"SALLY."

NZ Truth, 15 March 1924, Page 2

"SALLY."

To-night, at the Grand Opera House, is to see the first production m the Dominion of the eagerly awaited musical play "Sally," presented by the J. C. Williamson premier musical comedy company. Of "Sally" the critic of the Melbourne "Age" writes: "There is no end of fun to the production. The major portion is introduced by 'Sally' and the Duke. The latter, owing to force of circumstances — a rebellion had deprived him of his revenues— is forced to earn his livelihood as a waiter at the same cabaret as Sally is employed m. His antics m that capacity are excep-r tionally funny. Otis Hooper and Rosalind Rafferty, to whom he is engaged, also carry on their shoulders much of the fun-making. The song, hits are numberless, and, it is safe to say that the score will secure a record sale.. The performance is exceptionally strong m dancing numbers, of which 'Sally' is responsible for the majority. The scene of the play is New York, the time the present. The scenes— there are three . and an inset — cannot be termed anything but brilliant. Miss Josie Melville, m the title role, immediately won her way into the affections and good graces of the audience, with her delightful freshness, wonderful dancing, and perfect conception of her role. Her work merited the highest praise. Dan Agar as the Duke secured his laughs without any labored effort. Mr. George Gee, m the role of Otis Hooper, was good and very humorous.' Miss Thelma Burness, as his fiancee, interpreted her role well, securing well-merited applause. Others whose parts brought them into general favor were Charles Howard as 'Pops' Shendorff, proprietor of Alley Inn; Herbert Browne as Blair Farquar; Hugh Steyne as Admiral Travers; Pixie Herbert as Mrs. Ten Brock, a tenement worker, and also as the bat m the butterfly ballet; and Sydney Clarke as Tascha, a violinist at the Alley Inn." The box plans for the first six nights are open at the Bristol Piano Company.