The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-12
Theatr1cnln.

PARK THEATRE.-A crowded and fashionable audience
attended last evening the occasion of Mrs Kean be-
nett, notwithstanding the unpleasant state of the
Their. The play was the Merchant of Venice" in
which MIR Kosn played shylock living actor can
play it. This part which the MASTERPIECES of Ed.
mund Kesn which fills the entire stage and takes
all eyes from the subordinate characters by its great
.aiS ,ha ana power VI az MI Meah pa may DC
may be greater in certain parculars-or instance, in
the part of shylock think that Anderson surpasses
him in the renzied expression Of his anguish for the alb
ducton Of his ducas and his daughter but the truthful
ness of his reading, and the effectiveness of his points
and correct than Macready His acting throughou the
piece last evening was warmly applauded as it deserved
to be- The Portia of Mrs. Kean was everything that it
ought to be but into the shade by the
grandeur of tho principal character The other parts
wards in the comedy Of The wonder Al the fall Of
the curtain they called out to receive the applause
Of the audience. Tonight, Richard H." and The
Barrack Room"
BowxRY THEArRE.-The tragedy of Romeo and Ju
let" repeated at this theatre last evening to very
large sudience among whom we noticed the members
of Lafayette Fire Engine company 100, Of Albany
Miss Dean took the part OF Juliet and enacted it in her
usual excellent manner, and Mr. Clarke that of Romeo
Mr.. Booth as the Friar was capital, Mr. Neafe's Mer
Carpenter of ROuen" formed the sftsrpiscs The
~sS Miss pean as ElVira Mr. Seass as Roa NJ
Clarke Alonzo Mr. Booth Pzarro, Mr.. Chanfra
cast and viii ensure this tragedy being carried out in
superior style Alter Pizarro, tae comedy OF the Lady
and the Devil" and the drama ofWrlock Of the Glen"
will be performed Those who wish to spend pleasant
evening had better 60 to the Bowery tonight
GREENwIcH THEArRE-This tasteful theatre Is doing
thriving business under the enterprisng management
of Mr. Freer, who supplies nightly entertainments of
the varied and agreeable character With the val
liable aid of Mrs George Jones' Mr. Stevens Miss Crau
ford and Miss Julia Drake, he is enabled to produce
theatrical performances most respectable scale
His plays always put well upon the stage This
ming Mr. Freer himself appears in the play OF Damon
and Pythias Mrs Jones taking the part of Hermion,
and Miss Crawford that Of Calanhe The performances
conclude with the melo drama of the miller and his
Men," in which Mr. Freer Mr. Stevens, Miss Julia
Drake and Mr. II. Chapman sustain the principal parts.
Mrs. Jones takes her benefit on Monday evening
CASTLE GARDEN.-As the season draws TO close,
perceive that citizens determined to enjoy as
much possible the performances at this establishment
to the last moment they Notwithstanding the
favorable state of the weather. last evening" there
very large collection Of people here who appeared to
be very much amused with the performances OF the Buff
70 troupe who undoubtedly entitled great credit
for their admirable deneatons of Ethiopian character
Their songs applauded nightly by the audience
MIR. Holman a singer, and Mr.. Thompson, the comic
dancer are great favortes with the public, and their
merits duly appreciated This evening the performan.
will be both rich and varied and we recommend all
who attend to do so.
Mr.. HAcxErr.-This sterling and favorite actor will
appear in his great character of Falsta in the Merry
Wives of Windsor" this evening, at Nibos. The bare
of his appearance in this character su
cient to fill the house, but when it is stated that the
celebrated Mr.. Vandenho MIR. Chppenda!e Mrs Crisp,
Miss Taplor Miss Phillips and Mr.. Hunt will perform
the remaining characters in the piece must believe
that the largest assemblage that ever with
thing to such powerful cast and We hope the
public will avail themselves of the treat