The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-19


PARK Rr-orEsrso.-Ths Park theatre re-
opened last night for the performance Of the legitimate
DRAMA and never did theatrical season commence
under happier auspices although the leading feature
the evening the Lady Of Lyons" play which has
been presented to the play goers OF New York many
times yet before the rising Of the curtain the lower
boxes were filed and the second tier and pit presented
good appearance Before the close Of tho first act the
lower boxes crowded the upper tier and pit we'll
filed. An immense proportion Of ladies graced with
their presence tho re-openng and baptized with their
smiles the new born theatrical With such
array of beauty as night shone the Park
rage a manager, he must inevitably succeed But to
the performance. The - Lady Of Lyons" with Mrs
Mowatt as Pauline and Mr.. Crisp Claude Melnote.-
When the curtain and discovered Pauline Mrs.
Mowatt most rapturously greeted by those who
have before witnessed her chaste and beautiful perform
ances. Three'as hearty cheers echoed among
the walls Of Old Drury" presented to her. The
acquisition Of such talent to the stage truly
cling the lovers of the drama in its purity Since she
has been to Saratoga she has of that slight
vousness which was attendant upon q debut and she
now all her former chasteness, beauty and
power OF expression and with step and look firm
though she had rod the stage for years. Mr. Crisp
Claude fully sustained the reputation he has gained
personator of that character. Without the physical
power Of Forrest the studied elocuton of Anderson
his appreciation of Claude most natural and correct
The dialogue the scene of the second act where
Claude is testing Paulnes love- certainty spoken in
much cRaste and elevated style than is usually
the good fortune Of play goers to listen to-
much at home in the character of Col Damas He will
be decided favorte at the Park and will FILL well
can be filed the position long honoraby and salts.
Madame Dcschappels, we'll sustained by Mrs. Yer
Mr. Fleming, and CLAWS, BY Mr. De- Walden At the ne
falling of the curtain, Mrs Mowat was loudly called
1o and soon appeared led on By Mr. Crisp beautiful
Mr.. Crisp gracefully presented to Mrs. Mowat Her
heart through her eyes spoke thanks, and they retired
Before the farce grand Pas de Forges danced by
the Miss Vallees in their usual chaste and artistic
The evenings entertainments closed with the farce
" Roland for Oliver" with Mr.. Bass Sir Mark
Chase and Mr.. Roberts as Hon Alfred Highayer This
well received Maria Darlington was we'll sustained by
| Miss Moss, late OF the Italian opera.
On the whole the promise Of last evening o.
brilliant success for the ensuing We shall
have Mr. and Mrs Kean, Mr.. Reeve, Mr. Brough and Mr.
Hackett. This evenings bill is the Honey Moon
and Mr.. Bass Jacques-concludng with the farce o.
the dumb Belle !" with Mr.. Roberts Vivian We pre-
dict q crowded house.
BewERY THEATRE." Pizarro, J." and the Shoemaker o
Toulouse met last evening with the most cheering ap
plause and the hearty welcome which both plays have
received from the audience has induced the Director to
have them repeated tonight This is, indeed grea
treat for the lovers Of the DRAMA and is not surprising
that such good selection supported is by talented
artists draw nightly crowded houses The beauty Of the
theatre and its consciousness are also great deal IL
the universal atraction and the whole united will
fail to bring continuation Of patronage To IN,
amateur this theatre strongly recommends itself and all
who have paid it visit unite in preclaming it the bes
and most splendid in this city.
CASTLE GARDEN.-The performances went off very wei
last night amidst the huzzas and bursts of laughter
the audience The director who wishes to preserve
long possible the goodwill Of his patrons
for tonight another opera of equal merit and popularity
Shin.de-heela, Cinderella travestied, which re
ceived with universal applause and incessan laughte
on Thursday last. The overture to "Le Cheval d.
Bronze is to be played previous to the first part and the
second will begin with grotesque Pas de Jocrisse fol
lowed by gallop, played by the whole orchestra
NBLo's.-A capital saloon greeted Messrs. Rice and
Brougham last evening These two gentlemen aided BY
T. Placide Seton, &c., kept the auditors in contnu
of laughter. Mr. Rice, Otello, the very
essence buresque it was the picture catalogues
have it, full Of repose and highly finished" Great taste
shown the selection of the melodies Miss Mathews
and Mr. T. Pacde did ample justice to their respective
characters and indeed the whole dramas persona were
on the g rir and kept up the ball with great spirit
Brougham's Tom Moore enough said it the height
of drollery. John Seton takes his benefit tomorrow
evening An immense bill" Married Life j." all the mar
ried ladies acted by single ones.
Mr. Conner and his harmonious brothers took benefit
| at the Boston Museum Saturday night last.
MIR w. Chapman took benefit on Saturday last at tn,
Washington theatre Boston.
The performances at the Boston Museum closed for thu
season on the 10th instant.
Signora Pico and Sgnor De Begins arrived at New
port on Saturday last and gave concert last evening
They proceed Immediately to Canada and will mo doubt
be, as usual eminenty successful
City Intelligence.
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