“ABIE'S IRISH ROSE"

Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10303, 14 June 1927, Page 6

“ABIE'S IRISH ROSE"

OPERA HOUSE, JUNE 20

“Abie’s Irish Rose to he seen soon at the Opera House has achieved a. popularity never before equalled in any country. Tor Jive consecutive years it has been the leading theatrical attraction in New York, where it is still playing. Aptly described as a “Niagara of y laughs,'' “Abie’s Irish Rose” is said to be a dear, invigorating perspective oi life. "Abie’s Irish Rose” commencing on -Monday, June 20th fur a three nights season with a matinee oil Wednesday, June 22, will introduce to theatregoers a complete cast of international artists, all of whom have played their respective parts more than a thousand times. 'The play is from the pen of Anne Nicli•ills. It is a comedy of the most hilarious type, and is proving an unqualified success in Australasia. “Abie’s Irish Hose” is the story ot a Jewish boy who had an Irish Cafchol.e sweetheart, 'whom, he’ was afraid to marry on account of his father's hatred for 'Christians;' especially Irish ones. It makes a pleasant play to witness, and does not rely on vulgarity or unpleasantness for' its appeal. The complications arising out of the ''matrimonial mix up of the Murphys, Cohens, Ucvys, and the rest aro as they appeared in the origins] New York production. Jh the play the a union ee ' gets- three marriages iu three - acts. The box plan will open at Tattersall and Bayloy on Friday 'morning.