Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

York. is the latest output from the busy
brain Of Charles H. Hoyt. In his new
play. which is described musical COM
edy, he illustrates the possible adventures
OF a western man unprecedented by the in
tmitable Harry Conor, who arrives in
New York without friend, but who lands
convivially among a party of jolly round
ers, who admit him to their ranks through
mistake as to his identity. Mr.. Conor in
the title part Is taken through the realms
of the Hoffman House, the French ball
and other giddy haunts of the city, and
manages to compcate his associates in
all manner of absurd misunderstanding
and cross purposes Sadie Martinez, with
her variegated career in comic opera, COM
coy, drama and extravaganza, imper-
sonates the leading feminine role in the
piece. Miss Martinez will appear as a
rollicking southern grass widow, described
as the best fellow of them all. But she
will do great many things besides that.
She will wear several fetching frocks from
Paris. sing some up-to-date songs in her
eccentric fashion and lend as much life to
the production as she possibly can One
of the most noteworthy performance in
the piece according to report, is that Of
Harry Gilfoil who appears a white
haired and white-faced old man about
town, and in spite of the visible effect CT
advancing age. contrives to stumble about
in the midst of banauets and dances Geo.
A. Beane and the Angeles Sisters. Nellie
Butler. Grace Freeman, Sallie Randall,
William F. Ryan, John Hyams, Charles
Warren, Lloyd Wilson and Arthur Pacie
are others prominent in the cast. In every
respect the production here will be the
same IS during the New York run. Special
scenery. designed and painted by Arthur
Vceghtlin of Hoyt's Theater will be used,
and the costumes a1e by Dazian. There is
great deal of music in the piece COM
posed and arranged by Richard stahl and
A. B. Sloane, with words by Mr. Hoyt.
Among Mr.. Stahls principal numbers are
THE Broadway Beauty Show Loves
Serenade" and quintet. Mr.. Sloanes
Dancing School, and Father, Won't You
Speak to Sister Mary" two comic ditties
to be exploited by Harry Conor.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.-It is said Of
"Gayest Manhattan" which under the
ma nagement of Messrs. Harley G. Lytell
will open Monday night at the Academy
of Music, that the wonder is that such an
amount of fun. rollicking humor. versatil-
ity of scene ana topical song can be COM
pressed into three hours entertainment
without either firing the audience or weak
ening the action Of the piece. "Gayest
Manhattan" is a burlesque pure and SIM
pie, caricaturing the follies and fads of
the day. 1t is drawn from everyday
scenes. so familiar at first glance that he
who runs may read. AS fact, both the
ibrettist and the musical scorist in writ
ing 1t were partic ularly instructed that not
dialogue, nor a song that was not catchy
allowed in the musical score. AS result,
its action is swift, suggested by a repartee
and the musical rhythm bright and inspir-
ing No up-to-date burlesQue could stand
on its merits day without its interpreta-
ton by pretty girls, capable Of singing and
dancing. Inc action of the play diyersi-
fies the characters of these merry maidens.
In one scene they are housemaids in Cen
trail Park, in the next they are. ballet girls
whirling through space Again they ap-
pear as frightened. bashful debutantes at
the ball at the Waldorf Hotel. and then
they are returning from the bathing booths
of Manhattan Beach. Appearing in the
list Of principals, upon whom the main
action depends, are such wel-known COM
edians and condolences as Richard Cor
man, Eleanor Falk. Gus Pixley, Jennie
Lewis, Alta De Herman, James A. Kier-
nan, Matt Alexander, Thomas Herman and
Jean McIlmoyle. Each of the above Is a
concert hall performer, and each intro
| drces especially during the performance.
Among the lyric gems of the piece are
Ma Little One" 1.-THE Good Old Palmy
Days." Deferred Ambitions THE Mod
ern School," Hearts That Are True"
THE Rulers of Central Park" &C. Lib
eral patronage is bespoken for "Gayest
Manhattan"
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.-Nowadays a
successful play must have plenty of ac
ton. Audiences have no use for talky
dramas, which only succeed as insomnia
| cures. There is no danger of anybody fall
ing asleep while witnessing THE Man-o'
War's-Man," in which Thomas Z. Shea
| will be seen at the Grand Opera House.
commencing next Monday. This success
! full play is full of interesting and stirring
situations. one following fast upon the
Jack Conway, an American naval officer,
| who is in the secret service of his govern
| ment and who performs valiant work in
circumventing the efforts of several for
q yrrhn In Iaa
| cure control Of the Nicaragua canal
Conway passes through many adventures,
in some of which the dangers surround
| ing him are SO great that the spectator
wonders how he can escape from them.
| His American ingenuity however, never
deserts him. This is especially noticeable
| In scene in a Russian prison, where Con-
| way, with the assistance Of friends, turns
| the tables on Spanish captain, the vii
lain OF the piece. compelling him to ex-
change uniforms and take his place in the
| cell: As the heroic American Mr.. Shea is
said to give one of the most manly i'm
presentations on the stage. THE man-o'-
War Man has several elaborate scenes
and mechanical effects. including an actual
Spanish vessel. Saturday night Mr.. Shea
| will present. by request. "Dr. Jekyll and
| Mr.. Hyde"
| KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.-Tom
Miaco, the man that knows about ALI there
J is to know concerning the proper organi-
1 cation Of vaudeville burlesque productions,
! will present his attraction, THE City Club
| Spectacular Farce Comedy Company" at
Kernan's Lyceum next week. Troops of
pretty girls, unlimited scenic effects, TAX
! ing music and up-to-date specialties 60 to
| make up THE City Club" These four
| constituents are arranged into one har-
monious whole and then divided for con-
venience cake into first part" "olio'' and
"burlesque," but this is not all. Mr. Miaco
! has determiled that no competitor shall
| come anywhere near him in point of man
| agerial enterprise, and so has conceived
| the idea of giving two separate and en-
tirely different programs during the week
The bill given on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday will be entirely changed for
Thursday, Friday and Saturday-cos-
| tunes, scenery, electrical effects; In fact,
| everything except the artists and the name
of the compsny. The program for the first
half of the week Is as follows: The rising
| Of the curtain will reveal the gorgeous
spectacular electrical illusion, MADAM
Mays First Night" an operate burlesque,
| exploiting the latest Partisan fads. The
closing burlesque, "A Countryman's
! Dream" Is said to be fitting finale to the
three hours of hilarious enjoyment. Living
| pictures will be presented in entirely new
| and original form, in what is called 1.-THE
| Glass Cabinet" and will ha introduced