The herald., 1896-05-05
AT THE THEATERS

ORPHEUM.-There has never been
larger audience In the Orpheum than
assembled last night. In fact, the as
semblage was so large that 1t assumed
the proportions of news item. 1t is
equally true that in all points Of ex-
cellence no such a combination of vaude-
Vile talent has appeared at this popular
theater as one will find concentrated in
the Trans-Oceanic speciality company,
now holding the boards there, and the
magnificent reception accorded them
doubtless will prompt the management
Of the Orpheum to continue in the laud-
able purpose of bringing such splendid
vaudeville organizations to the city of
the Angels There was not a mediocre
act in the entire bill last night, and the
opening act of Apollo on the slack wire
was the best of the kind that has been
seen here. The Namedo brothers in
their eccentric act with the doll, Jessie,
were more than originally clever. Clay
ton and jenkins, with the trick mule,
Jasper, captured the house by unani-
nous ovation of applause. A telling
feature was the songs of Mr.. Benner, de-
scriptive in nature. and illustrated with
a stereopticon. The sketch of Josie and
Eddie Evans was decidedly original, and
made. potential hit. The red letter
eventiof the evening was the appearance
of the Rossow brothers, two bandboX
midgets. whose boxing and miniature
herculean feats made them the wonder
of the hour. The operetta sketch by
Ford and Francis gave these two artists
an opportunity to present some good
singing and skirt dancing of which Loie
Fuller need not have been ashamed Tom
Mack's minstrel comedy caught the
gallery and the house generally with his
quaint parodies of popular songs. Sharp
and Flat gave an excellent sketch, and
the bill closed with the marvellous work
of Fulgora, whose act certainly justilics
his claim to being the worlds greatest
transfigurator. Altogether theater-g 60
ers have never seen better show a the
Orpheum than the present coterie of at
fractions, and the standing room sign
will be in evidence.
LOS ANGELES THEATER-Th de-
mand for seats for the Richard Mans
field engagement is the greatest that
has been seen for any attraction this
season. That this sterling actor has
been great favorite in this city has al
ways been conceded, and this proves
that he is as strong a favorite as ever.
This is Mr.. Mansfield's last tour of the
Pacific coast, hereafter he will appear
in such elaborate productions of Shakes
pearean roles that it will be impossible
to appear outside Of the larger eastern
cities. Besides a European tour of two
years is arranged Tor and possibly
longer Therefore all his admirers de-
sire to see him in this his farewell tour.
Acceded to the request of many cit
izens, Mr.. Mansfield has consented to
present on Thursday evening his new
play, The Student of Rodinno," ," and the
demand for this attraction shows it to
be good favorite. The old favorite,
A Partisan Romance" will be greeted
with an oVert1owing house and will be
presented on Friday evening On Sat
urday afternoon Beau Brummel," and
on Saturday evening Prince Karl"
The support is the original Garrick
theater company seen in New York CITY
and so well spoken of in all the San
francisco papers Mr. Mansfield is
assured of crowded houses each even
ing. and should have given Los Angeles
at least week of his finished perform
anceS.
BURBANK THEATER.-The were
exactly 1912 people at the Burbank on
Sunday evening to witness the initial
performance of the Davis Moulton mus
ical comedy company in Niobe. And
every one of them went away satisfied
and delighted with both the play and
the performers. Last night the audience
was even larger than that at the OMEN
ing, despite the counter attractions AT
other theaters. Miss Davis, Mr.. Mont
ton, MIR. Sellery and Mr.. Stockbridge
gained great applause by their vocal e(-
forts, while the entire company was en-
cored again and again because of their
splendid presentation of the possibilities
OF this funniest of funny plays.