Worrell Sisters

“The success which is being meted out by those popular artistes, the Worrell Sisters, at their cosey little theatre recalls to mind the flowery days of the old Olympic, when Mary Taylor, popularly called ‘Our Mary,’ held the magic key to the hearts of all genuine New Yorkers, of all ages and conditions.  Last night the New York theatre was well filled with a fashionable and appreciative audience, the programme being the musical burlesque of Fra Diavolo and the popular extravaganza of Cinderella, the principal parts in both pieces being sustained by the three sisters.  Miss Sophie as Fra Diavolo, in the former piece, was especially good, and was well supported by Irene and Jennie.  Mr. Donnelly as Beppo, the heavy ruffian, and Mr. Dunn as Lorenzo, a dreary lovesick police officer, were irresistibly funny, while Mr. Edwards made a very acceptable fussy old man.  Cinderella still continues as popular as ever.” 

Brief: “The Worrell Sisters have produced the burlesque of ‘Fra Diavolo’ at the New-York Theatre this week, and in that, as well as in the more familiar travestie [sic] on ‘Cinderella,’ those young ladies disport themselves to the delight of large and easily satisfied audiences.”

No mention of music.

‘“Fra Diavolo’ and ‘Cinderella’ were performed all last week by the Worrell Sisters at their cozy little theatre. In the first piece, Sophie appeared as the rollicking Marquis, dressing and acting the part to the delight of all. She makes a dashing young man. Jennie was rather out of her element as Lady Allcash. The character was entirely too quiet for her. Irene was in her element as Zerlina. Mr. T. L. Donnelly—with the exception of being too boisterous—made a good Beppo. Mr. J. C. Dunn is a valuable acquisition to any company.  Possessing a good voice, he sings whatever he attempts with considerable feeling, and generally receives a hearty encore.  Besides being a good vocalist he is a clever actor. ‘Cinderella’ affords a better opportunity for the Sisters to appear to advantage than any other burlesque they have yet ”