The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-04-07
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Like good wine, "a Bunch Of Keys"
improves by age, and last night it was
presented to a large audience The
piece is too we'll known to need any
extended notice, as it has been present
ed in this city many times. The cast
is headed by Ada Bothner, who takes
the principal feminine role, that of Ted
dy. She has played the part so much
that she makes one of the best in that
role that has ever been seen in this city.
Ben T. Dillon as "Grimesey Me Boy"
has a role that is just suited to him,
and he makes much Of the part. Will
liam Smith, who has been in the cast
many years, was also good Miss Fran
kie ST John, charming dancer, made
one of the great hits of the perform
ance. She is also a good singer, and
the dance she does is excellent. Others
in the cast are good. The piece will be
repeated this afternoon and evening.
James B. Mackie, the accomplished
young comedian, will appear in his mu-
steal comedy, Grimes Cellar Door,
tomorrow matinee and evening. AS
comedy artist Mr.. Mackie to-day stands
unrivalled. At one time he was a part
ner Of the popular Henry E. Dixey, but
five years ago he started out with his
own company, and has been steadily
winning his way up the ladder Of fame.
He was Familiarity known throughout
the country as creating the part of
"Grimesey, Me Boy" and now in his
own piece the "Cellar Door," he has a
part which fits him to perfection and
gives him a large scope for displaying
his unlimited talent.
"The Great Diamond Robbery" will
be presented on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. Its pictures of life and types
of familiar characters cannot fail of
interest, because of their fidelity to the
originals. Since its first production the
authors made even many changes
which further strengthened and quick
ened it's action. and increased the force
of the more dramatic scenes. Matinee
on Saturday only, at which perform
ance night prices will be charged. This
great $1.50 performance will be seen at
the Grand opera house at the regular
popular prices.
The venture of Mr.. Damrosch in
1IdHu opera last StdSOli was lib Itiy AC-
garded as heroic experiment, in view
of the powerful company with which
ne competed and the uncertainty as
to the reception Of series Of extremely
Wagnerian operas by the American
public. But his success was beyond
expectation. One result was that the
opposing organization modified its
plans for the winter and introduced q
number of Wagner nights. Mr.. Dam
rosch's response was to secure an in
creased number Of Bayrouth stars and
the best scenery and properties that
could be obtained in Vienna, and he
gives the Wagner operas on a scale
never before witnessed in this coun-
try by artists trained by Frau Wagner,
and, so far as this one composer is
concerned, it is safe to say that he has
no rival in the fiald.
The Damrosch Opera company will
present "Tannhauser" at the Hyperion
on Friday evening next. The parts of
Elizabeth and Tannhauser will be en-
acted by Frau Katharine Klafsky and
Herr Nav Alvary, both known as ex-
cellent Wagnerian actors. and singers
| The sale of seats is now open at the
| box Office, Hyperion theater Not more
| than ten seats sold to one person.