St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-06
AT THE THEATERS.
Spectacular Bur!esque, John L..
Sullivan and a Dark House.

Spectacular Bur!eSque, John L..
Sullivan and a Dark House.
Grand Opera House-A good spec
tacular play is always welcome feature
i'll the routine of the average theater-
goer. The handsome scenery, gorgeous
costumes, pretty girls and catchy mu-
sic are points which never fail to find
favor with theater-goers. All these are
said to be found in the new Devils
Auction" which Manager Gilmore has
had entirely rewritten since its former
production III this city. The company
is large one, numbering sixty people
and containing many of the best bur-
lesque artists of this country and Eu-
rope. Among them are George 81.
l.. Brooks, Louis Dempsey. Victoria
wonderful Tiepsie family. the
Lorellas, and Mile. CAMS at the head
of the Transatlautique ballet troupe.
The Devils Auction" company travels
in a special train from city to city. Its
scenery and property is transported OH
special cars of its own. The trucks con-
veying property are disembarked from
the car and drawn directly to the stage
entrance of the theater, when the seem
cry. ETC.. is carefully unioaded, and be-
fore being set up is Tetouched by spe-
cial scenic artist travelling with the COM
pany for that purpose. In short, no
pains, labor or expense is spared to rem
der the production gratifying success,
and each production an exact counter
part in excellence and faithfulness.
Bijou Opera House = Commencing
with matinee performance today at
O.o0 fbn G.,I nd IL Al
nation will open weeks engagement
at the Biiou. Tbe advance sale for this
attraction has been the largest in the
history of the Bijou. and it is safe to
predict that all past records of this pop
ular playhouse will be beaten on this
occasion. There is deal of curiosity
in connection with this attraction, as 1t
offers as its principal feature the great
est pugiist that the world has ever
known. presenting him not only in the
exhibition of the Skill by which he has
won so much fame, but also in the role
of player. Two dramas will be pre-
sented during the engagement. For
the first half of the week, and ending
on Wednesday night, "Honest Hearts
and Willing Hands" will be the
BILL The last half of the
week, commencing Thursday evening,
new play by Duncan harrison, en-
titled ''BrodericR Agra" will be pro-
duced. Both plays are described as
Irish dramas built on patriotic lines
and filed alike with humor and pathos.
Mr. Sullivan assumes an important
character in each production, aud he is
said to give to the character that he as
sumes portrayal that, for him, merits
considerable favorable criticism. MIR.
Harrison is an actor Of no mean merit
and possesses an excellent reputation
as first-class player. The supporting
company is said to be above the average
and includes some very clever talent.
Both dramas are said to be enlivened
by the introduction of specially fea-
lures, and considerable interest is
added by the three-round setto at each
performance by the great John l.. and
Jack Ashton.
Pence Opera HOuSe-Nibbe's French
Burlesque company finished weeks
engagement at the Pence last night.
The house will be dark till Sunday
matinee, March 49, when Miss Joe Gay
ton opens for week, supported by her
own company in fine production of the
spectacular "Mazeppa." The Baker
company was Cancelled by Manager
Hilton.