The evening times., 1896-02-05
COMING TO THE THEATERS.

The society favurite and gifted artistic,
| Mile. khea, viii commence an engagement
! at the Lafayette Square Theater next Mon
day IN her greatest triumph, Nell
| Gwynne'
IL Is one OF the distinct successes of the
| season, and received very favorable no
| tees in yesterdays New York papers. 1t is
described romantic historical comedy
| oI the higher class and abuunds in brilliant
| dialogue and effective situations.
| Her conception Of the title role is said
to be one Of the most artistic and pleasing
| bits Of acting seen On the American stage,
| while the costumes and accessories are
most sumptuous and impressive.
During Rhca's engagement she Will also
b. seen III a grand revival of her great Ma
| poleUnic drama, Josephine, Empress OF
| the French which never seems 10 wane
| in interest to her admirers.
The box office for the sale Of seats for
the Sol Smith Russell enga cement opens
/ Thursday morning at $50 O'Clock Mr..
Russell is a universal favOrite. and mis-
annual appearance is justly yconsidereda the
strongest comedy attraction III the list
of bookings of the National Theater.
One reason OF this artists success is the
| fact that coupled with his remarkable
artistic powers is distinct purity and
| nobility of nature. an intelligent. honest
or life and still more rarely met with
| i'll the theatrical profession. This moral
integrity is so apparent in his professional
WORK that not to speak OF II would De to
slight an influence that has distinctly EN-
ph1 sized his art. His genius runs he gaInut
OF emotions. humanity is his theme. the
human heart his audience. Whatsoever
the mood. he is the master.
ON Monday. Tuesday, and Wednesday
An Everyday Man and Mr.. Valentines
Christmas" a one-aCt curtan-raiser. viii
be given. and on Thursday. Friday, and
Saturday. Sheridan's famous comedy, " The
Rivals Mr.. Russell appearing for the first
time as Bob Acres. The company was cs-
pecially organized for this play. A large
amount of scenery, furniture. and prop
critics have been prepared. and most
charming performance may be expected.
At the Grand Opera House for six nights
and two matiD ees. beginning Monday, Feb
ruary 10, Robert Hilliard and his excellent
company win be seen in the new society com
edy, "Lost-24 Hours"
Mr. billiards. excellent work Will be re-
called in connection with leading parts in
..Blue jeans" The White Squadron
The Nominee" Mr.. Farncs Of New
York" etc. In his new comedy, 'Lost-24
Hours" Mt. Hilliard appears as Dick"
Swift a New Yorker, who has but recently
broken away from the bachelor life Of an
casy-gOinG club man.
Early in the first act an adventures cutters
his apartments. She has come unlimited on
the very day that his wife Unexpectedly re-
turns from visit and the wife appears on
the scene at the moment the adventures
is insisting on a kiss from Dick. who
had dropped her acquaintance when he mar
ried.
An immediate explanation being neces-
.lt-..fo orrtra m
his wife as Il sister. who many years before.
had estranced herself from his family by
marrying an unworthy man. His brother, a
theological student. knows this to be
falsehood but yields TO brother Dicks"
appeal that he keep his lips closed as to the
Truth.
In consequence he suffers untold tortures.
and is obliged to introduce the woman TO a
religious woman and her daughter, with
whom he is deeply In love. Humorous lines
and situations come almost incessautly. and
the. desired result-hearty and prolonged
laughter-invariably follows.
Sidney r. Ellis romantic play. "Ronnie
Scotland comes to the Academy OF Music
for one week, beginning Monday evening
next.
1t depicts life and character as foun1
amid the Crags. gIens and green valleys
II Scotland. and depicts 1t Well IL tells
a strong interesting story. accen'uatei by
gorgeous coStuming. made realistic by scenic
effects and enlvrned by bright comedy and
Characteristic episodes.
II i a new departure in the realm OF
romantic drama and ma rEs new epoch IN
t'f.hi>taTyOf fAmericandramatiZatiO The
MAY has been constructed on high artistic
basis and is triumph If stage craft: 1t Is
the embodiment of all the elements OF sue
cess. and will be a veritable revelation to
Ncater-CoerS who have been surfeited
with mcdioCrity.
The play introduces besides strong com
pany Of players. clever singers and dancers,
a band of royal bagpipe players. unique and
characteristic Specialtics OF a high grade of
merit The entire production will be a
reflex of all that is quaint. beautiful. ro- |
mantle and interesting in the land OF the
thistle.