The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
English,s-.The Hirhwayman.

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A De Koven and Smith opera partakes of
the nature Of a musical event in this city,
and ''The Highwayman'' at English's last
night met with an appreciative reception.
Foxie CUTLER and his descriptive phrases
caused not only ripples but roars of laugh
ter. Jerome Sykes sinking his personality
entirely in this unique role. His singing
was always encored. 1.-THE Highwayman"
fulflls expectations better than most pro-
auctions. 1t abounds in bright, tuneful music.
scores of pretty faces. costumes fresh and
handsome and a series of stage pictures that
would put an art gallery to shame. From
the little musical introduction that sends the
curtain up on the first act until the live
happy ever after climax at the close, the
music was constantly crisp and tuneful. The
frequent applause and laughter showed that
the audience was pleased with this amiable
mixture of comedy and opera concocted by
Harry b. Smith and Reginald De Koven.
Reginald Roberts, who sang the role of
Dick Scarlet. the highwayman, in place OF
Joseph O'Mara, has voice that is ample
for the part, a strong, clear tenor and
distinct enunciation that is rare among
opera singers. Camille d'Arville, with her
little foreign accent and her magnetic per-
Sonality was effective as the heroine while
her prima donna qualities. even if she did
Dainty. beautiful Nellie Braggins was the
saucy barmaid to perfection. Maud Will
liams. with her stately figure and handsome
John Mayor as Toby Wrinkle, the man who
would be 'erO, was the dmpeSt piece OF
humanity that ever trod the boards The
life of the opera is Foxie CUTLER and his
inferior associates" in their various dis
guises. Foxie looks his part after every
o Sea4 o and o@a is With gr
smile. as he statuesquely scratches his left
leg with his right foot" No robbers could
be caught without him. The hunters chorus
IN the beginning of the opera gives the
promise for good music throughout, and 1T is
kept One of the most fetching dances is
the gavotte in the first set, and at intervals
during the progress of the opera there are
new dances. The costumes are of the pic
turesque period Of George III, and there
are various characters including soldiers,
gypsies wedding guests and laborers, that
at all times form groups and are attractive
70 the eye. The first act scenery is the old
Cat and Fiddle tavern with it's balcony.
The forest showing the York road won APP
plause as the curtain was raised on 1t just
at nightfall, and Dick Scarlet was seen
coach and horses make the audience realize
the day of slow travel. The final scene is
the park of Beverly manor and the three
Captains Scarlet in masquerade are united
to the ladies of their choice and the happy
finale of the right Captain Scarlet, or Dick
Fitzgerald. and his love, Lady Constance,
Camille Arville being at last united makes
the opera end as it should. The lesser parts
were well taken, rounding out a complete
and excellent company for the presenta Ion
OF e,,;,i az aeIgnttul opera, me 9 HignWayman
Torrance here.
Tim Murphy, with his new play. 1.-THE
Carpet Bagger." will follow 1.-The Highway
man. Wednesday and Thursday nights and
Devils Island will have the stage the last
two days of the week.