The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-14
AT THE THEATRES.
New Bills Prepared For the Coming
Season.

When Lothrop's Opera House closed it's
doors to the public on tho evening of
July ., few persons had any idea of the
grand transformation this popular old
resort was to undergo ere it again opened.
But the property has passed into other
hands and those who knew the master
spirit of the new concern felt assured that
his achievements would be wonderful.
They have been and Monday evening the
portals of the new Olympic, az the thea
tire has been recbristened. will be opened
wide and the amusement loving public OF
this vicinity will be afforded theatrical
treat Manager A. A. Spitz is hustler.
Ii has been his principal thought IN the
reconstruction of this theatre to cater 60
the pleasure and comfort of his patrons
and no expense has been spared in the
attainment of this purpose. lie has long
realized that no matter how good the bill
presented, il the environments be un-
pleasant, the bill loses its attractiveness.
Therefore, when he obtained possession OF
this thoater lis first thought was to make
it bright. cosy and attractive so that
nothing should uetract from his stage
productions. 10 this end the theatre has
been practically rebuilt and Is now one
OF the prettiest houses IN the city. The
entire front of the building has been torn
away and the low, narrow entrance has
been replaced by a wide, high arched
lobby that would do credit 20 the most
palatial house ever erected. Everything
is done in white, relieved by gold and
above the arch is an allowed balcony from
which the orchestra will discourse
musical selections preyiods TO each per-
formnnce 1he lobby 3xtcnds to the audi
torium of an equal width of nearly % feet
and is light and attractive in warm tents
of pink, cream and blue emblazoned with
decorations in harmonious colors OF
high artistic character Cherry wains-
cottina gives % most finished contrast ,nnd
at the right hand is the cosy box office,
octagonal in shape and surmouEted by
dome top. The interior OF the house Is
protected from wind and draughts by
wind breakers at the main entrance. and
throughout is heavily curtained and
draped giving it a rich, substantial and
cheerful appearance. Resplendant IN its
new dress OF paint the auditorium is
beautiful indeed. There is nothing
gaudy or loud but merely sim
plicity that is harmonious and
pleasing. The delicate colorations
of the lobby here prevail and seem To well
come tho patron as he enters. Nor does
one weary from the sight or It, The
boxes and tho prosoenium have also re-
cieved the attention of the painter and
decorator and the results are most pleas
ing. The stage. one OF the most important
portions OF theatre, has had considerable
time, labor and money devoted 10 IL and
everything TO be found in q well appointed
up-to-d date house il here at hand. New
scenery. mechanical ana electrical effects,
properties and aprurtenance have been
provided and oil attractions Will be
placed before the public in most preten-
tious manner. But Manager Spitz be.
lieyes IN giving n good entertainment and
60 that end has been most scrupulous in
tho selection of those who arc TO furnish
it and the list announced dnring tho OPEN
ing week will verify this statement. Not
only has the house itself been completely
changed. but the policy as well and high
class vaudeville with new and original
first parts will be presented this season.
Smoking Is another innovation and lovers
of the weed can enjoy it To their hearts
content every afteroou and evening, eX-
cept Friday matinee which will DO known
as ladies' matinee The scale or prices
will be 10. 25 80 and 80 cents and as tho
entire seating capacity OF tho house has
been provided with new and comfortable
seats patrons can secure vantage points
in accordance with their means. In the
orchestra. handsome plush chairs of tho
latest pattern have been placed and the
management believe that no complaint
will be possible on this account The
opening bill is as follows: Laura Biggar
and Burt Haverly in their clever charac-
ter sketch, "She Would BE an Actress,
assisted by John i. Brown, whistler; Ida
Russell, character cOmedienne; Nellie
Oceana. equilibrist and acrobat In marvel
Gus feats; La Oracle. tho phenomenal
child artist: Coakley and Hustea, song,
dance and sketch duo; Dolline Cole,
female baritone vocalist; Frederic Clar-
enze's School Girls and Boys Qulptette;
Minnie Cline. hurlesque and vocalist; the
old timo minstrel fayorite and comedian,
Lew Benedict Leonard and Fulton. In
theirlatest and greatest success, After
the Parade" The curtain will rise on
Harry Is. Marshall's new and original
first part entitled, Tie Surprise Party. "
introducing l5 handsome young ladies.
That the band organized by Mr.. Chas
Lovenberg to play at Washington Park.
Philadelphia during the summer just
passed created for itself a most decided
success was undisputably shown nc tho
conclusion ~ their 10 weeks engagement
on Aug. q AZ tho end of the program, ne
vast audience rose en masse aud Jheercd
vociterous,y for MIR. Lovenberg and their
cheers were renewed when MIR. w. y.
Iobin of the band stepped forward and
presented Mr.. Lovsnberg with beautiful
gold medal, the gift Of the band. Then