The Washington times., 1915-04-25

This year the variation from grand
opera to lighter forms of musical drama
opens an even larger field to their ac-
uVlties and brings to the organization a
been admired heretofore when only the
heavy or the very light compositions
Formed the vehicle for the expression of
the abilities of the singers.
Light operaseems to be especiallysuited
TO spring and summer presentation. me
repertoire that has been prepared for
presentation during the season here in
cludes not only the broader comic ele-
ments that have been given the designa-
ton Of musical comedy, but of the more
carefully constructed musical compost
t!ons as well, The exquisite harmonies of
Love" will be heard with more farcical
combinations like The Man Who Owns
broadway." The Red Widow" and and
be q constant varia ton of the menu SO
that 1t would seem almost every musical
taste should be pleased.
Beginning the season with the Wen
nese melodies of THE Chocolate Sol
der" with the rhythm and harmony
that sinks into the memory and per-
Nades the senses ike musical perfume.
the list that has been published as the
singers includes almost every form OF
musical entertainment that does not
qualify under the tragic conventions OF
grand opera.
been the source of particular pleasure
to those who have patronized the musi-
cal productions of past seasons because
they recognize in 1t the names OF singers
who have long been identified with Ger,
tain parts and certain songs. Principal
among these will be found Edith Brad,
ford. Forrest Huff. Frank Wooley, and
Estele Wentworth. These four singers
have repeatedly appeared in this city
Mr.. Huff Is a native of the District aud
they have created a clientele who have
very close personal regard for them.
Miss Bradford has been heard here
repeatedly in both grand operate pro-
ductions and musical comedy. She Is
known as a thorough musician. pains.
taking singer, and an actress OF grea'
ability. In times past she has been one
Of the mainstays Of the Aborn seasons
here and a very big drawing card.
Miss Wentworth belongs to the same
class of singers-a young woman w1tf
a pleasing voice and personality. who
in the enjoyment 4of the best of music
productions. Mr.. Wooley is a comedian
who has made Washington laugh man.
times and has such a variety of clear
comedy that his successive appearance!
are watched for as events of special in
terest. Mr.. HUFF. a native of the city
is one of the artists whose voice anC
personality is as highly rated among th'
homefolks as 1t is abroad-and it Is helt
in rather high esteem throughout thu
country.
The plans for the Aborn season pro
vide for nine performances of each pro
duction. three matinees and six nigh
performances. Two of the matinees
those Of Tuesday and Thursday. will b.
bargain affairs, every seat in the hous'
being held at 2J, cents. The prices fo
the night performances and the Satur
day matinee are fixed at 25 and so cents
In the opening production, "Th
Chocolate Soldier" with the music o
Oscar Strauss composed around tn
ct hn o~I SIot ,Nln.
Arms and the Man" John r. Britz
we'll known Viennese orchestral di
rector will conduct the orchestra o
twenty pieces and Martin Cheeseman
who staged the original production 70
Fred c. Whitney. will have charge o
tho stage direction: The cast will in
clude Edith Bradford as Mascha
Charl les H. Bowers. as Bumerli; Id
Brooks Hunt. as Nadna: Mildre
Rogers, as Aurelia; George O'Donnel
as Popoff; James Russell Powell. a
Massakroff; Leona Francis. as Katinka
John McDonough. as Alexis. and others