Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-23

Powers was filled TO the doors last
evening. Whether the audience was
thoroughly satisfied is question that
each must answer Miss Helyett" is
an operate comedy in three acts. This
name may perhaps suit il as well as any
other. but the fact Is that ii is kind II
entertainment which belongs to no class
IN particular. but must be classed solely
by itself. The adaptation is by the
well-known dramafist. David Belasco,
co author III The Wife, The Charity
Ball, Men and Women and the latest
New York success. The Girl Left Be
hind Me- lie has drawn upon the
original version by Maxine Boucheron,
which passed it's one ihousandth night
at the Partisan Bouffes. Its French
origin Is amply shown in plot. in much
of the dialogue and In it's atmosphere.
which rs formed by number 81 dancers,
who display an amount ~ abandon
which can hardly fail Ia interest those
who have become tired II the hackneyed
means. Ii has life and GO. two things fire.
quently lacking. Audran's music is
fresh and original. especially the song.
The Dainty Silk Stocking" the waltz
movements and concerted pieces. the
artists song. The Ideal" and a charm
ing duet IN the last act The welcome
light comedy or comic opera ~ the pro-
duction IL very attractive Mrs Carter
Is not an actress. singer nor dancer
she has an unsayory record. achieved in
salacious divorce case. and fine head
~ hair. There was curious anxiety 10
see her. Society Ia now satisfied Per
haps IL should be said 10 her credit that
redeem her good name. Anyhow the
critics treat her kindly something they
do not always do with real artists. Tn.
dancing 81 Lottie Collins was not par.
iiculariy captivating. Her fame is
world vide as the originator * the Ia
"a "a song She has wondrously
sweet and penetrating voice. but some
how feeling 81 disappointment FOL
lowed her appearance. Her force %
nervous energy Is remarkably alert and
she enters into the song with AL her
sgul. and kicks "a high and bends as low
as her gown will permit. The balance
~ the east - not above the average FOR
merit Without Lottlic Collins the
piece would be PLAYED to the galleries
and raf;ere iiis to- frenchy Tor Amefi-
cans.
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iucks efiitnr. has been engaged by the
lfe~e club a. deliver his celebrated
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city. March - Mf Watferson - ene
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