Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, August 8, 1880, Page 9

Commencing. To-morrow, Mon : 7 A Farcical Comedy by W. D. EATON, of this city. | a . ONLY ONE OPINION REGARDING — day, Evening, August 9th. rs WE DO NOT WISH TO RAISE EXTRAVACANT EXPECTATIONS, but sincerely trust and believe that . Chicago will indorse it as strongly as Boston and other cities have. eee THIS IS. WHAT BOSTON SAID ‘DURING ITS RUN OF § ben eS Teele ar achsds ¢ BOSTON HERALD, FEB. 22. * is one of the most amusing plays Jately seen upon the stage, and lias taken im- mensely with patrons of the Theatre, being performed by a company of rare merit, who -make ery line, incident, and sitnation tell. Mr. Hardenbergh’s personation of the cranky old chirop- odist is a masterpiece. By a word, a gesture, a look, even, he arouses a storm of Ihughter aud applause... The manner in which he toddles down to the footjights, and the expression of his fuce when, in the third act, the Doctor is mistaken for a literary celebrity, ale is worth a long journey to see. BOSTON HERALD, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4. GAIETY THEATRE—“ALL THE RAGE.”—To recount these amusing incidents and acol- ents, which required four acts and two hours and a half of time to develop, would require moro space than can be commanded this morning, and besides, would take away the element of surprise, upon which so much of thelr humor depends. Suffice it to say that the fun begins early,'‘and in- creases momentarily, until it becomes uproarious at the end. The situations and incidents are cleverly contrived, the dialogue is thickly studded with bright sayings, quaint ‘bits of humor, aud ungent satire, The company which manager Hill presents in this play is of exceptional strength. t. Hardenbergh finds in Dr. Goodwin an eccentric character after his own heart, and he plays it con amore. Wis features, bis voice, his hands, and his fect, all come into play in depicting the pe- culiarities of the old chiropodist, and a lovk, an inflection, a gesture, even the gait he adopts, often alone raised a storm of langhter and applause Monday night. Mr. Davidze made of Dr. Briggs a worthy companion to Goodwin, and his very presence on the stage was a source of laughter. BOSTON DAILY CLOBE, TUESDAY, FEB. 3. ‘ ‘Ali the Rage” is as good a play of the kind as has heen in Boston for many seasons, and it cannot fail to please the most critical audience, as‘was the casc last évening. Out of material such asis met with almost every day in the year, Mr. Eaton has made a farcical comedy so good and so entertaining that one has, after seeing it, very much the same sensation that comes after eating ANl the Ra: j tions, would re one plate of peaches and cream—an intense desire for more of the same sort. Of the cast very much ean be said in praise, although the greatest meed shoukl be given tu Mr. Frank Hardenbergh, as Dr. Goodwin, the central figure in the play. He has, in this character, created a part such as very few could ever hope to render as acceptably, and added very-materially to the reputation which be has enjoyed in Boston mofe particularly. Mr. Dayidge could not play badly if he tried, and he appeare to remarkably good advantage, as did the remainder of the cast, who were nearly all as good as the author could baye desired. |‘ ‘here was so much pure, unadultered fun, sparkling Wit, and so much enjoyment to be extracted from it, that one finds it impossible to criticise ad- versely. : BOSTON. JOURNAL, TUESDAY, FEB. 3. GAIETY THEATRE.—‘‘ All the Rage” was presented for the ‘first time in this city at the Gaiety Theatre last evening. It is really a farce in four acts, the hnmorous and ridicnlous ele- ments almost completely overshadowing the sentimental. To unravel them by describing them, or to attempt to give an outline of the story of the picce, with its relative and interweaying complica- wire a lengthier notice thau we can give. Mr. Hardenbergh kept the house ina y moment he was on the floor, his personation being iu every respect au excellent ‘ation with which the part has been drawa belug very well hidden by the easy con- te hich it was carried out to the ond. Mr. Dayidge is also to be credited with good acting, and shared very fairly iu the applause that was bestowed. The ladies all did admirably, and the remainder of the support was such as to make the performance one of much merit. The audience was a large one, and if there is any power of attraction. in pure and wholesome humor, wb hie is mingled a spicing of satire, ** All the Rage” ought to Hill the house at every enter- inment. good humor ev one, the exagy sistency with w DAILY EVENING TRAVELLER, TUESDAY, FEB. 3. GATETY THEATRE.