New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
ROB ROY RETURNS
Revival of De koven'S Light
Opera Warmly Welcomed.

While the revival Of Rob Roy last
night AT the Liberty Theatre may not
nave proved absolutely what Reginald de
Koven. the composer. stated In his brief
curtain speech that "old friends are
best" II did find a warm welcome. and
thoroughly delighted last nights audi
ence. many OF whom had seen II when II
was presented az the Herald Square The
atre nineteen years ago for the first time
and in a much less elaborate fashion.
Daniel V Arthur. who staged the pro-
duction. has used TO advantage the brill
liant combinations OF color afforded by
the Scotch setting and Scottish costume.
and has succeeded in achieving three ad-
mirable scenes. in which the large chorus
is skifully grouped and massed In at
tractive figures.
The score of Rob Roy" although It
may not equal in interest that OF tho
famous Robin Hood" has many charm
ing numbers. which were exceodinly well
sung by the cast. headed by Bessie ABBOTT
VINO made her comic opera debut last
night IN the character Of Janet, daughter
os the Mayor Of Perth Miss ABBOTT gave
a splendid performance. but she was
never SO good to look upon as when she
donncd the kilties and became follower
OF Rob Roy MacGregor Games Stevens
who did equally well with his part as tho
reckless Hieland chieftain. Henrtette
Wakefield. an excellent contralto. gives
a consistently pleasing performances or
Flora Macdonald. the devoted and sacri-
ficing lady who aids the pretender
Scots VIVA haze" seen and heard JEFF
ferson De Angels mix a touch Of Harry
Lauder with his usual comedy may not
have recognized their mother tongue but
they would laugh none the less. for MT.
De Angels. as the turncoat Mayor or
Perth, is an unalloyed delight and hangs
his fun on the slightest peg offered.
Some night he will discover that one OF
like an Alpine hat in the first act. and
make Joke about Il.
Frank Pollock, as Prince Charlie. and
Herbert Waterous, as Lochiel, acquitted
themselves WELL and so probably will
Ralph Brainerd, the English Captain,
when he sheds his nervous manner and
acquires a bit more spirit Sidney Bracy.
as the Town Crier. filed a comedy role
which added something 10 Mr.. De Ange-
liss opportunities as did the group at
"sassenachs." which always surrounded
the harassed Mayor
THE Merry Miller" is certain 70 be re
vived into popularity OF years ago. II is
one OF the best numbers OF the score, and
Miss Abott sings IL charmingly. Miss
Wakefeld's Dearest Heart OF Ny Heart"
f. another delight OF the performance
OF the work done by the chorus the
Scotch ballet in the second act was BY
far the best, and real achievement IN
these days OF tangos and whstnots. The
costumes OF white kits and tunics IN this
number are especially well done.
Rob Roy" In its new and elaborate
production. marks the second season OF
the De Koven Opera Company In this
city, and deserves TO mark long one
CAST OF ROB ROY"
Rob Roy M6cGreRor. ..s.....-...-Jafn cteNens
Janet...................... Miss ~ ssie Abott
Prince Charles Edward Stuart. Frank Pollock
Flora Macdonald. Miss Henriette Wakefield
Dugad MacWheeble. Jefferson De Angels
Lochicl. a Highander........He Herbert Naterois
Captain Ralph Sheridan ........ Ralph Brainsfu
l