The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-11
AT THE PLAY HOUSES
Panjandrum, DeWOlf HOpper's
New Opera, at English's.
Unusual Excellence of the Big COmedi-
ans COmpany-Police Patrol at the
Park-Tw Speciality Companies.

The opening Of the annual engagement OF
that popular comic opera comedian, De Wolf
Hopper, in this city has always been the &C.
casion for crowded houses and high-strung
enthusiasm. Mr.. Hopper and his merry as
sociates will occupy the stage at English's
Opera House tomorrow evening, and no
doubt the genial fun-maker's big and hand
some presence and his free and unctuous
humor will be welcomed again with delight
by the large audience that is sure TO be
in attendance. There will be new interest in
the event, as the comedians entree will be
made In a new comic opera, "Panjandrum,'
accepted as the best work Of those popular
collaborateurs, ]. Cheever Goodwin and
Woolson Morse. The opera, which is de-
scribed as a gorgeous Oriental spectacle,
VIII be presented for the first time here
with the great original cast Of principals,
it's magnificent scenery and rich costumes;
In fact, every detail and accessory which
has caused "Panjandrum'' to be so much
admired and so literally patronized in New
York, Boston. Philadelphia, Chicago and
other large Eastern and Western cities will
be utilized during the production of the OPP
era at English's.
Mr.. Hopper Is surrounded by the strongest
company that has ever borne his name.
both in the list of popular and efficient art
lists and In the large chorus, in which the
female portion is numerous and attractive.
both in voice and appearance. Dainty Della
Fox will be received with high favor, as
usual, and IN the leading roles will be
found such well-known footlight favorites
as Miss Grace Golden, Marion Singer, Nellie
Douglas, Louise Hilliard, Helen Beresford,
Samuel Reed, Edmund Stanley, Alfred
Klein, Harry p. Stone, Louis Shrader. VIM.
c. Jones and others equally prominent and
well known in the ranks of comic opera.
A special feature of the production of PAN
jandrum'' in this city will be the appearance
OF Miss Ida Fuller, a sister and pupil Of
La Loie'' Fuller. of Partisan fame, and
said by the dramatic critics Of other cities
to be her superior In the rendition of in
tricate butterfly and Serpentine dances.
which the graceful and agile dancer will
f Elce; accompanied by dazzling electrical efss
The opera is divided into two acts and it's
story opens in Subaya,a suburb of Manila,
Philippine islands. The first act begins with
the arrival OF a Spanish diligence drawn
by a pair of snow white Andalusian mules
and laden with a party of senors and senor-
itas. who have come to attend a bull fight
which is to take place at the Plaza del
Toros. and its finale discloses the departure
of all the principal characters for Spain,
which includes the pretty innkeeper Pa
auita. her lover Pedro. Don Rosolio. a Span
- "H' 1O
Maria. and their ward in chancery, a young
orphan by the name of Donna Inez, who
has fallen desperately in love with the hand
some and attractive driver of the diligence,
who has followed her on shipboard. Dur
Ing a furious storm the passengers are
shipwrecked on the coast of Borneo and are
captured by savages and taken to Kutch-
ing. where is situated the palace of Pan
1andrum, the king. BY a curious sequence
of events Pedro learns that the King has
been dead for six months, and that his de-
mise has been cunningly concealed by Roto-
mayo, the grand vizier. and who causes the
king to be represented on state occasions
by an effigy. Pedro dons the royal robes
at the feast of the sum- and by a clever
ruse is transformed into a youthful king
by his sweetheart Paquita, whom he mar
ries. and all ends happily. According to all
claims "Paniandrum' contains ar abund-
ance Of bright and catchy music. capital
songs for Hopper. in which he utilities his
voice to the best possible advantage, pretty
melodies for dainty Della Fox. ample OPP
Dortunities for the display of Grace Golden's
vocal accomplishments. a lovely serenade
and romanZa, with mandolin accompani-
ment. for Edmund Stanley, the popular
tenor of the organization, several duets.
trios and quartets for star and principals,
as well as a series of concerted numbers for
the chorus. AS Mr.. Hopper never gives
midweek matinees, the engagement will be
for three nights only.