The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-27
NEWS OF THE PLAYH0UStS.
Providence Opera House.


The comic opera. "The Queens Mate"
is the work of Charles Lecocq, the gifted
composer of "Girohe -Girofla," Madam
Angot," etc, and was adapted to the
English stage by Mr. Henry Paulton. the
author of the ever-popular Erminie.
1t will be seen at the Providence Opera
House Monday evening. On the occasion
of its first production at the Broadway
Theatre New York, it achieved an un-
broken run of $50 nights, being most
pronounced success. The fun of the
libretto is of the uproarious character,
though OF an entirely legitimate type,
while the sparkling music and spectacu
lar scenic effects, brilliant costumes,
Amazon marches, etc, all tend TO en-
phasize the general attractiveness of the
whole show" The cast which Mr.. Duff
has selected is said to be admirably adapt
ed To the requirements of the opera, in.
cludes Miss Helen Bertram favorably
remembered in connection with the Nc
Caull and Abbott Opera companies), Miss
Bettina Gerard (who will doubtless be
welcomed heartily by her host of friends
in this city,, Mr.. Richard +. Carroll, IA
young comedian who has achieved dis
tinct successes formerly at the Casino,
New York, and is spoken of enthusias
tcally everywhere for his mirth-provoking
faculties; Mr.. w. II. Clarke. the favorite
basso, formerly of the Boston Ideals Mr..
John j. Rafael, whose sweet tenor voice
is heard TO advantage, and number of
others complete an ensemble of PRO-
nounced strength.
Paola will be the opera for Tuesday
and Friday nights and Wednesday ma
tiuee. The Queens Mate " will be given
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sat
urday nights and Saturday matinee.
The Gaiety Opera House.
The emphatic hit that was scored by
'"rhe Stowaway" last season insures it
A,.1i ,1 tt,.rr rhat.
! Keths Gaiety Theatre, Monday 1t
comes this year with more elaborate seem
i ery and II much stronger cast than ap-
/ peared IN it previously. The play is re-
| plete with stirring situations, startling
! climaxes, and through it all there ripples
| a vein of exquisite comedy. 1t is un-
! doubtedly one of the most pronounced
successes produced in recent years. The
cast is the most complete ever seen in a
similar play and the scenic effects, partic-
ularly the new and imposing yacht scene,
| with its real masts, sails, steering appa-
ratus and other requisite nautical equip
ments are unequalled for beauty and real
| ism. The striking feature in The Stow
away" of the introduction of two genuine
burglars, Spike" Hennessey and kid"
| Mccoy, in their thrilling act of blowing
up a real safe, is still continued. The
company that will interpret The Stowa-
way' includes such capable actors and
actresses as Mark Lynch, Walter Edwards,
Harry Booker, II. j. Moye, j. p. Smith,
| Frank Richardson, Lulu Klein, Leonora
Bradley and Libby Kirke.
Westminster Theatre.
The company that will present Devils
! Mine" at the Westminster theatre Mon
day next, and the balance of the week is a
very capable one. The play has had a
run of three seasons of uninterrupted sue
cess. The presentation of "a drama at the
/ Westminster Is somewhat of an expert
ntetftrbut the attraction in itself is one of
! genuine worth. The play is one Of the
sensational western type savoring of
"Danites," my Partner. aud such, fol
! either of the above. There are none Of
! the Indian, cow boy or renegade features,
so usual with western themes. Tho
! comedy clement has been literally treated
aud will. il is promised, prove decided
/ pleasure One of the most sensational i'm.
! cidents is that i'm which man after due
| accusation, trial, and conviction by viz.
! ilantes, is sentenced and executed by
! hanging in full view of the audience.
! This is of course n piece of trickery, but it
! is a strong bit of realism. There is a CON
| cert hall scene in which the specialties are
| introduced "The Nine should reward
| Manager Batchellers' efforts by filling
! the theatre at all the performances.
Iothrop's Providence Museum.
/ Beginning Monday afternoon and con-
| tinuing every afternoon and evening dur
! ing the the week Lothrop's stock company
\ supporting the capable young emotional
] nciress. Miss Kate GlaSsford will appear
| at L,othrop's Providence Museum in the
| east of "On Hand a sensational comedy
with more than the usual number OF start
/ ling scenes situations, incidents and ci-
| makes The play H. regarded as one of the
/ successes OF its class. and the right 20 pro-
| duce it at popular prices was only oh
/ tanned by Manager Lothrop by the pay
/ ment of a very heavy royalty. The story
| is that of young actor, Jack Norton
! who il dsowned by his proud father
| through the villainy of a scheming rascal,
! .John Habuson. lie then begins a lie of
vengeance. aud is assisted by Lucy Hab-
rison. the deserted wife OF the villain, aud
| in the following of his enemy he is called
| upon to assume several different dis
| Vuises, as for instance, Cinnamon, jew,
lrishwoman, Italian, Yankee and a New
/ York tough In the end he IL successful
aud all il happiness for the good and pun
| ishment for the bad Miss Kate Glass
| ford will appear as Lucy Harrison, Jcre
] Grady a. lack Norton, y. Gordon Ed
wards as John Harrison aud the other
members Of the stock IN congenial roles.
In addition 10 the drama j. Francis
Kirke. Joseph 4. Fannin and Miss Elsie
GLADYS will present Barney Williams
| lauQhablc comedy IN one act, "Iempta-
! tion. or the Irish Emigrant,' and the
members of f,othrop's comedy company
will enact one of their funny farce come
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