The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-09 00:00:00

TIER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

THISIF.VENING, Tuesday, March 9, will be performed, the first
time this season, Donizetti's Opera,
LUCIA DI L IMMERMOOR.

Lucia, Mad. Castellan (her first appearance this season) ; Edgardo,
signor: Froschini (his first appearance in this country) ; Bidebent,
Signor Solari ; and Enrico, Signor Coletti.
To conclude with the Ballet of
CORALIA.

The doom open at Half-past Seven. The Opera to commence at
Eight o'clock.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,
Established or the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Direct on and Management of 31r. BEALE.
The Noblffy Gentry, and Patr.ais of Music, are respectfully In-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the lint week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the F.' eason, some of the
established works of Cimaroia, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
ot the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Saint, Dont-
settl, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmoit perfecton in
every• department ; to which intent the management has assemb ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied i Went in Europe.
PRIM' SOPRANI.—Madame Grist and Madame Perulent (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
3LlIle. Steffanoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap•
pearance in this country).
CONTRALTL—Signora Alboni (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan,
and of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her first appearance in this
country), and Mademoiselle Corbari.
TENORL—Signor Mario, Signor Salvator Lavia (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersbureh, his first appearance in this country),
Signor Tull! (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Salvi (ot the Theatre La Scala, in
Milan, and of the Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. retersburgh,
his first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIMI BASSI L•ARITONI—Signor Tamburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.

PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI—Signor Marini (of the Theatres San
Carlo, Naples, La Scala, Milan, and the Imperial Theatre, Vienna,
his first appearance in this country), Signer Angelo Alba (of the
Theatre Royal, Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor Polonlni (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, kis first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRIMI BASSI COMIC' —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, h:s first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Revere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in thiscountry).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoluctta Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, In Milan), Mademoiselle Amalia Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Benin!.

Weconde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Slano (of the Theatre San
Carlo in Naples).

Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
A powerful and numerous CHORUS of chosen and experienced
Singer 3 will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonconsiglio. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.
The ORCHESTRA, formed of Artistes possessing the highest
executive powers, will comprise among its members Eighty distin-
guished professors. The Military Band of the Coldstream Guards
will be under the direction of Mr. Godfrey.
An ORGAN, of extensive compass, has been expressly erected
in the theatre by Messrs. Flight and Son. Organist—Mr. V. Novello.
The BILLET, of a brilliant and costly character, will close the
performance of the evening, and no Divertissement will be suffered
between the acts of the Opera. The Director has the pleasure to
announce that he has concluded an engagement with Mademoiselle
Fanny Eissler ; and, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Dumi-
latre (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Berlin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, her first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Neottot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
lladerna (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Paris). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinand° Croce, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). Maitres des Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur Blasts (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Dense
Mr. 011ryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curmi (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has bees entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of R.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The Decorations have been executed by Mr. Ponsonby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Italie% in Paris), to embellish
the ceiling and to prepare a New Drop Scene. The approaches
to the Theatre will be found improved, by a carriage way being
formed immediately under the Portico in Bow-street, whereby parties
can leave or enter their carriages without exposure to the weather ;
and by increased facilities for ingress and egress. The Refreshment
Room will be under the superintendence of Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to be obtained
at rite Pox Office, Bow-street; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the new Urand Opera, entitled MATILDA OF
HUNGARY. Count Magna', Mr. Borranl; Podiebrad, Mr. Ilarri•
son; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Miss Rainforth; Ulla, Miss
B. Isaacs.

To conclude with a new Ballet, entitled SPANISH GALLAN-
TRIES. Principal characters by MM. Croce, Adrien, Tell ; Mdlles.
Baderna, Louise, Adele, St. Lenin, and Benard.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
U:uler the Management of Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
ITIIIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
SCIIOOI. FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
rell, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Itrindal. Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
liumby, Mrs. Tarnokl, Miss
_Fortescue, Miss Benuett, Miss Rey-
nolds, &c.

Daring:the evening the Band will perform the Overture " Les
Diamans de la Conronne," " The Beaufort Polka," " Albert" Waltz,
and " The Camelias Polka."

To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
c tied the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
I) Tights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton,
Mrs. L. 9. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the Drama, TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will appear.
After which, the Farce of THE ETON BOY. Characters by
Messr,;. Wigan, Turner, Keeley, Miss Dickinson, and Miss Turner.
To concludo with the splendid new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FOREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of the Company.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
I nder the direction of Madame Celeste
THIS EVENING

Will La performed the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
LUSHES; or, A Hundred Years Age. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennis, Mr. Cullenford ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford; Grinnidgc,
Di r. Wright ; Captain Dartots, Mr. Worrell; Madame St. Aubert,
Madame Celeste ; Geraldine, 3lrs. Yates; Nelly O'Neil, Mrs. Fitz-
wit: lam.

To concludelwith the Drama of TIIE CABIN' BOY. Ilenri, Mr.
Worrell; Vincent, Mr. 0. Smith ' • Ballandier, Mr. Munyard ; Lar-
gacette. Mr. P. Ledford ; Jul uc, Madame Celeste ; Jenay Laroche,
Miss Taylor.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Grand Opera, entitled ANNE ROT.F.YN.
Henry VIII., Mr. Rodda ; Percy, Mr. Allen; Rochford, Mr. Wal-
ton; Smenton, Miss S. Flower; Harvey, Mr. Wynn; Lady Jane
Seymour, Miss Rourke; Anne Poleyn, Miss Bassano.
After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERENADERS.
To be followed by the Ccmodietta, entitled THE WIDOW BE-
WITCHED. Furnival, Mr. Harris ; Lorimer, Mr. Granby; Mrs.
Lorimer, Mrs. Stirling.
To conclude with the Farce, entitled KEEPING A PLACE.
Spikespur, Mr. Granby; Crocus, Mr. Compton; Dorothea Danvers,
Mrs. Fosbroke ; idy, Miss Lapoz te.

FRENCH PLAT.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
Will he performed the Vaudeville. entitled UN MARI QI7I SE
DERANGE. Durosel, M. Lafont ; Bertholin, M. Cartigny ; Amelle,
Mdlle. Vallee ; Anais, M6l3e. Fouquet.
After which, TIRIDATE ; ou, omedie et Tragedle. Dubissol,
M. Cartigny ; Adrien, 31. Berou ; Mdile. Dumesnii, Mdlle. Farguell ;
Louise, 3ldile. Vallee.
To conclude with the Vaudeville of L 1 SCEUR DE JOCRISSE.
Jocrisse, Mon. A. Tousez ; Charlotte, 3ldlie. Fouquet.
Boxes, 65., Pit, 3s. 6d. Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.
I'rlvate Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
Library, 33, Bond-street ; and at the Box-office.