Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-11-28
Entertainments.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

~~>>~'~ - 1890 ~~NSS>-s
"The Other Man" was presented last
evening before crowded house. Unlike
some of the so-called fsroas, 1t possesses
coherent plot, which has been brightly
treated. 1t does not belong to the rough
and tumble variety of funny plays. The
humor is all on the surface and of the good,
legitimate sort. The we'll known theme of
mistaken identity is used as the basis of
the story, but go skilfully has 1t been
treated that the recital of the adventures
of the hspless La Fountaine, alias Cham
pfgnol, appear in decidedly novel and
| agreeable light. The second act is uproar-
iously funny, and seems to somewhat over
weigh the other two. 1t represents the
| camp where both La Fountsine and the
| mild hammered Champiguol are doing re
serve duty in company with an amazingly
| awkward squsd. The third act Is effective
by reason of the rspidity with which the
| complex state of affairs is unraveled, and
also for it's originality. The ordinary farce
| would have concluded by establishing in
| a satisfactory manner the identity of the
swell Fountsine; but SO pleasantly has he
lied that no one outside of the real Cham
| pignol and his wife, who remains silent
for good reasons, will believe that he is
La Fountaine and not the artist Champig-
| mol. He is accordingly compelled to
| serve one month in the reserves in lieu of
the man whose name he has assumed.
"The Other Man" is play which does not
/ give all the opportunities to two or three
| members of the cast. Almost every mem
Der of the company ia complicated in the
funmaking and all acquitted themselves
with distinction.
The play is brisk in action and constant
ly amusing. 1t contains many hearty
laugh, and it is one of the best comedies
that has been seen at this house this season.
Joseph Holland as La Fountaine wears a
look of solemn perplextty throughout and
| ts unobtrusively amusing. Henrietta
Crossman acts as earnestly as the wife of
| the artist Champignol and shows a proper
conception of the part.
"rhe Other Man" will be presented this
evening and tomorrow afternoon and
evening.
The Thanksgiving attraction will be u
lie Akerstrom in her new play, "The Sui
tan's Favorite," both afternoon and even
be presented, On Saturday afternoon 1.-THE
Egyptian Dancer" and q repetition of ''The
Sultan's Favorite" will be given Satur day
night.
HYPERION.
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| sell in new comedy, entitled "April
Weather." last evening. The audience
appreciated Mr.. Russe1l's efforts and gave
him a curtain call after the second act.
He responded with short address. The
supporting company was excellent.
"Chicago" is the title of a new descrip-
tive song which Lew Dockstader has made
a success. he will sing 1t here tomorrow
evening on the appearance of the big min
| strel show which ia led by this sterling
| artist. A new program throughout is
promised. Sale of seats now open.
"Chsrlie's Aunt, . comedy in three acts,
| will be presented as the Thanksgiving day
attraction both afternoon and evening and
the rest of the week. 1t will be presented
by most excellent company. Its success
In London was simply phenomenal and 1t
Is at present drawing large audiences at the
Standard theater in New York city. The
plot 10 thoroughly amusing and bright and
sparkling throughout.
PoLI's WONDERLAND.
The program offered this week is a first
class one, and will no doubt draw large
audiences at each performance. Some of
the special acts are: Jerome, the man frog;
Lane and Verna, Cyclists, skaters and
jugglere; Kokina, the only Japanese lady
magician in feats of high class magic
and legerdemain; John and Lille Black,
in their original sketch entitled "Uncle
Ssth's Arrival" introducing good singing,
witty dialogues and clever dancing; Billy
Lyons, the celebrated female impersonstor;
Tanner and Keene, in comedy, pathos,
ven triloquism; Armand and Granville,
opsratio duetists and character change
artists; Miss Rosinna Leigh, balladist; and
the Vendomes, acrobstio comedians and
mirth providers.