Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-15
STRAIGHT STAGE TIPS.

'PATIENCE," one of the prettiest operas OF
the wonderful series written by Gilbert and
Sullivan, will be performed by Henry E.
I Dixey and his company at the Duquesne
Theater next week. Mr.. Dixey will, of
course, play Bunthorae himself, and he may
be expected to interpret the character with
profound humor and dainty airiness. 1t
ought to he just the sort Of thing to suit
him, and Pittbursg is really grateful TO him
in advance for substituting the good music
OF Sullivan and the bright lines of Gilbert
for the very doubtful "Mr. Dobbs of Chi
cago" which has been tried on several West
ern as well as Eas-ern dogs with pain ful
includes Mr.. LennoX,an excellent comedian;
SignOr Tagliap apietra, the tenor: Juliet Cor
opera stage, and good chorus. There is no
reason why Patience" which has not been
played here by a good company in many
years, should not prove an excellent at
traction.
The production of the great war spectacle,
''The Fall of Atlanta" will take place next
week at the Alvin Theater for the benefit of
Abe Patterson Post IS, G. A. R. This pre-
sentation will be participated in by many
young ladies' and gentleman of the highest
social standing. who will appear for the
benefit OF one of the most deserving of our
local charities. Special scenery and effects
have been prepared, and Company E, Four
teenth Regiment, n. G. P, will appear in
the battle scene. The box office will open
for the sale of seats this morning, and those
who have already purchased tickets can e1.
change them for reserved seats.
THE Baroness Blanc was an interested
spectator at the matinee of Candy" at the
Alvin yesterday, and enjoyed the perform
ance of the Lilliputians immensely. The
Baroness costume of brown tweed and fur
was much remarked. The English hanson
cab in which she drove to the theater, lux
urious vehicle painted black with silver
mountings and the easiest of springs, was
presented to the Baroness by the Prince of
Wales. \ brougbam and pair belonging to
the Baroness Blanc took her back to the
hotel.
AT the Grand Opera House, commencing
Monday, another opportunity to enjoy that
bright and entertaining comedy, CDR. Bill"
from the Garden Theater, New York, will be
given. When this merry little comedy vas
seen here last season it met with success.
The fun contained in it is fast and furious,
but without any horse play. Il certainly
should repeat the success it met with dur
ing its last engagement in this city, as the
company is said to be improved rather than
otherwise.
THE audiences at the Duquesne have in
creased nightly in size, and the perform
ance of Deception" by the Baroness Blanc
and her company has improved also. The
nervousness which marred much of her
first nights work has been conquered, and
the result is tnat for a debutante she is eX.
tremely clever. The play, however, does
not improve upon acquaintance. 1t is too
Frenchy to be appreciated here.
THERE are several reasons for "Candy's"
success. The Liliputians are versatile and
very bright actors everyone, the ballet girls
are the prettiest and most graceful seen
here in long time, and the scenery is really
far beyond the average. Adolph Ziuk's imi-
tation of "Ta-ra-ra Boom -De-Ay'' Collins is
simply immense. 1t is no wonder big audi
ences attend the Alvin this week.
NEXT week the Wilbur Opera Company
will be seen at Harris Theater. Miss Susie
Kirwin, a big Pittsburg favorite, will appe ar
at each performance. The repertoire as an
nounced is diversified and arranged to bring
out the best qualities OF the company.
If you want to laugh heartily for two
hours go to see Barry 6 Fay at the Grand
Opera House.
The French Folly Company is giving a
! lively and amusing show at the Academy.