The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-07
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ftaniOnS 'SuDcTDa NiShss
When the history OF the stage for the
nineteenth century is written HaDlon's
wonderful extravaganzas will come in for
their share Of praise. The Hanlons revolve
in a sphere of their own in the amuse-
ment world. Their name has become famous
in many countries on account OF the pro-
auctions of spectacular trick pantomimes.
They started in this country with the lie
Voyage en- Suisse" of which "Superba' is
the legitimate successor. When this latter
piece was produced a few years ago IL was
pronounced by competent critics to be the
very finest trick pantomime that was ever
seen in this country. If those who saw
that production would see it to-day they
would not know it. Even the Hanlons
themselves are surprised at what they
have brought it up to. But Mr. n william
est Of his pet attraction, and 1T is no longer
'Superba,' but New Superba." as he
at i English sH all n this week. Probably Pro- no
more popular attraction will BE- here dur
ing the season. 1t is interpreted by such
Guyer. the four sSchrader brothers. Miss
Julie Mackey, of You Can't Lose Me,
Charley" fame, the lady with the remark
Mawson, Maud Midgiey, Bonnie Goodwin
and others equally well known.
"Superba" is. doubtless. the best show
= - EANA 0HNA E~~ NO R1DAS-
1t is the masterwork Of those most marvel
Gus wonderworkers, the Hanlons. The
the transformations, the trap doors and
disappearing chairs, tables and windows
are presented as in the older days, but
with all the modern improvements" The
spectacle of railroad trains rushing around
sleeping rooms and colliding with awful
crashes, the grewsome execution chair"
from which she vanishes in a mystifying
manner, and other novelties give "Su-
perba' an "'up-to-date" aspect that would
be missing in the spectacular plays of a
few decades ago if revived for the benefit
Of modern audiences. There is no neces-
sity to attempt an elaborate notice of
can be said that 'superba" will be seen
in an entirely new dress.
The engagement begins tomorrow even
ing and will continue all this week, with
popular-priced Wednesday and Saturday
matineeS.
"Athenia" Coming Thursday.
Athena" the newest and latest comic
opera success. is coming to Indianapolis.
BY a special arrangement the Wales Opera
Company, now on its way to Boston, has
been secured for the Grand Opera House
the last three nights of this week.
Athena" is written by John O'Keefe and
composed by Leonard Wales. The piece
was produced on Sept. 10 at Mcvicker's
Theater in Chicago, and has since run to
large houses. Mr.. Leonard Wales, the
composer. was at one time very active in
Indiana politics. having been editor of the
Fort Wayne Gazette during the stirring
campaign of 1884. Mr.. O'Keefe, author of
the book. is a well-knCwn litterateur of New
York city, and possesses reputation as a
Athena" bubbles over with bright
satire directed at he United States Senate,
and the jokes at the expense of that au-
gust body will be appreciated. As TO catchy
musical numbers the score embraces over a
dozen The company is well equipped. a
strong light opera organization, with a
magnificent chorus and a capable contin-
gent of principals, fifty-three people in all.
Among those in the cast are the charming
little prima donna soubrette, Miss Grace
Golden; the extremely funny comedian,
Charles A. Bigelow; Miss Kitty Marcellus
and Miss Mary Marble. Miss Lucille Saun-
ders Gate of the BoStonians), George Brod-
erick, the well-known basso: Ed Morris.
the clever Irish comedian; Albert McGuck-
in. the English basso. and Fred Huntley,
ure of the show Is the famous la Rega-
~loncita" trio Of dancers, who present at
e.yyery bpse1rrf644r Performance a, most rSm snI d
engagement. 1t has never been equaled by
any child dancers
Athena" will be given next Thursday.
Friday and Saturday nights. with a mat
inee Saturday. asfle@ ont
Lilly Clay's Gaiety Company. hh1n
Manager Harry w. Semon will bring the
famous Lilly Clay's Colossal Gaiety Com
pany to the Empire Theater this week. 1t
is among the best burlesque vaudeville
shows on the road this season. The stars
are Agnes Evans and Nettie Huffman, VINO
have been the cards Of numerous attrac-
lions. Aside from their advertised beauty
and expensive cOstuming, these two have
exceptionally good voices, and are said to
be the highest salaried performers in their
line. Marvellous Melville is another strong
card. and will appear in a daring feat
called la Chute de Ciel," which, trans
lated, means "the fall from heaven" Frank
Goldie and Sallie St. Clair will offer their
own comedy creation, Ginger Jane" Lit
tie Charlie comes in for a full share of the
applause by his Sieyer wing and buck
team of fun-makers. The McDowells, John
G.. and Lizzie. have a new society sketch
that is full of comedy. Ray Semon and
Lillian Beach, as the genteel Bowery boys,
have a clever bit for the audience. and all
their songs are noted for being fully 'up
TO date" Gertie Harrington has a taking
banjo s~ong-and-dance act, and wears ten diff
| ferent costumes, a complete change for ev-
cry performance: Mile. La Mar. the ac-
| dancer of the 'Black Crook and other ex-
travaganzas, leads the grand double ballet,
and will therefore be seen in two numbers.
Living pictures that are strictly true TO
nature and selected from some of the best
that can be seen in any irst-class art gal
lery, will be presented, with all the cal
cium and electric effects. 'Don Jose
is the principal burlesque, and il embraces
the entire strength Of the troupe. the Miss
eS Evans and Huffman playing the lead
ing parts. 1t has some catchy musicaI
numbers Matinees will be given daily. and
the evening performance will begin at s.
Wilbur Opera Company This Week.
The engagements OF the Wilbur Opera
Company at the Park Theater are Away!
eagerly looked forward to because 1t is the
only season of cheap opera that Indianapo
lis has. Wiibur's organization has made
be a change OF opera daily, the openins
bill tomorrow matinee and evening helms
The Mascotte." Besides the beautiful
costuming and pretty marches seen in tn,
several operas there is this season intro
duced the most beautiful set OF Twins
pictures said TO be seen outside of New
York. Twenty-four of these pictures ar,
shown. some of the most noteworthy sub
jects being Comrades" THE Angelus.
'Nagdalen." Natures Mirror Birth o
Venus "Nymph of the Wave ''The Moor
Fairy" Psyche" and Grace Darling.
These pictures are beautifully shown. an,
the papers in all the cities have devote
much space to them The Wilbur com
pany gave them in New York during il
four months run at Proctor's Theater
They win be shown every afternoon am
evening this week during the opera.
The repertoire for the week is as follows
Monday, matinee and evening. MAS
cotte;'' Tuesday, matinee and evening
evening. "Falka:'' Thursday. matinee an
evening. bohemian Girl" Friday. matine,