Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-25
NEWS OF THE STAGE.

THE programme describes Dan Mytred In
"Ben- My -Chree' as Mr.. Barrett's "orginal
creation" Having assisted Mr.. Hall Calne
in the dramatization Of his novel tine
Deemster," on which "Ben-My-Chree" Is
built, it is but natural that Mr.. Barretr
should find in this play the background tnat
is best suited to his histrionic powers. Da'
Mytred is q young fisherman who In seli-de-
fense kills the brother of the girl he loves,
the brother wanting to avenge his sister, as
he thinks Dan has wronged her. Dan
| father, who is a bishop, saves his son from
the gailows by virtue of his clerical author
| ity which on the Isle of Man, where tine play
takes place, is superior to civil tribunal,
but condemns him to live in consbantt I
silence never exchanging word with MS
sweetheart. The Governor Of the Istond now
ever, who is the rejected lover OF Dan
girl, prefers charges of immortality aGalnse
his evidence, can save her. he breaks ms
vow of silence ior her sake and consequent
ly must suffer the penalty OF death. ING
plot is straightiorward, logical and simple
vitalized on the stage. As Dam Mr.. Barrett
shows himself possessed of much more emo
tional power than his previous per-
sSene shere have his tnsr ane Bp
pronounces Judgment upon him and
he realizes that forthwith he ms
to live the life of hermit. the still resigna-
tion with which he accepts his late Is truly
touching. Equally impressive is his sorrow
over having killed young E,oan Mytrea. and
the noble, selfsacrificing spirit, that IN
spite OF all Dams faults, is predominatlng
feature of his character, is admirably por.
trayed and feelingly suggested. Miss Maud
Jetfries gives to the part of Mona Myred
very sympathetic tinge and rises to con-
siderable bcight in the strong scenes. IN
the ungrateful part of The Dee1nster Mr.. NC
Leay was very good and MIR. Melford gave a
true picture of the heart-broken Bishop. The
staging of the play was carried out to the
minutest detail, and considering that the
performance all around was such success
that several curtain calls were demanded
after each act, it is to be wondered that
"Ben-My-Chree" was not played carrier In
the week.
A SPLENDID performance OF George H.
Boxers tragedy francesca Da Riminf'
was given at the Alvin Theater last night.
Frederick Warde as Ldnioto, Louis James
as the jester and Miss Edythe Chapman as
Francesca were excellent. The whole pro
duction, however, was upon a really Sraho
scale of art. The superb color of the ltallan
background was preserved always IN
scenery and costumes alike. Nothing inner
in its way has been seen upon our stage
than the cathedral scene, with its stained
glass windows apparently casting q rlcn
glow upon the lighted altar. Luckily the
theater could hardly find room for the crowd
that fiocked there last night, and IL this
picturesque play of intense interest well
acted and splendidly staged. does not draw
aS great an auQlence tO-nlgnt IL Will Uc II
pity. Messrs. Warde and James deserve the
success they are meeting with.
"THE LOST PARADISE" opens a two weeks
engagement at the Alvin Theater next Mon
day "The Lost Paradise" Henry c. De
Miles latest play, is purely American in
theme in locality, in character and in treat
ment He has woven about the much dis
cussed labor question love story of power
full interest and invested it with strong,
forcible and graceful dialogue. As in his
other successful plays, Mr.. De Mile has
selected a subject of real life, one that
enlists the strongest svmpathies and he has
worked it ont with n high moral and humane
purpose. Mr.. Charles Frohman has selected
an excellent cast for its proper presenta-
tion, which will include Forrest Robinson,
Frank Dayton, Merriam Bruce, Charles
Hokes, S. S. Wiltsie, Esther Lyons. Virginia
Marlowe, Frances Lander. and others.
CHARLES H. HoYr's apology for having
written "a Trip to Chinatown" which ap-
pears at the Duquesne Theater next week,
is that whatever the play may be it is all
that is claimed for it. The company tina t
appears here next week embraces many
members OF the New York cast. including
Burt Haveriy, George A. Beane. Jr. Richard
Karl, Gus p. Thomas, Lillian Swain, Harry
Gilfoil, w. ID. Lewis, Caroline Boelen. Grace
kensington, the Mccoy sisters, Patrice and
Laura Bigger. The musical numbers which
have already become so popular that they
are played on nearly every piano through
ont the land embrace, "out for Racket,
"Push Dem Clouds" Crisp Young Chaper-
one" 1.-The Waiting Maid" and some extra
ordinary whistling.
'FANTAsMA" will be presented at the
Grand Opera House next week with good
company and with all the novel and in
genious mechanical effects and surprises
that have made it one of the most popular
attractions of recent years.
TONIGHT Mr.. Wilson Barrett will produce
"Pharaoh" with a wealth of splendid
scenery. The play is said to be powerful
AMI Mr.. Barrett's performance in it IS quite
beyond the ordinary.
ALL the theaters had standing room only
last night, and the matinees were well at
tended.
n. S. WooD, a great favorite at Harris
Theater, is booked there for next week.