Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-15

THE theatrical prospect as far as next
week is concerned does not go beyond farce
comedy and melodrama
Mr.. WILLARD in "The Middleman," is
producing profound impression upon all
who are wise enough to go to the Alvin
Theater.
THE amusing and melodious "Tar and the
Tartar" is drawing very large audiences,
and at the matinee yesterday the Duquesne
was packed.
THE verdict generally seems to be that
Roland Reed has given us the best piece of
individual work, the best comedy and the
company he has yet presented, in 1.-THE
Club Friend" The good things are being
appreciated.
THE sensational drama, "Money Mad" by
Steele Mrckaye, whose success was SO re-
Gently emphasized through it's long run at
the Standard Theater, New York, will be the
attraction at the Grand Opera House the
week commencing October 10.
|. LALLoo, the Hindoo boy, also is to be ex-
hibited at Harry Davis Fifth Avenue
Museum Theater next week, is said to be
the highest priced freak of nature ever in
Pittsburg. The New York papers pronounce
it indeed a wonder, without being in any
sense un pheasant.
Mr.. WILLARD off the stage is not unlike
Henry Irving in some points. The intellect
ual face, leonine hair touched with gray,
and the style of dress Mr.. Willard adopts
is reminiscent of the gifted manager of the
London Lyceum. But without intending to
flatter Mr.. Willard he is far handsomer
man than his countryman and predecessor.
WHEN "The Patrol" Scott Marbles melo-
drama, was played here last season, it had
only been out a week or two, and sae edges
were somewhat rough. Now It is said to be
much stronger, and as it originally pleased
the public very fairly, when it comes to the
Bijou Theater next week it ought to be well
come. 1t relies upon realism and an excit-
ing plot principally.
1.-THE CITY DIRECTORY" revised up to date
is the volume of fun which Russell's com
edians bring to the Alvin Theater next
week. This farce comedy is remembered as
one of the bright exceptions of last years
crop of such light entertainments farce
comedy that amused legitimately to some
extent. The company does not contain
many who appeared last year in "The City
Directory" but such well-known people as
w. P. SweaInam Dan DAILY, Luke School
craft, Charles Seaman, Bessie Cleveland,
Lille Eldridge. Maym Kelso and "the Little
Fawn," Amelia Glover. The new features
are said to be many and bright.
"Hoss AND Hoss' is the name Of new
farce comedy which will be played at the
Duquesne Theater next week. 1t is Reed
and Golfers production, and these two
comedians play the leading roles in it.
Charlie Reed made a name a good while ago
MS comedian of some originality, and his
latest performances IN this city in farce
comedy are well remembered. William
Collier is probably the most promising
young comedian on the American stage and
THE DISPATCH predicted his elevation.
"Hoss and Hoss" has been praised freely in
Chicago and elsewhere, and the common re-
port is that 1t is the best farce comedy pro-
duced this season. The company contains
some well-known names, including Arthur
Moulton, ames B. Gentry, May Yohe, the
contralto, Rosa France, Adele harrington,
Helen Riener and Lillian Ramsden.