Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-06-01

| THINGS THEATRIcAL.-Since the departure of
Charles Kean, and the advent of Fanny Elsscr, we
have had complete revival at of the theatres
We have also at this time plenty of kstrionic ta-
lent concentrated in New York and Philadelphia,
IN consequence OF the closing Of the southern thea
tres; but as most Of them aspire to the absurd dig
NIFTY oiplaying only star, vast amount OF il is a
mere drug in the market. The rage with all classes
IS the ballet, and when Fanny appears, not only is
the Park crowded 20 Overlooking, but the minor
theatres have good audience. She thus not only
draws money to the Park, but benefits the other
managers. As proof of this fact take Saturday
night. The Park had not fifty people under its
dome, the Bowery not more than an hundred, whilst
the Chatham, with Celeste and Mrs. Thorne, was not
more than two-thrds full Yet Celeste has proved
as great a card to Thorne Fanny Elssler's debut
at the Park was fortunate for Simpson The taste
OF the town last year ran upon opera, under the
citement which was created by the fascinating
ner and voice of Miss Sheriff. In the same way
EIssler and Celeste have given our fashion
ables of another kind, and that in all probability
will prove of more lasting character.
Of vocal talent we have plenty. Seguin and his
wife, Miss Poole, Mrs Martyr, Mrs. IL. Wallack,
Mrs. Hardwick, Guibelie, Martyr, Manvers, and
Horneastle. Wilson no longer look upon one
of the corps, he having taken his farewell benefit,
and announced his intention of returning home
In the legitimate line we have Forrest and Van
denhof in tragedy, Browne, Balls, Harry Wallack,
Billy Williams and Burton in comedy. In bal
let, besides the Elssler and Sylvan, we have Cs
leste, her little namesake, and Lecomte with her
man-frog Klishnig, and the rest of her troupe.
After the close of Fanny Essler's first engage
ment, Vandenhoff and his daughter will play at the
Park. They must not anticipate doing much as the
stock company will have been reduced in strength
by the departure of Richings and the temporary alb
sence of Chippindale. In all probability, their
places will be filled by Freer and Billy Williams
The Bowery will have uphill work Forrest and
Hamblin united may fill the house occasionally
for when Forrest appears in a, novel character his
adm rers go, but he does draw for any length Of
time. He had but two full houses during the past
week. The Chatham expects to engage Lecomte,
and Dinneford at the Franklin may get along if he
attends to light pieces and good singers, such as
Mrs. Gibbs, and avoids burlesques, of which the
town is heartily sick. Niblos however, will be the
great centre of attraction for the three months
His theatre, improved a it was by Walack, has
been reprinted, and new approaches made thereto
from the garden. He has engaged the Ravels to
play three nights per week during the season, and
on the other nights he will have music and comic
vaudevilles under the direction of Mr. Chippin-
dale. For these he has engaged Balls, Browne and
Burton, Miss Poole, Mrs. Hardwick and some
others
In Philadelphia threatricals are at very low ebb
yet Burton is building house, and confidently
hopes that he shall be able resuscate the drama
1t will be ready by the fall Of the year. Hackett is
playing at the Chestnut street Mons. Bihin, the
Giant has succeeded Scott and Frear the W alnut
street Ranger is at Washington, playing with vir-
gina Moner; Mrs. Fitzwilliam is at Boston; Old
Barnes and his family at St. Louis the 2lst
Abbot was to close the Charleston season on the !
18th ult Most Of the erratic stars complain of
making but little during the last six months, and
few, il any, have been able to clear their expenses
in this city, if we except Fanny Elssler and Celeste,
and Shrref and Wilson.
1t is said that Mr.. and Mrs. Wood and Macready
are TO out in the fall, but this is doubtful
matter in the minds of many The may be
said of Ellen Tree.