The herald., 1895-07-31
AT THE THEATERS

Los Angeles Thsater - The advent o,
Daniel Frohman's Lycsum Theater o0m.
pany in this, city ranks as one Of the most
important theatrical events of the season.
From Its previuos visits here, its reputa-
tion is thoroughly established MS the fore
most attraction Of its class in tho United
States.
Organized by Manager Fiohman eight
years ago of the best available talent, the
members Of this organization have be-
come recognized as the leading lights of
the dramatic procession. Com bined with
his presentation of only the very latest
and most literary of the plays before the
public, and it is certain at all times that
any performance of this company will be
thoroughly enjoyable.
For the present engagsment. which
begins Wednesday. Mr.. Frohm offers
those plays which were the successes at
the New York theater since the last visit
of his company to this city. All of them
nave achieved success in the land of their
authors pravious to their presentation in
this counry, and the rights for all are en-.
tirely in tho hands of Manager Frohman.
The first play to be presented Wednes-
day night and Saturday matinee, will be
that of The Case of Rebellious Susan,
which is by Henry Arthur Jones. well
known as a prominent dramatist of the
1T is pure comedy, and has created SEN
sation. even among those who know him
best, through its great excellence is IN
line of writing heretofore not expected of
him.
The second play, which will be given
here Thursday night. is An Ideal Hus.
hand. This is by tho author of Lady
Windemere's Fan, This is also an Eng
lsh comedy OF modern life, and one that
has occasioneo considerable discussion
on both sides of the water. 1t has vein
of serious story, but abounds in witty re
marks and telling epigrams. 1t was the
last play which the Lyceum company pre-
sented at their home theatei during the
past season.
The third play. to be Offered here
Friday night. is The Amazons. which was
before last. 1t is by Arthur W. Pinero.
whose charming comedy, Sweet Lavender,
will be rene m bered here in connection
with the previous visit of this company.
The company is but slightly changed
from previous visits, and many we'll
known names will appear upon its roster:
Herbert Kelsey. W. j. lie Movne. Isabel
Irving. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walcot,
Fritz Williams. Annie Irish. Stephen
Grattan, Elizabeth Tyree, Walter Hale.
Katharine Florence, Ferdinand Colts
chalk, Ms. Thomas Whiffen. Maud Ven
ner. Ernest Tarcton, Edward Wilks and
Wilfred Buckland.
1t will be noticed that different play
will be given at each performance, and all
of them are new here with the single ex-
ception of The Wife. on Saturday night
which is probably the favorite of all
lyceum plays here as it is elsewhere.
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The Burbank.-Tho Black Flag at the
Burbank is another Cooper company sue
cess. The cast is good and the players
are competent. Rose Stillman is earnest
and sweet as Naome. The lady is born
actress and always pleasing. The play
and the thcater had another good audi
once last evening, who manifested its ap--
proval of the performance by rounds OF
hearty applause at the conclusion of each
act. The bulk Of the work falls upon Carl
Berch. He plays his part in a dignitied
makes an impressive Ned, "a cabin boy),
and shares the honors of the production.
Miss Adams and Miss Saunders are botn
pleasing in their respective roles. Harry
Llewellyn is ambitious, but at times en-
deavors to overdc his part. The young
man will, no doubt, gradually climb the
ladder of fame in his chosen profession.
but can not expect to be invincihle at this
time. with only a limited knowledge of
the stage. There will be another popular
will be admitted for 25 cents and children
Tor 10 cents. If the amount is accom-
panied by the Burbank Theater coupon,
which can be cut from another column of
today's Herald.
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Orpheum. While the Orpheum always
provides a good programme for its pat
rons, the com pany this week is ahead of
all others seen here. Seldom if ever have
there been SO many great features on on
bill, and such universal excellence in
every number of the programme. The
- tka ,Lnro al ila o-or rD1-
icy of tho Orpheum management is large
audiences at every performance. and this
week the houses are larger than ever.
Matinees we're given as usual Saturday
and Sunday. The present bill runs all
week, and next Monday night another
entire change of artists aid programme
will be made, and the week will be
marked by SOME of the most startling
and novel attractions ever brought to the
coast.