St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-15
AT THE THEATERS.
Bnr1esque, Melodrama and Con-
certs Fill the Dates This Week.

Grand Opera House-Commencing Thurs
day, Corrinpe, who has long been brilliant
luminary in the burlesque 1rmament will
open a three nights engagement at the
Grand, presenting what is described on the
bills as her newest success, Carmen up TO
Date" a three act spectacular burlesqpe
founded Oh BiZetS opera OF carmen. lNe
score of the opera is not followed with any
extraordinary degree of fidelity, only the
more catchy features of the original llbretto
being retained. while several interpretations,
consisting of all the prominent dances, cho-
ruses and musical gems from the latest comic
opera and farce productions are introduced
OF course, the central figure is Corinne, who
permeateS the entire production and enllv-
ems every scene. The piece offers many op-
portunities for her 10 display some intricate
Spanish dances, and Corinne makes the most
of them. Corinne sings well, dances and
enraplures her auditors when she smiles
fees as Carmencita. the Spanish dancing
beauty. She is dancing pretty near all the
time she is on the stage. The kimball
Opera Comique and Burlesque company,
which is supporting the little star is said TO
be very capable organization. The com
pany numbers in all some sixty people, and
carries complete equipment of scenery, all
the work OF the celebrated artist, William
Young The sale of seats opens Tuesday
morning.
Bijou Opera House-Commencing with a
matinee performance today at 2:30 William
De Shetley's "Alone In London" company
will open week enc agement at the BlJou.
Scenic melodrama offers a style of entertain
ment that finds many admirers among local
theaier goerS. alone In London comes
heralded as an excellent production OF this
kind, and much completeness is promised in
the way of stage arrangements 1t was in
this drama that Miss Cora Tanner made
great success for several years. The story of
''Alone In London is said TO offer 10 wide
diversion from the conventional in the build
ing of its plot and action. There is said to
be the usual melodramatlc foundation
of love and hate the conventional strug-
gle between justice and villiany. the for
mer winning in the end but only by introdue
ing q series of exciting scenes and climaxes
Being typical of London, some very effective
scenes Of the English capital are permitted
to be introduced. Life in the great metropo-
lis is said TO be reflected in a stage mirror
that presents many pictures of lite among
the lower five" and many effective scenes
in the slums of London. The most exciting
stage picture is said to be offered i'll the
s-uice scene. in which the attempted drown
ing takes place. William de Shelley will be
seen in the leading role i'll this production.
Mr. De Shelley is well known in this city,
having been for sometime engaged i'll bust
ness here.
Pence Opera commencing today
with matinee the Pence strikes its gait
by the engagement of Louisa Atwood's big
burlesque company. This company is one of
the best OF its kind on the road. and with a
good reputation. The first part is something
new in fact everything is new Their oiio
is given by long list of the most celebrated
Speciality stars and artists. Among the spe-
cialIy performers are Eddie and Willie
Evans, the knock about comedians; Baker
and De Elmer, sketch artists: Dennis, vocal
ist and dancer; Shayne and Wordom, sketch
team: Delta Rosko, a charming young lady.
and Miss Atwood, who is also very hand
some. She is fine English songstress, with
black eyes. which viii create havoc ameng
the young men The rest OF the company
are pleasing. Same bill all week, with
matinees Wednesday and Friday
Lycenm Theater. = The Chicago. Ladies'
quurIette, which is by far the best organiza-
ton OF its character now touring the North
west. will give concerts at the Lyceum the
ater Monday and Tuesday evenings Friday
evening they sang at st. Paul. charming an
appTeciative audience.