The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-16
TheatricoI and musical.

PARx TnxArRK-The numerous friends Of Mr.. Hackett
had the pleasure Of seeing him again last evening tho
boards Of Old Drury where he il engaged for limited
time. Mr. Hackett has lost mono of the powers for
which he 10 so celebrated, and formerly kept the
audience in continued uproar of laughter from the
rising to the fall Of the curtain Last evening he played
Sir Pernax Mcsycophant in Macklin's comedy of tho
Man Of the World" and the part Of OCallahan in His
Last Legs both Of which he sustained the reputation
that 10 attached to him. The remaining characters in
these pieces well personated by the corps drsma
que of the theatre Mr. Hackett will appear again this
evening.
BowERr THrATRE.-The grand nautical drama Of " La
hte" continues to attract crowds to the above theatre
There is nationality and patriotism about II. which,
united with other beauties, commands the enthusiast
tic admiration Of an American audience, and calls
forth plaudits highly indicative Of American spirit and
feeling Tho Surgeon Of Paris" is beautiful piece.
and adds greatly to the charm and entertainment Of
the evening. Both these pieces will be given sgain to-
night
GREENwIcH THEAraE.-The performances at this
unique little theatre, last night, for the benefit Of
Mrs Crisp, and were received with much applause. No
pains appear to be spared by the managers getting up
whatever they undertake, in the best possible style
The attractions offered at the Greenwich. are Of
the most varied and interesting character and the inhab
itants Of the upper part Of the city, will evince their
age. We refer to the bill: for the Particulars Of the
capital entertainment to be presented tonight.
MARY ANN LEE ASA DANsEusE-There was some Gu.
rosity to Miss Lee again. her reappearancs in
New York. after her return from Europe II known
that she had soourned for time at Paris the great
school Of art science and refinement, whore she had
placed herself under the tusorship Of the celebrated
Corelli. She has pro6ted much by the lessons and
American audience with additional claims to their
admirstion and patronage As danseuse she has much
Augusta iorn Is not 80 good nor ha. she her mus
cuar power, but she has great skill, much grace OF
movement, pleasing countsnance and prepossessing
..use present among u.s. except perhaps Mile Augusta
In saying this do not to affirm that she Is to be
compared with Mile haywood, though what difference
time may make (and judge by her great improvement
during her stay abroad il may make great deal) we
and skill united with graceful power; and yet there
one thing in which hagPesr. 70 u.s. she has sraneely
omitted to perfect herself and that Is the peculiar tact
accomplishment in danseuse Of more thar
ordinary talents which is extremely necessary to be
Mile Tagon were very skiuul and reehsrehS in effect
ing-it is art not taught communicated, but IL
much 10 the sc producsd The dstiusu.ssd artist
above mentioned always took caro- to be what's echni
ssy called we'll In this S.sSss. isT
bust is not good her drapsry well hung The exer
cse however Of little more tact and skill in this es
slight defects, and place Miss Leo where she bid
fair to attain
Mr.. BaouoHAM-Mr. Brougham gives another Of hi
\ peculiar
ciety Library. MIR. Broughsm personations Of the
Irish character perfect. 30 shaksperian that
one can fail be pleased by witnessing them He has
he deserves fun houses The entertainment Of this
gentleman at the Lyceum, in Brooklyn, very IA
shonably attended passed OF with the greatest seat
He was called at the close, and requested to
! the enter ainment next Monday at the same place.
/ Concern AT THs APoLLo sALoor.-An excellent voca
and instrumental concert to be given at the Apollo
loon tonight by Mr. w. Davis and his talented asso
ciates The most remarkable feature OF the entertain
ment will be the introduction Of the celebrated Buhn
hute upon which Mr. Davis will execute several fana
sss. Having heard this instrument ourselves, we pro
nounce IL worthy the attention Of the musical amateur
Of the city.
Mile Augusta, the celebrated dsns,uss 10 now fulnfi
ing engagement at the Walnut street THEATRE in Phi
/ ladelphia.
Leopold Meyer has progressed his tour oftriumph
| a. far ~ New Orleans
The Acrobat family have returned to New Orleans
| from Havana.