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...bills announce that the "OEdipus Tyrannus" was "originally produced at Harvard College." Probably its presentations some thousands of years ago in Greece are only regarded as rehearsals. - [Post...
When the "OEdipus Tyrannus" of Sophocles was given last winter in Sanders Theatre by George Riddle and students of Harvard college, it was appropriate that the play, being a representation of the drama in its earliest stages, and given almost exclusively for the advantage of the students, should be rendered in the original Greek. But when the same play is given at a city theatre by professional actors, and for the benefit of the public at large, that the principal part should be delivered in Greek and the rest in English, seems but a poor and incongruous imitation...
...circles, he stood forth among them all as a star of rare talent. The chief criticism that has heretofore been urged against Mr. Riddle's acting was that his voice was not sufficiently strong to play so heavy a part as that of the leading character in the "OEdipus Tyrannus;" but, we are happy to say, his voice has improved wonderfully since his last appearance as OEdipus, and his gestures and stage acting last evening were, in nearly every instance, graceful and forcible...
...sale of seats for "OEdipus Tyrannus" at the Globe, will begin tomorrow...
...well proven at the time of its production both by the public and the press throughout the country. The New York Times, however, seems to think that enough glory has fallen upon it, and, in a review of Mr. Norman's book, says: "The actors in the 'AEdipus Tyrannus' played at Harvard barely escaped the ridiculous on more than one occasion; perhaps it was more due to the serious nature of the audience than to the lack of comical incidents and situations. The play was, however, excellently put on the stage and very well sung and acted; all that...