SOUTHERN STAGE NOTES.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1420, 12 July 1917, Page 32

SOUTHERN STAGE NOTES.

(By

“Lorgnette.”)

WELLINGTON, July 9.

It is a long time since the interest of playgoers has been aroused to such an extent as by the coming production of “Daddy Long Legs,” which is to be staged at the Grand Opera House, opening on the 11th inst. Not only is this accounted for by the reputation the play has won in London, New York and Australia, but anticipation runs high regarding Miss Kathlene McDonnell and Mr. Charles Waldron, who share the romance of the play. Both artists have star rank, and have qualities that make for genuine popularity. They will be supported by a number of players who are already established favourites with Dominion playgoers. During the season, which will extend over seven nights, it is probable that “The Outcast” will also be staged.

Messrs. J. and N. Tait’s musical comedy company are due to open a season at the Grand Opera House on August 8 with “Very Good Eddie.” During the season “The White Chrysanthemum” will also be produced. The J. C. Williamson comedy company did splendid business with “Baby Mine,” which enjoyed a five nights’ run. Last Friday evening the company produced for the first time in New Zealand the comedy drama “Broadway Jones.” The new piece was received with great enthusiasm. The company are now playing an overland tour en route to Auckland, where they are due to open on the 26th inst.

During October and November the Dominion will be visited by one of the J. C. Williamson musical companies. It is to be hoped the management will decide on sending across the Royal Comic Opera Company with “The Cinema Star” and “The Pink Lady” as the star pieces.