New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-13
OLD COMEDIES At DALY'S.
AN UNUSUALLY VARIED AND INTERESTING
SEASON PROMISED.


SEASON PROMISED.
The anInal old comedy revival at Day's Theatre Is
always OF the most interesting occurrences OF the
theatrical season. This year will be much more
attractive than usual because Mr. DAILY has provided
for an extraordinary number OF attractions OF the
brst order Including several plays never before done
at this theatre, and some which now seldom seen
any stage Three months is the full time set apart
for the old comedy season. and nine different bills
are announced 1t will therefore be that the
average time for each is only little more than
week. The plays which have been given before will
be limited strictly TO week. while the new ones may
be allowed TO exceed that tine by q few nights.
1t is intended TO begin the series on Tuesday
evening" November 90, when Sheridan Knowles's 1.-The
IIunchbackn will be played for the first time In this
theatre. Miss Ada Rchan will then play the part of
Julia for the first time with Arthur Bourcher as
Clifford. George Carter Will appear as Master Walter
Miss Irving as Helen, and Creson Clarke, new mem
Der Of the company, Modus. The play offers many
opportunities company constituted like Mr..
Days, and the production will be looked forward TO
with pleasant anticipation.
A You Like It," which will follow "The Hunch-
back" is no novelty at DAYS. and the completeness
and finish Of its performance by this company ore wei
known by all freQueners Of the theatre Mr.. Bour'
CHER will be for the first ume as Oriahuo ana
the other leading members Of the cast will be Miss
Rehan rs Rosalind Mr.. Lewis as Tombstone, George
as Audrey and Mr.. Daubigny as Amens. All the
music will be given MS heretofore.
The next in order will be novelty at this house,
"The Bellies Strataeem," by Cowey, arranged to suit
his purpose by Mr.. DAILY. There will be new scenery
and costumes Miss Rehsn will for the first time
play Leta Hardy and Mr.. Dourchier, Mr. Clarke and
Mr. LOWS will have parts. As part of the same
bill a new one-act piece called "The Knave' Will be
given. and Miss Rehan win be seen In It,
This will be followed by "The Tanning Of the
Shrew" the successful Of all Mr.. DAYS. former
shatespearan REVEALS. which gives TO Miss Rehan
what is regarded by many a; the very best OF her
long list Of parts The other members OF the com
pany will have the same parts as al the former
presentations OF the play. After its six nights ana
two natinecs this Will be followed by "The School
for Scandal with Miss Rehan as Lady Teaze. and
Mr. Dourcher, for the first time. as Charles surface
Mrs Gilbert, Mr. Clarke Mr. Wheaueigh, Mr.. Gilbert
Miss Prince and Miss Haswel will also be in the
cast
Another comedy OF the eighteenth century which
has never been seen at this theatre before or any
where In the city in long time Is announced as tAe
next In the list. II IS Mrs. Cntuve's tine "Ohoer'
New scenery and costumes will be provided ana
there will be parts for Miss Rehan, Mr.. BouNhier,
Mr. Clarke. Miss Prince and Miss Chatham A few
repetitons Of Lord Tennysons 1.-THE Forester, which
made an enormous success last year, will next be
given, Miss Rehan appearing In her original part
Of Maid Marion, and Mr.. Bourchier as Robin Hood.
The next play Will constitute Mr. Days annual
shahespearan revival. and will be one Of The most
Interesting OF the series II is Twelfth Night.
which will give TO Miss Rehan the opportunity u
| be seen for the first time In the exacung part OF
| Viola. Mr.. Clarke win be the MalvOuo and MI.
| Lewis the Sir Toby Bech
Perhaps the most remarkable performance Of an
| will De- the last which Is announced rs japanese
drama in live acts 1t has been IN preparation ior
about two wears, and deals with life In old Japan.
| Al the scenery and costumes FOR such purpose as
| this will necessarily be new.
DR. Daily announces that orders for seats for thee
,fa he gn
will be ready on November II, and then the exact
! dates OF the plays will DE announced. Orders may
be sent for the entire series but such order must
be for the same night OF the week for each o. Tie
| plays. The p;ices Will remain as usual. Ihos. VINO
| are accustomed 10 watch the pogrc,, OF Mr DAILY,
seasons VIII feel assured That unusual pleasure, are
] I'm store for them thls winter.