Wood’s Museum and Metropolitan Theatre

“On Monday evening next the Worrell Sisters will appear in a new burlesque, entitled ‘Lalla Rookh,’ supported by their burlesque company. It is to be hoped that they will bring an orchestra with them. Five musicians besides the conductor can hardly be said to constitute an efficient orchestra; yet that is the precise strength of the present orchestra of Wood’s Museum.”

“The new operatic burlesque of ‘Lalla Rookh’ is also enjoying the advantages of daily rehearsals at Wood’s Museum, preparatory to its productions at that establishment on next Monday evening, with the Worrell Sisters—Sophie and Jennie—in the leading rôles. The piece, as originally played in London, has been reconstructed and localized by Mr. Ben Baker, and, as interpreted by the vivacious Worrells, will, beyond a peradventure, prove a strong card for reviving the drooping fortunes of the Museum.”

“Their [i.e., Jennie and Sophie Worrell] singing, as usual, was captivatingly exquisite, and their songs frequently encored.”

No mention of music.

No mention of music.

The Worrell Sisters have made a pleasant beginning at this house, in the burlesque of ‘Lallah Rookh,’ and thus the museum is a more agreeable place of resort than it has been under the more lurid overshade wings of the tragic Muse.”

“Plot there is none, but in its absence singing and dancing is freely introduced, to keep up the flagging interest.”  

“Popular melodies are scattered all along the current, likewise, and the element of humor blends in it deftly and pleasantly, with the element of romance.”

No mention of music.

“Mr. Morton is a clever actor, but no singer. Edward Coleman is a good eccentric comedian and character actor, but he should not attempt to sing. Of the ladies we have nothing in praise to say, but much in the way of condemnation. While there is not a good actress in the company, they should studiously avoid any attempts at singing, for they fail to please.”