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

IIER MAJESTY'S TIIEATRE.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers is the Opera, and the Public,
arc respectfully informed, that THIS EVENING. Tue.talay, March 2,
will be performed Verdi's celebrated Opera, entitled
NINO.
Nina', Signor Coletti ; Idaspe, Signor Corelli ; Arotasphe, Signor
Bouche ; lemma, Mdlle. Fagiaul ; Abigail, 31,111 e. Sanchluli.
After which, a new and original grand Ballet. in five tableaux, by
M. Paul Taglioni, entitled
CORALIA; ou, LE CHEVALIER INCOVSTANT.
Coralla, Mdlle. C. Rosati ; the Knight liuldebrand, M. Paul T
H oagnorelioni;
Mdlle. Petit ; Page, Mdlle. ;
Squire, 3f. Gouriet ; Berths,
Duke, M' Gosselln ; Fraisondin, M. Venefra ; Fisherman, M. di
attla.
Cart," is in active preparation, and will
Verdi's Opera, " Rine FOS
shortly he produced, for the firsd t
tin me in this
s ncdountrwill shortly appear.
y.
Madame Castellan has arr.ve town,
Signor Fraschini is daily expected.
will re
Donizetti's Opera. "La Favorita," berepeated as soon as
other arrangements will permit,
The doors open at Half-past Seven. The Opera will commence at
Fight o'clock.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN,
Established tor the purpose of rendering a more perfect performance
of the Lyric D. ania than has hitherto been attained in this country.
Under the Directlon and Management of Mr. BEALE.
The Nobi'ity Gentry, and l'atrcns of Music, are respectfully in-
formed that the Royal Italian Opera will open the flr-t week in April.
It is proposed to produce, in the course of the Season, some of the
established works of CI inarosa, Mozart, Rossini, Meyerbeer, and others
of the more modern Italian School, including Operas by Beand, Doni-
zetti, Mercadante, and Verdi, on a scale of the utmost perfeeVon is
every department ; to which intent the mana.ement has assemb ed a
Company embracing the greatest and most varied'went in Europe.
SOPRANL—Madame Grisi and Madame Persiani (her
first appearance in London for three years), Madame Ronconi and
Mdlle. Stefianoni (of the Theatre La Scala, in Milan, her first ap-
pearance in this couutry).
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 Lavia (of the Imperial
Theatre of St. Petersburgh, his first appearance in this country),
Signor Tulli (of the Theatre San Carlo, in Naples, his first appear-
ance in this country), and Signor Salvi (ot the Theatre I,a Scala, in
Milan, and of eke Imperial Theatres in Vienna and St. Petereburgh,
his first appearance on the Italian stage in England).
PRIM! BASSI BARITONI—Signor Taniburini and Signor Giorgio
Ronconi.
Pitfall BASSI PROFOND I—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, kid first appear-
ance in this country.)
PRlall BASSI COMICI —Signor Pietro Ley (of the Theatre Royal
Madrid, his first appearance in this country), and Signor Agostino
Rovere (of the Theatres Royal, Naples, Milan, Vienna, and St. Pe-
tersburgh, his first appearance in this country).
Seconds Donne—Madame Antoinette Mollidori (of the Theatre La
Scala, in Milan), Mademoiselle Amalie Linari, Mademoiselle Luigina
Bellini.
i.econde Tenore—Signor Emmanuele Steno (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. Ch,..s
Signor Bonconsigllo. 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 BAL.,..ET, 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, during the season, the following eminent
Danseuses will appear : —Premieres Danseuse—Mademoiselle Duml-
latre (ef the Grand Opera, Paris), and Mademoiselle Plunkett (of
the Grand Opera, Paris), Mademoiselle Bertin (of the Imperial
Theatre, Vienna, her first appearance in this country), Mademoiselle
Neodot (of the Theatre Royal, Madrid), Mademoiselle Marietta
Baderna (of the Theatre La Sicala, 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 Fertlinande Cron, Monsieur Delferier (of the Grand
Opera, Paris), and Monsieur Auguste Mabille (of the Grand Opera,
Paris). :Mitres lea Ballets—Monsieur Albert (of the Grand Opera,
Paris), and Monsieur P.lasis (of the Theatre La Scala, Milan).
Leader of the Ballet—Mr. Alfred Mellon. Regisseur tie la Dense
Mr. O'Bryan. Composer—Signor Alessandro Curuei (of the San
Carlo Theatre, Naples).
THE THEATRE.—To render the Interior at once commodious,
elegant, and comfortable, it has been entirely reconstructed and
decorated, under the immediate direction and after designs of it.
Albano, Esq., C.E., with every attention directed to its proper
ventilation. The l)ecorationa have been executed by Mr. Ponsonby.
The Management has happily secured the artistic skill of Signori
Ferri and Verardi (of the Theatre Italien, in l'aris), 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 the Box Office, llow-street ; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL. DRURT-LANE.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the new Grand Opera, entitled MATILDA OF
HUNGARY. Count Ntagnus, Mr. Borrani; Podiebrad, Mr. Harri•
eon; Mathias, Mr. Weiss ; Matilda, Miss RainMrth ; Lillis, Miss
R. Isaacs.
After which the new Ballet, callsd THE PREITY SICILIAN.
Count Amede, M. Croce; Rosella, Jidlle. Baderna.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
t nder the Management •1 Mr. It. Webster, sole Lessee.
THI EVENING
Will be performed a new and original Comedy, called THE
SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far-
ren, Stuart, Blackstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal. Mrs. Glover, Mrs.
Iluinby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey-
-001,15, &c.

