“The production of The Princess of Trebizonde, in English, at Mr. Robinson’s cosy theater, was effected last night, in presence of an assembly that nearly filled the place; and it was effected very nearly. All the scenes were pretty, and were in judicious taste, as to color and as to the combination of adjuncts with the action and the music—which abounds with sonorous choruses—was delivered with unction and snap. There is [illegible] comical ‘business’ in this little opera, and this was executed with rather unusual zest. The farce talent of Mr. Atkins, judiciously [illegible] by him, contributed to the pleasing success of the entertainment. Miss Clara Fisher’s tender voice and precise execution were all most admirably used, and there was emphatic admiration. Miss Fisher is less effective in speaking, and is constrained and rather tame in action; but she improves, and her sympathetic voice and musical proficiency make her a valuable participant in such performances as are current on the farcical stage. Mr. Harry Allen and Miss Nelly Larkelle should be mentioned as useful acquisitions to this company. Mr. Allen sang with jovial spirit, and acted in that vein of comic earnestness which is so essential to good burlesque. The whole cast was as follows [see above].”

“An English version of ‘La Princesse de Trébizonde’ was produced at Robinson Hall last evening. Without attempting comparisons between the performances of the original work offered last Winter and the present entertainment, it can fairly be said that the representation now inviting attention affords an excellent idea of the laughable story and of the melodious music to which its verses are wedded, and that it is quite as brilliant as a spectacle. “The Princess of Trébizonde,’ unlike the nonsensical librettos of Hervé, embodies an amusing story, and its tunes are numerous, shapely, and inspiriting. Hence a reasonably good rendering must afford pleasure. The opera is merrily acted and nicely sung at Robinson Hall, and three new scenes from the brush of Mr. Matt Morgan gratify the eye by their brightness and artistic beauty. Mr. Harry Allen plays…[see above for performer listing]. The distribution, it will be seen, included several well-liked artists, and the result of the cast and the mise en scène is, as recorded, decidedly favorable.”

“It may well be doubted whether there is either room or demand for two English opera bouffe companies in this city. But two there are, and at one of them—the one performing at Robinson’s Hall—Offenbach’s ‘Princess of Trebizond’ was given last evening before a limited audience.

The performance was marked by more spirit than finish. The libretto itself in the original version is an entertaining and sprightly one. The scenery to which the opera is set is very pretty, and the performance will be repeated every evening for the present."

“’The Princess of Trebizonde’ is well-suited to the abilities of the company now occupying the diminutive stage at Robinson Hall, and their first performance of that merry little piece last evening was witnessed with pleasure by quite a large audience. Mr. Harry Allen is a valuable acquisition to Mr. Robinson’s troupe, and Misses Nellie Larkelle and Clara Fisher, Messrs. Woodfield and Atkins, are all satisfactory. The part of Regina, in which Mlle. Gandon, of the Aimée company, made such a hit, was pleasantly performed last evening by Miss Venie Clancy. Mr. Matt Morgan has painted three new scenes, and the setting of the piece is consequently bright and pretty.”

“A change of programme was presented last evening at this favorite house, it being the initial performance of an English version of Offenbach’s opéra bouffe, ‘The Princess of Trebizonde.” Despite the weather the audience assembled was large and appreciative, and the artists achieved a decided success, the opera being full of fun and action. Miss Clara Fisher made a very petite Prince Raphael and Miss Nellie Larkelle a robust Princess, both ladies rendering their scores with great taste and feeling. Mr. Woodfield, as Tremolini, was in excellent voice, and acted the motley mountebank in a way that led to the idea that he had really graduated from the sawdust. Mr. Atkins, as Cabriolo, was as comical as ever, and carried much of the piece on his shoulders. Miss Venie Clancy, as Regina, was sweet and musical, though she appeared somewhat wanting in her knowledge of stage business. Miss Nellie Allen as Paola, who is always looking for a princely father, sang her contralto notes with good effect and was successful in adding to the fun of the piece. Mr. Harry Allen achieved a great success in the second act with a bravura song, receiving no less than three encores. The choruses were exceedingly well sung, and the costumes new and handsome. Three new and handsome scenes by Matt Morgan did much to add to the effect of the mise en scène. When the company are more familiar with the score the performance will be very enjoyable.”

“The comic opera now current at Mr. Robinson’s theater is meeting with more favor from the public than has been accorded to either of the operas hitherto produced at this house. ‘The Princess of Trebizonde’ has been dressed and framed in handsome garments and pretty and delicate scenery; and the necessities of acting and of vocalism which it presents have been met and filled in an entirely competent manner by Miss Clara Fisher, Miss Larkelle, Mr. Allen, and Mr. Atkins, assisted by a well drilled and serviceable company. There is no offensive dancing, in this entertainment, and it is devoid of objectionable attributes. The continuance of ‘The Princess of Trebizone’ for a considerable time may, we suppose, be anticipated.”

“The opera-bouffe of ‘The Princess of Trebizonde’ has been successfully presented at Robinson Hall during the past week, the company offering a clever exposition of the salient points of this Offenbachian combination of music and fun. The principal artists in the cast are [see above], who sustain their merry roles in a manner worthy of approval.”