The Archive · 1937

"BAYADERE"

One of the most popular light operas, "Bayadera," which has been presented in Shanghai on several occasions with marked success, will be produced at the Lyceum on Saturday and' Sunday by the Russian Light Opera. Melodies from this piece are familiar to Shanghai, although many have not heard it, inasmuch as they have been incorporated into the libraries of various Jazz orchestras.

In the title role Orlovskaya, absolutely at home in the part, promises to repeat previous successes as the leading lady in a Parisien revue, while Valin, producer as well as player, in a smaller role than in "Marion's Wedding," nevertheless will please his host of admirer: Supporting players include Slobodsky Nevskaya, and Tourenin, while th ballet, under the direction of Volsky, are to introduce several unique bers. Dora Yanover is speci in an Indian dance. Scenei Sofronoff.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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