Word: princess
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Princess Ninotta" March, Strauss...
...this stage the Moorish princess and her fierce brother, Abu Abdela, appear upon the scene to claim, in accordance with the ancient contract, the young Alcayde, Don Manuel. The Grand Inquisitor is unable to produce Don Manuel, at which Abu flies into a terrible passion, and makes things extremely unpleasant for Seville's chief magistrate...
...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...
...cast is good throughout. E. G. Knoblauch '96 takes the part of Princess Mirabelle very effectively. As he designed the costumes and scenery and wrote several of the songs, a good part of the success of the play is due to him. H. Schurz '97, as Robert of Alles shows exceptional dramatic talent. He is at his best in the burlesque specialty on the Prisoner of Zenda. A. H. Parker '97, as Tatter de Malion, the disguised king, also deserves a great deal of credit...
...complete cast follows: Bishop Christian, E. V. Frothingham '96. A prelate with a self-adjusting conscience. Princess Mirabelle, E. G. Knoblauch...