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World's Wonderful \ou!in Rouae m BY TOM KETTEKING Mirror Staff Writer Stout-hearted Frank Sen nes, who nearly six years ago introduced Southland cafe society to spectacularly produced nightery. shows, rang the bell again Thursday evening when he unveiled his latest, "Wonderful World," at the Mc^aJtoJiouge. Not alone is this the most, colorfully costumed extravaganza to hit the local boards, but first-nighters were treated to another innovation when Sennes presented his version of "Sennescope." The stage has been extended on either side so audiences get that "Cinerama" feeling. If Producer Donn Arden. has his way, Westerns won't be confined in the future to TV screens. Ponies and Gals His opening, "Wild West] Show in the Sky" complete with pinto ponies, Indians, cowpokes and a host of shapely cowgals has more appeal that anything Marshall Dillon has ever encountered in Dodge City. Most lavish of the produc- ti^f numbers is held for the male. Tagged by Arden as "Africana," it tops anything Billy Rose endeavored to do some years back when he produced, "Jumbo." At that time it was the talk of Broadway when Rose spotlighted an elephant on stage. The Moulin Rouge has a trio of them. And, in case of a tie, a score of doves. While Madame Berthe's costuming of "Wonderful World" is sparkling, Harvey Warren too rates a bravo for his scenic designs. Star billing goes to Anna Maria Alberghetti, the youthful thrush. Unfortunately, Miss Alberghetti's choice of songs would be more appropriate in concert. She works above her audience's head. While her voice is delight- mi, she needs more warmth in her presentation. The Happy Jester, three lads and a few dozen impressions, are back at the old stand again wearing out their welcome. They are on stage far too long. Their entertainment value doesn't warrant it. After opening eve, I'm confident that Sennes and Arden will make some changes in the offerings of both Miss Alberghetti and the Happy threesome.JBut even if they didn't, "Wonderful World's" production numbers alone are worth the price of a du- ?╟÷ ..?╟? I i_ . MOULIN ROUGE , I ($2.50-$5.50 Package) From Arizona to Africa, i I London to Hollywood?╟÷with t I white steeds, a trio of baby j phants and 100 nattily and sc \ times scantily attired humans- latest Donn Arden Revue, "V derf ul Worlds-" opened at Moulin Rouge Thursday nighi an audience packed with st many of whom ended up on st to wish Frank Sennes a ha birthday. If the whole 90-mir show can be likened to Sen: birthday cake, then the topping striking combination of talent \ looks?╟÷is Anna Maria Alberghc The voice that Miss Albergh maneuvers with such ease is excellent timbre and range a what is just as important in nightclub, she realizes this is no concert hall. The balance of clas cal and pop selections is perfe and there's a mighty fine act he besides. Joined by skilful danc< Jerry Antes and Pepe DeChaz: Miss Alberghetti flows just smoothly through her routines she does through her repertoi: Her stage presence is made light-hearted dignity; she is son times soft and tender, often exe ing and always in good taste. ( opening night, the vocalist's mot er, a pianist of no mean talent he self, Steinwayed a session of boog that scored with the audience a] her daughter. Up for Act II of "Wonderf World" are the Happy Jesters, trio of zany funnymen-singers wl rate solid kudos for their impe sonatio* * * * dow? Sensational Show The* The new Frank Sen said to Moulin Rouge show, "\* on the derful World," is the gr?? stage, est ever, a real sma the ok Anna Maria Alberghc exuber; as the star ig truJ Twdd ing* An.d Doi*n Arde cWpok Production numbers, 1 2 ish, naturally, -have an Burp" citing pmiJ & think fc< Next u is the belt Plgftf club sh. in red, of its kind that I ever ss final And, if Sqa "didn't cat "Afric* the opeSng ^tiight, y spectac missed a terrific finish sacrinc with Mm ^^ Jey ship a Lewis> fwte^ Davis, and gr and Jinhny Durante, i and ly kln^ jfi* .tfie after-da] and I world, % on the stage ; Madan once to wish Frank and h Bonnie new and great show we scener; . . . Actor Henry Silva's ne music* interest is Maggie Ryai Johmr' secretary> model and, c tire e^ a11 thln?·s, an economic artistr ?╟≤ ?╟≤ ?╟≤ The Luau, one of th Stabih spots to go if you like ac