The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-09-03
GRAND OPERA uousr.

Crown street, between Church and Temple. was filled with the great crowds which attended the perform ance of '"rhe Black Crook" last night The new illuminated sign threw it's rays on the immense crowds. The sidewalks were lined with the surging masses that were clamoring for admis- sion to witness this great production at popular prices. Long before o'clock the standing room only sign was dis played and hundreds were unab ble to gain admission. Treasurer Hendricks was kept busy till o'clock before the line was broken. Of the performance nothing but praise can be given.
 The skeleton of the old piece is all that remains of 1t, but it has been dressed gorgeously and in most at tractive attire. What there is left of
 the old drama is capitally presented
 by dramatic company of unusual merit, which includes many New Haven
 favorites. Of course, the scenery, the
 costumes, the accessories, the marches,
 the armors, the pallets, the mechani-
 cal changes and the wonderful effects of light are the things which are of most importance in a production of this kind, and Tompkins has outdone
 all his previous attempts in spectacle. The illuminated terrace of the Cas- tie of Wolfenstein is a magnificent stage picture dazzling with it's 1000 electric lights, arranged in bewildering combinations. The valley at the foot of the Hartz mountains is a beautiful illustration of what the scenic artists can do, and the Grotto of Stalacta the incantation scene and the grand transformation scene have never been equalled on this great stage, where so many beautiful pictures have been shown.
 The leading dancers are among the
 best that have been seen at this house in many years. The grand ballet of gems introduces Mile. Kraske and Mile. Mayeroff of the Alhambra, Lon don. Both of them created a decidedly favorable impression. Besides the bal | let there is a corps de ballet of fifty, all dressed in amazing and dazzling costumes. The specialties are particu- | larly good, including the musical dolls, | the great Bretoni in his numerous change acts and the Rixfords in their 1 head balancing act.
 | The specialties introduced by Miss Marshall and MT. Wade are deserving of special mention. Their singing and dancing are some of the best that have | been seen in this city in years. The entire performance is elegant and the
 scenic effects are marvellous and wor-
 thy of special mention. "The Black l Crook will be repeated this and to-
 morrow evenings, with the matinee to-
 morrow afternoon, and should be wit
 messed by a large audience. The new
 scenery which has just been painted l by Blakeslee & Thomas was used for 1 the first time last night and reflects
 great credit on the painter.
 l "A Green Goods Man." Edward j.
 Abrams great farce, with it's keen sa- tire, catchy music, uproarious fun l beautiful women and clever comedians will appear Thursday, September 5 This will be the only visit of this farce
 to this city this year, as it will appear shortly in rapid succession in Chicago five weeks, Boston four weeks and New
 York city for an indefinite period.
 Morrison's company will be at the Grand Friday and Saturday evenings
 with matinee on Saturday, in Baylt Bernard's version of Goethe's immorta Faust" which with the excellent cast
 new and elegant scenery, wonderful
 electric effects and calcium lights, vii
 be given upon a scale of grandeur nev CT before witnessed here.