The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-11
THEATRICAL GOSSIP.

Mr.. Augustin Daly's pictorial pre-
sentation of Shakepeare's fanciful COM
edy. "A Midsummer Nights Dream"
Is an event and triumph not only from
an artistic standpoint but an instruc-
tive one as well. The comedy has sell
dom been put upon the stage during
the present century. Mr.. Days pro-
duction is entitled to place of honor.
1t will be seen at the Academy Of Music
tonight.
"One of the Bravest" comes to the
Academy Of Music next Monday even
ing. The leading character. Harry
Howard, is a member of the New York
fire department. and as such he rescues
the inmates of burning house, in a
heroic manner. This scene Is excellent,
in fact, one of the most realistic ever
presented upon the stage. Other scenes
of special mention are the explosion
of the steamship in the first act and
the Chinese opium joint scene In the
last act. Here one sees Hop Wah's
laundry in full operation, with the typi-
cal characters. who frequent this den
for the sole purpose of imbibing in the
exhilerating and subduing drug. The
scenes are kept brisk and lively by the
introduction of songs and dances and
SDtCldftleS Uy lIltI1DtIS VI TIE company.
For the first three days Of next week
Manager Davis has engaged "The
Smugglers." a realistic scenic melo-
drama. "rhe Smugglers" abOunds in
thrilling incidents and startling spec
tacular effects. Among them is a ship
on fire at sea, an escape from prison
and a view Of the smugglers cave. The
villain sends the hero to prison. He Is
reached by the heroine both making
their escape in small boat. which
drifts out to sea. They are picked up
by a passing steamer. OF course the
villain happens to be on board He
accuses the hero. but is not believed.
Then. in order to conceal his own guilt,
he sets fire to the ship. All the passen-
gers are rescued, the hero and heroine
united and the villain punished.
On Saturday, Jan. 49, THE Fatal
Card will be produced by a superb
company under the direction OF julius
Calm, at the rockingham. This drama
was produced in this country last sea-
son at Palmer's theater. New YORK.
where ii captured the critics and public
in a most pronounced manner. 1t was
acted for the first time on any stage at
the Adelphia. London. in September,
1894. and did phenomenal business at
that house 1t Is said to be play with
strong dramatic situations and eli
makes. and containing number of
strongly drawn types of character. The
story starts i'm a mining camp at the
foot of the Rockies. and In the second
act the scene shifts to England. The
play contains numerous bits of rich
comedy, and will be staged here with all
the special scenery and appointments
and interpreted by remarkable strong
cast.
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Though strangers to the music low
ing public of Scranton the members of
the Mackay Opera company that opens
at the Academy for three nights en-
gagement are spoken highly OF by the
press of other cities. Many of the prin-
ciples have appeared with success III
this city with the Baker. Bennett
Moulton and AbOrn opera companies
and include Louise Moore. Elsie Bar
ton. Josie Hart. Will Daniels. Jules Clu-
zetti. Frank Nelson and Frank Moulan.
Each opera will be given an excellent
rendition. The opening bill is La
Mascotte" up to date. Prices are 10. 20.
20 and 20 cents.