Evening star., 1897-04-10

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New National Theater.-Washington was
one of the first cities in the country to see
Edward w. Townsend's unique study of
New York life and character, "Chimmie
Fadden." The piece came here early last
fall after having made remarkable run
of five consecutive months in New York
city 1t was at first feared that Its strong
local color would initiate against its sue
cess outside of the metropolis. but first
Baltimore and then Washington pro
nounced favorably upon 1t and received 1t
with great warmth Subsequently the piece
visited all the larger American cities and
met with great success everywhere Whlie
the pIay contains an interesting story and
is supplied with a well-sustained plot Its
chief beauty lies in the strongly drawn anu
true-to-lfe characters which II introduces:
Charles Hopper "Ch!mmie Fadden,
has given to the stage a new and original
type of the American street boy; Marie
Bates Interpretation of the role OF tne
bibulous Mrs. Murphy ranks with the mos most
artistic character studies of the time
while the Mr.. Paul. of George Nash is a
perfect representation of the nonchaiant'
ennuied society man of the day. The entire
original cast returns here. and the piece
will be given with all the special scenery
and effects. The engagement Will oegih on
next Monday evening at the New Natlohai
Theater.
Columbia Theater.-After much anticipa-
ton due in measure to inspiring prom
fses en- the part of the management, L ne
Prisoner of Zenda'' will be seen at the
Columbia Theater Monday night, played
by Daniel FrohMan's special company,
with leading man. new here, MT HOW
ard Gould: Miss Isabel Irving, who is a
favorite already, and ether popular mem
bers of the popular organization Ihere
Is little need to be told about the play
The rage of the book and the remarkaple
of ta ri have made all the de
tails so entertaining that people VINO nave
not already seen 1t are famliiar with the
charming story. 1t will be worth Whiie,
however to note that there is prologue 10
the PLAY which is not the same as the
book. although It merely acts something
which is relevant to the story, Whicn
takes place in 1894. about 161 years later.
The interesting story the variety OF in
cident the strong contrasts of character,
the tone of suspense. the touches Of hu-
NOR and sentiment, the romantic atmos-
phere, and the fine stage effects that are
sk.llfuily conjoined in the drama, invest
II with most attractive quality, which
will. I o doubt, quite justify the managers
HOP eful expectations, and give genuine
pleasure to the MANY admirers of romance.
HCwprd Gould. in the double role of King
Rudolf and Rudolf Rassenddel, the cousin,
furnishes the central figure, and around
him moves one of the most charming ro-
mances of the day. His lightning change
of stage identity in the first act. from
the king to his cousin is said to be the most
remarkable OF any VINO mas assumed the
part, and he plays the role in a highly fin
lshed and convincing manner.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-The
Lafayette Square Opera House will have
an exceptionally brilliant attraction reXt
week in the engagement of the gif-ed and
distinguished young English actress, Miss
olga NetherSoIt- Her appearance in this
city Will have an especial element of in
terest from the fact that IL will be her fare
well enga cement for at least quite num-
ber of years, and account of her ap-
pearance in this city for the first time in
her famous role of Carmen in the play
of that name The play will be presented
every night during the week, excepting
Friday and Saturday nights, and at the
Saturday matinees. on Friday night she
Will present her magnificent imparsonat ton
OF Camille, and for Saturday. her fare
well night. she VIII appear in special bill
the definite character of which has not yet
been decided upon. The profound impress
sIcn which this emineat!y gifted young
F. gl.sh actress made in her previous visits
to this city, particularly her wonderfully
original impersonation of Dumas heroine
assures for her always hearty Welco me
from local tneater gOers- She was bold and
original IL all ner work. She has carried
these same qualities into her portrayal OF
the gypsy heroine, who for so long time
was known simply through her attractive
ness iii the famous Bizet opera. The role
OF Carmen in its dramatic form was
written especially for her by Mr. Henry
Hamilton OF London. Miss NethersoIe
made tremendous sensation in New York
playing the character of the cigarette girl
with warmth. abandon and picfuresuue-
ness of movement that simply carried her
audiences TO the highest point of enthu-
sioSTi- SO great was the hit she made that
during her entire stay at the Empire Thea
Ter the mouse was crowded to the doors at
every performance. 1t was no longer
Calves Carmen" alone that New Workers
rushed 70 see; they also throngad the En-
Pire to see the Nethersole Carmen ;"
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fame of her caloric kiss which she admin
istered TO Don Jose in the second act soon
Travelled and after Nethersole left the
Empire and went on tour Carmen was
demanded and had TO be PLAYED eyerv-
where. The production of Carmen is a
very beautiful one, and will be presented
mere WIN eIery attention TO detail. as at
the Empire Theater. New York Her SUD.
porting company is regarded as one of the
best In the country. About sixty people
are employed In the production. The num-
per OF speaking characters is about thirty
hve- Ihe company is the largest which
- MISS Nethersole has ever had and il is
eratfyinS TO note that with few exceptions
an tne principal actors and actresses are
american. Among the best-known mem
bers OF the company are Nathaniel Hart
Wig Robert Pateman. Frank I.apders
Bruce McRea. Thomas A. Hall. William
PostanCe, Jonn Blair X Peyton C,srtar
+. Brien. ". +. Roysten, William Farnurn
Laurence Miller, George w Iynch. CIif
ford Leigh. c. W. Flannery. Clifford Penn
ptChe, y. H. Hartgredves. Edwin W
weight. Henrietta Watson Annie Clarke
Alexes Leighton. Violet Black Charlotte
Crane MadSe Meadows Jennie Lalaud and
Annette Leland.
Academy of Masic.-"A Texas Steer" is
an excellent attraction at any price but
When the mana cement of the Academy m
cicde5 II in their list of attractions for the
comedy season at the popular prices that
are ROW In vogue at that house all lovers
OF comedy should take advantage. OF this
Opportunity 10 see the best play of that
famous farce writer, Charles H. Howl
Almost every theator gcer throughout the
length and breadth of the land Is acuuaint-
ed with the mirth- provoking qualities of
ms famous satire American politics
Maverick brander. cattle king, owned
5000 head OF cattle. and a daughter. dear
er 10 him than the whole drove The FAM
ny lives In a four-room cottage and the
?Id mans simple costume is supple nented
by a bottle of whisky AMI an enormous re-
rolve-. Major Yell, one of the widest and
wooliest Texans in the state proposes to
run old Brander for Congress- but Brander
runs away and threatens TO shoot If he is
elected The campaign is I success. and
Brander Is compelled 20 accept al tne
muzzle Of all the shooting irons In the
town A young captain of the regular
army has become engaged TO Bossy while
stationed in her vicinity, but when the