The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-18

THE LILAC DOMINO At
THE ACADEMY ToxTGHT

Andreas pippel. erstwhiis imprssa-
rio of the Metropolitan, New York,
and late general manager Of the Chi
| cago and Philadelphia Grand Opera
Companies, and now expert fancier OF
comic opera and musical comedy, will
present the greatest treat OF many
seasons in the production Of THE Ia
lac Domino" which will appear at the
Academy tonight and Tuesday and
! Tuesday matinee. The production Is
imported" in idea and in method and
is as near to the genuine vienness idea
as It 10 posdbie 10 get In America.
There is seduotively charming music.
plenty of movements and variations.
the heroines are not only beautiful
and charmingly gowned, but they can
sing. al we'll. and dance. too. upon
occasion in fancy dress interpretations
or in the latest society dances; the
men can not only sing and dance and
froiic, but they are handsome fellows
of the kind one Is glad to know at
social affairs, not the dolled up stage
variety. The costumes are tasteful
and appropriate and the scenery 10 a
delight to the eye.
Miss Yvonne Darle. In the title role.
is an excellent Improvisation Of the
from school. who nasqueradss in her
lilac domino playing havoc with mems
hearts with her enchanting voice. Miss
Marie Hamilton. who sings the role
Of Leonie D'Andorcet Ia An utterly
charming personality. fresh. tapricious
md beautiful. whose delightful voice
is only equalled by her exceptional
acting ability. Bradford Kirkhride in
the principal role. 10 a decided hit.
spontaneous In bis love-makinx and
with a voice that should win any
girls heart. The rest OF the cast NIL
| in expertly and there 10 a large 'beau-
ty chorus" OF young girls.
@The Only Glxl.~
Yet another success has been scored
! for America on the English stage.
THE Only Girl" presented by George
Grossmith and Edward Lauri1lard at
| the Apollo Theater. has hit the target
PUNK In the middle Of the bulls eye.
| According to a London letter Victor
Herbert and Henry Blossom have CIV
! en- Londoners q dainty dish which will
remain on the bill OF fare for months
| to come. Fred Thompson was the
cook called in to prepare the dish for
English consumption.
Joe Webers American company will
be seen at the Academy Wednesday
and Thursday and Thursday matinee.
A Modern Minstrel Cabaret.
"A Modern Minstrel Cabaret" which
closes the first part Of the AL g. Field
Greater Minstrels this season. 10 de-
signed to represent tho aenith Of MIN
strelsy up to date. The variety, novel
ty and lavishness Of this number called
i for the lifelong experience Of thu dean
OF minstrclsy. and an uustinted outlay
OF money. The vooalists. dancers and
comedians--the entire array Of min
strels engaged--represen Americas
! leading group.
| Some of those who contribute ia
| this number ara: Bert swor. John
/, Cartmsll. Jack Richards. o. b. Ell-
! wood. Frederick r. Hughes. J. walter
/, Wilson. Harry Frillman. AL and Don
Palmer. w B. Church. Bobby Hen
shaw Ken Metcalf Johnny Dove. Joe
Coffman. John Healy, Eugene DeBell,
! Theo. Murphy. Harry Young. frankie
! Miller. Tommy Hanley. Henri Neiser.
william wachman. oJe Mccarty. Carl
Nixon. Garner Newton. Jim Conroy. AL
@. Field himself. and others. The AL.
@. Field Greater Minstrels will be at
the Academy Friday and Saturday and
Saturday matinee.
The Natural Law at Ba5Ou.
The most widely discussed drama of
last season In New York city was Tho