The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
hy1ghty Marietta
[W eek s Offering
at Academy


Png OF their unusually success
Swimmer season ~ the Academy of
nc holds greater appeal to mu.
overs. in the opinion OF the man
ment, than Naughty Marietta"
en- will be this weeks offering of
exceptionally talented organiza-
OF Broadway favorites.
ne first performance Of Naughty
ietta' will be given tomorrow
followed by performances
ntiy and at matineers on Wednes-
and Saturday. Uncommon inter-
nfs been shown in the new bill
since announcement was made
u had been placed in rehearsal,
the advance sale indicates that
ughty Marietta" will quite likely
ve to be the banner week OF the
cement thus far from the box
standpoint.
lctor Herbert. composer of many
ne greatest American light opera
esses. is responsible for the music
fNaughty Marietta" and the
1hing success with which the piece
after its production by Oscar
nmerstein testifies eloquently to
Ferit of Mr.. Herbert's work The
was seen and heard on one oc-
on in Richmond when the news
per critics and playgoing public
ted in praising 1t. The Comic opera
yers promise q production that will
hpare entirely favorably with that
de by a big touring company. Tho
that the roster of this admirable
an1zat!o1 embraces the names of
ty-ntne people suggests the
usht that the company is of ample
to do justice to a pretentious
sical play like Naughty Mari
-
No little interest will attach to the
al debut this week of George Basse,
baritone singer, who will have one
the important roles. Much is ex-
red of Mr.. Basse. as he comes to
enmond with the reputation of hay
successfully appeared in num-
of the most important musical
medy productions made in recent
Asons. Only recently he completed
engagement on Broadway with
Ter Soldier Boy' one of the con-
(icuous hits OF the current season.
id he has been placed under contract
ready for a Broadway production OF
E coming season
Tho title role OF Naughty Mari
10 WAlt VI toAiSts pS Al lfls lGt
j hands of Myrtle Jersey, the prima
(nna OF the Comic Opera Players.
10 part in which she should
|hiere her greatest local success to
tie. The music, it is said. is just
INT for her clear soprano voice. and
ali patrons OF the cadenly are
tu aware she can be depended upon
give a spirited Interpretation of
je acting side of her part
Miss Jersey Will appear AS an Italian
kiress who steals away from a con-
INT and comes TO New Orleans The
kIod of the play is the eghte snth
Injury. and the convent girl Is sup
bsed to mate with one OF the colo
ste. Instead of doing anything OF
le sort she is captivated by dashing
bang Captain Dick Warrington Now
uch OF the humor the story, which
as written by kiaA Johnson Young.
developed through the TACT that
hptAin Warrington is "A woman hater
the most confirmed type. But he
Infiot remain indifferent 10 mig
iteve<as Mariatta ID Athena, and before
j descent OF the final curtain the au
Ience sees them welded
Chief among the comedians will be
Dger Gray, the stage director and
lad of the comedy division. who has
ben cast for the role OF Siias Slick.
lpiain Dicks servant Mr.. Gray may
ways be depended upon 10 disiin-
l.sh himself IN good comedy role,
! d IL is expected that he will create
great deal OF laughter this week.
bee Hills. the contralto, whose we'll
hooied voice has been the source of
tcM delight 70 patrons OF tSge Comic
era Players. will appear in the part
Adah a Quadroon slave. Others
hong the principals including cute
|tle Billie Bush chief among the
bntnine dancing contingent will have
iYts that should enable them to score
'avily Annette Ford has been as
bned the role of Lizette, Royal Cut
Z will appear as Florence. Dan Mar
a. Rudolfo; Ernest Geyer. as SIT
[rry Blake: Matt Hanley. as Leu
na At -Governor Graudet. ana George
bgues, as Captain Warrington.
Naughty Marietta" is filled with
aoyart and rollicking song numbers.
particularly catchy one being the
Aarionette Song In the long lsT
good ones are: 1T Never. Never
n Be Love" Its Pretty Soft for
mon." I'm Falling In Love With
)meone." Meath the Southern
|oon," Live for Today Bye and
se.' Marry and Marionette." IF /
Tsre Anyone Else But Me" 'Drea m
elody," Italian Street Song" and
Naughty Marietta"
The scenes of the two acts Of
Naughty Marietta" are laid in the
lhlics rausre in New orleans, a mari
,ettG theatre and the ballroom of
q kunesse club. Picturesque and
,thactive costumes. II Is said. will be
orn BY the pretty chorus girls, who
III make their appearance at fire.
lent intervals dressed as quadronn
HES. Spanish girls, French girls.
aptain Dicks followers etc.
judging from the finished manner
which the company has perfected
Naughty Marietta" at the rehearsals
will captivate the big crowds which
= expected to throng the academy
lis week.