The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-14
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PARK-The tragedy Of " Romeo and Juliet was pre-
ssnted last evening, Mrs SIowa Juliet; MIR. Dyott
Romeo, and Mr. vandcnhofas Mercutio Tho produc-
ton of this play which conceive TO be ono of the
most difficult of Shakspeares with the cast of the princi
pal parts that We have mentioned was perous under
taking and had fears for the result But went of
better than we expected Mr. vandenho's declining to
undertake the part of Romeo was an instance of modestv
that We sure will not be without its appreciation or
Mrs. Mowats Juliet cannot speak with any degree
Of certainty The garden scene we did not happen to
witness, and that scene is one OF the greatest
Of an actresses capacity for undertaking Juliet Her
acting, as much as we saw Of it., was graceful and
imprisoned, although do not think polite for
her to undertake characters that require such
world Of practice Juliet, such limited expert.
ence. Mr. Dyott's Romeo series Of lights and
shadows. In the mpassoned scenes he was very ef
iecuve but in the connecting nksthose less material
pas which show practice and pliancy even
than the heavier scenes-he not good The death
scene was highly tragic and effective Mr. Vandenhof's
Mercutio was natural piece Of acting His conception
Oh the character was chnse and elegant and il well
carried out At the close of the tragedy Mrs. Mowatt
in accordance with the repeated calls Of the audience
Acknowledgements Mr.. Dyott subsequently called
out and made neat speech Tonight Loves sacri.
nee" will be repeated Mrs Mowatt Margaret and
Mr. Vandenhof as Matthew Elmore
BowERr THEATRE.-The very attractive performances
~ last evening at the Bowery being for the mutual be.
neit OF Messrs. Coney and Blanchard Whose engage.
ment at the west will very naturally preclude their re-
appearance for time to Gomez drew together very
ull and fashionable audience. II of the most
substantial benefits of the season. and affords the best pos.
sibe evidence Of the high appreciation in which they are
consisted Of the Crusaders or the Knights Of tho
Cross the avorte drama Of the Bandit or the Blind
Man." and the Dumb Savoyard and his Monkey.
There is fine bill presented tonight comprising mo
raj drama of George Barnwel the melodramatic spec
ace OF FL Hyder' and the thrilling and effective ORA
ma Of the Robbers Wife," in all Of which Mr.. j. r.
Scott Mrs George Jones' and the united strength Of the
company will appear This bill will necessarily fill the
house to repletion.
Rockwell & STONES CIRcus-This immense concern
will open in Brooklyn this evening, and continue every
evening during this week. This is the largest establish
men of the kind in the United States and numbers in ia
equestrian corps the celebrated Levi North Franklin and
Mcfarland and also the celebrated clown John Gossin
with host of others Of equal merit in their cspa
cities We have doubt the citizens Of Brooklyn will
patronize 1t.
TREMENDOUS FUN ExpEcrEp.-Palmos Opera House.
in Chambers street. will open Monday next (the l8h)
with company OF dramatic amateurs who will give pub
lie performances for six nights, commencing with
" Othelo" This splendid troupe Of "bhoys " intend to
throw of from their theatrical factory two FORESTS
and onchaH Charlotte Cushman, two and one-half Muir
dochs three four Mary Anne Lees besides bunch OF
fresh Hacketts. Glorious,
Mrs Mmder's concert, in Boston, Tuesday evening
was highly successful. e
Miss Julia Dean the favortc actress Of the west has
returned IRON her visit to Duchess and is now in this
city. We understand that the of one of our
chief theatres, is about negotiating engagement with
her. ~
Mr. De Meyer, in consequence of the Armory being
required Tor ITS legitimate postponed his at
New Orleans from the 4h inst unto the 9Th when II was
to come of at the st. Charles theatre.
Mr.. Burke is to give a concert in Rochester this
evening.
Mary Ann Lee is fulfilling short engagement at New
Bedford.