Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-06
THIS WEEKS ATTRACTIONS.

aAAA1AA6 E~eN~
ity. in the forthcoming production Of John
Philip Sousa's opera, lei CAPTAIN" by De
Wolf Hopper and the members Of his excel
lent comic opera organization az the Coates
on Next Friday and Saturday evenings,
and Saturday matinee, not only from the
fact that the performance OF this now IA
nous opera will be its initial one In TINS
city. but also owing to the great popularity
enjoyed by both star and composer among
all classes of amusement seekers.
Mr.. Hopper's highly successful career IN
the field of comic opera is well known.
For several seasons he was the ieaolng
comedian of the celebrated McCaull opera
comique company and his first appearance
as a member Of that company was as POM
first comic opera, and in which he scored
quite a success. This was initially produced
at the Broad Street theater, Philadelphia,
but its run was a brief one, Tor comedian,
composer and company were comparatively
unknown, and then, too, burleSque opera
was not in such high favor then as now,
ment as elaborate or expensive For the
past seven seasons Mr.. Hopper. has been
has become, and deservedly so. one of the
most popular, and during this period Of
time he has presented many successes;
The Lady or the Tiger" Dr.. SyntaX"
and last, though by no means least, in this
excellent list of sumptuous productions, is
itan," which, ever since its opening night
at the Broadway theater, New York city,
has dLluEEu III dElASuLto AdIko duulCAACEEs
John Philip Sousa's name in the brief
space of five years has become known on
two continents, which is not at all surpris-
ing, for his admirable march compositions
are at the present time played in every city
and town in this country, and by all lead
Ing military bands ,na and large T1 orGhestras in
nounced success at the Broadway theater.
the Song Of Ell Captain and the great
march number at the close Of the second
act are almost nightly played by the theater
orchestra in every. large city, and also in
the realm of vaudeville. the concert hall
and in the drawing room, but the vocal and
Instrumental beauties OF these two gems
of melody and harmony are never fully ap-
preciated and understood until heard by
human voices, accompanied by a full or
chestra and complete military brass
band, which. with dash and action given
by fits interpreters, are said to make IL one,
of the greatest musical ffnales ever seen or
heard on the comic opera stage. Mr.. Sousa
at the head Of his superb band has toured
the country from the Atlantic to the Pa
cihc, and from anada to Mexico, and the
great leader and his band were the features
at the worlds fair held in Chicago. the
the Cotton exposition recently held in At
lanta.
Charles Klein, the author Of Captain"
book. although a young man, has already
written several popuia plays. He wrote
DIR, Belgrave' for Wilton Lackaye, and
another for the New York Empire stock
company. The presentation of "El Cap
ftan" In this city Is promised a gorgeous
scenic environment by Mr.. Hopper and his
managers. as an of the entireiy new and
appropriate scenery. as well as all of the
brilliant costumes, dresses and draperies,
stage effects, in fact every detail that en-
phasiZed "El Captains" remarkable sue
cess at the Broadway theater, New York
city, during its four months engagement
at that house, will be employed here. The
sale of seats will open Wednesday morn
ing.
Sadie Martinez and Joe Cawthorn. at the
head of a cast which embraces John Page,
Carrie Behr. Nelly n Ethel Strickland.
Neil Mcneil. George Olmi, Rena CumIey,
Georgia Stewart and others, Is a salts
factory array of talent for the entertain
Hlent OF the public in a musical extrav-
aganza. They will all appear at the Grand
opera house, beginning to-day. in "Ex-
c~elsior, Jr." Joe Cawthorn, who made an
enviable name for himself in this city, as
a star in "A Fool for Luck" and added
largely to his host of friends when here
last with the Corinne extravaganza com
pany, recently seen here in this same bill,
will introduce in Excelsior, Jr." his clever
monologue, and play some pretty melodies
on his concerttna, of which he is unques-
tiOnably a master. Johnny Page, who also
made a distinct hit in the Corinne or
ganizatton, will also repeat his clever spe-
Cialty, which convulsed the audiences who
saw him on the occasion of Corinne's last
visit TO Kansas. City. Sadie Martinez, who
has been seen here only in light comedy.
will evinCe her versatility by performances
suitable TO extravaganza, and give imita-
tons Of Nvette Guilbert
one of the notable features of the per-
i0rmance Of Excelsior. Jr," will be pre-
scented by David Abrahams. who became
famous in London by his representations
Of dumb animals. Mr.. Abrahams was
brought to this country by David Hender-
son to play the cat in THE Crystal Slip
per" and was seen here last in that role.
