The age-herald., 1899-01-18
~THE PLAYN

The Andrews Opera company closed a very successful engagement at O'Briens last night, presenting double bill, "Caval- leria Rusticana" and Pirates of Pen zance." Bohemian Girl'' was the attrac- pany presented the famous operas in a pleasing manner, and leaves Birmingham with a good impression behind it. Hoyt's "A Stranger In New York; will be the attraction at O Brien's tonight In send ing "A Stranger In New York to us this season, MT. Hoyt promises that it will be better than ever, and also promises many things in the way of novelties.
 Seldom has a comedian assumed as many principal characters as that of John Gil- bert, who will this season portray the highly difficult character of that of the stranger.
 Mir. Gilbert has appeared here on several occasions, and is well remembered by his | quaint dancing and original stage manner | ism.
 Among the company are Tom Martin, John Gilroy. Arthur Deegan, John Mitchell, H. J. West, Charles Church, Alice Hol- brook, Muller Charlotte Stole, Annie Mar tel, Oracle Gray and others.
 Klaw & Erlangers extravaganza, Jack and the Beanstak," will be seen at the opera house Thursday night and will flood the stage of that house with waves of mel ody beauty and brilliancy. The coming Of this attraction has been looked forward to with anticipations of pleasure and delight and its engagements will witness the gath ering of one of the most brilliant audi ences in the annals of local theatricals. As to the production of this extravaganza for the current season, its managers claim that it is in every particular equal and in some superior to those of previous seasons. 1t is not to be supposed that sane manage ment would permit so valuable piece of theatrical property to deteriorate; on the other hand it is the part of managerial tact to endeavor to enhance its beauty and merit with each succeeding season; and as K1aw and Erlanger are known to be pro- gressive in their business methods, the claim that Jack is as good as, if not even better than ever before may be accepted as a statement of fact. The few changes in the cast are such as come with the na- tural relocation of artists from season 10 season. The appearance of Miss Elm lie Beaupre in the titular part of Jack" will have special interest. Miss Hepner IS known to possess the charms of face and figure that give picturesque quality to this central figure of the extravaganza and her vocal equipment will be distinct addition to the part Mare Celeste, whose vivac- ity and dash have been tested in many productions and who is also an actress Of decided personal magnetism will be the Mistress Mary" Harry Clay Blaney, a comedian of unique methods, will find congenial field of work in the part of King Cole" and Hattie Moore would seem es- neciallv fitted to play "Mother Hubbard. Dashing Nellie Lynch will be seen as Miss Muffet Harry Kelly will illustrate the nautical swagger and abandon of Sinbad. H. M M. Morse will tower in the mighty proportions of the giant, Ruse. and Ross Snow will be the eccentric Queen Dowager of the fairies. As to the rest, there are the eight pretty maids, each paragon of personal comeliness, the ten good fairies, the forte terrible thieves and all the fam ous personages of fable. song and legend so dear to the heart of children, both small and fully grown.