The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-23
Theatrical and Musical.

articles.
Theatrical and Musical.
PARK THEArRE.-Ths old favorte resort, which has
for great number Of years been the leading feature Of
dramatic in this country and in which
all the principal actors have made their first appear.
ance, lie now undergoing thorough remodellng. The
interior will be entirely new, and constructed in the
most elegant and beautiful style. The proscenium win
be arranged with beautiful private boxes at either
side as to leave more stage room, and to command
full view ofhe performances. The boxes will be upon
enlarged SCALE with tu seats and backs and plenty
tsstefuy adorned with gold and retwork and the CELL
ing painted by of the first Italian artists 80 a.
to render this classic ground the rich and hand
location in this any other city in the Union
The of the work is under the drec-
ton of MIR. J N. Trimble, who built the Broadway,
Bowery, and other theatres in this city, and whose
ability Is we'll known by the citizens generally It will
be completed and ready for dramatic representation
there be doubt but that the Park will become
1t has been heretofore the medium pure intelec
tual and vocal enjoyment
BowERY THEArRE.-The Knights of St. John was
played last evening to tolerably WELL filed house. and
as far Is all the stage arrangements and acting 20
went of wel but we must say that have seen more
interesting dramas performed The farce Of the Maid
of Munster" and the drama Of the Flying Dutch
man, were the other pieces md much applauded
Tomorrow evening, the tragedy of Macbeth - will
be performed, and Mr. Tyrrel very talented and emf
nent actress from London, will appear Lady Mac
beth. Report speaks highly her citing and We dare
say she will show herself to be all she is said to he
Miss Taylor will perform the part Of the first singing
WITCH and will also appear in the part Of Fortunio
in the extravsganxa of that name which will be played
after the tragedy.
NIBLo's, AsroR PLAcE-The musical drama called
the Black Domino repeated here last evening
to large and fashionable audie uce The cast was
the same before. Miss Z. Briente was warmly re,
ceived. Her vocal and dramatic powers were both
brought into play usual and elected the heartest
applause. Nothing could be exquisite than her
style Of rendering Aubers music. Mr.. Manvers sus-
,n is pals ~ G as ad also
and Mons. Schmidt danced a Pas de Deux from the
ballet of Gizelle, and received their usual need Of
applause. The entertainments were concluded with
the comic fairy pantomime entitled the nvsble Har-
lequin in which the Lehman amiy bore the princi-
pal parts NJ. Marzetti was Harlequin and the several
tricks transformations and changes which took place
mt sound OF the magic trumpet the stroke of the
Of the audience all OF whom appeared highly delighted.
The bill OF fare for Monday Is varied and select.
CHATHAM THEATRE-Lester's benefit was well at
tended last evenings and the last night Of the season
was certainly most amusing at the Chatham -
Ernestine,'' g New York it is,n and the Unfn-
ished Gentleman formed the bill, and all was most
brilliantly performed. Well, the Chatham season in
Chanfrau has amused the good people for weeks
with his inimiable personation of the B'hoy, and,
moreover. he has made money, expect and certain
ly has gained the esteem aud respect Of all attached
all give him benefit and fine bill will be presented
the occasion. We have doubt there will be a
be opened and the viii be for the benefit
Of the returned New York Volunteers; and then the
Chatham will be closed for time in order to be
reftted and re-dec Grated in the most approved and
modern style.
CASTLE GARDES.-This delightful place Of amuse.
ment the situation Of which Is excellent for the enjoy
ment offresh breezes and fine performances was at
tended last evening by great many persons The en-
tertai nment began wit the comedy Of the Captain
Of the Watch" in which Messrs. Nckinson Baker,
Clarke and others played the principal parts assisted
by the talented Misses Phillips and Nickinson Tho
next piece was sketch called Mrs. Harrs.i whose
personifcation was rendered by Mr.. Holland who as
usual elected roars of laughter After favortc song
by Mr.. Geo. Holman, and medley overture, under the
able direction of Mr. Chubb the soree with the
melodrama Of Robert Macare,' in which Mr. Nick
inson filled the part of the thief and Mr. Holland that
Of Jaques Strop TO the delight of all the auden There
will be. this evening grand concert Of sacred music
and the weather Is agreeable doubt the Garden
will be crowded. as much to inbale the fresh air
hear the nne music. There is, for us, no place to
equal Castle Garden
Burrows TnrArRr.-The burletta Of Persona
tionn commenced the Entertainment here list
evening, in which Miss Chapu an delighted the au-
dence by her fnare representation Of the parts Of
Lady Julia and Mademosells de Challette She was
enthusiastically applauded throughout Mr. Crisp, In
the characters Of Lord Henry and Monsieur La Roche
was extremely happy and was greeted by his numerous
admirers with warm applause. In consequence Of the
sudden illness of Mr.. Burton, Mr.. John Dunn took
the part Of Jim Bags, In the Wandering Minstreln
His perform throughout excellent, and he
was admirably supported by the entire cast The en-
tertainments passed of most creditably.
CBRsTYs MISsTRELs will remain another week.
They are members Of the Can't get away Clubn
lens roiens as their patrons and admirers win not let
them go-but one week longer Il the utmost they can
remain with us.
BANvAKD's PANoRAMA, we understand, win remain
here another week after which IL must be removed
The MELopEoN CoMr.Sy are the move, AZ they
will play In Albany tomorrow evening.
Signora Ciocca IL at present dancing at the Pavilion
Theatre, Saratoga Springs.
NATIONAL THEATRE, BosroS.-We are glad TO per-
ceive that VIZ Barry late Manager Of the Park Thea
tire, gentleman Of unquestionabe talent and excel
character has been selected to conduct the stage
department OF this theatre The interior arrangements
of the house rapidly progressing and viii be
peted so as open at the Of the fall
season Ii good and great histrionc ability can
give proper direction TO the affairs Of any theatre
MIR Barry possesses avery requisite TO cater well tho
the welfare Of those by whom he may be employed 49,
We congratulate the people Of Boston upon such an
accession to their dramatic amusements
SUPPOSED NEW SrAR.--A new star OF the fifth
magnitude, In the constellation Ophiucus, was
noticed at Mr.. Bishops Observatory, London,
April %, Is4S. No star has been previously re-
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