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Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 31, 31 October 1932, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS. GRAND OPERA OVERWHELMING TRIUMPH ACHIEVED BY THE Williamson-Imperial Company of 100. SCENES OF UNPARALLELED ENTHUSIASM. Long before the curtain rose on the brilliant performance of Madame Butterfly,” a sense of pent-up excitement permeated the crowded auditorium. Nothing in memory can compare with the magnificent triumnh achieved by 1 ricipals, Orchestra, Cfiorus, and the magical splendour of the scenic wonders. Patrons are advised to secure their Tickets early for The ONLY ‘ BUTTERFLY” MATINEE The ONLY “BUTTERFLY” MATINEE (With same brilliant east). NEXT WEDNESDAY AT 2. NEXT WEDNESDAY AT 2. At Popular Matinee Prices: GOO Tickets at 4/6, 2/6, and 2/-. GRAND OPERA HOUSE Direction: J. C. Williamson (N.Z.), Ltd. The Greatest Occasion in the Theatrical and Musical History of Wellington. TO-NIGHT AT 8. TO-NIGHT AT 8. First and only Evening Gala Performance of Verdi’s popular “RIGOLETTO” With One of the Greatest Living Artists on the Operatic Stage to-day— APOLLO GRANFORTE APOLLO GRANFORTE APOLLO GRANFORTE APOLLO GRANFORTE As “RIGOLETTO” And First Apearance of LINA PALIUGHI LINA PALIUGHI LINA PALIUGHI LINA PALIUGHI As “GILDA” Hulled by critics and public as the most Brilliant Coloratura Soprano of the day from her amazing successes at La Scala, Milan; also PRIMO MONTANARI PRIMO MONTANARI PRIMO MONTANARI PRIMO MONTANARI As “THE DUKE” ALBINO MARONE, MICHELE FIORE, GLASHEEN, BIANCHI, HAMMOND, BRIEN, and GEORGINA STERLING. Full Cast. Full Grand Opera Orchestra and Chorus. MAGNIFICENT SCENES AND STAGE EFFECTS. Conductor: WANDO ALDROVANDI. EiOO TICKETS at 5/-, 4/-, 2/6, & 2/-. 500 TICKETS at 5/-, 4/-, 2/6, & 2/-. TO-MORROW EVENING at 7.50. First and Only Evening Performance of Bizet’s “CARMEN” One of the sensational successes of the repertoire-spectacular, brilliant, with 150 people on the stage, and BRUNA CASTAGNA. The “Carmen” who will take Wellington by storm, direct from thrilling successes at La Scala, Milan. Also MIRASSOU GRANFORTE MIRASSOU G RANFORTE MIRASSOU GRANFORTE As “Don Jose” As “Escamillo.” and Full Cast. FOUR MAGNIFICENT SCENES. Conductor: WANDO ALDROVANDI. For this outstanding Gala Night 600 TICKETS at 5/-, 4/-, 2/6 & 2/-. AMENDED PROGRAMME FOR SEASON: Wednesday, Matinee, BUTTERFLY” (Final performance, same east): Wed., Evg„ “LUCIA.” with PALIUGHI in famous “MAD SCENE.” Montanan, Izal, Fiore. Thurs.. “TROVATORE only one performance with De Gunst, Castanga, Mirassou. Granforte, Fiore. Fridav. “L BOHEME,” with Volobra, Mascagni, Altieri, Izal, Chiaro, Marone, Saturday Matinee “RIGOLETTO” (final), at popular matinee prices (same cast). Saturday Evg„ “CMUVLLERIA RUSTICANA” and PAGLTACCI, with Valobra. De Gunst, Mirassou, Alfieri, Granforte, Chiaro (the only evening performance). Monday, I\ov. 7, “TALES OF HOFFMANN.” with Paliughl. Valobra, Castagna, Montanan, Granforte, Marone. Fiore, Vianchi. Tuesday, Nov. S. “TOSCA.” with De Gunst, Mirassou, Granforte. Fiore. Del Chiaro. Wed. Mat. Nov. 0, “CARMEN (final) at popular mntinec prices (same cast). Evening, “FAUST” (.magnificent spectacular production, with Valobra, Marone, Montanari). Thursday, Nov. 10, BARBER OF SEVILLE.” Friday. Nov. 11. to be selected. Saturday. Nov. 12, Mat., “CAVALLERTA RUSTICANA’ and “PAGLTACCI” (final, with same easts), popular matinee prices. Evening, “FAUST” (Final). Monday, Nov. 14, “LA BOHEME” (Final). Tuesday, Nov. 15. “HOFFMANN” (Final). Wed., Nov. 16, Matinee. “FAUST” (Final) ; Evening, “TRAVIATA” (Only one performance). Thursday, Nov. 17, Final GALA night, “TOSCA.” GENERAL BOOKING & PRICES: 7/6—/RSVD. STALLS* CIRCLE—7/6 7/C —RSVD. STALLS * CIRCLE —7/6 Booking for Reserved Stalls and Circle opens this morning for performances covering the entire season, including the final Gala Night, also a limited number of Choice Preferential Seats at 10/-. RESERVED STALLS AT 5/-. RESERVED STALLS AT 5/-. A section of Stalls at 5/- will be available for Booking on the morning of each performance. Unreserved at doors To“’gAlYeßY, 2/6 * 2/- TICKETS for to-n’ights’ wonderful performance on sale at Grand Opera House Confectionery Shop. Latc-door. 2/- after 7.30 p.m. DOOR SALE TO-NIGHT. 500 TICKETS at 5/-, 4/-, 2/6 & 2/-. 500 TICKETS at 5/-, 4/-, 2/6 & 2/-. ■Will be held for sale at the doors tonight and every performance during the season, in addition to seats at other prices up to seating capacity. Every ticket-holder guaranteed a seat. BOX PLANS AT THE BRISTOL. Prices plus usual tax, etc. POSITIVELY NO BROADCASTING. Not under any circumstances can the Season be Extended. 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