Omaha daily bee., 1895-11-24

Interest In the theaters during the past
week of tragic presentation has centered in
the work Of the rarely gifted young man
who appeared in the great roles Of tragedy
Shakespearean and others, at the Creighton.
All Of Mr.. Whiteside's performances have
been enjoyable. Some, perhaps, more than
others, but each presenting some features
which entitled 1t to a high place among
characterizations Of its kind. One desires
not to be misunderstood in ones expressed
estimate of Mr.. Whiteslde as a tragedian.
One might call him the foremost among
tragic actors of the present day--a position
which, oven IL 1t carried with 1t greater
need of honor than belongs to 1t in these
degenerate times, he would not be too eager
to claim. for one believes Mr.. Whitesde
to be a modest man, and well-balanced,
whom not even the indiscriminate and in
judiclous eulogies of his friends can turn
topsy-turyy. One might call his Hamlet the
greatest since Booth and not be very far
wrong. Such large and comprehensive state
menta are easily made, and not readily dis
proved. even II one were disposed to dispute
them. The faults Mr. Whiteside has, and
they must be apparent to everyone, are
those which are incidental to his youth and
to the lack OF rigid training caused by his
early and constant appearance as star.
One cordially agrees with those critics who
credit Mr.. Whitside with all the admirably
qualities which, when they are rpened and
rounded out with age and experience, will
make him great tragedian. He may be
the greatest today, but one hopes to give
him better title than that. man may
be the biggest man in the village, and not
be a very big man either.
1t was not In any way Mr.. Whiteside's
fault but while Hamlet's friends were
swearing secrecy at the bidding OF the rest
less ghost, Thursday night a prominent
citizen, whose name is not uncOnnected with
the local drama. went sound asleep and
snored audibly. to the huge delight Of GER
tain Of his neighbors. who looked upon
the injunction, Rest, perturbed spirit" as
weary citizen, however, awoke in time to
join heartily In the applause which resulted
In well deserved recall for the tragedian.
The extra attraction announced at the
Creighton for the coming four nights, open
Ing with matinee today at 2:3O, is gor-
geous representation OF Tompkins BLACK
Crook by the same famous company which
enjoyed a marvellous run OF twelve months
at the Academy of Music In New York and
six months at the famous Boston theater.
Magnifcsntly designed new costumes of cost
liest silks. yelyets and satins have been pre-
pared for the tour. New and elaborate
scenery has been prepared from the hands
Of our country's best scenic artists. and many
novel effects Of startling brilliancy intro
duced. The Stalacta Of the "Black Crook
viii be In the hands Of Miss Leslie Mayo
who is said to be worthy and artistic sue
role since the days Of Pauline Markham at
Nblo's Garden. The leading premiers are |
Mile. Kraskee and Mile. Mayeroffer, Of the |
theaters of Milan. st. Petersburg and Paris, |
and they will be supported by a beyy OF |
coryphees. selected with special regard to |
their youth, beauty and artistic requirements. |
Three gorgeous balets will be introduced. |
pne of which. entitled the "Ballet Of Gems" |
Is entirely new to the stage OF this country. |
Among other novelties are the introduction
Of the Musical Marionettes and the up-to-
date 'Trilby Ballet. The Spanish Sere-
enaders Will appeal to the musical loving pub
lie. as indeed will the ingenious ballet de-
vlsed upon the latest popular airs Of the day.
Among tho strongest vaudeville specialtles
will be the Brothers Rixford, from the Circus
Cisinelll, ST. Petersburg, and the Great Bre-
tonl In his wonderful changes This pro-
duction employs the services Of 100 artists
in all branches. and the services OF five train
coaches are enlisted for their transportation.
besides number OF sxty-foot baggage cars
The advent Of the "Blaek Crook" as pro-
duction will be hailed with delight. and the
occasion is one not likely 10 be soon forgot