The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-04
Theatrical and Musical.

and all that money and art could do to make it the
most beautiful theatre in the Union, has been done.
have been painted by Mr. Isherwood-su subject, Ame-
rcan prairie The dramatic company comprises some of
the most popular arse of day and all being under
the arrange ment Of Mr.. Hambn whose theatrical
experience is well known to every citizen predict
for the Park Theatre the utmost The pieces
selected are, Shakspesre's tragedy of Hamlet and
the oomedietta of Ladies Bewaren Between these
pieces the beautiful danseuse Signora Cocca and Sig
Ner of whose fame report speaks in the highest
the favorites of the old Park will crowd every available
place. this evening, to give evidence of their delight at
its reopening.
BowERY THEArRE.-The autumn may now be said
to be fairly upon the excessive heat Of summer has
passed away-our citizens returning to town for the
season. our hotels are all filed with visiters from the
various parts of the Union-most of them being
merchants who have replenish their stocks in
this the great emporium of the United States that
all our places of amusement may now be said to have
a fair chance open to them for patronage. Among
them all the Bowery Theatre stands prominent fer
the pleasing character of the entertainments there
given well the unfagging manner in which 1t Is
supported. Drama, ballet, opera, farce-a given
in the most elegant manner and Mr.. Hambn who is
undoubtedly the most experienced and energetic
in the country knows well the
of having everything done we'll present ythng in
an inferior lie has selected most efficient
and talented company for the Bowery each member
of 1t Is not only good performer but many of them
eminent in their line and would be pronounced
on any stage. Though Nr II. has another theatre
management,
many of his former triumphs and will never
be allowed to lag behind but the same liberatyIand
enterprise which have always been evinced in his
management of it will still be kept up. During the
coming week series of most interesting pieces will be
produced. To. night the grand drama of The
Bohemans in Paris' win be acted also the farce of
" The Kings Gardener" two most capital pieces
Messrs. N B. Clarke, ]. Dun, s. Smith, Jordan,
Winans, Warwick, &c. and the talented ladies of the
company will all appear and very pleasant evenings
amusement may be expected.
BROADWAY THEATRE.-lf continuation of the sue
cess which has attended this theatre last week. con-
tinues say the managers doing well for, from
pit to dome, the house crowded, during the last
six nights to the great American tragedan Edwin
Forrest whose great hisrionc fame always sure
attract vastassemblage Tonight, he appears in one
of his favorte characters paracus in the tragedy of
the /" Gladiator" Those who have seen Mr.. Forrest
personae this character will be sure to patronse the
Broadway this evening he is every way suited to
sustain it to the very life. The amusements will close
with the farce of My Aunt" in which Lester, Baker,
age of competition, and the respective mapagers will
have to strain every nerve in order to sue ,essu is
Variety is charming and We say to the proprie
tors, select every variety Of talent.
NIBLo's AsToR PLAcE.-The brilliant reputation
which has distinguished the operate career of Ma
dame and Mons. Laborde, at the above popular and
fashionable Of amusement is likely this even.
ing to be further developed, by the
the comic opera Of 81 Eser Amour " in which they
will be sustained by the assistance of Signors
Benevantano and Sanquirico too favorably known to
require o eulogum on their professional merits,
wherever their talents have been invoked No little
sion from the fact of this being the last engagement
of the former this continent and the first appear.
ance of the latter at this theatre Much judgment
has been displayed by the enterprising manager In
these arrangements, we'll in his determination to
present French and Itali operas during the week,
and thereby encourage that prediction for this
fashionable and fascinating style of amusement that
only requires succession of operas, amusing as
they improving, to foster the universal rer for
such enjeyments among our citizens.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-To.n night will be quite gala
night at this heuse, the local piece the Mys-
teries and Miseries Of New York; will be produced.
The LEGAL drama has proved a most popular amNss.
ment, the records of last at the National
show New York as it is" mere sketch, in which
were SO truthfully depicted by Mr.. Chanfrau DIRE
crowded houses, night after night for weeks in
cession; if such piece 80 attractive, what will
teries and Miseres dos The scene is laid in tSis
city, of course, and not only will Nose his pecu.
iarities be introduced to the audience but also
other every day and well known characters to
New York The scenery is got up especially for the
occasion and many of our principal streets and pub
Chanfrau the great originator of this style of
the Mose, par excellence WILL Of course, take pro-
likewise appear and Burke, Pardey and the rest Of
the company, will all have appropriate parts so nat
this new drama put on the stage with every advan-
tage We doubt not that it will prove most sue
cessfu hit Previous to the piece, the farce of
the Widows Victim will be played. In this piece,
all the eminent actors Of the day and the Of
the Wool Dealer in which Mr. Burke plays the part
Of Deuteronomy Dutiful so funny, will conclude the
entertainments. We expect the house will he filed to
overfiowing, and would recommend an early applica-
ton for seats.
Burrows THEATRE.-Burton has done wonders Mt
this house since he has taken hold of it. From the
unfortunate theatre in town, it has been changed
into the most popular and profitable one and it is
n pfoin
and his first lieutenant, Brougham, indeed deserve
much credit for their great tact in thus establishing
city where it was so much needed. "Dombey s. Son.
will be played this evening for the last time as thew
are so full Of good things at Burtons that they must
withdraw it, in order to make room for several of them
This piece has had most successful run, and Burton
as Capt Cutie has added much to his previous
ton a comedian Tonight, new extrayaganz "a full
Of laughable parodies and buresque airs will be pro-
duced after "Dombey Som; it is called the Palace
OF Pleasure, and Burton and all the members of the
company will appear in it. We doubt not that it will
be highly successful Tomorrow evening, ma
Brougham will take his be neft.
FRANKLIN THEATRE, CHATHAM SqvARE.-Ths chaste
and elegant scene Of amusement continues to at
tract crowded and fashionable audiences and from
the nature of the entertainments for this
week, the managers may expect q profitable compen-
sstion.
CASTLE GARDES.-These pleasant days and even
ings just suited for visit to this elegant place
Those who have returned from the watering places for
for the walks along the shores which they have enjoy
ed all summers indeed, many who have patropised the
garden all the season. think they have enjoyed the se
breezes as well there as they could any where.
MoRAyIAN M,NsTRELs.-So great has been the sue
of these singers that they have been Obliged to
take the Tabernacle In order to fully accommo-
date the crowds that have attended their du
ring the past week The various members Of this froupe
singers all musicians of the most emnen talents
and seldom has finer singer than Mile. Lovarny
been heard and Zorer, Stoepel, Krsus and Kahn the
male singers have proved themselves worthy of the
high expectations which formed by the announce
ment OF their coming. Tonight, the concert will be
for the benefit Of Mile Lovarny, and capital pro-
gramme set forth besides many Of their most pleasing
songs and the performances of Stoepe on the
xo cordeon. Mile. l.. will sing the beautiful ballad
" On the Banks Of the Gaudaquivern the Swiss
Girl, and other pieces. Zorer will give his wonderful
limitations Of the Frerch horns This will no doubt
be the best concert that they have yet given.
CAMPBELL's MINsTRELs,-These delightful singers
are now looked ON as the very pinks of Ethiopiau