The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-20
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Hyperion Theater.
JOHN DREW AT HYPERION.

JOHN DREW AL aYPERlON.
"a Marriage of Convenience" was
greeted by large audience at the Hy-
perion last evening. John Drew is a
favorite in New Haven and is always
sure of receiving a hearty welcome.
The reputation of his work in this new
comedy had prepared the audience to
expect a pleasant evening and they
We're not disappointed. The play itself
is light, cheerful and lacking in strong
dramatic situations. 1t preserves the
classical idea of the writer's which
seem better suited to light comedy than
to tragedy. Mr.. Drews Interpretation
of the man of world with a keen sense
of hunor, sharp insight and fear of
ridicule was excellent. His awakening
to the fact that he was jealous of his
wife's old sweetheart was very cleverly
done. When called before the curtain
after the third act he delivered a very
neat speech, expressing his pleasure
and appreciation. Miss Isabel Irving,
as the Countesse De Candale, appeared
to advantage as the discreet wife who
is not in love with her husband. She
appeared more natural as a lady of
society than as young girl just out
of the convent. The variety of moods
through which she went, from the in
tense interest of a young girl in the
new domino to the offended dignity of
a married woman, show an ability
which promises even better things in
the future.
The company altogether was strong
and well suited to their parts. Arthur
Byron, D. A. Harkins and Miss May
Buckley were especially good. The
scenery, which was the same for all
four acts, was brilliant to say the least.
The costumes We're fine and well suited
to illustrate the gorgeous pomp and
brillancy of the French court of the
last century.
The first act was disturbed in an I'M
usual manner for New Haven by the
number of people who were unable to
reach the opera house until after the
production had begun. 1t is to be
hoped the causes for this are not per-
manent.
THE BOSTONIANS.
Tonight the Bostonians will COM
mence two nights engagement at the
Hyperion. The new opera comique,
'"The Serenade,'' will be presented to-
night, and will also be repeated at the
matinee tomorrow. They will present
Harry B. Smith and Victor Herbert's
new successful comic opera, "The Sere-
made" Tomorrow evenings the popu-
lar "Robin Hood will be given. Men
ton has already been made of the
tuneful qualities of Mr.. Herbert's mu-
sic, and of the many pleasantries and
witticisms of Mr.. Smiths book More
than fifteen numbers are distributed
to the principal artists of this COM
pany and 1.-THE Angelus," as rendered
by Mrs. Davis; Woman, Lovely Wo-
man. sung by Mr.. Macdonald, and the
spirited number, THE Song of the Car
bine," Mr.. Cowles, are prominent feat
ures. The same may be said of the
songs allotted to Miss Nelson and Mr..
Phillips, Mr.. rockingham and Mr..
Brown.
In the cast of "The Serenade' will be
heard Henry Clay Barnabee, William
H. Macdonald, Jessie rockingham,
Josephine Bartlett, William E. Philip
Harry Brown, w. H. Fitzgerald, Graf
ton Baker, Nellie Guisti, Helena Fred
ericks, Jennie Hawley, Charles R. Haw-
| ley and others. An augmented orches-
ira, numbering fifteen musicians, will
assist, under the baton of S. L. Studley.
| Saturday night the popular robin
Hood" will be given by the original
cast. This opera has been one of the
greatest successes the Bostonians have
ever presented and is sure to pack the
house. The advance sale for all the
performances has been large and big
business may be looked for. Prices
$1.50 and 81.