Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-12
AMUSEMENTS.


Albaugh's-"The Little Duke" a comic
opera In three acts, from the master pen of
Charles Lecocq. will be given its first pre-
sentation here within fifteen years by the
Edgar Strakosch Comic Opera Company at
Albaugh's Grand Opera House during the
week beginning Monday next. The diff
Guilty in procuring a capable tenor who was
also a good comedian is mainly responsible
for the fact that THE Little Duke" las not
been played ofteDer. These two necessary
adjuncts 1t was almost impossible to find,
the combination being a rare one. Mr..
Charles A. Bigelow possesses both of these
necessary features. His abilities as come
dian are well known, and he has thor
oughly good tenor voice. AS Frimousse he
is able to get out of the part all there is in
1t. which is considerable. for the plot affords
more action for a comedian than almost any
other opera on the stage, The title role will
be taken by Miss Avery Strakosch. 1t was
originally played by Madame Judic. Aimee
and other well-known artists. 1t is a trav-
esty part requiring all the accomplish
ments Of Schneider or a Geistineer. Miss
Strakosch's abilities during this weeks run
have demonstrated very clearly that she
possesses these accomplishments in full.
Another important role, that Of Capt. de
Monteland. will be assumed by Mr.. Guy
standing of English comic opera fame Mr..
Standing has rich clear baritone voice,
and his performances on the other side have
elected considerable favorable comment.
Mr.. Standing comes from a famous musical
family. The plot of The Little Duke" is
OF military character, the last act show
Ing military camp, into which a grand
march will be interviewer, with the entire
personnel of the company. In the school
room scene Mr.. StrakosCh has prepared a
surprise in the shape Of a fourteen-year-old
| musical wonder, Miss Edah Carr, whose
voice Is said to be equal to that of Patti
when she was first brought to the gaze Of
the public. Scenic artists are at work
on special scenery for this production. New
| and bright costumes will also be used. The
action of THE Little Duke" is bright, the
ensemble of, the chorus being particularly
strong. good reserved seat will be given
for Is cents There is already quite q large
sale of the family ticket books. These con-
| either as a part or as whole at any per-
| Torrance during the summer season. They
| call for 75-cent seats, and the books are sold
for $780, Seats are now on sale at the box
office.
Tomorrow's Sunday Concert.-A new fea-
ture Sunday night concerts will be inau-
gurated at Albaugh's Grand Opera House
| by Mr.. Edgar Strakosch. Mr.. Strakosch
| proposes to give to the public of WASH
| ington series of thoroughly high-class
Sunday night concerts. The scale Of prices
will be %, 80 and IS cents. For the first
concert Mr.. Strakosch has a program of
| more than ordinary attractiveness. 1t will
| comprise noted artists who have been Sc
| cured especially for this engagement. A
|
| the first appearance of Miss Edah Carr,
| who is only fourteen years of age, but
| possesses a voice said to equal that Of Patti
when she made her first professional APP
| pearance. Miss Cars voice Is q high So
prano. with all the range of prima
| donna. She has an extensive repertoire.
| consisting Of the most noted arias from
| grand opera Miss Carr comes direct from
| Detroit for this occasion. Miss Isabelle
| Urquhart, of opera fame has also been
engaged. Miss Urquhart will come from
New York. Seat are now on sale at the
box office.
| New National Theater.-Next week De
| Wolf Hopper and his latest comic opera
success, "Panjandrum,'' will be seen and
heard again in this city at the New Nation
| al Theater.
Academy Of Music.-The repertoire Of
grand opera at the Academy of Music by
the Heinrichs' Company next week will be
cess. for the first time IN this city IN Pag-
| liacci;' Tuesday, Faust" Wednesday
Carmen, Thursday. The Hugenots;"
n FsSst m ,r Pssfssi Saturday matinee
| Last night Carmen was given in a man
ner that delighted the large audience that
was present. Selma Koert-Kronold sang
and acted with all the passion and abandon
required by her part and besides this she
| threw into the wild. plaintive and ringing
| songs much of her Individual fire and per-
| sonal inspiration. She carried the audience
| with her from the start, and maintained II
at high pitch of enthusiasm throughout
She also looked the part as few artists can
She was repeatedly encored. and gratied
| the wishes of the audience with an album
dance Of good-natured grace. The cast was
| equal to al demands made on IL by the
opera, and Del Puente reveled In the roll
OF Els Camilla. and, as is his wont. brought
down the house with his Toreador song
Miss Nina Bettni Humphreys was up to
her usual high standard as Mchaela, though
the part did not AFFORD her as much oppor-
tunity as her talent could employ. Michel
showed q 10
| the best and most critical praise. Miss
Gertrude Synneberg and Miss Christine
Putnam as the gypsy friends of Carmen
| and E. c. Knight and Charles Story as the
smugglers. and p. Mascotti as the captain,
were all good. Tonight III Trovatore' will
| be sung again.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-Now that the
| regular theatrical season is drawing to a
close II is quite refreshing to see announced
the coming OF a reputable and iesitimate
high-class attraction. Much to the credit
Of Manager Herman. he has reserved his
best bookings" for the last few weeks
In evidence of this Fields, and Hanson's
| Drawing Cards will be the attraction at
the Lyceum next week. The company is
| really an incompatible aggregation Of su-
perior vaudeville talent, numbering In its
| ranks such well-known artists as Gallagher
and West. in their original conception, en-
titled The Colonel and l." Cunningham
and Grant, better known as the Brutal
Brothers; Eldora and Novvene. premier
equilibrists and jugglers; the Salambos, the
| electric dynamite workers.: George Austin,
king of the slack wire; Edgar and Curran
| the Irish Senator's; Land and Sharp the
universal comedy artists; Charley Case. &C.
/ centric monoloQuist; Mile. Ollivette in her
marvellous feats of mind reading: Miss
Maude Beverly, the vital spark, and the
monarchs of musical comedy. Fields and
Hanson.
| Manager Eugene Kernan's annual benefit
is announced for Monday evneing. June 4.
His friends have gotten together and prom
Use to vanquish all past efforts.
Testimonial to Miss Pryor.-The friends
| of Miss Carrie Pryor. the popular vocalist
| have rendered her a testimonial benefit, to
| be held at Metzerott Music Hall on Mon
| day evening, and thus far everything points
| toward a complete artistic and financial
| success. The well-known musical and
dramatic talent that has volunteered its