The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-10-19
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jeff De Angels has established himself so
firmly with the patrons Of English's that
they will flock and hear him, no
matter whether ne appears in pretentious
production of comic opera. such ''The
Jolly Musketeer'' of last season, or a very
light and airy musical or operate comedy
such as "A Royal Rogue" which he and
his small company presented last night
Mr.. De Angels Is very, very funny. and
his new piece is supplied with pretty
songs and tuneful music; nevertheless it
seemed scarcely worthy offering to
audience representing the city's fashion and
culture. In numbers almost sufficient 10 ill
every seat in the house. Despite the almost
constant laughter that accompanied every
movement and gesture of the star, 1T was
noticeable at times that the people missed
the splendid male chorus and the numerous
ether delightful features of last seasons
brilliant production. Mr.. De Angels
thought to elevate himself notch or two
in the stellar scale by deserving comic
opera. He would do we'll TO rid himself of
The impression before the opening of next
season, or perchance he may not be dis
pensing happiness at a dollar and half
per- on such an extensive scale, as he re-
marked in last nights curtain speech that
ne and his associates are doing now.
"A Royal Rogue Is somewhat loosely
constructed affair that purports to tell
connected story OF Partisan restaurant
keeper who is for time mistaken for a
certain duke-pretender to the throne OF
france-and gets into complications and
difficulties through this blunder. The cor
nection is lost at times. and that matters
little. since the chief interest and charm
Of the piece lie in the funny business
OF De Angels ana the variety of songs
that are provided. The fun-making Is
shared with the star by Harold Wizard, who
plays La Blanc, head waiter in the restau-
rant; Henry Norman, who is Couval, a
Socialist. and the Misses Adne Bowler and
Maude Poole, impersonating, respectively,
BeJazihe and Corale, two maidens Of
doubtful social standing. The comedy is
In two acts, each opening with a pretty
chorus. The first commences with chorus
of waiter girls wearing attractive costumes.
Following this comes one Of the best songs
In the entire list, TIE Song Of the Table
Hote." by Mr.. Norman and chorus. An
Adine Bowler and Maude Poole and the
full chorus, concluding with lively cafe
cbantant scene. Down with Everything"
take-off on Socialism. rendered by Messrs.
Norman DUNCAN and Savoy, assisted by
Mr.. Newton-LiIdo and Miss Mackaye, went
with an irresistible dash and swing that
caught the audience fairly. Mr.. De An
geIis's entry was preceded by a cIevar
choral number, There's a Smell of Some
thing Burning" at the end of which he
fell on TO the stage, wearing his comical
the wings represented the explosion from
the use or coal oil in lighting a fire, which
was supposed To have hurled him from the
Kitchen. The star proceeded at once to
the business OF the evening and scored a
hit with his song, Il Want a Cook" Jessie
Mackaye. looking as dainty and pretty as
possible. was given friendly greeting on
her entry. Miss Mackaye unfortunately
suffered from severe cold last night
which prevented full display of her really
exquisite contralto voice. I'VE Won't DO a
Thing 10 Mammals Millions" was her first
song with the star. and the words and
accompanying clever dance steps proved so
pleasing that several encOres were given.
The rich. vibrant soprano voice of Emily
Francis was heard to fine advantage i'm
-.The Village Bell" which was extended To
twice its normal length by insistent en-
cores Other song successes We're 's'Three.s
a Crowd" by Miss Francis Miss Hilia
Rollins and Mr. De Angels; This Would
be General. by De Angels; when We
Are Married. by Miss Mackaye and Mr.
Lindo; after Dinner" by Messrs Norman
DUNCAN and Savoy, and Mr.. De Angels
and Miss Mackaye, accompanied by some
comical pantomime; Because I Love Him
Dearly" Miss Hollins and chorus; ..Daugh-
tiers Of a Clergyman" by the Misses Bou-
yier and Poole and Mr.. Wizard: $50 Long
You Are Not Found Out" by the Misses
Mackaye, Francis, Bowler and Poole and
Messrs. De Angels and Iindo. and ths
closing chorus, a repetition OF Down with
Everything"
The scenery and costumes of "A ROYAL
Rogue very handsome and the piece
Is skillfully staged.