New Britain herald., 1930-05-02
Theater Review

Laurence schwab and Frank Mandel
 present
 THE NEW MOON" By Oscar Hammerstein, 2d Frank Mandel
 and Laurence Schwab
 Music by Sigmund Romberg
 Musical Numbers Staged by
 Bobby Connolly
 Stage Setting Designed by
 Charles Le Mare
 (Cast of Characters) Julie, Marianne g Maid .. Marie Callahan Monsieur Beaunoir, a Ship Owner Of
 New Orleans .......,... Pacie Ripple Captain Georges Duval. Commander of
 The New Moon ...... John Ehrle Ficomte Eibaud .,...... Max Figman Robert Bond Servant of Beaunor..
 ..................... Robert Halliday Alexander, another Bond Servant e.
 ...-.................. William Sully Besac, Boatswsln of The New Moon"
 ..................... Lyle Evans Jacques, Ships Carpenter. o. J. Vanasse Marianne, Beaunoir's Daughter ......
 ..................... Evelyn Herbert Philippe Friend of Robert ........
 .-................... James Moore Clotilde -Lom5aste. Of the Bride Ship
 .........-............ Marjorie Leach Doorran of the Tavern Irving Neinsten Flower Girl ............ Electa Leonard A Spaniard .,.,..... Herman Belmonte A Dancer .......,....... Carola Taylor Fouchette ................... Carl Linke captain DeJean ...... George 0 Donnell
 (By Herald Reviewer)
 The ultimate in musical romance has been achieved, or so 1t seemed to those who attended Parsons theater in Hartford last evening where The New Noon was presented. Such singing had not been heard previ- ously this season within the walls of the venerable playhouse. Nor can 1t be recalled that any entertainment had been presented boasting of such a wealth of talent.
 Evelyn Herbert's golden voice thrilled her listeners. John Halli- days singing commanded rapt atten- ton. The chorus, selected for it's vocal qualities, created a sense of ecstasy. The New Moon" played for more than a year in New York, a fact that is understandable. The story is colored with tales Of piracy in the Caribbean. love and adven- ture, one Of those fascinating fictions which appeal strongly to the juve- nile that lives in every adult.
 Miss Herbert took last nights audience by storm. Possessed of a voice which seems to know no limits of range. she has an engaging per- sonalty, charm and stage presence. Mir. Halliday plays the role of the aristocratic fugitive from France who has sold himself out as a bond servant convinCingly. His voice is rich. true and powerful. The pro- ducers have given him and Miss Herbert the material with which to exercise their gifts to the great est.
 The New Moon" is said to be based on the biography Of Robert Mission, a Frenchman who fled to New Orleans after trying 10 strike the shackles Of monarchy of his native land. It offers that type Of song which fingers in the memory. including "One Kiss "Wanting You" and "Lover, Come Back to Me" by Miss Herbert and Mir. Halli- day. The male chorus thunders and reverberates in Stout Hearted Mem in a manner reminiscent of the drinking song in the Student Prince" James Moore has a pleas ing tenor voice and is an important factor in the musical score. Comedy is provided by William Sully, Marie Callahan and Marjorie Leach. The dances and drills Of the chorus are unusually interesting.
 The New Moon" will be suns again tonight. tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night.