"ARCHIE”

Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6632, 11 June 1928, Page 8

"ARCHIE”

Judging by the exceptionally heavy booking at the Opera House for the three nights Sir Benjamin and John Fullers’ famous musical comedy company should have a record season in Palmerston North. Everybody is looking forward with keen anticipation for the return visit of this most popular j company that toured the Dominion last I year with "No, No, Nanette” and I "Lady, Bo Good.” Headed by Elsie ■Prince, Jimmy Goddcn, and Charlfon Morton, the sparkling musical comedy .success "Archie” will open the season •here to-morrow night, to bo followed by !" Sunny” and "Mercenary Mary.” i" Archie” is "better than the best,” the critics have it, and the proof of I the popular verdict is in the stupendous runs this production has had in London, New York, Sydney, and Wellington. Elsie Prince is the show; she has already made herself a reputation as an admirable vocalist and capable artiste, and, added to that, her vivacity ani charm acclaim her as one of the best musical comedy leads that have ever graced the boards of Australia’s and New Zealand’s theatres. Palmerston North knows and appreciates a good comedian. Jimmy Goddcn in "No, No, Nanette” and "Lady, Be Good,” has proved his worth. Some of the other ! favourites are Charlton Morton, Nolle Dean, Leonard Rich, Elsie Parkcs, Geo. Willoughby (a further inclusion), Royston M'Donnell (the dancing expert responsible for all the brilliant dancing staged in the above-mentioned plays), Jack Smith, and many other favourites, including a vast ballot and chuffls combination, one of the special features of "Archie,” e