Rudolph Friml's world famous "Rose Marie," has been chosen by the Russian Light Opera for their next production, which will take place in the Lyceum Theatre on January 22, 23, 29 and 30. It is of more than passing interest to music-lovers of Shanghai to note that both Orlovskay and Bitrer. two favourites of the company, have been cast in leading roles, while Valin, Slobodsky and Andreev will be in full support.
Presented for ihe first time in Shanghai four years ago, the company were fortunate to have Mr.
Friml attending—he paid them great compliments on their performance and, it goes without saying, that the organization are much better now than they were then. The full ballet "will support and specialty numbers likewise will be presented.
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