Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29

THE OMAHA d.
scenes are laid In Virginia. aud one OF its
leading characters is a clergyman. Mr..
Herne's other play, Shore Acres" con-
tinues to meet with great success wherever
It is played. This comedy VIII undoubtedly
have a fine scenic production In London early
next season. The first perform ance OF
shore Acres given in Omaha win he held
at Boyd's theater on Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday, April 10, 10 and IL.
During her present tour of this country,
Miss Fuller, now universally known as La
Lole," has introduced many dances new to
the stage, which merit especial mention
from the very fact Of their originality. and
which Will be presented by her during the
appearance at the Creighton Monday, April
6. The five dances which created the most
favorable mention during the recent New
York engagement were: The fire dance"
l. Mutt" the white dance" the "frma-
ment' and la Lyse de Nile The fire dance"
serves for the Introduction of the most start
ling of the new effects. the dancer standing
on a plate of glass set in the stage, through
which a strong calcium light is thrown, as
are lights from above. The result Is that
the entire stage is In darkness except the
Illuminated form of the dancer and the scarf
which she waves about her. The contrast
makes the whiteness of the gown and scarf
shine with absolute brilllancy, and the varied
colored lights which shine upon them change
their likeness to a startling resemblance Of
fame. Miss Fuller deserves the credit OF
introducing all dances Of this sort.
Others have done them afterward,
but hers was the first and the
best. These will probably be initiated. like
the rest, but they are elaborate, and the
means of producing them are apparently
difficult and costly, and good limitations Of
them will not be produced easily.
or the many artists Of the Tavary Opera
company, which will open a short engage
ment at the Creighton in the near future,
Sig. Abrahamoff and Nine. Thea Dorre are
among the most prominent. Nine. Dorre's
greatest success perhaps is Carmen. Her
rendering Of the role of the heroine in Bizet's
charming opera is said to be marvellous,
Prior to coming to America she devoted much
of her time in Italy, creating the most diff
cult roles and making for herself a reputation
which places her among the leading singers
on the cperatic stage. She will be heard this
year in such operas as "Mignon," "L'Afri
caine" and Carmen" She Is a beautiful
woman and is certain of proving a popular
%favorite.
Omaha theater-goers will be honored spe-
cially by the presence of the eminent Ameri-
can actor, Nat c. Goodwin, on the stage of
Boyd's theater in two performances on
Wednesday, April Is. The play which he
will present at the matinee will be either
'In Mizzoura" or David Garrick," and for
the evening performance the new comedy.
ambition On May 5 Mr.. Goodwin will
open with the allrstar company in THE
Rivals at McVicker's theater, Chicago, In
which he has been cast for an important
part. After this engagement Mr.. Goodwin
will start for Australia, where he will play
the whole of the coming summer.
Following Mr.. Goodwin's engagement at the
no,,d will oo-,o Gt,,ort Robson and blg py-
cellent company for three performances, the
| engagement opening with the new and sue
cessful comedy, MRS. Ponderbury's Past"
and Immediately following Mr.. Robson will
come Nellie McHenry in her new and up-to-
date comedy called "a Bicycle Girl" Every
night in April and nearly every night in May
Is filled, at the Boyd with good attractions.
The prospects for the financial and artistic
| success Of the coming Arion ball grow
brighter as that event approaches and the
local costumers are busily engaged in pre-
| pairing to meet the great demand for suits
on that occasion. The management promises
absolute freedom from the diserderly element
which mars the enjoyabiity of the average
public ball, and announces that every effort
| will be made for the comfort and thorough
| enjoyment of those attending. The list Of
| patrons Of the Arion from adjacent cities is
daily growing larger and the prospects are
for an overwhelmingly large attendance at
Creighton hall on Saturday, April H. .
The coy resort at the corner of Tenth
and Harvey streets, presided over by Fritz
Wirth and sacred to King Gambrinus and
the orchestrions. is just now made unusu-
ally attractive by the presence and phe-
nomenal performances Of two children, a
boy and a girl, who play that difficult in
strument, the cornet. in a way which would
be a credit to many adult operators upon
the silver horn. Even If there were no
kka g. fhnrn thn tt.Nr1y- nf fhnon
little people would make a. visit worth while.
but there are Others" which the hospitable
Fritz will take pleasure In making known to
those who call.
The music-loving people of Omaha are to
be congratulated upon the announcement
that the itinerary Of the Seidl orchestra
tour has been arranged to include this city
for one or two concerts In the not distant
future. The arrangement is due to the en-
terpr,se of Adolph Meyer, to whom we have
been indebted for similar treats in other
seasons.
The Woodward Theater company will open
at Boyd's with matinee today. presenting
the four-act comedy, "Bessie, the Romp."
There will be a change of play at every
performance, with the usual matinees until
Sunday night, April 5. The box Office was
busy all day yesterday, the demand for
seats being very large, thus indicating that
the Woodwards will do as much, If not more
business, than during their former engage
ment. The company has been strengthened
by the addition of two new people. Some
new and strong productions are promised.
The company now has sixteen people, and
early in the week will be presented three
of their most popular plays, "The Octoroon,"
Streets OF New YORK; and East Lynn"
The plays presented by this company are full
of comedy, sensation and dash, and never
fail to please the people. A large number
OF new specialties will be introduced every
night. A large amount Of special scenery
is carried for each play. including calcium
and electrical effects. Those desiring good
amusement at very cheap prices will GER
tainly be able to find it at Boyd's for the
next eight days.
No lecture before the American public is
as entertaining and instructive as the
famous Frank Carpenter. Secure your
tickets for the dollar course of three lee
lures at First M. q. church, April 8,
and 10.
Tries to StenI Modjeska's Grand Child.
CHICAGO. March 2S.-Within the last
weeks two attempts have been made
to kidnap the 4-year-old granddaughter of
Nine. Modjeska. the actress. In this city.
The first attempt was made while a nurse
girl had the child out for a walk. A man
seized the child and started to run. The
nurse followed him several blocks. scream
ing for help before She succeeded in re-
her charge. That night Ralph |