Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-09-12
BuffaIo's New Theatre.

VI all lil6 bnGatFicAl attractions C1at
have been offered in Buffalo this season,
there is one that stands out with special
prominence on account of its gorgeous
mounting and the remarkable strength
of its cast, it being pictorial reflex of
tho Pan-American Exposition. 1t is the
bright musical comedy ga Trip to Buff
falo," now being presented nightly at
the handsome new Academy TO large
and enthusiastic audiences. This new
playhouse is a splendid example of
what modern theatre should be, and,
in addition to all it's other up-to-date
features, is absolutely fre-proofin every
particular. ga Trip to Buffalo" be-
longs to that class of production in
which music and comedy are happily
combined. The music was composed
by William Lorraine, whose name is
well known in the musical world
through his "Salome," "Zamona,n and
other characteristic compositions, and
is worthy Of great praise. From be-
ginning 70 end the score is filed with a
succession Of catchy airs which have
now become highly popular in and
about Buffalo Harry 3. Marshall is
the librettist and he has provided
book in which fun and laughter run
riot. There is plot, too, more or less
robust, and the story of the piece will
give something more than q suggestion
of its many ludicrous situations. The
scene Of the first act is laid in Turkey.
Three ENJOYS from Buffalo call upon
the Sultan and invite him to attend the
great Pan-American Exposition. The
Sultan, who has grown tired of the
faded favorits in his harem and is cast
in about for some new diversion, read
lily accepts the invitation. In honor of
the ENJOYS and to make his departure
memorable, His Majesty gives a gor-
geous Oriental entertainment, with
which the first act closes. The second
act takes place aboard the Sultan's
flagship in mid-ocean. Here many
complications develop, brought about
by discarded harem favorite and two
conniying court officials, who have
secured passage in disguise. This trio,
when unmasked, are thrown overheard
and the act ends with a grand finale,
Land Ho - just as New York Harbor
is sighted, The scenes of the third act
are laid at the Pan-American Exposi-
tion and illustrate the adventures of the
Sultan on the Midway. The most in
teresting features of this lane of pleas.
ure are reproduced and the entire act
abounds with local color. Herein are
special opportunities for costuming and
comedy situations, of which the author
and composer have taken advantage.
The principal Oriental character of
ga Trip to Buffalo, are Abul Damit
Xxx, an erratic Sultan who longs for
a new harem; Heiney Bey, his contiden-
tial advisor; Muley Rafferty,, chief of
the Sutan's secret service; Ameta, the
flower of the harem; Kelesha, another
flower, but, alas, faded one; Sallie,
the Sultan's American protege, and
Capt. Seafar of the Turkish navy, Jack
Quail, Snowman and tourist from the
Pan-American Exposition, is the lead
ing American character and his breezy
manner provokes many q hearty laugh.
The other characters are Willie Sport,
another envoy from the Exposition,
Bessie Bussell, an American newspaper
correspondent, Vanity Vassar, a Lon
don society belle, and Mrs. Vassar, her
mother.
ga trip to Buffalo" is presented by
company of sixty people, all of them
clever performers, the chorus alone
numbering forty-five persons who both
sing and act we'll. No expense has been
spared in staging this production, and
the stage settings and costumes are eX-
tremely handsome
The music in GA Trip to Buffalo, is
made doubly entertaining by a special
ly augmented orchestra, most of the
musicians having been brought from
leading New York theatres for this
production. French horns, bassoons,
oboes, and other instruments usually
employed only in the largest metro
politan theatres are required for this
piece, and the orchestral effects are
inspiring throughout. Mr. Lorraine,
the composer of the music, personally
directs the orchestra at every perform
ance.
Special accommodations may be re-
served at the Academy for theatre
parties, and seats are on sale month
in advance.