The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-29
LYRIC THEATRE


 Eleanar Cleveland Stock Company at the new Lyric Theatre is a matter for congratulation, and has brought to 1 the managers of the theatre and of Miss Cleveland a vast amount of grat- | ification. The presentation of "Zaza i is unusually excellent, and all who have witnessed it thus far have been loud l in their praises. The beautiful new theatre is surely 3 pleasant place to visit and everyone speaks in the high l est terms of it's added facilities, and its comfort and convenience. -, ] ''Zaza, as the opening bill of the season, is attracting widespread at ! tention, and each succeeding perfor- nance brings crowds to enjoy it's de- lights. Miss Cleveland, in the title i role, is showing her very finest work and adding daily to the number of warm friends which she already pos sesses. Her supporting cast also re- ceives the entire commendation of everyone, and MT. Ingram, the new ] leading man, bids fair to become even more popular than did his predeces- sor. He is a manly actor, consum- mate artist, and his work is especial ly pleasing. Not a word of criticism is heard regarding his work, nothing but the highest praise.
 All the leading members of the sup porting company share in the good W The claim of karkunoff 6 Schrock, Miss Clevelands managers that this years company would be infinitely superior to that of last season seems fully justified, and they evidently knew well what they were about when they engaged so talented a cast. The company this year is, larger than be- fore, and every member of it is we'll fitted to assume the most trying roles. Luke Conness, the new stage director has kept every promise he made to provide a stage production which deserving of the general approval it receives.
 'Zaza" will be seen all the rest of this week, with a matinee again today and another Saturday. The seats are selling extremely well for al perform ances, and there is a certainty of crowded houses
 Mrs. Temples Telegram which is to be the offering for the coming week is a comedy of more than ordinary merit, and it has been one of the strongest successes known in several years. Mrs Temples Telegram has not before been produced here by a stock company, and there will be a great amount of interest in seeing how we'll the Eleanor Cleveland Stock Company can conduct itself in it's presentation. They have shown this week their splendid efforts in French drama; in comedy, of the highest class there is little doubt they will be equally proficient, and rich treat is in store for the patrons of the Lyric Theatre.
 Miss Cleveland's powers as the com edienne are well and most favorahly known, having been amply demonstra :. ted on many previous occasions. Now that she has the support of a com-f pany which is we'll worthy of her, it is safe to say that she will give an interpretation of this delightful com edy which will be one of the pleas antest events imaginable. That MT. Carroll can give a good account of himself in any line of work has also been seen; Mr. Ingram's work the present week gives him prestige which he will be certain to increase during the week of Mrs Temple Telegram Miss Lewis, Miss Kreig- hoff, Miss Deemer, MT Reese, MT Cransy and MT. Byrnes will be found fully adapted to their individual roles, and the stage production will ensure a. splendid setting for the efforts of the members of the company.
 Seats are selling finely for the com-1 ing week. and many are being taken for the. entire season on reservation.