1t is said that all previous efforts have
been eclipsed in the way of scenic splendor
satisfied with bringing the ordinary amount
Of scenery necessary to a spectacular eX-
n n,srstsiI,s O IRg G pTo cnftdia USED !ed al Ham
ing to Excelsior which was painted by
Henry Hoyt, will be used here. Among
Switzerland in the Snow 7 h Roccocco
salon in the Grand Hotel" and THE
Changes to the ABODE Of The Snow WIZ King ISS .
all by Henry HOyt, the celebrated artist
of the Metropolitan opera house. in New
York, and The Monastery OF st. Bernard"
painted by Frank Rafter. which is%said to
he an exact reproduction. Mr.. John j.
brahams, Mr.. Rice's general stage man
aGer and musical director, who placed the
extravaganza upon the stage of the Olym-
pia- Will personally superintend the pro-
duCtion at the Grand, in order to insure
perfect presentations OF the piece.
St. Clair Hurd's- farce comedy, THE Skin
ner Commission Company" will be present.
ed at the Auditorium tomorrow evening.
The play was a success last season. when
the opportunity needed for all new plays
was afforded to build it up. 1t has been
revised and put in shape for the road. The
large and capable company secured TO pre-
sent the play tomorrow night includes a
chorus. The entire musical ensemble Is
new. A new topical song, sung by Sey-
mour Rice. called Kansas CITY," a medley
Of march chOruseS and danCing specialties
and The Jays That Ship Their Cattle 10
Chicago" are among the features.
Miss Marie Stanford, the soubrette: Miss
Edna Darnall. Miss May Miller and Dia-
mond and Dillon, the black face speciality
team. viii contribute songs and dances.
Mr.. Hurd has composed a two-step called
the skinner q Co" march. which will be
danced by Miss Miller in act 2.
Tho sale of seats at the Junction ticket of.
ice has been large. The cast follows:
promo Selt1er ......-.-..Mr. Seymour Rice
NolOlel Skinner ......-..----Mr. Frank Lott
charles skinner ......-..-Mr. Bartlett Page
Judge OHara -.s.-....Mr. Ernest Mcguire
GuSJdNuS Rant ...s......Mr. St. Clair Hurd
BocK .........Mr. Hal n. Reed
SilaS Bacon ...-..........Mr. Everett Elliott
Joshua Hopeful ...-----..Mr. Will Ormsby
Colonel Anthony Livestock. -
Frank Alleu
y. SnnaSher .-..-.-......Mr. Charles Lewis
Sergeant OHooiahan Mr.. Fred = DiIlor
Ephriam .....-....--.....Mr $. l.. Diamond
Allle. foIEeL -s.-.........--.Mi lis LuCtllg Over
Lulu Skinner ..........Miss Marie Stamford
Virginia Livestock .......Miss Edna DarnaT
Kitty Budweise Miss Jennie NJ. Goodwin
Henrietta .......-....Miss Florence Pollock
CordoNa ....... .......--.AliSs May Anderson
Victoria. .......-...Miss Etheline Russell
savoy Miss d. r. Air
Bonnie Venture ....-.......Miss May Miller
Another member has been added 10 the
fraternity OF pianists I'm this city in tn
person Of Miss Helen T~iefenbrun. who will
make her debut on the local concert stage
Tomorrow evening at the han OF the Kan
saS city Piano Company, 1914 Main street
here. is n graduate of the Chicago Musical
college. in which institution she won first