Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-30
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vans prettiest opera, has attested Mr.. Stra-
kosch's wisdom Of originality by drawing
crowded houses at Albaugh's Grand Opera
House during the present week. Following
"Pinafore." next week Audran's charming
"Olivette'' will be the attraction with Miss
Laura Willard as the countess. AS in his
previous productions. Manager Strakosch
proposes to place "Oivette" before the pub
lie as closely as possible after the original
production many years ago. New scenery
Is now being painted. and handsome cos
tunes have been ordered from Philadelphia.
"Olivettc'' is a musical gem. Its produc-
ton n number of years back met with i'm
menSe financial success and since then 1t
has been one of the most popular of comic
operas. The thread of the plot is easily fol-
lowed, while the music is bright and catchy.
The dialogue sparkles with wit, while the
action and ensemble work is quick and
strong. In addition to Miss Willard. the
cast will embrace Mamie Gilroy, Louisa
Moore. Alice Hosmer, Willett Seamen, Fred
have been especially engaged for this occa-
sion. Seats for "Olivette" will be on sale
at the box office tomorrow morning.
At last nights performance of "Pinafore"
Mr.. Huntley sang Ralph" and was an
improvement upon Mr.. Laurent. He acted
and sang with much spirit. Miss Mamie
Gilroys hornpipe was obliged to be repeat
ed. and Mr.. George Broderick received a
He Is an Englishman." Miss Willard was
effective as Josephine and Miss Hosmer's
Buttercup was an artistic piece of work.
The audience was large and distinguished
Sir Julian Pauncefote and a party occupied
a box and the Chinese and other foreign le-
cations were well represented.
Academy of Music.-"The Three Dukes"
the comic opera written by Messrs Arthur
Percy and w. H. Harris, two young WASH
ingtonians, will be seen at the Academy of
Music tonight and for the remainder of the
week. This opera was successfully pre-
sented at the National Theater in February
and Its excellent music and bright iibretto
were highly complimented. 1t is now given
by cast that embraces Misses Dorothy
Byrd Rogers, Miss Bertha Lincoln, Miss
Alice Sullivan, Messrs Felix Mahoney w
II. Harris, Howes Roberts and others. and
chorus numbering fifty well-trained
voices. 1t Is understood that a large num-
Der OF seats have been sold for all the per-
formances. and that the enterprise promises
to be I'm every way successful. There was
matinee this afternoon, which gave evil
dence OF the good work that those who at
tend these performances may be sure Of
witnessing. The series is given for the
beneflt of the charity fund of John A. Raw
Inns Post. G. A. r., and this of itself should
appeal strongly to all the veterans in the
District.
kernan's Lyceum Theater-A special en-
gagement has been made with Dr. and Eva
Eddy, the worlds greatest mediums and
mind readers, who will give one of their
oecu FIXTURES on SpirltuanSm, also
display their wonderful powers at the Ly-
ceum on next Sunday night, June g. Upon
this occasion DIR. and Eva Eddy will in
troduce some new experiments never be-
FORE given on any public stage. Among
many tests they will cause a table to rise
and float in midair, spirit hands and faces
are plainly seen, flowers are brought and
passed to the audience. ETC., after which
clear and satisfactory expose will be
made. Skeptics are especially invited to &C.
cupy front seats.
Manager Kenan's Beneft.-The program
arranged for the benefit performance to
Manager Eugene Herman at kernan's Ly-
ceum Theater next Monday night contains
many novel features. Nothing has been
left undone to make 1t an ideal variety en-
tertainment. and so far as talent is con-
cerned there Is every assurance that the
effort will be crowned with success. The
cake walk under the direction of Walter
Tate, will be an additional feature, which
is calculated TO prove interesting. Artists
of acknowledged versatility are on the BILL
including many professionals as well as
amateurs. Besides many interesting spe-
cialties there will be several scientific glove
contests. introducing Charles Holcomb.
Young Saw, Seymour, Hall. Howard and
others Reserved seat tickets are now on
sale at the Lyceum box office.
Willard Hall.-A small, but very appre-
ciative audience Mrs. Poesche's new
comedy. 81 Am Engaged" The players
with one or two exceptions. played their
parts exceedingly WELL and on the whole
everything went very smoothly. The play,
which Is new and entirely different from
other comedies is very funny, and was well
received. Many compliments and loads of
flowers were received by Mrs. Poesche. the
night.