The New York herald., 1846-03-03
Theatricalss

Theatricals.
PARx THrArRE,-shakspears admirable tragedy Of
"Henry W. was performed last evening at the Park
very respectable audience being in attendance The
Hotspur of Mr.. vsndenhoh is certainly most finished
piece Of scting-full of fire and spirit Mr. vandenhof
is very correct actor and would make valuable ad-
dtion to the company of the theatre Mr. Bass never
displayed his abilities 10 advantage than last even
ing His Falsta was rich and unctuous in the extreme
In him. truly I'VE behold the fullne Of the spirit Of wit
and humor bodily" and hope to see the tragedy per-
formed again. with the cast of last night. On Monday
evening the seguin troupe will appear on which occs-
sion the new comic opera OF Donpasquale." which has
been played with such extraordinary success at the
Italian Opera House, London, will be produced This
evening" the comedy entitled the Sheriff Of the Coun
ty" and the drama of the "Cricket on the Hearth" will
be presented.
BowERY THEArRE.-The beautiful and mag nifoent
scenic representation Of PUTNAM produced last
night at the above theatre with great effect, and receiv
ed with enthusiastic applause putnam" belongs to Pc
cuar and might say original class OF heatr
cal representations brought out with great expense by
the enterprsing manager of this splendid theatre the
indefatgabe Mr. Jackson and originated by the prolific
genius Of that Industrious composer Mr.. Bannister.
These pieces are in fact beautiful historical representa-
tons they are, were living cumulated paintings Of
the striking facts the great events and the distinguished
characters which adorn national history They diff
fer from the ordinary and legitimate drama essentially
since their effect depends upon the variety and mul
titsde of historical events which acted were,
over again. and brought in rapid and mutudinous sue
cesson before the eyes the audience To this charm
ing variety OF living paintings, faithfully dencated BY
the energetic performers is added richness and del
ty OF scenery which fill the delighted audience with
rapurous amazement while the machinery and eques.
trian additions increase the admiration OF admiring and
wondering crowds OF course, any particular con.
nected plot is unnecessary, and secondary matter
in these gorgeous and magnificent spcctacles which
the is easted with incessant of novel
ties and the recollection is and delghed with
the animated sight of what has been only before
ceived in the mag gnaon, in the solitary hours OF read
ing large and varied page of history is made to pass
before the admitting audience in stern and living reality
instead OF being merely the Of dull perusal Mr.
Banoser has been emnenty successful in striking out
this new field Of theatrical and in collect
ing together amazing amount of striking events which
are portrayed with astonishing fidelity by the actors
the short space Of time in which so much history passes
before the eye Although there can be no doubt that
the public taste is capable Of discernment, and Is not
and never will be, tired OF the classic charms OF the
genuine DRAMA which, though less ostentatious and
gaudy, produces. perhaps more impression upon the
that the greatest credit is not due the liberal and
terprsng task of the management Of this theatre, in
directing the public mind into this new and picturesque
and skill, these grand occular entertainments. For
though these magnificent specacles require it may be-
formers yet they demand perhaps greater amount Of
industry and actual labor If there is little room
for the display Of hstrionic talent and genius yet
fully compensated for by the physical display in which
all equally share with almost equal effect and unrival
actor necessarily pictorial representative Of some
historical parsonage, differing however, aud far supe.
ror to similar representations u great and beautiful
collections Of historical fgures even paintings, in
the circumstance that they alive, and speak with
astonishing force and energy, while in all such collec-
tons, the figures inanmate and eless representing
persons only in spleddd picture and Dress but incapable
Of performing their deeds over again, or uterng the
words which they have uttered. We confidently
affirm that these magnificent spectacles while they de.
light the and charm the Senses at the time
grand and beautiful lessons Of history envened by the
occasional and happy Introduction of some humorous
and character Hence the astonishing success
Of this class Of pieces at this theatre and hence the
has attained Unlike the ordinary drama, whore it is
the fine and natural acting OF good performers the
of Of deep feeling working up the passions which
contribute the charmhere the entire piece ITSELF and
It's scenery is the charm independent Of the plot the
greeted with rapurous applause and called down thun.
ders Of appreciation from crowded audience Tonight
will be given "The Knights of the Cross the Dog and
the Standard" with "The Demon Statue, the skele
ton Hand to conclude with "Don Juan; and advise
all who admire the spectacle the great the beautiful
the gorgeous not to miss the opportunity OF such
. high qualification.
From the wintry storm and chilling sleigh
To the Bowery Theatre, awsy away
NJ GrpERr-This genteman's grand vocal and nstru.
mental concert will take place this evening" at Niblos
In addition to the attractions which Mr. Gilbert himself
affords, several Of the most talented artists will assist
him; among them are Miss Northall, Mime. Lazare, NJ.
Fontana, Mr. Loder and Mr.. Timm. The programme is
very choice and the reputation of all the performers
SO well known, that suppose many persons will be
unable to gain admittance Mr.. Gilbert has certainly
taken great pains to draw good house, and doubt
not that he will succeed.
HowKs' Crncus at PALxo's-The performances at this
establishment, nightly are unusually interesting and
those who have discrimination patronise the exraor.
binary talent engaged there well repaid. The bill
for this evening embraces series Of attractions une.
qualsd by that Of any similar house in the city. The
Ethiopian Melodis,s, recently engaged by Mr. Howes
are Of themselves sufficient to draw good houses We
perceive that Dan Rce the eccentric and funny Glow
takes benefit on Thursday next.