The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-23
ADJUSTMENTS

From all accounts 1t would seem i'm
possible to overestimate the high char
acter of the production of Coming
Thro' the Rye" which will be seen at
the Grand Saturday, matinee and night
1t Is a musical comedy in the presenta-
ton OF which the limit of extravaganza
appears to have been reached. There
are eighty people employed in the per-
rormance, made up of comedians, sing
ers and dancers. who have won distinc-
tlon In their respective lines OF work.
and the scenic and: costume display is
described as massive and beautiful
Two 6O-ft. cars are required to trans
port the equipment, from which some
IDEA OF Its immensely may be gathered.
That We are to have the original COM
pany and production here is assured
by the fact that there is only one Com
ing Thro' the Rye" organization in ex-
tstence. The comedy Of the piece is
said to be wholesome, clean-cut and OF
the kind which keeps the audience con-
stantly convulsed with laughter, while
the musical score is described as I'M
usually melodious. jingling and
catchy" Outside of the choruses, the
program specifies upwards Of twenty
numbers which are said to become
entertainment which commands the at
tention of all who enjoy the best in
stage performances, and If it receives
the patronage here which it deserves,
and which has been bestowed upon it
elsewhere, 1t will be witnessed by an
audience limited in size only by the ca
pacity Of the theater. The sale of seats
began today.
1.-THE Burgomaster" with Ruth White
and Gus Weinburg will be seen at the
Grand opera house next Sunday, mat
inee and night. Concerning a produce
ton Of this really excellent comic opera
the Toronto World says:
There is a dash Of go in the "Burgo-
master" that is found in few Of the
modern musical comedies. The music
is tunefu1, the songs attractive and the
comedy wholesome and entertaining.
AS a consequence it is still a favorite
with Toronto theatergoers. The pro-
duction last night at the Grand was
fully up to the standard Of previous
seasons and delighted large audience.
It was a reminder of the old days to
hear the old lines and songs and see
the old characters, for they are with
out doubt the best that Pixley and Luz
der created. Gus Weinburg speaks his
lines as Peter Stuyvesant, the burgo-
master might be expected to speak
them. His comedy is never overdone,
and he gives the character touch of
quaintness which wins his auditors. AS
to Ruth White, her wfnsomeness and
dainty mannerisms go long way In
winning her success. In THE Tale OF
the kangaroo, Sne again tr1uIlpileo
last night Cupid Does Not Marry
was another favorite in which she par
with pretty and capable Marie
Grandpre. Lee Kendall made one OF
the hits Of the evening in his monolog,
and his character work all through was
George McKissock deserves
some of the praise for his Indian chief
He has one of the best
voices in the company. The Lockhart
Sisters, in pleasing dancing speciality.
showed a c1everness rarely seen In
turn of this character. The various
other roles were in good hands and the
production anever went better.
Messrs. Miller and Plohn in reviving
the old spectacle, 1.-THE Black Crook"
which will be seen at the Grand on
Monday night, have seen fit to make
some innovations and while there may
be some doubt to the lay mind as to
the wisdom Of their course in thus des
troying tradition, they seem to feel sure
Of their position. They have provided
an exceptionally large company for the
Of the Crook this sea-