During the evening the 'Band will perform the Overture, " Lac
des Fees," " PlantaLrenet," " Rose," and ' Polkas ; Waltz,
by Lawler ; Galop, by Strauss ; and the " American Polka."
_ .

To conclud2 with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza,
CaNeil the INVISIBLE PRINCE; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Morton,
Mrs. L. S. Buckin,..liam, Mite Reynold 's, and Miss Julia Rennett.

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

Will be performed the Drama, TO PA nExTi AND GUARDIANS.
In which NI, and Mrs. Keely will appear.
After which, the Farce of THE ETON BOY. Characters by
Messrs. NS'l.tan, Turner, Eee:ey, Miss Dickinson, and Miss Turner.
To conclude with the splendid new Fairy Ext-avarcanza, entitled
THE ENCHANTED FoREST. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will
appear, supported by the whole talent of the Company.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
ndcr the direction of Madame L'cleste
TIIIS EVENING

Will he perfo.med the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN
11(!sliES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. 31 tirtot.th, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Dennl., Mr. Cullenford ; Jack Gong, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Grinnidge,
Mr. Wright ; Captain Dartois, Mr. Worrell ; )'.aflame St. Auhert,
Madame Celeste ; Gerald :tic Mrs. ra„te: O'v..ti
Le", Loraina. called THE MAID WITH THE
MILKING PAIL. Lord Philander, Mr. Cullenford; Algernon, Mr.
Boyce; Ihecon, Mr. Wright; Mill', Mrs. Fltzwil.larn.
To conclude with DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE TO
CAMBERWELL? Iloneykun, Mr Wright ; Crank, Mr. 0. Smith ;
Mrs. Honeybun, Miss Harding; Mrs. Crank, Mrs Matthews.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
TIPS EVENING
Will be performed the Opera, entitled LA SONNAMBULA.
Rodulpho, Mr. Bodda ; Elvino, Mr. Allen ; Aliessio, Mr. Walton ;
Liza, Miss Rourke ; Teresa, Mdme. Ferrol' ; Arnina, Miss Bassonn.
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,
Mrs. Feste-oke ; ' idy, Miss Lapotte.
To conclude with the Comic Drama, called THE TWO RAIN-
BOWS James Rainbow, Mr. flranby; Peter alnbow, Mr. Campton;
Caroline, Mrs. Hughes; Matilda, Miss Homier.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
Will he performed the Comedic-Vaudeville of MATHILDE ; on, Ea
Jalousie. M. Darbert, M. Lafont ; Mathilde, bldlle. Farzmil.
To conclude with a new Vanwleville, entitled LES DEUX BRIGA-
DIERS. Rameandor, M. Lafont ; Francine, :Mlle. Fouquet.
Boxes, (is., Pit, 3s. tid. , 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
►,ibrary, 33, Bond-street; and at the Box-office.