The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-17
IN LOCAL THEATERS.


comedy in which Conroy and Fox APP
pear this year, will be presented at the
Academy of Music this evening. The
"Kings of Celtic Humor," Conroy and
Fox, do not depend entirely on the
lines of their play for the effect to be
produced. They make their humor as
the play progresses. and it is of the
bright, sparkling kind which makes
ones side ache. There is a self-made
man, q villain, a widow a "typewrit-
ist," q rich brokers' daughter and a
green sister and three or four pretty
girls in the play. They sing and dance.
and keep everybody on the tip-toe of
expectation wondering what they will
do next.
'On the Bowery," the sensational and
comic drama by Il. n. Stephens, pro-
duced with great show of paraphernalia
by Managers Thomas H. Davis and
William r. Keogh, claims attention
both as a scenic production of magni-
tude and as a drama having AN un-
commonly rapid sequence of incidents.
The story is as clear and distinct as it
is eventful. 1t all passes on two con-
secutive nights, shifting in scene from
rich up town home to the famous
plebian thoroughfare named in the
tiltle thence, after lively scenes in Steve
Brodie's place, to Brooklyn bridge. next
to an East river dock, then to Chatham
Square and from there back to Ats place
of beginning. The jump made by Bro
die from the bridge is performed sue
pnGCftlllv in t'ha in nj innocence.
and goodness prosecuted by crime and
hate. "On THE Bowery" will be pro-
ddced at the Academy Friday evening.
OF Coon Hollow" which will be pro-
duced at the rockingham on Friday
and Saturday evenings and Saturday
afternoon under the auspices of Scran-
ton conclave, Order of Heptasophs, the
dramatic critic of the New York News
says: AN audience that flied the
Fourteenth Street theater last evening
witnessed very strong play. 1t is by
Callahan, and is decidedly dramatic.
There is a very bright vein of comedy
running through it, but in the main it
bristles with that which makes ones
blood tingle. 1t is a clever piece of
dramatic construction, and the manner
in which it was received clearly proved
that ii was up to the public taste and
money winner Excellent work was
done by the company"
'The White Squadron" will be the
attraction at the Academy of Music
on Saturday evening. A natural ele-
ment overspreads the entire play and
the American flag is so brought out
and so glOrified as to arouse to the
highest pitch the enthusiasm of every
American who sees it. The company
Is lead by that clever and popular actor,
W. a. Whitecar. He is an easy, grace
full actor, and a hero in his hands be-
come a valiant and admirable hero in
deed. Associated with him in the cast
are Laura Almosnino, Frederick Ju-
lien, Robert Neil, c. Mackln, J. W.
Smiley. ]. Edwin Leonard Laura
Boo6h, Edith Julien and Others.
The company which made such a de-
cided hit at Davis theater last week in
"Blacklsted," returns Ito that popular
play house again today. II is a stir
ring drama and the company that pro-
duces 1T isa very capable one. Black
| listed" will be seen at Davis today, to-
morrow and Saturday, both afternoons
and evenings.
On next Monday night, Jan. 81, the
| patrons of the Academy of Music will
have an opportunity of witnessing what
| is said ITO be one of the greatest melo-
| dramatic productions of many years,
| Land of the Midnight SUM-" a five act
| play from the pen of Edwin Barbour.
| The play is one Of Those peculiarly con-
| atructed pieces, with plot and counter
| plot, strong situations and pleasing
dialogue, written to please the masses.
The scenes of the piece are laid in the
sunlit hills of North Carolina and the
frozen shores of Iceland. The produc-
ton is under the direction of Manager
| A. Y. Pearson.
| On Jan. "a the comic opera written by
Professor ID. G. Johns. of this city, en-
titled, "The Little Tottoon" will be
produced at the Academy of Music by
we'll known amateurs of this city. The
cast of characters Is as follows: Piar-
do, "a nobleman, II. l.. Johns; Pizaro
village school teacher, p S. Barrett;
Pldro, a villain, Thomas II. Williams
Vixo and Parlo, tramps, r. j. Johns and
Jenkin c. Thomas; Marindo (the Little
Tottoon), daughter of Plardo Julia Al
lon; Sponzello, "a dairy maid and heiress
Lldia Sailer; Inita, q village maid. Mrs
ID. G.. Johns; Sylvina, a servant. Miria
Gilgallon; Vonita, daughter of Plardo
Sarah Rainess; d. G. Johns, manager
and director.
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