The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-30
LYRIC THEATRE

LYRIC THEATRE
 Yesterday afternoons matinee of 'zaza,'' at the Lyric theatre, was crowded to the full capacity of the new theatre, and there was even a number standing, who could not ob- tain seats, although the new balcony has increased the seating capacity Of the playhouse by fully two-thirds. The only answer lies in the popularity ot the Eleanor Cleveland Stock company. and of Miss Cleveland herself The play itself is one of the most engag- ing ever presented in Bridgeport by 9 stock company, and the company which is this year provided by kar- kunoff & Schrock, Miss Cleveland's managers, is far superior to any that has ever been seen in this city be- fore
 Miss Cleveland, in the title role of ''Zaza,'' has created a new impression, and her work is adding daily to the favor in which she is held by local theatre goers That she is indeed pop uIar is attested at every performance by the enthusiastic applause which greets her, and which is accorded her after every striking scene or climax. She has, moreover, this year sup porting cast which could not be ex- ceiied, and the play is presented with q stage production which is unusually
  land has met with exceptional sue cess here. but it is all fully merited, While her success is all fully appre- ciated by her it is in a measure created by the splendid support which is given her.
 The remaining performances of ''Za- ga wilI be seen by equally large au- diences for the sale of seats has been very large. and there is still an exor- bitant demand. It is an attraction weir worth seeing, especially when so well and eapably rendered.
 Judging by the demand for seats for the coming week Mrs Temples Tel >egrarn'' will furnish another success fun week for the management, and vast amount of delight for those who attend. This three act comedy hlt, sby Frank Myatt and William Morris, has the prestige of a most successful run fn the big cities, always playing to the fullest capacity of the theatres in every place. It has not before been seen here, presented by a stock com pany, and it's appearance here next week, with the clever artists of the Eleanor Cleveland Stock company en- gagged in it's performance, will aSsur- edly afford rare treat for the Bridge port public.
 Miss Cleveland will be seen in the title role of Mrs. Jack Temple, and she will have the assistance of the full membership of her company. Mir. Ingram. who has already become a strong favorite with the audiences at the Lyric theatre, will be seen as Frederick Fuller, a part in which he win appear. to the best possible ad- vantage. and of which he will give portrayal that will materially assist In increasing the popular favor in which he is already held. Mr.. In gram Is a leading man of unusual r~ivS Ia has been here, has certainly created an impression which is distinctively dAttering.
 Miss Grieghoff, who has also met with an instantaneous success here, will be seen in the role of Mrs. Fred erick Fuller, and MT Carroll will play Jack Temple, Mrs. Temples husband. Miss Lewis will have the character rofe of Mrs Brown, MT. Byrnes will be Wigson, the butler a, character which will give him unusual oppor- tunities, and Mir Craney will be the John Brown Miss Deemer will have the fngenue role of Dorothy, Mrs. Temples sister, and her charming ing stage presence will add greatly to the interest of the play.
 The stage production which will be provided by MT Conness will be in keeping with the high class of the at. traction, and not a detail will be omitted to make this offering fully as enjoyable and as artistic as it was in the hands of the original company. There will be the usual matinees Tues day. Thursday and Saturday, and the standard scale of Lyric prices will prevail Better get your seats early; the old slogan of last year is going to be in force this year, even if the house is so much larger.
 And by the way, why not reserve your seats for the entire season? You dn know cost you a cent extra. Just ask the fnr office how it is done