energy which enabled him to
witness upon
The Mimic Stage
scenes and incidents which nlaved q
most important part in the history of a
belle france. A com mendable feature
OF the season just closed is that the
Standard or artistic merit which marked
ltS opening also Signalized its close for
tnere never has beeQ witnessed i'm any,
city outside of New ork, until this sea
son, so perfect and charming a perform
ance as the one given by Charles Froh-
mans "All the Comforts of Home'' com
pany. eoii
Inc amusement-seeking public of this
ctty M Is certainty indebted to the energy
OF the gentlemen who have enabled
tnehi to WltneSs, III the finest theater in
| Wnlcn are given to the patrons of the
New York theaters, and that their en-.
| ergy has been rewarded is evident from
tne fact That during the 16O perform-
ances given at the Metropolitan nearly
| a quarter OF million people have passed
through the doors. From an artistic
standpoint, the season has been n mi
umph, and financially it has exceeded
the expectations of Manager Scott who
stated last evening that at no time dnr-
| ing his regime at the Old opera house
had the receipts been SO large in any
season. '
For the first time in the history of anv
nrstciass theater IN the country. the
| pIouuctlon OF opera at cheap prices was
lnaugurated last evening at the Netro-
politan. The Wilbur Opera comnanV is
too well known from the recent tri-
umphS 1t has made in st. Paul to need
comment at this time. and it is safe TO
predicC Gnat the presentation of ma
non ana all the works in the Wilbur
tail. - ''0iS o0-
Owing to the perfect system of venti-
lation In the theater, the temperance
can, on the hottest night iii summer. be
kept at 60 deg. and That IS cooler than
one can keep himself at the lake said
Mr.. Scott when speaking of the new
season. A list of
Remarkable Attractions
can be looked for next season. which
1 opens on the evening of Aug. 20. Man
ager Scott. who last week returned
from New York, speaking of the pros
| poets OF the ensuing season, said that
the features OF the productions to he
sent out from New York will be artistic
excellence of the individual actors, and
strict historical scenic appointments.
! The managers of New York CITY are one
and all cogniZant of the fact that. no
matter how great the reputation and
talents of star may be, that star must
be supported by capable company.
and surrounded by worthy appoini-
ments. They have learned that the
mere announcement OF the appearance
OF great actor Or actress will not draw
the public, when it is known that the
scenery is makeshift and the support
| ing company is poor. Manager Charles
Frohlnan, who is recognized in New
York as leading manager, has shown bv
| great success in that city. that the star
4 ls&etam is il its daaadenee, aud in the