The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-26

Scrduton's two principal theatres, the
Lyceum and the Academy of Music,
have been completely re-decoratcd and
ro-appuinted during the past two
months by their owners, A. j. and u. j.
Casey. and can now be said to COM
rare most favorably with the leading
theatres of "A similar class in the coun-
try,
Tho Iyccum has been completely
gone over from the entrance on Wyo-
ming avenue to the highest point of the
dome The interior decorating in both
this theatre and in the Academy of
Music was done by the firm of Morris
Bros, who may we'll feel proud of their
work.
The prevailing color in the Lyceum is
a deep rich maroon. This is the back
ground on all the walls. while the re-
lief work is finished in silver and gold.
The effect produced is quiet, subdued
and artistic, and is in striking contrast
to the gaudy and garish color schemes
seen in many of the large metropolitan
theatres.
The central dome has been painted
by Crawford {. Pyne, an Instructor IN
the National Academy of Design, who
has also done some exquisite mural
paintings on the panels in the lobby.
The boxes have been newly decorated
and hung with new draperes, as has
also the ladies' retiring room, opening
from the lobby.
The changes behind the scenes are
almost as extensive. The dressing
rooms have been enlarged and an en-
tire new set of stock scenery has been
painted. The lights in the house have
been increased to almost double the
number which have been in use in the
past.
The arcade leading from Wyoming
avenue to the theatre entrance has
been repaved with cement, and Oak
ford court. over which the patrons OF
the house must cross, is to be paved
with asphalt at once.
ACADEMY IMPROVEMENTS.
The Academy of Music has been al
tered to such an extent that its old
patrons will. this season, have "A hard
time making themselves believe that
1t really is the old Academy and not a
brand new theatre.
The entire interior has been deco
rated in maroon and silver, and the
old-fashioned chandelier has been re-
moved and in it's place u beautifully
painted dome studded with electric
lights has been constructed. The old
familiar paintings of Shakespeare and
Mozart which have nanked the stage
for years and years have been effaced
and in their place have been painted
figures representing "Meditation" and
Flight"
one thousand new opera chairs, all
large and roomy, have been put in,
and new carpets laid on both the main
and balcony floors. \ new curtain has
been hung in place and an entire new
set of scenery purchased. The stage
has been enlarged by extending ii into
the auditorium about three feet. All
in all. the Academy of Music is now one
of the coZicst and most comfortable
theatres in the state.
The Acddcmy's season opens tonight.
when the Mabel Paige company begins
weeks engagement. The LyCeum's s
season opens next Monday night with
Hernes over popular shore Acres
The policies of both houses will re-
main the same as heretofore. The first
class productions will be presented at
the LNCeun. while the cheaper reper-
toire companies will play at the Acad-
envy. 1t is understood that some Of
the nettcf class OF productions VIII be
booked for two nights at the Lyceum.
This is in line with the widespread be-
lief that it is about time that Scranton
ceased 10 be a one-night stand.
JUST ONE ILLUSTRATION.
An illustration of this was seen la st
year. when a special matinee presenta-
tion of I'm the Palace of the King
had to be made to accommodate the
large thrOngs of theatre-goers who
were dcsirous of seeing Viola Allen.
\. II, Duffy, who so successfully
managed the Lyceum theatre last year,
will have charge of both houses, while
Che staff of each will be comprised as
follows:
Lyceum-Treasurer, William q.
Hanaway; musical director, r. i.
Bauer; stage manager, George w
Lowder.
Academy of Music--Treasurer r. w
Alexander: assistant treasurer, Frank
Duffy; stage manager, Charles Con-
nell; musical director, A. l.. Lawrence
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