—‘‘ All the Rage” was given at the Gaiety Theatre last evening for thie first time in Boston. Thre picce, which Is brimful of fun. begins fast aud furious, and t rough a mixture of libels, iudicrous situations, loye and scutiment, the auditor is forced along a current of & constant action and anticipation until the closé of the curtain. We have not the space to enter inte detail as regards these points; suffice it to say that the play, like nearly all others of its class, needs to be seen in order to be understood ; like a pleasant dish, to be tasted in order to be enjoyed. Foremost among the characters of last evening we were gratified to see the familiar face of Mr. Frank Hardenbergh, as Dr. Wm. Goodwin, a comedy yein in which he*is entirely at home, and from which he extracted the most delicious fan. Mr, Wu. Davidge made a good Dewitt C. Briggs, and Mr. J. C. Padgett as Horatio Braney, Mr. Edwin Milliken as D. Clinton Briggs, Meta Bart- lett as Sophronia Briggs, deserye special praise. The scenery should haye a compliment, and the play is given with that snap so indispensable to pieces of like natare. EVENING TRANSCRIPT, TUESDAY, FEB. 3. GAIETY THEATRE.—A four-act farcical comedy was presented last evening entitled °¢ All the Rage.” The plot is slight, but the fun abundant. An aspirant for politien! honor is enraged at the persistent altacks on his character by a yonug journalist and author, Will Goodwin. ' He smarts for revenge, and secks the scribe with a view of chastising him. (oodwin has published a book which is ‘ull the rage,”’ and which wins the adoration of sentimental girls, but, being a sensible fellow, anxious to escape the attention they would gladly show, he takes refuge at Long Branch. Here, to gain further relief, he exchanges names with a friend. Here, too, appears a Dr. William Goodwin. a chiropudist, who is mistaken for the handsome writer, reccives of] the admiration. in- tended for the junior, as well as a whipping at the hauds of the abused candidate, who lias hunted bim down. The confusion arising from the presence: of three men claiming the same names con- tinues for a long while, dector and editor thinking each other an {mpostor. After several comical scenes n satisfactory explanation of the misunderstanding is brought about. Frank Hardenbergh filled the role of the Doctor, and imparted to it much genuine humor. His gen€ral appearance was not wholly unlike that of the G. a. ‘T. | While he was on the stage there was continual laughter in the crowed honso. Others in the east were deserving of commendation, though, with the excepe tion of William Davidgo, thoy had little chance for making points. Look Into the Matter Caref ‘efore Investing Your Money. ' PROVIDENCE STAR, TUESDAY, MARCH 9. The action is rapid, the dialogue bubbling with humor of the richest, purest kind, and the act- bs is of the hishest order. Sucka play, presented by such a cumpany, cannot fail to catch on to pubtle Popularity. Frank Hardenbergh was warmly welcomed, and played vith a. vim, vivacity, dry rave that told. He handled the really witty dialogue thatfell to his part with an ease and , uaturalness that kept his auditors on 2 broad grin all the time. _ Davidge, as the irate Doctor, jet almost equally happy. Those who dislike to laugh should avoid this show, but these who en- A neg eroUs ‘the humorous, and the sprightly, excellently interpreted, shuald not miss secing Be. ee TAUNTON CAZETTE, MARCH [5. a) AN the ” called out a good audience at Music Hall Saturday night, and we venture to y nothing has been presented on the boards of that Theatre for a long time which gave such uni- ri Satisfaction, created so much good feeling, called forth such a continuous roar of laughter, mae such a longing for more when the curtain went down at the of the last act, as did this sha Tacy of all farcical comedies. The situations are extremely mirth-provoking, the diulogne 0) Tp aud crowded with bright and witty sayings, aud was handled by Manager Hills superb capealt, im such a manner that a second representation would pack Music Hall to its ulmost é SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, MARCH 26. All the Rage’ j Hicking comedy that wants little of being a roaring farce, and its points wT fhely tract ont by a well-balanced company at Music Hall Tost night. | The complications en ch result from the possession or assnmption of the same name by three individuals are numerous een .fo keep the audience at a high pitch of excitement. The popularity of the piece is-both late and deseryed. : WOONSOCKET REPORTER, MARCH 13. All the Rage,” decidedly the raciest farcical comedy of the day, called a fashionable andience Music Hall last crentaz, who were delighted at the beginning, charmed at the end, aud convulsed hs totire evening. The play has no dull scenes, the dialogue is replete with fresh witticismsy read Wy & well-balan company 3. the costumes are rich, and the stage mountings are quite Unique, second presentation of “‘All the Bage” will pack any hall in America. ne i . | | READ! and ; ny for its interpretation. READ HARTFORD COURANT, THURSDAY, MARCH.