New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-15
THE THEATRICAL PROSPECT
GOOD ATTRACTIONS BUT NOT MUCH CHANGE
FROM LAST WEEK

Theatre. His previous appearance here In "A POOR
Relation" had acquainted theatregoers with his
capabilities and those who had learned to value
them have been pleased to welcome him again ana
to see him in new surroundings
At Herrmann's Theatre Richard Mansheld De-
gins his second weeks engagement. and will pre-
sent the following plays: prince Karl. Dr.
.Iekyll and Mr.. Hyde" THE Scarlet Letter" Beau
Brummell," and "A Partisan Romance" The mu-
steal portion of the programme. under the drec-
ton of Gustave Dannreuther. has proved pleas
ing feature.
But fourteen more performances or I'm Alz-
zoura" will be given at the Fifth Avenue Theatre.
Nat c. Goodwin's engagement at this house has
but two more weeks to rum and as he has peeh
unable to cancel other engagements and thus eA-
tend his time here. the play will have TO be WIN
drawn. The last few opportunities TO see In Miz-
Zoura will be doubtless grasped by those WHO
have hitherto failed to witness the performance
The advance sale for the last two weeks Is ALREADY
large.
An excellent opportunity to study anu ENJOY
peculiar form Of dramatic art Will be onereo "
tn theatre-goer Of the upper part OF the CITY, ts
week The pantomime 1.-THE Prodigal Son " VIII
no piven at the Harlem Opera House by the French
company which played 1t at Days Theatre up TO
n week ago. While at Days the company attracted
much favorable notice and comment Ihe performs
apce of an elaborate play entirely without words
the action being assisted only by instrumental
who saw It. and their enthusiasm at the skill with
which it was done led many Of them to see 1t
numerous times. The opportunity offered 10 the
Harlem people this week is one that should not
be neglected.
Liberty Hail. begins the last week of its pres
ent run at the Empire Theatre tomorrow night.
The play has been ten weeks at this house and has
enjoyed much popularity. special company VIII
be organized to present Liberty Hail. in the prin-
cipal cities. On Tuesday evening. OCTOBER a. the
Empire begins its second regular season win the
stock company 1.-The Younger Son" by David
Ra,asco will he the first play presented. Besides
The Councillors Wife" which will follow The
Younger Son." plays will be presented by
Oscar Wilde and Augustus Thomas.
Pineros play 1.-The Second Mrs. Tanqueray
now presented by Mr.. and Mrs. kendall at the Star
Theatre continues to attract large audiences and
excite interest In response to the request OF
large number OF out town admirers of Mr.. ana
Mrs Kendall who depend upon a theatre tram 10
convey them to their homes, the curtain VIII Use
hereafter on 1.-The Second Mrs. Tanqueray every
evening at O'Clock and at Saturday matinees al =
Every indication points to a crowded house at
the American Thatre on Tuesday night when THE
Prodigal Daughter will reach its 10th perform
ance in this city. The occasion will be celebrated
by the distribution of souvenir In the shape Oh
bronze statuette, with pedestal eleven inches hsh
representing a Jockey in full racing costume Win
whip and spurs. The figure is a reproduction oil
Leonard Boyne he appears after winning the
steeplechase at Aintree with Roquefort
Before "Erminie" finally ended Its somewhat IN
termittent career at the CASINO IL hau sohe ue'
cdedy poor houses. though It had in the beginning
been a mighty success. But then Mr.. wilson, VINO
gave 1t so much of its popularity at first, was no
longer in the cast. Now Mr.. Wilson Is in the cast
again his own cast. The consequence is That
.Ermine' has recovered good deal OF It's oiu
popularity, and that the Broadway Theatre Is al
WAYS we'll filled and sometimes crowded. MT VII
son. In spite of the general depression i'll theatrical
business is having better season IMAM any vi '''
recent previous ones.
The run of "A Trip to Mars at Niblo's Garden
is nearing its end Only three weeks longer Will the
I,iputians be in this play, which has pleased
the public immensely. Week after week the ca
pacity OF this large house has been tested On
November 6 the romantic drama Olaf, by Roder-
ich Fels will be presented for the first time at
Niblo's 1t will be staged under the direction Of
Carl Rosenfeld, and finished performance Is
expected. The cast includes Miss Minnie SeNgInan
Mr. Thalberg. Mr. Fawcett Charles Il. 1ianford
and Gilmore Scott.
The Standard Theatre has been constantly well
filled since the first presentation there Of "Charleys
Aunt" The farce is thoroughly amusing ana gives
every indication Of pleasing the large audiehces
Tomorrow evening Heinrich Conried will bring
out another new comedy at the IrVlng fiace
Theatre entitled THE Grass Widow which has
met with success the other side Of the ocean The
cast will include Moritz Zesler, HerInine Strass-
MANN Elvira Clemens, Anna Braga, julius 'Strob
Hubert Reusch. Josef Deutsch. NJ Eisfeid Adolf
Link Mathilde Otto and julius Ascher The
Crass-Widow" will be preceded by a curtdn-IaIseT
DER Sechste Sinn," In which Kathi Thaller, Tor
merly a leading member Of the "Munchener En-
semble' will make her appearance here
T. H. Sothern with his supporting company,
continues with undiminished business in sheridan;
or The Maid of Bath" at the Lyceum Theatre
Mr. Sotherns stay will last but four weeks more
as the regular stock company of the theatre VIII
begin its winter season at this house In November
The general verdict is decidedly in favor Of Mr..
Harriean's latest play THE Woollen Stocking
Mr. Hanley says that since the lfst performance the
theatre has been crowded, and the enthusiasm as
played by the audiences has been sincere Mr..
Harrigan has given to the public play that mas
made an impression which will be lasting and
profitable and a production, Mr. Hsnley
thinks will be out OF question for the rest Of the
season.
considerable preparations have been made for
the 10Th performance Of 'l4g2' at PaImers inca
ire Tomorrow night. New costumes, new music
and new whimsicalites will give fresh variety
and vivacity to this gay extravaganza. Inc sou'e-
Mrs will be appropriate and attractive. Inc IoV'h
performance il fixed for December l.
Miss Demore and the other new a'Iac'io''s d.
the Eden Musee have become popular '"e ooN
Office receipts for the last week having oeen 'he
largest since the close Of Otero's engagement Mile
Nevada's Indian shadow dance mas pieaseu 'He
Musee audiences by its novelty ana bids iair u
repeat the success which ii made In LONDON. WIN
fred Young, the boy soprano. ana Deipiaue' '"e
magician, will also continue their engagements
for the coming week, and two new a'""V"oi'9
are promised by Robert Grau. the new stage Ill
rector next week. ~
The Rising Generation" a new play by "h'aih
GIN in which William Barry is starring comes u
the Columbus Theatre this week. Both play ana
player found favor with downtown audiehctS d
.hor, time ago The scenes OF the play are laid In
Harlem. ,
Mr. Rosenquest announces u short season oil Vauoe-
Vile at the Bijou Theatre beginning tomorrow
evening. when Miss Lottie Collins and the Ne"
Boston Howard Athenaeum star specian! SIN ,,'n.
-, ,,ul t.aein a three weeks engagement. MISS
Collins. who heads the company Will introduce
marguerite" The company also includes sew
erns Schaffer one OF the Schaffer family OF aero
1t..Io harXtOQe SOlOSt. NOnrOy