The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-16
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Providence Opera House.

Nearly everyone can get heap OF
amusement out of "In Gay New York, A"
the current attraction at the Providence
Opera House, and which was seen for the
first time here last evening by large and
well pleased audience. but TO get all there
Is In the piece the spectator must be up to
date in theatrical matters and au fait
with metropolitan social, political and
theatrical events. Thus equipped the
spectator can have a lot of fun without
vulgarity. "In Gay New York" is re-
view of seasons gaiety and frivolity in
Americas greatest city and it is the work
Of Hugh Morton with sparkling and tune
ful music by Gustaye Kerker and presented
with the sumptuousness that has made
George w. Lederer famous as an amuse-
ment caterer and maintained the prestige
of the Casino theatre in New York.
1t begins with the departure OF a rural
couple from Maine To New York on a
wedding tour with send off by the viii
lage maidens and beaux. The wedding
festival is transferred to the metropolis
where the unsophisticated Maine man falls
merchants, confidence men and film fam
mers. He also comes in contact with a
stranded theatrical company and becomes
the "Angcl'' for the organization and
gets an idea of the show while attending
rehearsal at the Casino theatre. The
scene is then transferred to Coney Island
where the gaiety is continued with the
abandon for which the place is noted.
Meanwhile the spectators havo been regaled
with burlesque comic opera, a clever and
mirth provoking burlesque of the Heart
OF Maryland, burlesque on "a stage re-
hearsal and rcvel at Coney Island.
Such combination permits of almost
anything and the lack of everything in
the form Of plot or continuity of events
seems To be OF no consequence
The audience last evening laughed
itself sore over the antics of as clever n
company of speciality performers as ever
visited this city, and they saw u variety
entertainment and vaudeville exhibition
which has not been surpassed hereabouts.
There were lot of pretty girls In fetch
ing costumes, scenic embellishment of
first quality, well-trained and tuneful
chorus and principals famous all over the
country.
Lucy DAILY stands at the head of dancers
in her class. She is a clever little bit of
femininity, with piquant ways and a
superb abundance of vivacity. She can
act and sing and nrakc nearly whole
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last evening.
Walter Jones who made hit as the
tramp in "1492," was much better pro-
yidsd for in this piece and gave mirth-
provoking impersonation of stranded
tragedian. His makeup awoke memo
rics. He had little of all sorts to do,
and everything he essayed was done artis-
tically. His burlesque Of actor John Il.
Kellard was as good as Kellard himself.
His grotesque dancing with Jeanette
Bagcard was one of the prime features of
the show, and his trim little companion,
a graceful dancer, shared the pleasure of a
triple recall.
David Warfield gave a remarkable i'm
personation OF a Hebrew. AS a matter Of
fact it seemed more than acting and the
impression prevailed that the jew was
really present. He also gave good imi-
tation of Henry Irving in voice and
manner.
William Il. Ritchie's performance on a
bicycle will have to be seen to be appre-
ciated. 1t is great. Miss Gertrude Zella
Gilbert Gregor and Peter Curley, Nick
Judels, and all the other members of the
cast were as good as anybody wanted
chem to be. No one will make mistake
by seeing "In Gay New York, which is
offered here in as good form as it was in
New York. This evening and tomorrow
Afternoon and evening will close the brief
engagement.
Sol Smith Russell will be here Thursday
evening. The popular actor will be seen
I'm his new play entitled IA Bachelors
Romance"
Lothrop's Opera House.