The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-30
The Drama in New York.

We have hitherto spoken Of the unwonted number Of
attractions presented to citizens during the present
season. in the way of music and the ballet The drama
tic novelties by INFERIOR either in mum Der
or quality.
The drama is at present In fourishing condition
In this country than it has BEEN new impetus
has been given to it since the arrival of the Keans
These distinguished artists have raised it vastly in the
estimation of the public To their own mpsrso nations
ever chaste, brilliant and highly intellectual they have
given effect by generous cooperation with the man.
assmsnt of the Park in putting their plays the stage
with the best accessories filling up the subo dnae parts
with actors of great merit and paying studious attention
to the properties, costumes, and decorations.
The Keans, in concert with the very liberal judicous
and spirited management of the Park have commenced
series of shakspearian REVEALS which, for historic
truth funess and splendor have been equaed
any stage. Our readers doubtless remember the bril-
liant effect Of the tragedy of Richard Ill.," it was
brought out at the Park last winter 1t drew immensely
crowded houses for nineteen consecutive nights, and
would have drawn in all probability for many more
but that Mr. and Mrs Kean compelled to break off
in order to fulh engagements previously made in the
Southern cities They have since been engaged in pre-
paratons for the production Of King John in style Of
magn6cence altogether superior to that of Richard ILL.,
The production Of this play will cost twelve thousand
dollars half Of the expense to be betrayed by Mr. Kean
and half by the management The costumes alone have
kept sixty females in constant employment since June
last Some idea may be formed of the scenic effect to be
given to the play from the fact that there will be on the
stage at one time, hundred and Aity All the
banners armor scenery, costumes and decorations will
be entirely new and every thing will correspond to
make the most perfect representation Of this great play
pu. upon any stage. 1t will be brought out on the
10th of November and in order be full liberty to
play az often a. may be acceptable to the public
MIR Kean has made no engagement in any other city
after that time.
We have at present another great tragedian amongst
usa man who is destined in few years. to be without
rival on the stage We Mr. Anderson. This gen.
teman who takes his benefit at the Park this evening,
has all the qualities of great actor He possesses
enthusiastic love of his art refined judgment delicate
taste and freshness and fervor that gives admirable or
&c, to his acting He has, in addition to these mental
qualifications. fine manly person, noble presence, a
stage walk full Of dignity and energy and declamstory
powers such no other man at present the stage
possesses He is besides hard student his udcious
readings evnce He wants the flushed and artistic grace
OF CHARLES Kean but that he will acquire by practice
His present engagement at the Park has been highly
successful
To-mo row evening Mr., Collins, the eminent fish CO.
medan, the Park boards fulfil short en-.
gagement This accomplished actor has hitherto had
most successful in this country. He opened at
the Park when the weather intolersbly hot and
wnsandng this draw back he always good houses
The high appreciation in which he is held in this
city evnced on his benefit night by overlooking
house and his reception every other city he has yet
visited has been fully Hattering here He will be
warmly welcomed tomorrow evening.
Mr.. Leonard another Irish actor Of great comic pow
ers received weeks ago, his first appearance,
very Aatterng reception at the Park. The high estimate
4. la,
been endorsed by the press Of Philadelphia and other
places which he has visited
Mrs Coleman Pope, tragic actress Of whom the Eng
sh papers speak in terms Of high praise is about app
pear in few days at the Bowery The talents Of this la
dy said to be of high order and her will
doubtless DO commemorate with her deserts
New York has never a season pregnant with
the present. We would sdvise read
ers to enjoy il while they