On the one act drama Carmen. This is taken from the opera Carmen. It has a strong story well told, and leads up to a tragical [sic] climax, the curtain going down on the death of Carmen who has been stabbed by her lover. Miss Bergere’s work is exceptionally good, and no fault can be found with the supporting company. Miss Bergere who was a strong local favorite, was warmly received on her entrance and was accorded three curtain calls on her finish. 28 mins, Spec. Drop n 5.
LeClair gave us his new act to-day. He opens in a palace and gives a burlesque on Cleopatra, introducing two songs. The costume that he wears is certainly magnificent. He then does an old Irish woman, and closes with a Shakespearean makeup with song. The act is too long, otherwise it is thoroughly all right and went well to-day. 23 mins, Pal. In 4.
When these people made their appearance I must say I felt apprehensive but they got away with their turn in first rate fashion, in fact, made a hit. To some extent, I think this is attributable to their having some local following; however the bulk of the audience seemed to enjoy their turn and although they were on the stage 25 minutes they could have come back and given them more. It is a little coarse and I don’t know just what the audience laughed at but it ‘goes’ and I should say that in New York it would be an unqualified hit. 25 min. open full stage, long close in one, 2 shows.
2 shows, 22 min, open full stage close in 1. The burlesque specialty, ‘A Vaudeville Surprise.’ Introducing a scene from ‘Ingomar,’ which was followed closely with much attention throughout. I think their singing and dancing close in 1 takes considerable from the effect of the act. Will shift them around with Ward and Curran.
2 men and 2 women. In their well known theatrical burlesque. ‘From Zaza’ to ‘Uncle Tom.’ Received some advance applause. Act did not go as strong as on other occasions due to the frappe condition of the audience. Presume it will go better to-night. 25 min. open in one-close in full stage.
Two men. Burlesque Illusionists. This act played in burlesque here at the Star Theatre this winter. In some respects the act has gone backward. It seems to lack life and ginger which they are sacrificing for two or three illusions. I have seen the act go much better than it did today. Their close is weak. C.F.D. in three. Close in one. 18 min.
3 shows, open full stage, close in 1. In burlesque comedy, the closing portion of which is about as laugh-provoking as anything of the kind ever done here. I would not hesitate to put this act in the middle of the 2-show section, so far as Boston is concerned.
In their burlesque entitled, ‘An Ancient Roman.’ Second time in this house for this burlesque, which has been elaborated upon since last here, and which is now a mighty good vehicle for laughing purposes only. The work of the Garrisons is well and favourably known on the circuit, and they had no trouble in making good this afternoon on a very late spot on the bill. 23 mins, spec.
GHR, 2 shows, 20 mins. in one. Two men, Matthews does the straight work, while Ashley formerly of Ashely and Wooley, does the jew character. His Hebrew impersonations are very clever. They do a lot of burlesque acting with the imaginary third person. On their finish Matthews sings the song “The Man Behind”, while his partner signs a parody to fit, which causes no end of amusement for the audience. Very good.
3 shows, 15 min. open in 3, close in 1. Burlesque comedy and singing sketch, the feature being the closing song, in which clever imitations of animals are given. From the 3-a-day point of view, the act is thoroughly all right.
