2 men and 2 women. Singing selection from the favorite operas. I had to put this act in place of Rooney & Bent on account of sickness. They were a positive surprise to me. Very good singers and went big with our patrons, while they lack stage presence, it could be made into a very find [sic] singing act by a little training by someone who would give them points on getting on and off the stage. 15 minutes—full stage.
22 min. in one. Very beautiful voices, all of them soloists. The tenor is the most extraordinary of the three. Gave operatic selections in Italian, all of which were very well applauded. The tenor is simply a wonder. “Lucia” and “Annie Laurie” finished very big.
From a scenic, singing and costume standpoint this production ranks higher than anything of a similar character ever devised for vaudeville. Full stage.
2 men, 1 woman. Special in 3, close in 1. Time 22. Singing familiar operatic selections. The act went well in spite of the fact that the voices do not blend in the best shape imaginable. Costuming very fine.
On at 3:23, 27 minutes full stage. The leading soprano was out of the cast this afternoon. It was very noticeable as her substitute insisted on attempting to take high notes, the result being a crimp in the whole performance. A new soprano is expected by to-morrow, possibly Miss Quinn, at least someone who will brace up the entire production.
15 in. in one – Man and woman, the man is originally of the Three Dumonds and the woman is Louise Taylor, of “The Giddy Throng” and other opera companies. She is a thoroughbred and an artist. As a vocalist, she is probably as good as any that have ever appeared here. The act is very strong and can be classed as excellent.
This well known prima donna got along very nicely but did not prove a big hit at either the afternoon or night performance. She is the possessor of an unusually good voice and her gowns are exceedingly tasteful and pretty. She got along very nicely, however, and proved thoroughly acceptable. 15 minutes, olio in 1.
Grand Opera Singer. She has a very good voice indeed and went very nicely, but, I think now as I have always thought, that there is no signer in the world that is worth the money that we pay her, to us, unless she can create sufficient interest to draw it in, and I don’t think that she is going to do it here. As a matter of fact, I think that so far as the New York House is concerned, that a woman at $75. Or $100. Per week would be just as valuable to us as she is. 12 minutes, in one. HRR.
Operatic Soprano. Has an exceptionally well trained voice, and with her pleasing stage appearance and well selected songs, forms an interesting part of the entertainment. Is filling the place of Marion Manola, who was taken sick the first part of the week. Works in one; time 11 minutes.
A very pretty one-act American-Japanese opera. Four persons are employed in its interpretation—one man and three women. The scenery, all of which is carried for the production, is beautiful and rich and the costumes are expensive and artistic. The acting and singing are very good. 24 minutes full stage.
