The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-04
AT THE THEATRES NEXT WEEK.
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

pany from the Globe Theatre, Boston, in
what was, aud still 10, denominated the
great social surprise" Refere nee Is
made 70 The Crust OF Society,"" which
Was originally seen here In January
last II presented the anomaly OF an
admirable and interesting piece or stage
work dealing with a condition OF society
which actually exists in London, Paris,
anu possibly New York, but hich many
critics evidently thought shonld not be
portrayed upon the stage THIS state OF
a1airs provoked discussion. In New
York when first seen there during linn
lied engagement at the Union Square
Theatre 1t unquestionably proved TO be
salacious morsel 60 the man about
town. and to the diner at the table d. hote.
When the plan OF the play is apparent,
~ is easy Co understand that the interest
After all, it does not picture physical
degradation. but social status which
exists ip SO subtle and dangerous form
as 10 surely lmperiel those women VINO
enter It's seductive confines. In any
event, no one can witness performances
oy Mr.. Stetson's company without being
charmed by the brilliancy, the wit. the
emotion and interest of the work. 1t
comes TO US now exactly as before. but
with the aided prestige OF metropolitan
success, and Is sure To attract large and
fashionable audiences at the Opera House
during the four performances allotted.
KEITH's OPERA HOUSE.
The success recently achieved by the
new English melo-drama, " The Span or
Liie In New York aud Philadelphia has
Deen phenomenal, the run In the latter
city closing today. 1t will be presented by
william Calder's American Company at
keith's Opera House on Monday, with the
original cast and the same stage mounting
nm A fu ~ al "A ~ m "A "A
span OF Life" does not depend solely
upon It's scenery or stage effects for its
success. The play Is one Of human inter
est ana contains an abundance or bright
sparkling comedy. while the presenting
company Is composed or players OF ac-
know lodged ability. The action carries
the.principalsin into two continents, through
all the varying phases of lite from
the typical English mansion to a
slaves hut on the banks of the
Ztmbesi in Africa. The scenery intro
duced is decidedly novel and OF a mag
nihcence seldom seen in melodrama. IL
includes ten master pieces OF picturesque
stage art from the brush of the eminent
scenic artist, Frank Rafter. The most
striking of them are the cellars OF Peter
Fingers public house, ths lighthouse on
Coffin Rocks, Devonshire. England; the
jungles and forests of Africa and the
great Kings Chasm. with its torrents of
falling water, whers the great scene of
the play, the Span OF Life" is shown.
In this scene bridge composed OF hu
man bodies is thrown across wild
chasm, over which "a woman and child
actually pass.
LoTHROP's PROVIDENCE MUSEUM.
'Micaliz," the romantic melodrama to
be presented at Lothrops Providence
Museum next week, is play in many
A, ,lro tbo a v, Ia Ts
is au adaptation from the French. The
story is full OF human interest, and for
its proper presentation it requires on the
part of the actors most careful handling.
All of it's scenes are laid Ia France, the
time, 1776. and the costumes are rich in
material and made after the correct fash
lou of the period. Micalz is bohemian
for wanderer. and the title role is that of
bold rover, whose home Is where night
overtakes him. He is an expert with the
sword, a dangerous enemy and q arm
aud trustv friend. William Cattell, who
will appear as Micaliz, has made an envi.
able reputation In the role in
many OF the leading cities Of the
United States. He has splendid
methods, and performance OF more
than usual excellence on his part may be
expected. His support will include the
full membership OF the keane- keane
stCcl company, with Miss Alice Z.
keane In the role of Clotilde de Presley.
Miss keane will exhibit some beautiful
cos umes- The me. dramatic scenes of
the play are enlivened by vein OF rich
comedy tnat afford Richard Lyle au op
portunity to show his fun making pro-
pensities. Miss Susie Howard, the
clever little soubrct, has been selected
tor the part OF Colette a flower girl, a
vlvacious and most engaging miss. In
conjunction with the drama strong
speciality entertainment will be intro
comedy sketch Vennette & Adams, a
ludicrous duo Ed Kelley. colloquial
vocalist; Prot De We're, magician.
WESTMINSTER THEATRE
One Of the old successes makes it's re-
entree Mt the Westminster Theatre nexL
week. 1T is the Sefton and Watson Comic
Opera and Vaudeville Company which
opens its entertainment with comic bit
in one scene "Fidelia," written by
Harry Seton. 1t presents special scenery,
dancing, elegant costumes. beautiful
women and other features. Then the
speciaities are presented as follows:
Prince and Barr: the Watsons, William
B. aud Ella. in their sketch, The Danger
the Tanakas Japanese juggers:
the Keegans. John T. ana Lulu: Harry
the lauguInR anu lduRnaDle come
dian; Bryant and Fields, and the latest
English SO ,sation.' the Layton Sisters
from the Royal Oxford. The entertain.
ment closes with comic opera entitled
" Cristobella," Introducing the en- ire
co nprny. Regular prices and perform
ances prevail.
LoTHRoP's PAwTUcKEr OPERA HOUSE.
John 4. Raymond's dramatization from
Mark Twain's novel Glide Age" enti-
tied "Col. Sellers" will be presented at
tucket, next week by Lothrop's stock
Charles Burnbam will appear
as Col. Mulberry Sellers, Charles b rrin.
ger as Clay Hawkins, and Miss KITE
Glasstord. The new special see lery is by
Charles Munroc "Col. Sellers" when
in Providence had great run,
and was witnessed by larle audiences.
and will undoubtedly meet with as great
success in Pawtucket