New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04

twenty feet above the ground. The rea-
son for this is that IL shares its plot with
smother theatre. which. Is approached by
a way which passes beneath the audito-
rum Of the Coincide. This is the Theatre
LyrIque des Champs Elysees that the
we'll known impresario, NJ. Gabriel
Astruc, is constructing. And the
Coincide, therefore, is built on columns.
Spacious HITS Will take the theatregoer
% 70 Ills scat either in the stalls or am
phitheatre. TIE seating accommodation
includes only these tao categories.
MY theatre Is chic; that is the note,
said W. Poirler, who has had considerable
experience in managing summer seasons,
"and there will be no seats at franc
simply Il francs and francs. The valet
de cLambre in the gallery will not have
the pleasure Of contemplating bis master
in feuteuil."
The principal feature Of the new PLAY
house. apart from its fashionable charac-
ter, will be its comfort. The cramped &C
oommodation and the general inconYen-
fence OF existing Paris theatres have be
come proverbial; they have remained un-
changed since their construction many
years ago. There will be plenty Of room
between the seats. which will be or a
comfortable type. with separate arms ana
the foyer, containing a bar and smoke
room, and a retiring room for ladies, Will
bs as big as the theatre itself and be
aya!lab bic for teas and receptions. The
,cating accommodation IS limited 10 500
which ia quite small In comparison win
the houses on the boucvards, but IN
creases. the sense Of intimacy that II IS
sought to create. There VIII Oe six lif.S
10 10 tie iirst and second story Of To
tseatre. and also 10 the artists dressing
roo.rs. which are to be comfortably
equipped with hot and cold water. One
Of the lfts will be reserved for subscrio-
"-s Who will constitute one Of the sources
of revenue.
Il have copied nothing from any exist
ing theatre" said VI. PORTER, with = Ger
tain pride. "Ezen the 'ouvreuses,' or
women attendants, will have no place IN
NJ house they will be Represented BY
men servants in breaches and hose, Win
chains about their necks, such as ushers
wear in France. There will be no CLOAK
room charge, and the number Of the seat
will be that Of the cloak room. Again.
shall not require my guests TO pass before
the three Solemn gentlemen who sit In the
'esti5ule Of most French theatres II
their place will be the attendants Who
Will show TIE visitor 10 his seat and take
his hat and coat, which lie will find again
without any trouble 10 himself"
II seemed too good to be true that the
old struggle 20 get ones garments at the
close Of the performance would be avoid
cd. But ". Poirier is a man Of progress
Notwithstanding lbs liking for the 1880
period In his own dress, With picturesque
results.
MY theatre &c primarily built for The
people who live IN the Champs Elysecs
district; hence the name" continued the
inaoyator. ~ want TO provide the visi-
tors staying in tho great -hotels, such as
The Majestic, the Astoria, the Carlton the
Elysee Palace and the new Claridge e.
With entertainment. The genre will to
The best comedy by tie best writers. FOR
Instance, ! shall open with play by
Kisternlaechers, the author OF Ia Flam-
bee which hes been so great success at
the Porte st. Martin this season. 1t VIII