The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-10
Theatrical and Musical

During the past week all the various places of
ment in the city have been doing rstrate business.
On the Fourth, they all crowded at every per
formance and the excitement in things theatrical held
on throughout the rest of the week.
BowERY THEArRE.-At this house Miss Mary Taylor
has been performing with much eedt, and the produce
ton of the grand nautical spectacle of the wzard of
the Wave has also proved very attractive We imagine
that the management have little to complain
now days of want of patronage, as the current of
public favor has set strongly towards this always popu
lar and favorc house lthas always held high stand
theatre where the most varied and INTEREST,"
formances are to be Witnessed aided by the most
tensivc and perfect scenic and decorative appoint
ments. There is certain hear tiness of feeling and
disccrnment too, about the Bowcry audiences. If
actor get popular with them they will sustain him
through everything, and many artist who
cupies an eminent position may date his advancement
to the fostering patronage of his Bewery admirers At
the present time all these pecuarcs about the thea
ire are prominent as ever; the management is as
vigorous the company alert and eager to pie the
audiences as ready to bestow just applause and the
house as great favoritc with the public. Tonight
well her great popularity, expect to the
theatre crowded to its utmost capacity The beautiful
spectacle of the "Naiad Queen" with all its wondrous
scenery, nymphs knights &C. will be played first and
the charming beneficiary herself will take the part of
the Naiad Queen. She is we'll able to fill it, and her
fine singing will add much to the interest of the piece.
The popular wizard Of the Wave" will conclude
the performances.
NiBLos, AsroR PLAcE.-The successors to the IA
Ravel Family, composed of the talented Lehmans
Mons Marcett, M. Schmidt &C., are delighting the
visitors to Niblos splendid theatre with their unique
comic pantomimes. This style Of entertainment, as
got up by the Lehmans certainly the most amusing
and refined entertainment in the way of pantomime
that we have witnessed. The keen perception of
the ridiculous which these artists gifted with, the
unfang spirit Of wit and real humor which Is appa-
rent in their every motion and the grace and elegance
with which they invest the most grotesque and ours
actions, all combine to make their performances most
amusing. Their pantomimes unlike many common
ones are capable of anording amusement to the most
intelligent minds we'll those of children as they
are made of true brilliant wit and devoid Of every
thing like coarsencss or mere grmace Nor are they
devoid OF pathos in their performances witness the
really affecting pantomime of :" Jocko,n and many
others OF the same kind. The vaudeville company
also add much TO the amusements at this house.
Messrs Seton, Chppendae, Walcot, Mrs NIaedor and
the other members, are great favorites To- night,
the pantomimes Of "Jocko,n and =" Los Seeadores, -
and the comedy of Grst to the MILL viii be the
amusements.
BROADWAY THEArRE.-The celebrated MonpMisir
Family appear this evening, in the grand ballet two
acts and four tabeaux. called lie Jeunc D'Amate =,
No pains spared to render the ballots effective and
imposing as the scenery gorgeous and the music
cellent.
CHATHAM THEArRr.-We believe that It was the in