The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-29

full water The into this port where she now lea
Theatrical and Musical ~ fHIta
BowERY THEArRE.--The curtain rose at this house
last evening before large and brilliant assemblage
and the performances for the benefit of Sig.
nora Ciocca, we were glad to see such fine house
The interesting piece Of Gil Bias performed first
Miss Taylor acted the part of the Boy of Gantlane-
he whose adventures and various fortunes have 80
amused thousands upon thousands. In the very be
coming dress which Miss 4. in this character,
she, looks most charmingy, and acts the staggering
little hero with much yvacity The story Of this dfa
the original and Captain Rola nder, and his band of
robbers figure largely In 1t, with the aid Of the fire
pitaliy Stevens Triton, warden, Wnnus and and the
rest Of the performers acquitted themselves we'll
At the conclusion sof Gil Bias, Sgnora Ciocca ap-
peaIed and danced most graceful pas de deur with
Mr., g. w. Smith. The applause which greeted her
was prolonged and enthusiastic, and the Signora
danced in her most elegant style. She ia most su-
perb danseuse and few can equal her either in symme
try OF form or OF dancing her has
been most successful one and we are glad that by
her engagement the patrons of the Bowery will have
another opportunity Of seeing her at that house.
After the dance, the Ethiopian burcsque on the Som.
Mrs. II Phillips, as A-meau-her the Ethiopian ANNA
Of the opera was very clever and amusing. Another
dance, by the Signora and Mr. Smith, which also
most raptprousy applauded and the amusing farce
the Alpine Maid with Miss Taylor and Winans in the
principal parts, concluded very peasa mt evening at
the Bowery This house is doing fine business It is
patronized by most respectable citizens and the
amuseme always of the most nature
Tonight most varied bill will be produced will be
seen by the advertisement. Signora Ciocca will ap-
pear in the course Of the evening. ,.t
BROADWAY THEArRE.-This magnificent theatre was
re-opened last night under the most favorable aus
pieces Of success The weather was unfavorsbe, not
withstandng which the house was crowded in every
part, and 1t Is low estimate when say that more
than three thousand persons made application and
were unable to obtain seats. The deep tragedy Of
Othello' was Played In which Mr. Forrest sustained
the character of the Moor 1t is almost useless to at
tempt an adequate criticism upon the character In
this part Mr.. +. has superior living The passions
are Of that intense description that art can sup
ply the lack extraordinary vocal energy He loses
himself in the character, and like conquered giant
submits the belief Of the deep laid scheme of his
destroyer, lego He most BEAUTIFULLY pourtrsvs the
great love which the Moore bore to Desdemona even
though her murderer and in the wild rawlings Of des-
labor Of the mind to drive from him such thought Of
her who bore him such true love- The part eff Desdemo
fectien and unsuspecting the yirtuous o
most beautifully personated and in the last
ofle her protestations Of Innocence and care
taken to shield Othelo from the imputaton of MUIR
der, were really so touching pourttaying the pure
love Of woman az to cause the to flow from many
f4c 'ia,s Commend me to my kind lord; 7'i ia'
The part Of the designing and villanous "Iagoy was
supported by Mr.. Dyott and eIectually, that the
mind was almost perfectly lost as to suppose for
moment that the eye was resting upon the real villain
Mr. Lester played the part of Cassie in admirable STYLE
and Mrs. Abbott that of Emilia, which she Sustained
In beautiful style How different the last expression
rebukes her husband, Iago, for bis bassness thus:
Upon 'Ss y sd ILL., az e sa9G Wief.S i %
Mrs! Abbott was peculiarly happy in this expression
and showed the true spirit which always should be-
present In the cnarscter The whole piece was played
tary applause of the immense audience The per.
formance concluded with the farce of the Captain OF
nifcent character and to those Who wish 10 see him
We would say procure tickets before night or it will be
impossible to get in the house. The success Of the
broadway is unparalleled, and through the present
management there is no doubt but this viii be the
most brilliant season ever known to q New York
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4 NIpLo's THEArRE.-If any corroborating testimony
the English OPERA in the estimation of the citizens of
New York. as well as the numerous travellers and
tourists sojourning amongst u.s. 1t would have been
successfully proved by visit to Nibo's magnificent
thestre last evening in the enthusiastic reception that
greeted the appearance OF Mons and Madam Laborde,
house was early crowded with fashionable and dscr
minatng audience, The entree Of the troupe the
signal Of cordial and vocfsrous welcome. An orig-
Mons Perrott with an inimitable chorus formed the
prelude TO- Perhaps the character Of all others that
Laborde These powers are too universally soknow-
Justly g 70 Ss
singuariy interesting character the pre- over
every other competitor. The fortensius Of Mr. Sef-
further evidence of his versatility and ELECTED we'll
merited applaute; while the national air of Salut
L. Fran! Ersncs by Madam Lsborde, invoked repetition
exctement through the audience. Nevertheless, in
the plentude Of our admiration, We are not to lose
ect, the benefit Of Mr. H. Pacde, to whom the public
are c , indebted and in whose behalf the
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