The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-05-05
4 GREAT Production.
Klaw s. Erlanger's "a Round of Pleasure"
Coming to the Hyperion.


Coming to the Hyperion.
The first substantial evidence of the ap-
proach of a great amusement event toward
New Haven was the arrival here last even
ing of Frederick NJ McCloy, one of Messrs.
Klaw and Erlangers principal agents Mr..
McCloy brought with him from New York
the plans and specifications OF the manner
in which the stage of the Hyperion theater
is to be reconstructed for the Forthcoming
production Of an extravaganza called "A
Round of Pleasure" This piece Will pc
brought out by Kaw and ErlanSer, VINO
will be remembered here as the producers
of Jack and the Beanstalk, In Gay New
York, The Lady Slayey, The Brown.
les, "a Country Circus and other vast
and imposing stage presentations. " Is de,
signed that "a Round of Pleasure" shall
eclipse, in magnificence of environment, at
Effectiveness of ensemble and In noteworthy
personality of presenting company, anything
hitherto accomplished by this firm. The
organization, which numbers close to one
hundred people, has been In active rehearsal
under the able direction of that master OF
his craft, Mr.. Ben Teal, at the knicker,
month, and the scene of building and paint
Ing, the manufacture of the mechanical adj
juncts and the preparation OF the proper
ties have all been in hand for many weeks
at the same theater while the costumes
have been In course Of construction an equal
length of time Referring to the produc-
ton, Mr.. McCloy said last evening" "A
Round of Pleasure will be Klaw and
Erlanger show, with all that that implies
l believe the people of New Haven have
come to regard the firm which | have the
honor to represent as the leaders, In their
especial field of endeayor, in this country,
as have the people Of the country generally.
With them it is never question of how lit
tie can we get along with to make this an
attractive show? but how much can we in
vest to absolutely insure an entertalnment
diverting and attractive at all times and
from all points of view? My employers are
caterers in the highest sense. Their deter
mination is not only to supply feast or
absolutely wholesome, satisfying and agree
ably digestible. The fundamental requisite
OF great performance Is, of course. artistic
excellence, but the public have been edu-
ated to crave absolute gorgeousness and
splendor Of environment, and Klaw and Err
LANCER, more than any other firm OF pro-
ducers possess the knowledge, the DISPOSE
ton and the material means to satisfy this
craving In "A Round of Pleasure will be
seen everything that modern ingenuity has
been able to devise in connection with a
stage work. 1t will be a superb and i'm
pressive exhibition Of the best efforts Of the
most distinguished and capable artists and
artisans of Europe and America, and Its
vastness and brilliancy will mark an era In
the annals of the stage. In Its preparation
the object sought to be obtained is the
complete ecipsing of anything hitherto ac-
complished upon the stage anywhere In the
world. Every detail Of the production will
be brought here intact, and there is already
assurance that, in addition to the attend
ance upon the first night here. May 90, of
New Haven's distinguished and exclusive
set a notable contingent of social and art
celebrities from New York and Boston will
be present. 7 have not vet conferred with
Manager Runnell as to the opening of the
advance sale. but this and other interesting
details will be announced In due curse of
time
"a Round of Pleasure" will be presented
at the Hyperion for three nights and Sat
urday matinee May 20, 81 and o.