The Portland daily press., 1899-03-06
MUSIC AND DRAMA
THE BELLE OF NEW YORK.

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The Herald OF Boston speaking of
1.-The Belle of New York"
the big Casino extravaganza to come here
to the Jefferson theatre tonight and to
morrow night:
MIR Dan DAILY and strong company of
local favorites, In Morton and Kerker's
Casino success, The Belle of New York,
were welcomed back to Boston for the
first time since their remarkable season In
London by an audience which filed every
part of the Museum last evening, and
which showed by its reception the favor
in which this clever comedian and the
play are held. The piece is so well known
here that nothing need be said of the
plut-it thsre maybe said to be a plot
but II was evident from the rise o. the
curtain that a freshness had been i'm
parted to the dialogue, while the music
seemed to have grown in popular favor,
so that the whole production, while ii
retains its original flavor. is improved
by age. Like all Casino productions, this
is IA oonglomeration of iun by genuinely
funny people, and of bright, tunetHl
lyrics which theatre goers heartily enjoy
From start to finish Ii Is mirth -provok-
ing, and its humor is of the cleanest
order. The cast has undergone many
changes since the Bellies last appearance
here, ;hut in no respect has it been weak
ened, while In several places it has bear
materially strengthened The company
numbers more than 100 performers; its
comedians are of the best. and its chorus
girls the prettiest and shapeliest, while
the costumes are a wealth of richness and
novelty. OF course, the burden of the fun
rested upon Mr.. DAILY, and he was as
usual, equal to 1t. his entrance was the
signal or a tumultuous outburst of ap
plause, long continued, and partook Of
an ovation which could not fai. to con
vince him of the high regard in which he
is held in this city.
Seats are now on sale at the box office.
PORTLAND THEATRE.
Mr. Edwin Maynard, a talented actor,
and Miss Sara Macdonald versatile
actress of force and ability, will present
series of new plays and standard dramas
at Portland theatre all this week, sup
ported Ly their own company of excellent
players. No popular priced organization
that has appeared in this city has con.
tanned so many prominent artists as this
one, and theatre goers may confidently
anticipate enjoying week of superior Ell,
teItainments. Mr. Maynard was with
james Herne's own company for -four
consecutive seasons and for a long time
he was a prominent member OF Neil
BURGESS County Fair" company. He
has also appeared with many other lead
ing attractions and recently was seen in
this city with Henry Chautrau in xii
the Arkansas Traveller. Sarah Mae
Donald created the part Of Tess in the
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dise' under Charles Frohman's manage.
ment, and was also member of the
Augustin Daily stock company 1T Dalys
theatre in New York for three seasons.
Mr.. Alfred Beverly, the comedian, has
Henry Z. Dixey Sol Smith
nent stars and is sure TO he ONE great
favorita during this engagement. Miss
Theresa Newcomb is well known to local
play -goers having played number of en-.
gagements in this city as star.
Tue vaudeville contin gent is
scarcely less prominent than the
dramatic company. Artists to appear
are Lynch and Lovely, comedians, in
their latest comedy concert entitled IA
Laughing Matter" introducing their
most ludricous acrobatic fea is.
baritone. formerly featured with Cleye-
land minstrels; little Rae Potter Won
derful child artist; Sangheld Mac Donald,
pedestal clog dancer: Harry Mayo. a
sweet singer. TheIpiay on Monday night
viii Do the great romantic drama ''THe
Two Orphans
ROSENTHAL.
Rosnthal the wizard of the piano, win
give recital at Kotzschmar hall, March
%. This great artist comes TO US with
the highest endorsements from New York
critics while the press of THAI city speaks
OF his playing in the very highest terms.
There Is great demand for tickets and
no doubt kotzschmar hall will be crowd
ed on that evening.
NOTES.
The Graham Speciality company gave
concertllast evening at the Portland thea
tire which was quite well attended. Be.
sides the talent which appeared at their
recent engagement in this city there were
the child vocalists who rendered some
negro melodies which pleased the audi
ence and altogether the various features
of tho entertainment were received with