Morning journal and courier., 1892-11-26
entertainments.
HYPERION.

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The production of Shakespeare's great
tragedy of "Mscbath" by Modjeska and
her company of players last night was wit
messed by crowded thester. Too much
praise cannot be rendered to Modjeska,
renowned SO justly asa tragic actress. Her
repertoire contains some of the best classic
plays and the production of "Mscbeth" in |
this city was certainly a wise selection. |
Standing as this play does in 80 high a
rank among all high tragedies itspresents-
ton always is an event 10 dramatic his
tory. The tragedy is eminently deep and
gloomy. Dealing with the very darkest
and strongest passions of human nature,
the situations are most powerful. The in
PRODUCTION of the supernatural element
gives a vividness and sort of glow
worm phosphorescence which oftentimes is
startling. The very first scene of the play,
in which the three witches make their
appearance and make a fitting introduce
ton to the scenes of horror which are to
follow. Mr.. R. Peyton Carter, w. r. s.
Morris and Jules Clusetti iapersonate the
three witches and give an excellent per-
Torrance. The scene at the court of
Scotland, in which Benjamin G.. Rogers
takes the role of King Duncan, makes a
pleasing interlude between the scenes of
horror in the first and second acts. In the
second act Modjeska first makes her ap-
pearance. Her power, skill and personal
charm makes hers one of the most admired
and distinguished personalities iu the the
atrical history of to day. Even the famous
Mrs. Siddons could not, in the opinion of
q fad in,
a school of acting where originality was
looked upon as most essential factor in
the development of true artistic
merit, Modjeska has broken away
from stage traditions, modelled her various
approximations wholly on her own concep-
ton of the characters, and the world has
applauded them as ideal. All through the
play the traces of her talent and genius are
most apparent. The monologues which in
Macbeth, Pas in number of Shakespeare
| tragedies, form the strongest portion of the
play, were rendered by her in a peculiarly
effective manner, particularly the scene in
| which she strives to wash the blood stains
| from her hands. Her acting was in a word,
| magnificent treat.
Mr.. Otis Skinner was also a most excel
/ lent Macbeth. Mr.. Skinner is one of the
/ leading tragedians of the country, and
makes most talented support for Nodes
| No. AAo Wuoio COMPANY was d AcIleoll-
| GUS one.
This afternoon and evening Dockstader's
Ministries will appear. The company is
a strong one and includes Low Dockstader,
George Powers, Frank Dumont, Fake and
Simons, the Columbia quartette, John G.
liam Rowe. Mr.. Dockstader as Ward Nc
Allister, his new specially, is one of the
many big hits of the show. The musical
burlesque, "Rustic Anna, or operate
Candidates" which concludes each per
Torrance, is very laughable.
Charles Hoyt's latest play, "a Temper
ance Town." will be presented on Thurs.
day evening of next week.
"Miss Helyett." Mrs. Leslie Carter in
the title role, will appear next Saturday.
who will introduce her famous original Gre
alton, Tara Boom Decay. The sale
Of seats opens Tuesday.
THE NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.
| Only to-day remains for the public tc
laugh at Mugg's Landing, as it closes its
crowded engagement with the grand fami
ly matinee to-day and evening perform
ance. The New Haven opera house wal
crowded at the matinee yesterday with
ladies and children, and will be to-day
Singing, dancing and specialties run al
through the play.
LARGE COMPANY NEXT WEEK.
The New Haven opera house will have
one of its largest companies next week il
the engagement of the Henry Spectacular
Farce-Comedy company of thirty people
introducing high priced specialties. TIL,
musical comedy ga RuralReception, open
the evening and introduces the entire com
pany headed by the star, Miss Marie Ros
telle. Then will follow the famous come
dians, Matthews and Bulger; the musica
artists, Sisters Dewitt; Will West, sing
ing comedians; Thomas DeMack late o
Parlor Match; Mile Texarkansas, the great
est lady dancer in the world Cook ant
Clinton, champion lady rife shot. Tn
funny musical travesty on the Tar ant
Tartar entitled, "Ta-Ta- Ra," closes tn
performance.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
"a Busy Day" is the decidedly suggest
i've title of the fsrce-comedy given las
evening. The play has many comical stu
atoms and bright lines. Everything wen
,, smoothly and the large audience presen
was delighted. The star of the compan,
was Harry Crandall, we'll and favorabl,
known for his work as the German grocer!
man in 'Peck's Bad Boy" His role in 81
Busy Day. of Peter Schultz is also Ger
man dialect part, and he created lots o
fun. Harry Leslie as tough was wei
played. Miss Nettie DeCoursey as Fanni
, Flyrt was also we'll received. Other mem
bers of the company who deserve specia
, mention were John s. Stewart, Henry
t Clarke, Blanche Dayne, Myrs Crandsll
Clara Pryor.