The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
PLAYS AND PLAYERS
LYRIC THEATRE

The enthusiastic reception accorded Miss Eleanor Cleveland Monday eV- entng was convincing evidence of the favor of the theatre goers of Bridgeport, and a safe guarantee of the continued success of the new Lyric theatre. The impression creat- ed by Miss Cleveland last season was exceptional and her return to. this city is very warmly welcomed by the vast numbers who appreciate the sin ceritys and the artistry of her work.
 At both performances yesterday, the theatre was filled to it's full capacity which, with the increased facilities afforded by the new balcony is fully 50 per cent! greater than last season. The wisdom of Managers 1shan &S Heaphy in installing the new bal cony has already been demonstrated, and there Is little question that the new Lyric theatre will be, more than ever, the Mecca of amusement seekers during the season which has just opened so auspiciously.
 ''Zaza,' as the offering for the op- ening week of the current season, forms bill which is exceedingly pop ular. The play is really new to our playgoers, for it has been seen here so seldom, and never before in a bet ter manner than 1t is being present. ed by Miss Cleveland and her talent GU supporting cOIllpdnys lLlal very lew of the present day theatre goers are familiar with it's charm. It is a play which but few stock com panies extant could possibly render even in 8 sat- isfying manner, but Miss Cleveland and her confreres offerNa rendition of it which is extremely praiseworthy.
 MT. Ingram, MT. Carroll, Miss Grieghoff. Miss Lewis, Miss Deemer, MT. Craney, MT. Byrnes, all share in the favor of the audiences which have thus far witnessed the produc- ton, while MT. Conness. the new stage director, is deserving of a great deal of praise for the splendid man before the public, It is really sur prising to note the excellent manner in which the play Is produced, but when such clever artists are engaged, one may well look for results. Miss Cleveland's part in "Zaza" is extreme ly difficult. but she gives a portrayal which is without a flaw, and which denonstrates to a high degree her ex. ceptional merit.
 The sale of seats for all this week ig most gratifying, for it proves that the public has been eagerly antici- pattng the reopening of the new theatre, and is ready to extend that patronage which was so Loyalty giv- en last season. Every performance for the remainder of the week has been very largely sold, and already it is rather difficult to satisfy those who are desirous of securing certain seats for any performance. There will be the usual matinees tomorrow and Saturday, and these are certain to be very largely attended. The beauties of the new theatre are conn mented upon with a great amount of pleasure, and congratulations are be- ing extended the management on ev- cry hand for the delightful results which have followed upon their ef- forts.
 Mrs. Ten .p1e's Telegram a spark ling comedy success by Frank Wyatt and William Morris, will be the offer ing for next week, and already the seats are selling for all performances. Mrs. Temples Te1egram has been a great success, and in the hands of as clever g company as is this season provided by Karkunoff & Schrock, Miss Cieveland's managers, 1t cannot fail to please the patrons of the Lyric theatre. It tells a pretty story, and is filled to the brifn with the m oat delicious comedy, of the highest class The play will certainly be another test of the merits of Miss CIeyeland's conn pany, and will afford the play goers with an afternoon or evening of ex-- ceptional delight.