The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-25
Bowery BurIe-auer. at the Empire.

Bowery BurIesquers at the Empire.
One Of the hottest days Of the year marked
the opening OF the Empire Theater, when it's
doors were thrown open to the public yes
terday with the Bowery Burlesquers as an
attraction. At both performances Manager
Zimmerman had to turn patrons away, as
the seating capacity of the theater was
taken. despite the intense neat. One reason
for this was that the people who attend
this theater had grown hungry and
wanted some amusement. Their appetites
were appeased when they had their fill of
the Bowery Burlesquers. This show has
departed greatly from former aggregations
and presents clean bill, both in comedy
and singing.
The Empire Theater this year has been
entirely renovated from the stage to the
front of the house. Manager Zimmerman
and Stage Manager Corners have intro
duced a number of new slides and drops on
the stage In the front of the house Mr..
Zimmerman has had the place redecorated.
The green proscenium arches still remain,
but stand out prominently with the white
and red trimmings that surround it. New
carpets have taken the place of the old.
The lobby has been touched I'D bv the
fresco painter and the whole presents
pretty appearance.
The Bowery Burlesquers this year departs
from the Old-time burleSQueS with Olo
sandwiched i'm. The show is made up of
three acts, enlivened by speciality turns
Good music and clean comedy features.
Among the comedy turns Bennett and Rich
who are well known here. elected much ap-
plause. This year they have departed from
their stereopticon picture sketch and intro
duce some funny work. Bennett imperson-
ates Hebrew. while Rich takes the part of
a soldier. Complications follow that create
mirth. The act ends with several new
songs
The second act presents a pretty scene
that of a yacht laden with prettily costumed
women for n sail To Alaska. Nettie Mel
son. accompanied by the chorus. gives the
opening number, sail Away" Several
changes of costumes takes place in this
scene, which make a pretty effect.
Closing this act Bickel and Watson who
have become prominent in their musical
sketches on this circuit. introduced new
novelty-that OF a clown band Ii is COM
posed OF Bickel, Watson, Ed Wrothe. Jennie
Lebeau, Mark Bennett AL Rich and War
saw Brothers. Bickel impersonates Sousa
in a clever style. but does not overdo the
act. He leads the band, which begins i'm
mediatey TO butcher music. 'Hiawatha,"
i'm particular. comes in for dissection and
this is done in such a manner that the
crowds yesterday and last night were un-
willing To let them go. There were other
good musical numbers To follow and these
were put on quickly. Jennie Lebeau i'm
this scene. pleased the audience with, Keep
on Shining Silver Moon
The third act discloses the party of en-
tertainers i'm the mountains OF Alaska i'm
front of the Frozen Dog Theater Jennie
lie Beau. assisted by the chorus, renders
the Alpine Serenade." She is followed
by Nettie Nelson. who gives the Mountain
Echo followed by dancing specially by
the members of the chorus.
Throughout the entire performance the
comedy work Is given by Bennett and Rich
Bickel and Watson and the Warsaw Broth