New-York tribune., 1905-01-14
THE DRAMA.
STAGE AFFAIRS.

The complexion of the local stage has been con-
siderably changed within the week closing.
Mr.. Belasco has produced on style Of extraOrdi-
nary splendor, the remarkable tragedy Of "Adrea" "
and Mrs. Carter has gained in it the crowning sue
of her professional life. Charles Wyndham has
set before public at the Lyceum. his gracious,
sympathetic, tender, and finely artistic performance
of Sir Richard Cato in '"The Case OF Rebelious Su
san" Mr. Thomas's farcical play of Mrs LefTng-
wells Boots has been produced at the Savoy.-dif
fusing merriment, and winning deserved admiration
for its inventive skill and its abundant frolc and
Mr.. Lawford has made special hit in it. Mr.. G. B.
Shaw's nonsense. You Never Can Tell" has pro-
vided mild entertainment for the lovers OF para
dox dppancy. and smart verbal qups: in this farce
good acting has been done by Mr.. W. II
Thompson, Mr.. George Farren. and Miss Jeffreys-
Lewis.-to which Mr. Arnold Daly's shFin note Miss
Drina De Wolfe's ethargic duneSs, Miss Mabel
Taliaferros pert demeanor and saw-filing vocalisn
have afforded contrast and Miss Agathe Bar
sescu has edited the German community with an
other Interpretation OF the santed Magda-that
noble Advanced Female, who thinks that It Is a
fine thing for woman to become mother with
out having become Il wife. even through she con-
sort with a male blackguard for that purpose.
Mr.. Edward Terry has continued-to the delight
of all persons who can understand and appreciate
the best order OF comedy acting.-hs impersonation
OF Dick Phenyl in Sweet Lavender; perform
as much better than any portrayal OF this
character ever heretofore given in America the
sunlight is better than the flicker or tallow
die. The playgoer who misses this beautiful work
of art will lose great enjoyment and precious
memory. Mr.. Edward Terry's Phenyl Is in another
way. as fine Mr. John Hares Goldhnch: and
more significant tribute TO its excellence could
be paid. Mrs. F1ske and her superb dramatic
company have attracted and charmed crowds OF
people. by their brilliant acting Of Mr., McClellans
powerful play of Leah Flleschna. "a drama that
bids fair to hold the Manhattan stage till the end
OF the present season. Mr.. David Warfeld. shift
ing the scene from the Belasco Theatre to the
Bijou, continued give his delicate, touching,
humorous. and rarely effective performance OF
Barwig the Music Master-a conspicuous dramatic
achievement. worthy to be recorded among the
memorable triumphs OF the year
Miss Naude Adams. Miss Viola Allen. Miss Lillian
Russell Miss Ethel Barrymore. Miss FRITZ Scheff
and Mr.. Francis Wilson have severally contributed
the public pleasure. and musical farce hayseed
domestic drama spectacle. and variety have been
supplied in copious abundance. These are busy days
aud nights for the players: and there is more in
dustry and more entertainment close at hand. To-
night the Lyric Theatre will be reopened. and Mr..
Jefferson De Angels will warble there. In Fan
tana" On Monday Dalys Theatre will again be-
come a centre of attention, because OF the arrival
there of the Edwardes conpeny. from London In
The Duchess OF Dantz!c" Miss Ida Conquest will
on the same night. appear at the Liberty Theatre,
in a new play called The Money Makers: while
Albert Chevaler will appear at the Circle Ia clever
actor who needs Introduction TO this publicl.
and the ancient and venerable melodrama OF The
Two Orphans with several ancient and venerable
stars in the cast OF it, will descend In blessings
on the pIaygoers OF Harlem An Important in ident.
set down for the I'D. the Kuickerhoekev Theatre
Is the return Of Edward S. Willard. "On with the
dance: let joy be unconhnedr' W W.