Word: acted
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...action of the play has been quickened and improved since last Saturday by the omission of several songs which, although excellent in themselves, caused the performance as a whole to drag somewhat. The principal omissions are Princess Mirabelle's song in the second act, the King's song in the last act when he casts off his disguise, and several verses of the final sextette. Otherwise the production was the same as last Saturday...
Branglebrink is a good piece of construction. With the exception of the tramp disguise, which is reminiscent of Erminie, its originality is praiseworthy. The openings and finales of the acts, the most important feature in the construction of a comic opera, are especially good. The duet ending of act second, which relieves the dragging in of the chorus in the other two acts, is effective. The libretto throughout is decidedly clever. Especially funny are the tramp song, "Jimmy Jinks," and the "Typical Topical Song." If the text is good, the music is fully worthy of it. As usual...
...play was given with dash throughout, and for a dress rehearsal was remarkably successful. The principals have their lines faultlessly committed and give them with confidence. The chorus have been carefully trained by Mr. Gilbert; they have many original figures-the Maypole dance at the opening of the second act being especially tasteful...
...Good Natured Man." The performance showed a good deal of careful training, and much credit is due to Professor Baker and Mr. Hayes. The play itself, apart from its clever dialogue and amusing situation, is very interesting. It shows the differences of construction, notably at the end of each act, between Goldsmith's time and the present...
...BREMER.DELTA UPSILON.- The following men report at Brattle Hall at seven o'clock to act as ushers: Blakemore, Chase, Dorman, Fuller, Hayward, Leeson, Murdock, Thomas...