Neuendorff Dramatic and Operatic Troupe: Die Sch�ne Weiber von Georgien

“The manager of the Germania Theatre will produce Offenbach’s opéra bouffe, ‘Les Georgiennes,’ on Christmas night. A splendid mounting of the piece is promised, and it is Mr. Neuendorff’s intention to present it in a manner as nearly perfect as possible. The costumes and other accessories have been made expressly for the opera, and the rehearsals were under the direction of Mr. Neuendorff, who leads the orchestra while the piece holds the stage.”

“Offenbach’s sparkling and mirth-provoking opera, ‘Les Georgiennes,’ which was first introduced to the New York public by Mlle. Aimée, at the Grand Opera House, was given last evening at Mr. Adolph Neuendorff’s pretty little theatre, next door to the Academy of Music, in a German form, under the name of ‘Die Schöne Weiber von Georgien.’ Despite the disadvantage consequent upon a translation of the fantastic libretto into a language foreign to its very spirit, the performance was a very creditable one, the principals in the cast evincing the requisite élan and dash, and the champagne-like music was tossed off with an ease and heartiness almost Gallic. Mlle. Rinold as Ferosa, the general-in-chief of the female warriors of Djègani, and also the too indulgent wife of the pusillanimous Jolodin, sung [sic] well and acted the part with much of the Aimée spirit. Mlle. Henold, a noacine [sic] soubrette, had a congenial rôle as Nani, the general’s lieutenant; and Mr. Merten made much of the part of Pacha. Herr Schütz and Kräli as the rentier Boboli and his slave also contributed to the success of the opera. The most popular song in the work, ‘Ich bin der Pacha,’ was deservedly encored. Considering the limited capacity of this stage for processions and other concomitants of an opera of this kind, the ‘Schöne Weiber’ was placed on the boards very satisfactorily. It is the intention of the management to bring out in succession this season all the principal works of the French opéra bouffe stage at the Germania Theatre, while the dramatic company will appear at Terrace Garden Theatre and in Brooklyn alternately. The Germans seem to be enthusiastic patrons of the Germania Theatre, to judge from the overwhelming house and the frequent applause last evening.”