HIS MAJESTY’S

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 86, 2 July 1927, Page 15

HIS MAJESTY’S

“LADY, BE GOOD” At His Majesty’s Theatre this evening at 8 o'clock and on subsequent nights, with matinee on Wednesday next, J. C. Williamson Ltd., by arrangement with Sir Benjamin and Mr. John Fuller, will present, for the first time here, the latest and greatest London and New York musical comedy triumph ‘Lady, Be Good,” in which the popular “No, No, Nanette” Company scored its best success in Melbourne, where it ran for over 15 weeks, and in which they are now breaking the records they established in ‘‘No, No, Nanette.” “Lady, Be Good” owes its remarkable popularity to the fact that its music is richer and much above the average heard in musical comedies. It was composed by George Gershwin, who is well known the world over for his beautiful composition entitled “Rhapsody in Blue.” The story of “Lady, Be Good” is clever and original and it unfolds a delicious love romance. Other features are its snappy dialogue, its brilliant ballets, its picturesque ensembles, its charming frocks, its delightful stage settings, its sensational novelty and specialty dances, and its genuinely humourous comedy. Elsie Prince proved herself in “No, No, Nanette” to be one of the best and most talented comedienne’s we have eyer enjoyed in New Zealand, and special interest attaches to her appearance this evening, because reports are to the effect that she excels herself in “Lady, Be Good.” It is said that she receives unlimited opportunities to display her versatility, and whether as Judy Trevor herself, or disguised as a Mexican widow or a Swiss miss, she is equally entertaining. Miss Prince takes part in no less than seven musical numbers, and her specialty dance with Mr. Leonard Rich created a furore of enthusiasm in Christchurch and Wellington recently. We have never been entertained by a funnier comedian than Mr. Jimmy Godden, but it is stated that he, too, is at his best in “Lady, Be Good.” As Waterson Watkins, a crooked lawyer, his genius for creating laughter is given unlimited opportunities to distinguish itself. Mr. Charlton Morton's refreshing personality will be in evidence in the character of Bertie Bassett, in which he is said to be highly amusing. and his eccentric dance received no less than three encores nightly in Christihurch and Wellington. Mr. Leonard Kich will make his iirst apearance with the company in the important part of Dick Trevor, others in the cast are Miss Nellie Deane, Miss Olive Grant, Miss Elsie Parkes, Miss Gladys Hermes, Mr. Claude Holland and Mr. George Jenings The specialty dancers are Miss -Umk Mackie. Mr. Royston McDonnell, Mr. Jack Smith and the Misses AUison and Kathleen Fallow. The full operatic orchestra and chorus are under the biton of Mr. Harry Jacobs. The box plans are on view at His Majesty's Theatre confectionery stall. where tickets for the early door stalls and gallery may also be purchased.