Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 April 1893 — Chicago Theater Attractions. [ARTICLE]

Chicago Theater Attractions.

The managers of the Chicago'theatres intend to provide plenty of attractions tor toe noraes 01 visitors that will pour into the City for the next six months, to view the wonders of of the earth at Jackson Park. Thp iinfortnnfttfi pxnpricnpps of thA Auv UUlvi vUnitw vA pvi tvuvvo vl vtlu Philadelphia and Paris managers during the terms of the World’s Fairs in those cities seem to have had a stimulating rather than a deterrant effect on the men who guide the fortunes of Chicago’s houses, and there is unshaken confidence that the approaching season will be phenomenal. Every class of amusement, from the cheap and nasty exhibit of the dime museum to the dazzling splendor of the spectacle, will find its patrons in the cosmopolitan throng that is coming to the World's Fair city. McVicker, the “dean” of the managerial corps, will divide the season between the “Black Crook” and the “Old Homestead.” Dave Henderson has arranged to revive bis: burlesque from the “Arabian Nights” down to “Ali Baba.” Lillian Russell and troupe are to sing in light opera at Hayman & Davis’ Columbia. Uncle Dick Hooley will stick faithfully to legitimate comedy and drama. There will be an abundance of farce comedy at the “Grand,” and the manager of the Schillei has the latest “adaptations” by Mr. Frobman. Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau, the renowned triumvirate of Grand Opera impressarios, are preparing to put a spectacle on the vast stage of the Auditorium that will attract and astonish theatfe-goers from one end of the country to the other. Only a few details are as yet known about thefpjece, but these are sufficient to stamp it as ihe most colossal, unique and magnificent work of the kind known to the modern stage. Plans for its construction were laid a /ear and a half ago under the guidance of Imre Kiralfy, whose successful management of spectacular productions has gained him international fame.

It comprises a prologue and thirty tableaux, bears the title “America,” and has for its subject the rise and progress of this country from the time of Columbus’ landing to the present. This historic theme 'will be illustrated by scenery, music, ballet and mimetic action. Dialogue will be used to some extent, but will be subordinate to the other features. The scenes, which are described as enchantingly beautiful, were painted in Pans by the corps of famous artists connected with the Grand Opera House.

Antonio Yenanza, a celebrated Italian composer, wrote the entire musical score, and is at present in Chicago, directing the preliminary rehearsals of this particular department::::. : v ' : " • The costumes, exquisite in design and texture, were made in London, Paris and New York, and cost a fortune alone; cost, in fact, does not seem to have been a consideration in the creation of this gigantic scheme. One hundred and twenty thousand dollars will have been the outlay before the curtain rises on the opening night, and heaven only knows what the expense will be thereafter. Seven hundred persons have already signed contracts to appear in the piece. The ballet, numbering two hundred, is to be a vision of loveliness—a ballet worthy the name—fresh from Vienna, Milan and Paris, where the delightful thing was born, and where it now exists in its prime. Luigia Cerale, of the Hos Theatre, Vienna, will be the premiere dancer. Others of no less celebrity, from the other side of the Atlantic, will assist her. The “Coryphees,” who arrived with the chorus from Europe the other day, are a lot of beauties, representing nearly every nation in Europe, principally Italy and France. The principal dramatic and vocal parts will be assumed by Louise Beaudet, Lottie Gillman, Miss Russell, Miss Malcolm, Herr Barnemann and Signors Brighenti, Otavi, Biagirelli and Campana. The first performance is announced for April 17, and the season will continue for six months following that date. «> . : Austin & Co., composed of W. B. Austin, A. H. Hopkins, Geo. K. Hollingsworth, will loan you money on personal,mortgage,or chattel security, for long or short time at local bank rates. These loans can be paid back at any time, and are more desirable than bank Joans, because interest is rebated. We have unlimited capital and can accomodate everybody. Try Dallam’s Great German 25 cent Cough Cure at Long & Co. r