Maretzek Italian Opera: Fra Diavolo

     “Those who visit the opera on Friday—Fra Diavolo—and those who throng the Matinée on Saturday—Lucrezia Borgia—will enjoy all the elaborate preparations made to give éclat to the splendid Bal d’Opera. None of the decorations will be removed until Saturday afternoon. An examination of the portraits alone, would be worth double the price of admission.”

     “Academy of Music.—The opera to-night is ‘Fra Diavolo,’ with its excellent cast and mise-en-scene. The decorations and caricatures used at the Bal d’Opera last evening will remain to-night, and also at the matinée to-morrow.”

     “The opera of Fra Diavolo will be given this evening with Miss Kellogg, Mazzoleni, and Bellini in the principal roles. This opera is so popular a favorite that it is sure to attract a crowded house. The brilliant caricatures prepared for the Bal d’Opera last night will remain on exhibition this evening, and also at the matinée to-morrow morning. Those, therefore, who attend these performances were will have the benefit of the chief attraction at the expensive and fashionable Bal d’Opera, without any extra charge.”

     “Academy of Music.—‘Fra Diavolo’ was given last evening for the last time this season. The attendance was not overwhelming, partly in consequence of the weather, and partly the result of last evening’s festivities. There was an expression, however, of the usual amount of applause and satisfaction.”