The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-08

Dramatic News I'm Brfef.

Agnes Huntington's company il q very large
one and comprises some very clever people.
Hallen and Hart, with bigger cast than any
previous season, are coming to the Seattle opera
house next week, Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings.
dies for next season besides the one called "The
Idea" which they have extensively advertised
for the coming year.
Mollie Fuller, the charming Rose OF the
'Later On" company, is the wife of Frederick
Hallen and q valuable contributor to the marked
success which follows Hallen and Hart.
Laura Lorraine as Addie Keppler, whom house
work makes sick, aud who takes after her
mother, is said to give bright performance in
"Keppler's Fortunes" and her songs meet with
considerable favor.
The "Power of the Press" Pitou and Jessop's
drama, which will be seen in Seattle soon, con-
tains number of graphic character sketches
and some stirring climaxes. 1t 10 said to be
finely staged with striking scenic sets.
The sawmill sensation in "Blue jeans is said
to be one of the most thrilling, realistic features
ever put on the stage, but at the same time 1t ID
not essential to the success OF the piece, which
is an unusually coherent and interesting piece
of work.
success in Natural Cas-" 1t has done large
business this season, even in towns whore 1t has
been given a dozen timss before, and no doubt
it will repeat the experience when it comes to
the opera house this summer.
Agnes Huntington looks even more lovely in
the nabiliments of her sex than In those worn
by her as Captain Therese. Her glorious con-
tralto voice excites the admiration OF all who
listen to it, and her performance may be
summed up as an artistic treat
Marie Wainwright's company will appear to
advantage in that splendid comedy, "London
Assurance which she will present here Tuesday
evening. Barton Hill has long been famous as
Dazzle, and Miss Wainwright is said to be
charming as Lady Gay Spanker.
John McWade, of the Hallen and Hart com
pany, who did SO much to make the everlasting
song Comrades" popular, has new song this
season called "My Chum, TOm," the compost
ton of Mr.. Joseph Hart, which has found
almost as large q favor as its predecessor.
Richard Mansfeld's drawing-room entertain
ment in the third act of "Prince KARL always
catches thehouse His limitations of the young
miss playing the "Maiden's Prayer" the singer
whom nobody could understand, and the pianist
who could not be heard, make grea: hit
Eric Thorne distinguishes his performance Of
Don TrocaderO in "Paul Jones" by the easy rem
dition of q very difficult song and dance, the
latter being a complicated ballet step with vari-
atoms. He also distinguishes himself by having
breath enough left to talk when he is through
with the dance.
One of the recent additions to Frank Daniels
company is Minnie Miller, an exceptionally
pretty and clever girl, who is progressing rapidly
in her profession. Miss Miller began her career
as member OF the "Adonis" chorus, but has
worked hard and faithfully, and is coming to
the top speedily.
In addition to his acting Richard Mansfield
speaks several languages, paints cleverly, is q
thorough musician, both az composer and
player, and profound reader, thinker and
writer. Small wonder that such a man, aided
by indomitable will and perseverance,, should
have attained the prominent position he now
occupies.
Among the several concerted numbers an
nounced as brand new by Hallen and Hart for
their new version of the farce slater On are:
bird gavotte by six girls, in which their steps
will be directed by the soothing notes of singing
birds Another dancing figure Is q serenade
with autoharp embellishments. And still
another is a new song and dance for six colleens
the rhyme and color of which will bring .
cherry glow to every Celtic face.