New-York tribune., 1896-09-29
STAGE AFFAIRS.

The theatres are busy Mr. Drew at the Empire,
is prosperous with one Of the most admirable per-
formances that he has even given-Sir Jasper
Thorndvkc In tho comedv of "Rose mary" Mr..
Sothern, at the Lyceum, Is acting with marhe"
ability. and giving spirited impersonation, In the
interesting romantic play called AN Enemy to the
King" Mr.. Albert Chevalier continues to please
crowds Of people at tho Garrick Theatre frahcis
Wilson. at the Knickerbocker Theatre. In HAL
King proves himself wholly a sovereign,-relgmhg
with ease over happy hearts and smiling faces Mr.
Bret Hartes play of Sue is not without admirers
at Hoyts Theatre, for. although the persons repre-
sented In 1t are mostly such have no acquaint-
ance with soap. besides being dominated by animal
instincts scarcely superior these OF goats, some
of its situations arouse suspense. and are uhdeni-
ably effective. Mr.. Days gay and picturesque
production '"rhe Gesha brilliant in color, frolc-
some in character. and much animated by the viva
cous acting of Violet Lloyd and Herbert Gresham
has caught the public fancy. and is attracting ana
pleasing many people at Days Iheatre' MI
Miners mirthful production, Lost. Strayed or
Stolen" the Fifth Avenue Theatre, has been cor
daily welcomed. 1t aims TO amuse ana It's purpose
is accomplished.
Last night THE Llputans' appeared at the
Star Theatre adding a new pleasure to those
already within the public reach. At the Four
teenth Street Theatre, "A production OF fneIo-
drama was accomplished. called The Great Dia-
mond Robbery" while at the Grand opera HOUSE
another melOdrama
titled THE Last Stroke" Mr. Jefferson de Angels
at the Broadway. repeated his pleasant perform
ance in THE Caliph." At the Harlem Opera House.
Mr. Frank Daniels appeared in THE Wizard OF the
Nile" while at the Columbus Theatre. the Harlem
audience was gladdened by the company OF Messrs'
Weber and Field Messrs Evans and Hoey and Miss
Anna Held continue their sportive proceedings AT
the Herald Square Theatre. in the farce called y
Parlor Match" The meodrama of Under the Poiar
ar'' he Academy
pictorial with striking scenery and brlsK with
startling action. The American Institute fair was
opened last night in the Madison Square Garueh.
An entertaining concert occurred at the Eden Mu-
see Mr.. Hammerstens comic opera oi "ah'd
Maria" again gave pleasure a large audience. at
the OLYMPIA Music Hall Cissy Fitzgerald ana her
associates disported AT the Muslc nan VI ~
Roster and Bal.
The public attention is again directed 10 the re-
opening of the Garden Theatre. under the manage
ment of Mr. Charles Frohman: this VIII be ac-
on Thursday evening. October l. with a
nroduction of Mr. Rice's musical burlesque OF
SEvangeine." Mr. William Gillette,s Secret Ser,
,ice ,ill he presented at the Garrick Theatre next
Mondav W.. eveninc October s. Two events of some
novelty and importance are announced ,ra LOT tb
day When Miss GeNyk" W maks her at
Pamer's Theatre in new i 9omeIE ny Snnr,ed viii
onen SON of German drama the Irving Place
Theatre. with play called My Onicl pi VII 'iS9
Hected 1 to arrive home on saturday and she will at
once begin rehearsal of Much Ado About NotnHlns
and other important plays. TO be presented az
Daiv's Theatre after the career OF THE Geisha
has ended Mr. DAILY has entirely recovered iron, rom
his recent Illness Ii has been minated In PRINT
that Mr. Richard Mansfield intends to produce
Shakes peare's play of "Cymbeine, and 10 present
himself as Iachimo-thus following in the foosteps
of that great actor Henry Irving, whom he so
cordially admircs. and whose bright example ne Is
naturally so desrous to emulate. Mr. lrvings pro
ducton of "Cymbene IL reported to be great
success at the Lond On Lyceum That pay WIS
never a favorite with the public but II may now
he expected to burst forth in many directions; and
TO shine with "A remarkable glory. Mt r. >, wizard
who is shortly TO sail for America. Will begin his
new season in November. at Boston.