The evening times., 1896-11-07
COMING TO THE THEATERS.

Next Monday at the Lafayette Square
Opera House Messrs. Klaw and Erlanger
VIII present for one week. with the usual
Wednesday and Saturday matinees, last
seasons great New York Casinos success,
The Lady Slayey." In fact, il can be
truthfully said that The Lady Slavey" is
the greatest success the Casino has enjoyed
siuce - l. rminie," and that is saying much.
Although the story is slight ana attenu-
ated, the piece is said to possess many op-
porlunities for the introduction Of new
devices, which The entcrprising American
managers have used with much Inventive
skill The piece was heartily enjoyed for
a period OF many months, i'll New York,
Boston and Philadelphia, and is the cur
rent attraction i'll Baltimore, where it is
playing to succession of crowded houses.
The cast is all that money and long eX-
perience could secure, and includes Marie
Dresslcr- Dan DAILY. Charles Dainty, Richard
Carl, Charles Krke, Nicholas Burnham.
Joseph Greensfclder, George Tallman, An
lie Buckley, Marie George, Jessie Carlisle.
Ida Lear, Clara Franton, Dorothy Neville.
La Petlte Adelaide, and the charming Ca
sino chorus of Sky, together with an aug
mented orchestra, under the direction OF
Frederick Perkins
Although this city is fairly well pro-
vided with places OF amusements there is
room for the new and handsome Columbia
Theater. which MeSSrs. Nixon and Zimmer
man promise to provide with the leading
New York attractions.
The Columbia begins On Monday night,
under the most auspicious circumstances,
with Verdi's always popular II Troyatore,"
with 4 good cast, a fine chorus and an ex
cellent orchestra.
The cast is led by Georgine Won Janu-
schowsky, in the par OF L"onorst, whicn re
quires not only finished singer, but an
actress of rare ability. Maniico will i'll
Payne Clarke find 4 tenor who has dis
tingaished himself III THIS part before Met
ropolitan audiences. AZuccna will be vo-
caliy and dramatically portrayed by Lizzie
Macnichol, and William Merteus, an ideal
baritone, will be the Count di Luna. As
Fernando, Mr.. Knight, the basso contante,
has great record, and Miss Mary Helen
Howe, Washington young lady will dis
play her lovely soprano voice as Inez.
Adolph Neundorff wields the baton.
Seats are selling fast for the entire week.
and musical Washington, always on the
alert for good things, will flock to the new
Columbia.
Roaring Dick & Co.. the new play in
which Mr.. Maurice Barrymore, in conjunc-
ton with Mr. w. j. LIE Nj oyne, SO long con.
nected with the Lyceum Theatcr successes;
Miss Edith Crane the most beautiful OF all
other acc omplished players, viii appear,
', is TO have its initial representation at the
National Theater on Monday night, prior
to its production at Palmer's Theater New
York, on Monday, November 16.
Briefly, the story is that of a young fel-
low, who, turned out of doors by mlserly
father, gees to the dogs, and becomes an
adventurer OF M ore than shady type In
conjunction with even a IL ore desperate
comprehensive combinatiunf forming Roar
ing Dick * Co." from which the play
takes its name-he returns like another
prodigal TO his fathers home in an English
country town, pretending, in order to in,
sure favorable reception, To have amassed
a colossal fortune. He plays upon the old
mans cupidity in the hcIe of finally ac-
quirng what he believes should lie his-the
righteous inheritance of an only son.
In the prosecution Of his de signs, how ever,
the subtle influence OF home. the assucia-
tons Of his boyhcod, and Collaterally the
love of WonIan Of Leauty ard refinement,
combine o make him falter in his purpose
and abandon his nefarious schemes, when,
by an accident in which he personally is
In nnowayc Cncerned, the splendid fortune for
| which he had Eeen battling, is suddenly
thurst upon him He undersoes profound
| revulsion. This great wealth he accepts
cynically enough, but Gevotcs it all to the
welfare of the needy and unfortunate.
The Academy offers as its attraction next
week the young romantic actor, Paul Ca
Zeneuve, in THE Three Guardsmen.' To
tell the worth OF the offering a bill Of
play W ould be onl to repea at aline of thought
made threadbare. Nobody questions the
right of recognition that has been allotted
, TO this drama, as the best specimen of ro-
mantle dramatic construction. 1t lived
and still exists in the repertoire Of the few
of the best romantic actors ofthis and past
generations.
| Today it has but one other portrayer
aside from the young artist that comes here
| next week.
His conception of the part is said to be
| away from tn at of Salvini, SO no claim as
| an imitator can be placed near him. He is
| said to carry out more fully the ideal of
! the famous actor and the general reader of
| the book.
The performances, that begin with the
| one OF Monday evening, are said to have in
| it's stage Interpretation the services OF as
| strong supporting company as any here
| tofore seen, and its scenic and costume en-
| hellishment display lavishness of cost, and
/ an accuracy as TO historical detail that is
| worthy of praise.
Managers Rife and Herman have booked
for the coming week at the Grand
| another one of Charles E. Bla-
ney's great laughing success, en-
titled "A Baggage Check" Almost every
body in the Capital City has enjoyed wit
Messing his other laughable farce, "a Boy
! Wanted"
| in "A Baggage Check everything that
| is new and up-to-date will be seen in this
| funny farce comedy. There is not a dun
| moment during the entire performa nee.