The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
Observation-Disclosures Jr."

aladdin .Jr'' the wonderful and widely
heralded representing the brightest con-
ception of David Henderson's genius for
extravaganza productions unfolded it's
dazzling brilliance at English's Opera House
last night. Language too extravagant could
hardly be found to describe of the
scenic splendor of this latest creation from
the Chicago Opera House stage. The two
most striking effects are attained in the
ballet scenes of the second and fourth acts.
The motif tone, if so it might be termed,
of the first of these is amber. Heightened
by the effect of twelve calciums this scene
is rendered positively stunning to the
sense of sight. The entire stage is
than any autumn hue in nature. The very
floor, by means of the powerful refectorS, is
scenery that the graceful dancers seem
to be treading on a carpeting Of amber
bronze: The fundamental tones OF The great
scene IN the fouth act ebony and gold
The ballet costumes in both scenes
harmonious in color and richness and really
surpass any former stage pictures which
Henderson has presented in this city. The
scenic feature of Aladdin Jr.'' is mentioned
first for the reason that it is really the
the pretty, but not exceptional music, ADDS
much to the general impression
Aladdin. Jr. is given with one of the
greatest and most expensive companies
David HENDERSON has ever put on
lar faces are recognized, there num-
Der of new ones. chief among whom is John
is leading comedian, holding the rank which
that Incompatible American buff
foon, Eddie Foy. held with
Burke with Foy would be out of place.
One is a born clown and laugh maker.
while the other is an Irish comedian and
an essentially different sort of character.
An extravaganza without a clown seems
portant character, and so it does. Say what
you will, give the talented Burke an the
praise he deserves. and the fact remains
that there is clown in Aladdin,
Jr.'' Mr.. Burke has played three success
i've seasons in this city at the Empire. and
every opportunity has been offered to
study his method He demonstrated at the
Empire how many laughs could be crowd
ed into twenty minutes or SO of continu--
this same twenty minutes of fund when
sprinkled through three hours perform
With the exception of one and possibly two
amusing bits, all the business employed
in. this city. 1t may be that the extrava-
CANT notices of Mr.. Burke's funmaking that
have been read since his debut in extrav-
aganZa rather made one expect too much,
but the truth is, many We're disappointed.
He was funnier in ..Hades and the 400
frankie Raymond's Alabama Coon
song was the hit last night, and the
men went out of the theater whstling
the air. Anna Boyd. in the role of Aladdin.
made charming picture and sang well.
She renders Her Golden Hair Was Hang
ing Down Her Back with great descriptive
much much about the ..sly Jane who saw the
sights in a great city, got real insight
into the character of this much-talked
about maiden. The other principal parts in
the cast were well taken and deserve more
than ordinary mention. Ada Deaves has
a character bit in Widow Bohea that is
better done than any of her former bur-
lesque feminine roles. Both Allene Crater
and Irene Verona are flesh and blood
princesses in their parts, and beautiful to
behold Two clever comedians in the cast
are Turner and Murphy, the Widows
sci CT re a al Nj and
with Burke, give the Three Oklahoma
Sports. One Of the best parts in aladdin,
Jr.," is the big black cat Lucifer which
appears in number of the scenes and will
be great source of amusement to the
children. 1t is role taken by David
Abrahams. The entire cast follows: