The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-02 00:00:00

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HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
TIN Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public,
are. respectfully Informed, that THIS EVENING. Tuesday, March 2,
wilt be performed Verdi's celebrated Opera, entitled

NINO.
Nines, Signor Coletti ; Idaspe, Signor Corelll ; Arotasphe, Signor
Bousdal; Fenena, Mdlle. Fagiani ; Abigail, Mdlle. Sanchioli.
Atter which, a new and original grand Ballet, in five tAbleitta, by
M. Paul Taglioul, entitled
CORALIA; on, LE CHEVALIER INCONSTANT.
Ceralia, Mdlle. C. Rosati; the Knight iluldebrand, M. Paul Taglioni;
Squills, M. Genriet ; Bertha, Mdlle. Petit; Page, Mdlle. Honore ;
Duke; M • Gosselin ; Fralsondin, M. Venefra ; Fisherman, M. di
Mattis.
Verdi s Opera, " Idne Foscari," is in active preparation, and will
shortly be produced, for the first time in this country.
Madame Castellan has arrived in town, and will shortly appear.
biignor Fraschini is daily expected.
Donizetti's Opera, " La Favorite," will be repeated as soon as
other arrangements will permit,
The doers open at Half-past Seven. The Opera will commence at
Eight o'clock.
ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,

Estsiblished for the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric Drama than has hitherto been attained in this countri.
Under the Direction and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobility. Gentry. and Patrons of Music, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the first week In April.
It is proposed to produce, In the course of the Season, some of the
established works of Cimarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Bellini, Dont-
zetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfection 11
every department ; to which intent the mana,ement has assemb7ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied talent in Europe.
PRIMI SOPRANI.--Madame Grisi and Madame Persiani (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Steffanotti (of the Theatre La Scala, In Milan, her first ap•
pearance in this country).
CONTRALTI.—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 Lovia (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signer Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Salvi (of the Theatre La Scala, in
Milan, and of tke Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petersburgh,
his first appearance on the Italian stage In England).
PRIMI BASSI lIARITONI—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), Signor Angelo Alba (of the
Theatre Royal, Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and
Signor Polonini (of the Imperial Theatre, Vienna, ids first appear-
ance in this country.)

PRIME BASSI edMICI —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Revere (of the Theatres Royal. Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. re-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconde Donne—Madame Antoinette Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalie Linarl, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.

Seconde Tenore—Signor Emmannele 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
Singers; will complete the Vocal Department. Chorus Master—
Signor Tionconsigllo. Prompter Signor Monterasi.
The ORCEIESTRA, formed of Artistes possessing the highest
executive powers, will comprise among its members Eighty distin-
guished professors. The ?Unitary Basil of the Coldstream Guards
will be tinder 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. Novell°.

The BALLET, 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 Elssler ; and, daring the season, the following eminent
Danse USeff will appear : —Premieres Danseuse —M ademolselle Dumi-
lairs (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
NOodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Raderna (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan), and Mademoiselle Fuoco
(of the Academie Royale de Parl,). Monsieur Petipa (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), Monsieur Gontie (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid),
Monsieur Ferdinand° Crose, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Mon veur Aoguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Parts). Mantes des Itallets—Nions;eur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur Wasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur de la Danse
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curds( (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples). _ _ _

THE THEATKE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comf;,rtable, It has brew entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of
Albano, Esq.' 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
Fern and Verardi (of the Theatre Italien, in Paris), to embellish

the ceiling and to prepare a New Drop Scene. The approaches
t) the Theatre will be bound Improved, by a carriage way being
formed hntnediirely under the Portico in Bow-street, whereby parties
can leave or enter their carriages without exposure to the weather ;
and by Increased radiates fur ingress and egress. The Refreshment
Room will be tinder the superintendence 01 Mr. J. G. Watson.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, tor the night or season, to be obtsined
at the Box Odlee, Bow-str et.; and at Messrs. Cramer, Bea'e, and
Co.'s, 201, Itegen;-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRLTRY-LANE,
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the teivGrandO,;er.;, entitled MATILDA OF
HUNGARY. Count Magnus, Mr. Borrani; Podiebrad, Mr. Harri•
son ; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Missßainforth; Lillia, Miss
H. Isaacs.

Atter which the new Ballet, called THE PRETTY SICILIAN
Count Amede, M. Croce ; Rottella, Baderna.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAY3IARKET.
I niter the Mar.e.gement of Mr. R. Webster, sole Lessee.
by
Will THIS EVENING
he performed a new and original Comedy called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, lauckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal. Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Heathy, Airs. Yarnold, Miss Forteecue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
nolds, &c.
During the evening the Band will perform the Overture, " Lac
des Fees," " Plantagenet," " Rose," and Helen" Polkas ; Waltz,
by Lanner ; Galop, by Strauss ; and the " American Polka."
To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
called the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, :lifts P. Horton,
',Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed th• Drama, TO PARENTS AND GUARDIAN'S.
In which Mr. and Mrs. Keely will appear.
After which, the Farce of THE ETON BOY. Characters by
Messrs. Wigan, Turner, Keeley, Miss Dickinsou, and Mira Turner.
To conclude with the splendid new Fairy Exr•avaganza, entitled
TIIE ENCHANTED FOREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of the Company.

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

Will be performed the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
BUSHES; or, A Hundred Years Age. Murtogh, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennis, Mr. Cullenford ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Mr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. IYorrell ; Madame St. Anbert,
Madame Celeste ; Geraldine, Mrs. Yates; Nelly O'Neil, Mrs. Fitz-

After which the Comic Drama, called THE MAID WITH THE
MILKING PAIL. Lord Philander, Mr. Cullenford ; Algernon, Mr.
Boyce; Diccon, Mr. Wright ; Milly, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with, DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE TO
CAMBERWELL ? Honeybun, Mr Wright ; Crank, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Mrs. lloneybun, Miss Harding; Mrs. Crank, Mrs Matthews.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed the Opera, entitled LA SONNAMBIJLA.
Rodolpho, Mr. Lodda ; Elvlno, Mr. Allen ; Allessio, Mr. Walton ;
Liza, Miss Rourke ; Teresa, Mdme. rerron ; Amina, Miss Bassano.
' After which, a Concert by the New Orleans ETHIOPIAN
SERENADERS.

... To be followed by the Farce, entitled KEEPING A PLACE,
Spikespur, Mr. Granby ; Crocus, Mr. Compton ; Dorothea Danvers,
Mts. Fosbroke ; 'I illy, Miss Laporte.
MaConclude with the Comic Drama; called THE TWO RAIN-
WirWil James Rainbow, Mr. Granby; Peter l'ainbow, Mr. Compton;
Caroline, Mrs. Hughes ; Matilda, Miss Honner.

' FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
Will be performed the Corned ie-Vanaeville of MAT lIIL DE ; on, La
Jalousie. M. Darbert, M. Lafont ; Mathilde, Mdlle. Fargueil.
To conclude with a new Vaudeville, entitled LES DEUX BRIGA-
DIERS. Rameandor, M. Lafont ; Francine, Mdlle. Fouquet.
Boxes, Gs. , Pit, 3s. Gd. , Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
liaif-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.
Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's
Library, 33, Bond-street ; and at the Box-office.