The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-10-06
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1t is not often, in the course of an or
binary season, that localities have the
chance of witnessing such production
as is announced for October at the
Hyperion theater Anna Held, the
celebrated Partisan comedienne is to
appear on that night, being assisted In
the task by the cast of principals which
aided her In accomplishing last sea-
sons long run on Broadway, and by a
collection of the most charming choral
divinities obtainable The vehicle in
which this organization appears is enti-
tied "Papa's Wife" and it has been
commended by critics all over the
country Harry r. Smith. who is re-
sponsible for its lines and lyrics, is the
author of such comicalities as are "The
Serenade" and THE Idols Eve" while
Reginald de Koven, the composer, wrote
the music of Robin Hood" and 1.-THE
HighWayman." The story of 'Papa's
Wife" originated in two French va1de-
villes and Is of the distinctly amusing
type. 1t relates how Anna. a convent
pupil, Is married to Baron Floreston
de la Bencaniere, the match resulting
from the inslstance of a son properly
Wearied of his fathers extravaeanees
Unfortunately, however, by the mis-
take of "Papas' best friend. the bride
is coaxed to a champagne supper where
being totally ignorant of the seductive
quality of the wine, she becomes fri
iiinely inebriated This scene is so
acted by Miss Held as to have caused
Alan Dale to compare her with the
famous Aimee and with Jude, Aris-
tide, the son, finds Anna enjoying her
exhileration and is shocked. When the
shock is at it's worst he discovers that
accident has made him the husband of
the girl and reconciliation follows. 1t
may readily be seen that the various
episodes of this plot afford unlimited
opportunities to Miss Held. But even
her role Is not more filed with oppor-
tunities than is that of the inimitable
Charles A. Bigelow, whose character
istics are loaned to the part of Profess
sor Celestin. who indirectly is much
concerned in the tale. Mr. Bigelow has
made a hit of considerable proportions
and his work is sure to be appreciated.
The settings and costumes which en-
nance the attractiveness of the produc-
ton are quite new. There has been a
big advance sale. Prices 81 so, 81, 75c.
e. E. Rice's superb company, includ
ing William Morris in when We Were
Twenty One that proved such an
enormous success when seen here last
week, has been secured for a special re-
turn date next Tuesday, which will
furnish an opportunity for those who
have not seen this excellent perform
ance an opportunity to do so when
We Were Twenty-One" gathers it's in
terest from the comradeship which ex-
lists between four men in middle life, |
growing out OF the cOmpanlonsnlp OF /
their youth. There were five in the
little circle of close friends, but one
died. and the others devote themselves
to the care and training of their dead !
friends son, young scapegrace |
known as the Imp" who has barely |
reached the age of twenty-one, and is |
sowing his wild oats. |
Morris will be seen as Richard
Tarewe, the most interesting of the |
quartet of friends, who is finally re- |
warded by the love of Phyllis Ericsson. |
A beautiful and ingenious girl, who will |
De portrayed by Corona Riccardo. AL |
1ert Brown will be the Imp" Ethel |
Brandon appears as the FREELY, and |
he friends of Carewe the doctor the |
soldier man and Waddles, are in the