The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-18
Theatrical and Musical.


Theatrical and Musical.
ITALIAN OrrRA HOUSE. Considering that there will
be other performances duriHg this week. the atten.
dance Last evening very when the house should
have been crowded. verdis grand opera of Nabuoo"
could not have been better performed all tho artists
played with energy and In excellent voice. Sgno
rna Trufa, deservedly favorite cheered In eve
~ scene while poured forth in thrilling harmony
succession of the sweetest and most delightful cadences
her blnding Of half tones and execution Of chromato
scales were surprisingly beautiful and rendered
with the greatest musical precision Signorina Patti
portuny for display in the character of Pheuena Bene
ventsno admirable he sustained the part of Nabu-
conception Of the suthor in proper s.ticuision sna in
tones % round and sweet that he called forth tho
rsS or me sgSOs S
Is managed with great musical ability The choruses
were rendered with great and the entire piece
beautiful piece, either regards its scenic effect the
high character of Verdi's music. 1t possesses many
while in the hands Of the charming Tru whose meodi
Gus notes and scientific execution have for her last
s . ~ Ro1 would the Of
open, Is too frequent repetition Of old pieces will not
prove profitable to the management.
BowERr THEATRE -Auber's opera Of Ezra Diavolo"
was performed last night before large and fashionable
audience. The Bowory is decidedly improved by the
ate alterations in the arrangement of the boxes; the
In which the fronts Of the boxes are adorn
ed and the hne light which shed oil the house by
the gas lights, he gas believe is made in the thea
tire, the New York Gas Company deserves no credit
for tn cesrness Of ) and audience such
look admirable Besides all this, tbs performances
the stage capital Every knows tho story
Of Fra Dsvolo that prince of Italian brgands be was
wsn acted by Mr. Gardner who sung the music with
prccision and taste. Seguin, Gisoomo, sdmra-
Deit 10 part just suited to bis style Of performing
ma uin hsnyn NAL ~ NJ. q
must say he makes most capital cutthroat on the
stage; his pantomme BY play, &C. is all inimabs, and
pieces Bauer, as Beppo, was very good is quite
addition to the seguin troupe. Mrs Ssgun Zsrns,
and osvstna Of Ills TO- morrow was most enthusiast
csly spplsuded Miss Lichenstein, the susceptible
Lady Alcssh and Andrews, the worthy lord himself
were very amusing. The cheruBes, scenery, &o we're
well managed, and reflect mucn credit the stage d.
rector Tue grand ballet Of La Giselle" with Miss
Turnbul the fairy, concluded the EVENINGS amuse-
msnts To night, the same bill Is to be repealed.
CHATHAM THEArRE.-Nsvsr, upon any occasion, did
this popular theatre present such . on last
evening" in consequence Of the vast crowds that nocked
forward to witness the performances Of the new local
extravaganza, entitled "New York as 1t is" In tho
eariy part of the evening" every available place of &C.
eonmodaton within the theatre crowded to excess
long before the commencement Of the evenings
tsinment The 'BrigaRd," which preceded the new
and attractive piece, being performed, when the
crowd became 80 great that those who In the front
seats in the pit forced to take refuge time in
that part Of tho theatre allotted for the The
shouting and confusion here became almost alarming
and no sooner had those who fed there been sestei
down, when another rush from behind caused them to
start on the stage over the lights and the play
stopped Soon wave after succeeded and perhaps
more graphic illustration Of New York it s'' could
not be gwen with better effect The front of the stage
consisting OF honest looking John Tsrs and sprux
ing Of d dn' DnoSs humorous looking cu'tomsr in
WHO killed Cock Robin ~ which cau.ed ,' yaeif.
rous roar of laughter and shouting, from all quar-
tors of the house. Many climbed up to the stage
boxes and all seemsd bent on a genuine frolio
The police and officers connected with the theatre
rendered powerless In the meantime the outside part
Of the theatre in Chatham street. presented scene of
equal confusion. Immense groups were outside endes
voring to forcs their way nwhile numbers from with
In unable to ind accommodation rushed towards the
door; and here there perfect jam for half
hour some rushing in and others rushing out It
hereupon announced BY ono Of the company that the
datiop would be returned to them at the door; and
hereupon the rush from all Of the house made
box keepers Office and DOORS and paid back their
money. The police and attaches Of tho theatre here
upon commenced to clear the front Of the stage, amid
the most deafening cheers; and some Of tho young
b'hoys" were to be seen springng forward on the
heads Of their different groups Of friends from stage
whom they soon joined In the pit amid continued laugh
ter The humorous character who called out cock-ro
hin again made his Appearances, which the signal
for fresh storm of cheering and laughter After much
ocean in calm" and never did Of this kind
pass OF with better humer. We did not learn Of single
stated that between those who hsa III: Tho theatre and
tnoss who were unable to get accommodation mako
thsr way In lover one thousand must have left The
interior Of the theatre Jam full when the perform
ance continued The new local extravag anxs was
s.reupon per,Srmsd giving grsphic picture Of ME in
prominent points; but for the present shall content
solves with commanding as one Of ae best pieces of
the kind that has been got In this theatre for long
time past 1t will have . decidedly long run.
CHRnrY's MINsrRELs.-Ts night and TO- morrow night
win be tho last opportunity this month for hearing these
the hail in which they sing Is required for other pur.
poses by the Mechsnics Institute. On the lst May,
however, They viii move In ssai1 and commences new
and saturday, they will perform in Brooklyn
BnoADwAr OpEoS.-The animated pictures continue
the great abrasion ct this place
MrLopror-At this neat place Of amusement large
numbers Of highly respectable people amused night
ly IL is conducted on very geneel principles, and
excellent place to pass pleasant evening at
SABLE HApMornrs This well known troupe Of South
singers playing short cement Brooklyn
TO. night they p~rorm ct the Brooklyn Institute and
from their we'll known talents and great popuirity
will undoubtedly have large audiences.
SABLE BRorHERs.-Tkese eens Of harmony are going |
IL strong at Convention Hail. and from the looks OF
things 1t fesms as If they were going to have very
no 20 to hear them will be much pleased Tonight
the performances are for the benefit Of J Turpin.
SABLE BsorHxss. This company Of negro minstrsls
have been very sucsessul at Paterson IDer coacsrs
every evening crowded, aud they have been
qussted 10 return there In . short Tins
BAnSEr WiLLLAMs-This celebrated comedian IL very
successful In bis delineation OF Irish character at tho
Adsphi Theatre, Washington.
FATHER MATHEW BArp.---Thirteen young men, pos |
ssslBg great musical talent, arrived in this country
time since. from Dublin where they were known
as tho Father Mathew Band. Tbey said to be- ex
celsnt muscisns perfect master Of t~o or three
They have come here with view OF
establ,hing thems,v.s as band eDdsr this head ana
intend 20 eivc, IL short time, series OF ontertsin
mcnts many Of which will embraces tbs most attractive
music Of thsir native country
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C0xAkRps or Hosros. There were h'V-fouE
Noxtsu Cxiskors uouse saturday,