The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-04-18
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Foreign Theatrlcais, &s(3
Madame Garcia and Mr.. Templeton, were to APP
pear at the Princess Theatre on the 22d ult in J.
Puritani.
At Covent Garden Theatre, on the 18th ult, Mr..
Bum took a benefit, at which Her Majesty was
present. and Fanny Elssler appeared for that night
only in the Maid of Cashmere. The house was
crowded to excess, and nothing could equal the en-
thuslasm with which Mad'le Fanny was received.
The Times says
AS for the reception of Fanny Elssler on the boards
of an English theatre, we must say, that, notwith-
standing the many legends which have reached us
respecting her riumphs at New Orleans or the Ha-
yannai, we do not believe that any Of these could
have exceeded the rapture which she excited in the
crowded PIT of Govent- garden last night. The pas
de deur in the second act, an immense achievement
on the part of Miss Fanny, created one continued
llshe finally reposed from dancing Those remark
able steps the tips of her toes, which Pc
culiarly Etsaerisch, aslounded, her plrouettes
startled, her rondes de janbes created a furore
and what is the most curious matter of all, Fanny
EIssler in the Maid OF Cashmere is by no means
equal to Fanny Elssler in the Tarantu!e Had the
same audience seen her drive Dr. Omeopatico about
At Her Majesty's Theatre on the 2lst, was to be
performed DoniZetts opera, entitled Adelia, which
had already been played for several nights. The
Beini, sigs Dai Fiori, A. GiubiIei, .Panzini, and
Cont. Between the acts new advertisement by
M. Perrot called LAurore, in which the celebrated
Mile Adele Dumilatre was TO appear. And in conclu-
sion for the last time La Tarent,de, in which appeared
Made Fanny Elssler and M. Sylvan. The ad-
mred ballet of Giselle was to be shortly revived in
which Mad'lle Elssler, and Mad'le Dumiatre, were
to sustain the principal parts Among the engage
ments at this theatre for the present season, we no.
tice for the opera, Mad Grisi, Sig d. Cont, &C.,
and for the ballet, Mes'lles Dumatre, Cerito, Guy
Stephan, Fanny Elssler, Taglioni, Mons. Sylvan,
&c. &c.
Gubilei and Manvers were playing at Covent
Garden.
Mrs. Nesbitt was playing at Drury Lane
Sweeny, North, and the graceful Mademoisee
Leroux, were carrying all before them at the
English Opera House.
At the st. James Theatre they haveIbeen per-
forming new French comedy, by NJ Alexander
Dumas, in which Mademoisele Plessy appears. 1t
kind that the modern French stage has produced.
Rice was still playing at the Adelphi. H. 5 Wal
lack was al the Princess Theatre, and F. Matthews
at Covent Garden.
At the Royal Olympic Theatre, the American
giant Freeman, and Hervio Nano, have been per-
forming in the Giant and the Dwarf Freeman
perfectly astonishes the natives.
Love, the Poyphonst, was at the Strand
Theatre.
Oberon was revived at Covent Garden on the Goth
ultimo, IN which Miss Raintorh and Miss Poole ap-
peared, and Sgnor Glubilei. 1t was not considered,
however, decided hit.
Fanny Essler was about departing for the Cont
nent to fulfil an engagement there.
Madam Perslani is spoken of in enthusiastic
terms In -1neftU.
Signor Cont is spoken of as singer of the second
class.
As to Dumilatre, the Times says-Well does she
merit all the admiration which can be bestowed on
her, for more fascinating danseuse-one in whom
physical strength is more beautifully tempered by
clegance-can scarcely be conceived.
The Brahams, father and son, were performing at
Liverpool on the 2ist Browne, the comedian, was
at the Theatre Royal, same place.
Blackstone and Fitzwliam, were at Brming-
ham.
THEATRIcALs IN CHINA. The Hong Kong news
papers announce the introduction of theatrcals into
China by Messrs. Datronquoy and Co.
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