The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-08
At the Theaters.

This season Scranton is being favored
| with the very best theatrical attractions
on the road, the managers of the local the
aters vieing with each other to give their
patrons the best that can be obtained.
Last week we had the "Amazons" with
a company of almost equal strength to
that which made the farce 80 popular at the
Lyceum theater in New York. Then
there was Roland Reed in his cleverest ef-
fort, "The Politician" Joseph S.
Haworth in a revival of Lester Wallack's
great play, "Rosedale;" alabama" and
last, but not least, the wonderful Sandow,
accompanied by vaudeville company
such as Is rarely seen outside Of the large
cities. This week even more inviting bills
are offered to the public. Among the at
fractions that will hold the boards are
"Hendrick Hudson" 1892" Sidney Drew
in the "Gilded Age" "Charley's Aunt"
"Men and Women" and 'Jane."' All Of
these attractions are among the best now
before the public and no matter which Is
selected the spectator will enjoy treat.
"Hendrick Hudson" as produced by
Corinne and the Kimball Opera Comique
company will occupy the boards at the
Academy Of Music tonight. The story has
TO do with the discovery Of AmericaI end
is unfolded amid lavish display OF seem
cry and stage effects. The company that
assists the charming little Corinne in
singing "Hendrick Hudsonn is made up Of
clever people, the whole performance
having the personal supervision and di-
rection of Jennie Kimball. Wednesday
evening Sidney Drew will make his bow
on the Academy stage as Colonel Mulberry
Sellers In 'The Gilded Age" 1t is q role
that gives Mr.. Drew ample opportunity
for the employed of that quaint stage
method he possesses which he employ ed to
such good advantage when last seen here
as Bob Aces in 1.-The Rivals" In the great
trial where Colonel Sellers makes his plea
to the jury Mr.. Drew is described as ir-
resistible. He is assisted by very COM
petent company.
In the rockingham Tuesday and We'd
nesday nights and Wednesday afternoon
"l492" will be presented BY a company
that is quite as clever as that which won
such great popularity for the extravaganza
in New YORK. The subject of '1492" Is Of
course the discovery of America by Colum.
bus. The first two scenes show the Kings
palace in Madrid and the ocean voyage;
the third, the discovery Of Madison square
in 1892. In the third act the scene changes
to Spain, where the royal family is found
living in poverty In the kitchen, and finally
they are discovered living in opulence in a
Spanish castle. having been enriched by
Columbus, who has returned with cara
vans OF American gold. The company,
ballet and chorus, together with the COM
pany's own orchestra, number 100 people.
They will be accompanied by O special car
containing the gittering paraphernalia,
calcium and electric effects. The sale Of
seats is now progressing.
In these days Of degenerate comedy
farce, 1t is refreshing to come across one
that preserves fresh images, aud does not
depend upon vulgarity as its chief source
Of amusement Such play is "Charley's
Aunt" which will be presented here for
the first time next Thursday evening at
the Academy. Sometimes q New York
Endorsement is not all that it might be,
but "Charley's Aunt" had prosperous en-.
gagement at the Standard theatre, New
York, and when it visited the other large
cities Of the county it repeated its metro
politau success. The piece is said to be an
admirable example Of dramatic coDstruc-
ton. The situations are delightfully."- alb
surd and consistently introduced. No one
length, the action is rapid, and the lines
are punctuated with wealth of bright
and epi-dramatic dialogue. The piece is
fully charged with fun as sparkling soda is
with carbonic acid. Friday night De Mile
and Belosco's great play. "Men and Wo-
men, " will be produced at the Academy
under the direction of Gustave Froham by
a fine company.
That bright and sparkling comedy,
Jane" which is to be presented at the
rockingham next Saturday afternoon and
evening under the management Of Gus
tave Frohman, is one OF the most success
full and funniest Of the Frohman come.
dies. OF course, the incidents Of Jane"
are not taken from real life. and several Of
its situations have been utilized In other
comedies, but never, 1t is claimed. to such
mirthful advantage. The character of
"Jane" is that of calculating and shrewd
English housemaid, who pretends to be
her masters wife, so as to deceive the
trustee Of an estate conditionaly paying
money to the master in question. The
cast Is in every way a competent one, and
includes among its members those who
have made the play famous. Sale Of seats
Thursday morning,
II Il /
At Davis theatre Miss Lisle and compe-
tent company will today, tomorrow and
Wednesday produce her celebrated COM
edy success, "Our Regiment" II the fiat
tering press notices that this lady has re-
ceived throughout the country are crit
erion by which to judge "Our Regiment
will even surpass the splendid attractions
with which Mr.. Davis has been favoripg
the patrons Of his house this season.