The Washington times., 1894-10-25
COMING TO THE THEATERs.

Marie Jansen, whose beauty and piquaney
made her such favorite in comic opera, will
be seen at the Grand Opera House on Mon
day evening. Wherever she is known she is
warmly admired. Her name alone is guar
antee for delightful performance. Her new
play, "Miss Dynamite" Is by Glen Mac
Donough, who has established reputation
as the author of various bright skits with a
farcical tendency. miss Dynamite" is of
this type and therefore will be suited to Miss
Jansen. 1t is said to be carefully constructed,
with novel, strong situations and witty dia-
logue, far superior TO the vaudeville creations
commonly called farce comedies. The sup
porting company is composed OF high comedy
talent, every member of the east being cap
able of giving assistance in pleasing the pub
lie and sustaining her reputation. In the
company are such well-known people as
Frederic Bond, @. ii. Welles, William Norris,
Charles Mason, Fred Peters, May Merrick,
and Hope Ross.
Patrons of the New National Theater will
recognize welcome visitor on next Monday
evening in the coming of Charles Hoyts
farce comedy, "a Trip to Chinatown" The
engagement will be noticeable for more than
one reason. The play holds the record OF
having had longer run in the metropolis
than any other production, no matter how
elaborate. that has ever been seen in the city
| OF New York. The presentation is identical
with that given in New York Not only does
it embrace the same cast, but every particle
OF scenery and all properties, in fact every
thing down to the minutest detail, is brought
to this city for this engagement. The cast .s
the same, including Harry Conor, as Welland
Strong; George A. Bean, ir., Geraldine Nc
Cam, Margaret Mcdonald Harry Gilfoil
and I'M fop1OnC iittfa la1U tuh hua lanCn1
| her way into the hearts OF the people wherever
she has appeared. Bessie Clayton. "A Trip
TO Chinatown" it is safe 10 predict will
more than repeat its success of last year.
Mr.. j. K Emmet, the weII-known singing
comedian, at the Academy next week, ap
pears in what Is acknowledged to be his most
humorous play, Fritz in a Mad House." He
enaets hig-hearted, droll German, who
meets misfortune with song. is fond OF chill
dren and and dogs. and is in turn loved by
them. The character is skillful blending OF
humor and pathos. It's life-like rendition by
| Mr.. Emmett evokes smiles and tears. Mr..
Emmet has made many changes. all for the
| better, In the impersonation. Very handsome
stage settings have been provided for the
| comedy An excellent company gives ade-
| quate support TO the star. Miss Emily Lytton,
the leading lady, IS pretty, pleasing. pains
| taking and intelligent actress. Baby Spencer
| lS tlSNeE cutlu NuO SIIES anu uducto ut-
| mirably. Misses Florence Foster, Annie M.
| Ware, Florence Germaine. Messrs. Hudson
Liston, Francis Kingdom, Theo. DeVere. Ar
mand Sewall and Harry Coffin figure promi-
nently IN the cast.
| Manager Ksrnan's attraction for next week
! will be Rice and Bartons Comedians, an
! aggregation of aerobats, mimics, comedians,
and shapely women. These clever people
will introduce for the first time in this city
their musical success ofthe day, entitled Me
| Doodle and Poodle" which introduces a host
| OF pretty girls, magnificent tableaux, catchy
music, charming iances marches, living stat
ues, gorgeous scenery, and beautiful costumes;
| also a host of high-class speciality artists.
| Manager Kernan's attractions so far this sea-
son have been the very elite OF the vaudeville
/ organizations on the road, and glance at
| his bookings for the future promise an ex-
| ceptionally strong list of novelties.
George W. Monroe and his clever associates
| in My Aunt Bridget" will be the next attrac-
! ton at the popular Biiou 1heater. All lovers
| of musical farce comedy will remember Aunt
| Bridget" and her favorite expression, "Oh,
! By GoSh,' Mr.. Monroe has surrounded him
/ self with a strong company OF comedians and
| condolences, and has revived the play with
new songs, dances, pretty girls and elegant
| costumes.
An evenings pleasure with my Aunt
Bridget and her happy family is an assured
| fact This is positively the last season of Mr..
Monroe in my Aunt Bridget" and the new
features are 'Liska," the premiere danseuse,
and Alice Hansons singing and dancing
| pIckanninies.