The herald., 1896-01-15
AT THE THEATERS

Los ANGELES THEATER,-In Old Ken
lucky, one of the most creditable of recent
American plays, as we'll as one of the most
original in its treatment and striking in
character and dramatic interest, opens to-
night at the Los Angeles theater for run
OF four nights and Saturday matinee. 1t
is an unusually interesting and graphic
story OF life in the mountainous and blue
grass regions of Kentucky. written with
spirit, imagination and an eye for effective
ness in construction. Humor. pathos and
sentiment are eleverly blended, and it's
brilliant word-painting is relieved by an
undercurrent of genuine feeling, while its
fresh and glowing descriptions give new
charm to familiar objects. 1t abounds in
strong character touches and scenes of real
dramatic power Its owners have shown
their confidence in it's merits by giving it a
setting as elaborate as ever given any
American play. In this matter of techni-
cal stage detail it is claimed that it will
equal if not eclipse any production ever
given in this country In New York it was
warmly commended by the press for it's
virility, ori2inality and intense dramatic
force and enjoyed seven months success
ful run at the big Academy of Music. 1t,
will be given in this city with all the
scenery and effects of the original produc-
tion.
Los ANGELES THEATER.--Th Kimball
Opera Comic ue Organization, headed by
that supreme favoriie, little prma donna
danseuse. Coiinne. will present the second
edition Of Frazer & Gili's highly successful
operate extravaganza, Hendrick Hudson,
DR.. at the Los Angeles theator for three
nights, commencing Monday evening, JAN
uary 20, wi h the same great cast, scenery,
Costumes. oseciricai and calcium effects,
and augmented orchestra as seen during
the New York, Boston and Chicago en-
gigements. The company numbers over
sixty people, and embraces the names of
many popular artists who have been prom
inen1 In opera, comedy, spectacle and ex-
travaganZa, and a number of speciality per-
formers. The chorus is said to be one of
unusual excellence. Mrs. kimbali has
always had the credit of selecting the best
singing and synmetrically formed chorus
on the American stage.
1t is conceded by musical critics that
''oriDne is rhe finest lady mandolin solo;st
in America. She is an accomplished mu-
4lcian and has made the mandolin study.
IL has taken years of practice, under
teachers bnIh az home and in foreign coun-
tries. to attain her present title. Her pro-
fe5siouai career has been Te Dlarkable and
particularly Interesting. she is one of the
few artists that can charm an audience
without apparent effort. Her entire being
see ms to be ruilicsing compound of
nerves. energy and magnetism. She is
bubbIinp over with mrfh, and inspires the
play with the spirit of Dor own personality.
1t Is unne cessary to judge her by hers.
She Is true 30 her own genius and powers,
and her representations rot only bear the
stamp of superiority, but they have sue
cessfu!!y met the polished criticism CT able
pens.
DEMONSTRATION Mobiles and the adj
mirable company that he has gathered
about him is ecevinG the supp 1rt such a
clever play a ; the phoenX and it's presen-
taton deserves. Dolly Mobiles has made
bit as the flower girl and heiress, white
Mr.. Mobiles as the thoroughbred Bohemian
is whole show by himself The fire scene
in the last act is one of the most realistic
things ever presented in Los Angeles.
y Z -
C~1 1lEuM-The strong bill at the Or
ph ~ ,his week serves to draw good
ho,..s- i.'ghiiy. Gilbert and Godie, ,he
favcri.e comedians, receive an ovation of
appiaRe uGon every appearance Hill
ard if,i'l do one of the cleverest acts ever
witnessed here. while the work of the
Phote pinaude troupe ranks as the best of
pan1ominis work. ClotiIde. Antonio, the
hands. will not appear after this week.
Mons da Bis-ell tle lightning modeler in
clay is . surprise 10 all. PerselI and
Sherett m tne horizontal bars are alone
worth seeing.