-25. S¢ All the Rage” is one of the successes of the scason. The audience at the Opera House in- dorsed it to the cvho last night, and deservedly so. It overflows with pure fun, brought out in its best lizht by {he company, which has played the piece for woeks in Boston. The plot is based upon the cuincidence of an eccentric’old chiropedist and a talented young jourualist, Le essing the same name. The latter’s pungent editorials have won for him enemies, and a recent brilliant work hus made him ‘all the rage” in literary and society circles. ‘The yencrable doctor’s acceptance of ad- ulation on the ove lmnd, and denunciation on tie other, are supremely amusing. Romantic youn: ladies, Long Branch flirtations, lively incidents, and flashes of wit everywhere thronghout the tex cater to the tastes of the theatre-goer of to-day, To sum up, ‘All the Kage” is a real success. NEW HAVEN JOURNAL, MARCH (9. Those who visited the New Haven Opera Honse last evening were treated to an entertainment that surpassed anything. of its kind that has been presented here during the season. All the Rage” is a roaring tarce, of which Mr. Wut. . Eaton is the author. It is a very clever produc- tion, and there is a good deal of merit in witty dialogne and thorough mixing up of love and sentiment, and the rage of a slaudered aspirant for political honors. The fun begins with the Arst act und increases to the very end,-and with such humorous and competent actors as Mr, Fran Hardenbergh and Mr. William Davidges supported by an excellent company, the piece will un- doubtedly mect with a prolonged success. Nothing but‘praise is due to the entire company: 6 AN} the Rage” sits this city again with the same company, secure your seats early, for the house will surely*be packed. i ES NEW HAVEN PALLADIUM, MARCH 19. Coo’s Operg House has seldom held a more thoroughly pleased audience than that assembled: last evening to witness the production of * All the Rage The suthor has undoubteply hit the popslar idea: of comedy drama, and the manager has us certainly hit-upon an excellent compas . Sil the Rage” is brimful of fun from beginning to ends and we are al a loss to find aught in'the play to condemn. The cast is almost taultloss, and -author, managers, and actors have reasoi to congratulate themselves on the success achieved last evening. MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND READ! ° 2S BRIDGEPORT FARMER, MARCH 20. S64] the Rage” iscertainly one of the most amusing pfeces ever produced here, and had the farther and very desirable advantage of being interpreted by an exceptionally good company. Mr. Frauk Hardenbergh aud Mr. Willam Davidge, both comedians of high reputation, filled the princi- pal roles in a manner which left nothing to -be desired. Taking it all around, a more highly. amusing entertainment is seldom given on the boards, and if it is ever presented in this city again it will probably be to a crowded house. THE DAILY STANDARD, BRIDCEPORT, CONN., MARCH 20. ¢6 411 the Rage” is one of the most amusing of the light plays now having a ran on the Ameri can stage, and, after seeing it last night at the Opera House, we are not surprised that it has so suddenly become popular. The whole plot of the piece is based upon a serics ‘of laughable mistakés in the matter of identity. The fun commences with the first scene, and grows warmer and warmer until the finish. The company 1s admirably adapted to the play, and could hardly be Im rored upon. All fitted inte their places easily, and, united, made a company that left nothing {fo fe le~ aired. ee audience was.thoroughly appreciative, ‘and round after round of applause tes' to eir pleasure. : “ NORWICH BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH (7. &¢ All the Rage,” a farcical comedy in four acts, was 5; lendidly played before a large audience in Breed Hall last night. It isa play made up of a surdities indescribably funny an from the beginning to the end of the performance, the andience was kept in a roar of laughter. most humorous entertainment ever given in this city. PROVIDENCE PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH (2, Last evening the final performance of ‘All the Rage’? was given at the Providence Opera Honse toa large audience. Laughter and applause was the order of the evening, and the people _ were not quiet a moment? - The curtain was called up.twice at the close of the third act, and, not satisfled with that, Mr. Frank Hardenbergh was cal ed ont. - SATURDAY!