Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-16
ADJUSTMENTS
1ELASCO: "The Mikadc. y

A very delightful production ana
performance of Gilbert and sullivan S
unique classic, THE Mikado. was
presented at the Shubert- Belasco
Theater last evening by the Halio
Comic Opera Company. An unusual
ly excellent cast OF principals heaoea.
not through Difference to worid eoh-
ditions. but most approprlately y!
Miss Hama Shimozumi an attraS,lse
young Japanese nightingale. as uil'
Yum. really a prima donna role III
her hands, and the veteran corn H.
Jefferson de Angels. as 10 No me
lord high executioner, include" aiSo
William Danforth. as the Mlkauo,
unique and splendid impersonaelon;;
Warren Proctor. an eXceHen' aEu
graceful tenor, with d voice rs 80
as bell and as sweet as IL ts maj
ly; Louis Cassavant, as Poo San, anu
all that the role requires; Rlcnaro
Dorr, with melodious baritone DIS
Pish Tush; Greta Risley, as the noihe
ly Katisha: Rosamond Whlteslde, d
CHI rming Petit Sing, and Ethei bas
nall a pretty and competent esp
The feminine chorus, hose OF pre-
tv and demure iassies adorned WIN an
the beauty of costume and 1aclai ~
grafton of the most exactine JAP
anese mode and the additional charm
Of voice and discipline to give very
material success to the perlor!..anIe
while 1.-The gentlemen Of japan t;t,,I
tributed splendidly to the iaa 70
melodies ,of the score ana neipeu so
supply much of the necessary atiioS
nhere required for the occasion.
or course, the scenic settings WERE
beautiful but they were more: ~
deed. it seemed at times as IL tne
masterful hand of David Belasco were
in evidence. And added to all inns
there was the real enthusiasm VI a
generous audience, whose applause,
II ia believed, was largely prompted
nv memories Of days before the Hu
steal comedy, the jazz and the IRE
sponsible ragtime. as well as hnou
ern tribute to the greatest wrlters y.
modern musical entertainment snort
of grand opera, William 5. Ghoert
and Sir Arthur Sullivan
Much interest conferred. as a MATE
of course. in the diminutlVe rum
Yum, the only really Japanese glrl: ~
is believed, 20 ever linp
the perplexed lover of the unfortunate
Nanki POO. Miss Hama Shimozumi, ana
that interest was amply rewarded.
Miss Shimozumi in voice. dictlon ana
personality is ideal in her charm, anu.
he it said to the everlasting glory OF
fortune Gallo and Bradford Mills
who present the opera, they nave
supplied her with manly Nanhi roo'
whose voice. frequently heard, IS one
of the real delights of the perform.
ance. Miss Whiteside, too, as Plttl
Sing, stood out prominently as one
of the bright features of the per
Torrance, in action. in song ana In
personal charm.
jefferson de Angels was himself.
and that means volumes for his ex.
cellent qualities and qualifications OF
the role of 10 Ko. His topical song,
'I've Got Him On the List" aroused
all the enthusiasm it excited in us
palmiest days. William Danforth' as
the Mikado. deservedly shared the
laughter of the evening with him ana
himself contributed a new type OF
laughter to his characterization that
was most infectious.
All told, 1.-The Mikado," as sung oy
the Gallo Comic Opera Company, ana
as played, also. for it was well played:
will be a lasting memory to those OF
the past generation who were pres
emit and may. perhaps, convert some
of the present day who have los.
their bearings in humor. because OF
musical comedy, and their love for
real music in the delirium of the rag
time and the jazz.