Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-02
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE MIKADO."-The season Of comic
opera at Chase's Theater will close with a
revival Of 1.-The Mikado" next week, pre-
sented by what is claimed to be one Of the
best casts ever heard in the opera, COM
prisng William Broderick, Fred Frear,
Nicholas Durham, Albert Wilder, Grafton
Baker, William Schuster, Anna LIGHTER,
Norma Kopp, May Lutz and Hattie Arnold.
Many will regret this too-early termtna-
ton of the season while at its height Of
success although prolonged two weeks lon
ger than was contemplated, originally.
sidering the "Mikado' as the Anal opera
and also the principles that will appear
in it, William Broderick will play Pooh
Bah. Fred. Frear has always been hap
pfest at koko. Nicholas Burnham created
the part Of the Mikado in the first Amcri-
can production. Nanki Poo, the wandering
minstrel, will be in the hands of Grafton
Baker. William Schuster will sing Pish
Tush. Anna LIGHTER. the new prina donna,
will be Yum Yum, part she has sung with
success with the Castle Square Opera Com
pany. Miss kopp returns to play Pitt
Sing. Miss Lutz will be Peep Bo, and Hat
tie Arnold will be Katisha. The sale Of
reserved seats has opened.
THE BUTTERFLIES The third week
of the Arden season at the Columbia will
be given over to the presentation of Henry
Guy Cartoons delightful play, THE But
terf11es This piece was first presented by
Mr.. Drew and Maude Adams at the Empire
Theater. New York. and did much to es-
tabl1sh Mr.. Drew as a star. 1t also brought
out the fact that Henry Guy Carleton could
write good play. The parts Of John Drew
and Maude Adams are to be played by Mr..
Arden and Miss Hall, which assures
splendid performance of the piece Mr..
Arden and his associates have been meeting
with great success at the Columbia. The
performances of Captain Swift are be-
ing attended by even larger audiences than
(humleV' scenic
artists are preparing special production
of THE Butterflies and the company will
be cast to bring out the entire strength Of
the organization. 1.-The Butterflies is one
of those dainty little plays that is especial
ly suited for warm weather and should
prove most attractive bill for next week.
The theater is nicely cooled by electric
fans.
GLEN. ECHO.-Glen Echo will be opened
July A, with the production of a new Ro-
mantle opera by Professor Emil Mort OF
this city. entitled AT Freedoms Gate" Mr.
Mort is known musician of ability and
mas written many compositions Of decided
merit. In this work he has put forth his
best efforts and those who have heard the
music speak of it in high terms The story
is founded upon the incidents of the strug-
gle of the Cubans for liberty and is said
TO De Interestingly told in the libretto
There are solos, concerted numbers and
choruses, pleasing in melody and construct
ed with musicianly skill which, it is be-
lieved, cannot fail to please, and some of
the climaxes. it is predicted, will arouse
positive enthusiasm. The cast and chorus
a-e entirely of local people. some of the
best singers in the District being included
and that gives added interest TO the
production. Rehearsals have been going
on for some weeks and a good performance
is promised at the first represt ntation New
scenery has been painted for the opera and
costumes have been made especially for It,
There will be good orchestra and the en-
tire production will be under the personal
supervision of Professor Mort. The order
of the Union Veteran Union has interested
nself In the production, and already a large
number of tickets have been sold.