Wood’s Theatre

     Brief mentions of music. “The play [The Elves] itself is not exceedingly absorbing in interest, but it abounds in pleasing incidents, rather imposing tableaux, some fine groupings and one or two affecting situations, and is sufficiently replete with dancing, singing and transformations to redeem it and render it a palatable piece even for the New York public…The ballet corps, excepting the premiere danseuse, was not eminently praiseworthy, but the spirited acting, dancing and singing of Misses Sophie and Jennie Worrell redeemed its shortcomings and made the evening’s entertainment exceedingly enjoyable.”

     Portions about music. “[Jennie Worrell] sang ‘Mother Has Gone Away’—which was so heartily applauded that she sang ‘Pat Malloy,’ which being loudly encored, she favored the audience with another song, equally as well sung and applauded as the others…With the exception of a slight lisping, [Sophie Worrell] sang and acted very acceptably. She is possessed of a sweet, and well cultivated voice, and displays considerable skill in her terpsichorean movements. In a duet with her sister Irene, she received, deservedly, a hearty encore. Irene, although possessed of a good voice, is troubled with a lisping, which detracts from her other good qualities as an actress and vocalist. Jennie, the youngest, is decidedly the star of the party, and possessed of greater versatility of talent than her two sisters…[Jennie has] youth, good looks, a vivacious temperament, quick perception of fun and frolic, a sweet voice, finely developed form, and is a pleasing danseuse. The Worrell Sisters are decidedly the second sensation of the city, the Menken taking rank as the first. Lucia Deane [sic] has proved a valuable acquisition to Mr. Wood’s company. She appeared as the Princess in the ‘Elves;’ she dressed the character beautifully, and sang several songs artistically.”