Evening journal., 1904-02-10
Theatrical Notes

"A Break for Liberty" comes to- the
Grand Opers House on Friday afternoon
ana night. The author has departed from
lhe everyday melodrama, where the viii
lain. hero. heroine or someonet else in the
play must be shot every few minutes. 1t
is true that in "A Break for Liberty the
pay is not complete without the use OF
gunpowder. What melodrama would be
complete without ite The use Of firearms
comes into legitimate play during two of
the scenes. the escape from the Pittsbu
Jail and the desperate battle which tal
place in binding snow storm. betwe
the officers OF the law on one side, Ia,
Biddle Brothers and TIE warden's wile
on the other, Manager Jacobs has not
stopped at expense for this production. as
money has been spent freely and lavish
ly, and it can be stated without hesitation
that production win be furnished that
will not be surpassed by any attraction
playing the Popular houses.
The Jefferson De Angels Opera Com
pany comes to the Grand Opera House
on Saturday afternoon and night in sam
is. shubert and Nixon and Zlmmerman's S
marvellously rich and picturesque pro-
lduction Of the London gaiety success. "The
iToreador," have had remarkably success
full engagements thus far this season and
The Toreador" has provided a liberal
feast in jolly fun, sparkling music, gorg-
eour scenes and pretty girls by the doz-
ems. Jefferson De Angels in the part Of
Sammy Gigg is said to be continual
joy 20 his countless admirers, and Edgar
Norton, Margaret Mckinney Fred. S.
Heck. William Blaisdell, John Dudley.
Norma Bell, Bertha Riccl Edna Burd
and Rose Stevens viii surely stamp the
visit of "The Toreador' with strong in
dlvidual successes. The many brilliant
musical numbers, including Dreamy Ewes.
The Language OF the Flowers, Keep or
the Grass, I'm the Glory and Pride of the
Land of Spain. win be heard.
For this afternoon and night at the
Grand Opera House Manager Baylis an
nounees that he has secured an attraction
whicz Is 10 be ranked among the most
Important of his present season, in the
person Of Kate Claxton, one Of the most
popular stars Of the American stage. who
appears IN a farewell revival of the IA.
nous play. "The Two Orphans" after
IANtNN al AhaN-ANNs A4lt performance WIN
Miss Claxton in her original creation OF
Louise the blind girl, together with a
cast Of unusual excellence including some
of the best artists Of the day. Is an event
in theatrical circles Of such rare occur
renee that the lovers OF the stage at its
best viii not only hal the news with
satisfaction but will doubtless testify by
their crowded presence at the perform.
ance their appreciation of such manager.
ial ana arristic effort. "The Two Orphans
does not stint itself in any Of the pain OF
horror appropriate to It's lSind, furnishing
indeed the material for every variety OF
Imelodramatic emotion in glorious profus.
ion Laugh, as the merely realistic may
at this piece and such as this, Il belong.
to an order which will c..rse men TO thrill
latter thousands OF the works which serv,
up the cold rancid facts Of life IN ap
proved fashion of the modern school hav,
lost their hold upon the regard Of man
kind and crumbled 70 dust One accepts
the frankly romantic scheme of 9TH,
1.-Two Orphans and its countless ingenu
tiles must be regarded as admirable.
Among the many new productions O
the year none have caused greater com
ment than "A Break for Liberty" whicl
comes 70 the Opera House Friday. Febru
ary y. matinee and night. The autho
has taken for the foundation Of the stor,
lthe scenes surrounding the trial, escap
and final capture Of the famous Biddl
Brothers in Pittsburg and vicinity. I
was well-known fact that Jack. tn
elder Of the two brothers. had o wonder
ful effect upon women. many saying tina
it was a hypnotic influence. This mys
terious power that the author has mad
the central theme OF his story-cauaini
the wardens wife to forget her marriag
vows. her home and friends 70 aid III
condemned prisoners to escape.
The reception accorded In the sha.
dow OF the Gallows" since the frs
, production is ample evidence Of III,
, merit Of the play. Il has drawn recorC
, breaking houses wherever II has beer
produced and the critics have beer
unanimous in it's praise. Tn the Sha,
dow Of the Gallows" viii be the at.
traction at the Lyceum next Monday.
There is apparently an endless chair
Of admirers Of The jefferson De Angeli
Opera Co. in Sam S. Shubert and Nj
. xon and zimmerman's production O
The Toreador." which viii be seei
here on Saturday afternoon and nigh
az the Grand Opera House. Mr. ID
Angels evokes continuous merrimen
I, by his uniquely comical performance o
20 Sammy Gigg. and the whole represen
tation with its great cast of favorftes
= large chorus and picturesque scenes, i
= said TO be one OF the brightest ant
70 merriest pieces that has been produce
in a number Of seasons.
"The Toreador" is said to be mos
gorgeous scenic and costume produc
Il ton. The dozens Of pretty girls a
Il bridesmaids. picadors. matadors an
r dancing girls. in many changes O
o radiant costumes. present most color
g full and animated pictures. The pee
Il is said to be full of bright melodies
capital songs topical hits and dash
ing choruses. and the musical side O
. this clever production is as attractive a
, It's comic story and humorous comp.i
cations are entertaining
h Hal Reds sensational drama. "A
Cripple Greek" a story Of frontier liz
full of thrilling realities. win be Pre-
=. sented at the Lyceum on February
" 12 and 13. AT Cripple Creek 20.
trays some Of the most unique 81.