THE MUSICAL COMEDY "ARCHIE."

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19286, 16 April 1928, Page 13

THE MUSICAL COMEDY "ARCHIE."

SEASON COMMENCES TO-NIGHT. Great intorest is being manifested iu. ChristahurcU in the London Musical Comedy season commencing at the New Opera House to-night, when Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller will present their famous, "No, No, Nanette" and "Lady, Be Good" Company, who, it will be remembered by theatregoers, caused such a> big sensation uere iaat year, in London's latest success, "Archie," the fascinating musical comedy, starring Elsie Prince, Jimmy Godden, and Charlton Morton. "Archie" is the type of play that all theatregoers love. It reflects the mood of the moment in its gay, catchy music, in its fascinating frociking, in its witty comedy, and laughable situations, and its novel dancing. Its song numbers have a lilting charm. Outstanding features are "Cairo Moon," a great bit of character work in dialect portrayed by Elsie Prince and Jimmy Godden; "A Lane in Spain," a tuneful ballad charmingly rendered by Nells Deane; Elsie Parke's sweet voico ' will be heard in "On a Side Street." A Teal note of pathos is touched by Elsie Prince in her eolo, "C'eat Vous," and she haa another winner in "My Idea of Heaven"; Jimmy Godden drones a doleful ditty, "There's Nothing Left in Lifo for Me to Live For," which is put over in his own inimitable style. Among the spoctacular numbers, which give the beauty ballet a chance to display their wonderful frocks and limbs, are "Underneath Your Parasol," "On the Ritz," and "I Know All About Girls." Elsie Prince is more charming than ever, and Jimmy Godden, with his droll humour, provides the sparkle to the effervescent wine of wit throughout the show. Heralded as one of the most brilliant companies that have yet been presented ir> the Dominion, a) statement amply borne out by Press criticisms, the season promises to be a record one. During the season "Archie" will be followed by two distinctive musical comedy successes, "Sunny" and "Mercenary Mary." The box, plans for "Arohie" are at The Bristol Piano Company, where. phenomenal. booking is being recorded.