The New York herald., 1844-11-14

.ThKATRIcAL.-MR. ANDERSON. ID very rare,
indeed, that any Opportunity is offered, or any
cesslfy exists IN this region for theatrical criticism
But the performance of Mr.. Anderson, in the play
Of the Lady of Lyons" at the Park, does call
for few words Of notice. After having carefully
examined Mr.. Anderson's performances, and COM
pared them with those Of Mscready and Forrest,
we are decidedly Of opinion that, in many Of the
most essential qualifications Of his art, he is tar
perior to either of the gentlemen whom we have
named. In correct and delicate perception of the
text-in his close and minute study of nature lin
correct and cultivated taste-in energy, passion,
aud genius, Mr.. Anderson discovered himself,
throughout the whole performance on Tuesday
night to be vastly superior to any dramatic artist
that we have seen for many years.
Mr.. Forests success in this country has been
owing, in very great degree, to his physical advan-
ages. His remarka ably athletic iorm-his stentoran
voiee-his theatrical cant-have been the great
elements in the requirement Of his popularity On
the other hand, Macready, who lacks these means
Of winning the applause of the crowd, has greater
taste and mere art than Forrest. But he is without
soul-cold and passionless as a block Of marble
Mr.. Anderson has quite enough of the physical
powers of Forrest with taste and power OF intel
iectua conception, transcendng even those OF
Macready whilst IN point of natural genius, soul,
and enthusiasm, he is far, far beyond either. We
have not the slightest hesitation in declaring our
opinion that Mr.. Anderson is destined TO create
great yor and excitement in the theatrical world,
both here and In Europe, as Keane ever did. He
is yet young man but with diligent and careful
study and proper cultivation Of his fine talents,
he is certain Of attaining the highest rank in his
profession.
We were also very agreeably impressed by Miss
Clara Ellis, on the same occasion. She played the
part of Pauline with remarkable spirit and truth
She evidently possesses abilities Of the highest
order, and is vastly superior to Miss Clifton, who
is deficient in natural genius and soul. Miss Ellis
also appears to possess q much more refined taste,
and keener perception, than Miss Cushman, who
s, however, very good in what may be called the
"rowdy line" of the drama
Mr. Chippendale sustained his part with charac.
teristic propriety and good taste. He is man of
fine talent, and in varied range Of characters,
without rival in this country
Of the other characters, the less said the better
they were abominable And the denominations Of
the other performers at the Park, are to be attr-
buted entirely to the mean, insolent, and stupid
management Of that theatre. Those managers ap-
pear to be all the time doing away-occupied with
dreamy recollections Of something that they call
sod Drury"-some traditionary remembrances
which are quite enough, they think, for them, and
ought to satisfy the public. With good manage
ment, and stock company worthy of sustaining
such performers as Anderson, Miss Ellie, and Mr..
Chippendale. the Park would be one of the most
flourishing theatres in the world.