The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-27

Theatrical and Musical.
BowEAr TnxArsr.-i ~ early hour this house
crowded in every part last evening" there really Is
end TO the popularity Of this and
DO ~e remember to have seen such continuous run
Of fun houses, at this house particularly at
this season Of the year.when thsstricals ge-
ptrany dull Last evening the play OF George
BSrn~el" was set down in the bill the FIRST
pi,ce Mr. c. Smith, who was to have perform
ed The hero Of the piece however had been suddenly
taken SICK and consequently the piece Of the Mine
Of Riga" was substituted and the acting of the little
usual After this piece Miss Turnbuil and Mr. g. w.
Smith danced pos de deur. the extravaganza Of
full ballet Of the Magic Flute" with Signora Ciocca
a. Liza. In this piece the Sgnora appeared to much
advantage and delighted the audience with the grace
and elegance OF her dancing. There are few dancers
on the htage no possess the attractions which Sgnora
Cioccs does, and the manner in which she has been
received during the past week shows that the beral
feeling exhibited towards her late occasion, was
the result Of the personal feelings Of few and by
means an expression OF public feeling generally. As
We are on this subject, may well mention that
Understand the rngleaders who caused the riot at the
Bowery Theatre, few days since will be prosecuted,
be sufficient to convict them Tomorrow evening,
Sigpora Ciocca takes a benefit, when We expect the
house will be crowded In every part.
Broadway THEArnE.-This elegant establishment
will be opened tomorrow evening for the season, and
every preparation has been made by propretsrs to
keep up the excellent and approved style of ar
raDgements which characterised the doings at the
Broadway last season They have long list Of atrac
and varied xmui ements will be- presented. Mr. Forrest
the eminent tragedian has been engaged and will per-
form every evening during the coming week. he will ap-
pear In many Of his most favorite characters Otheo
will be- the hrst The farce of the Captain Of tho
Watch" will also be played. We may me ntion that
the company il first rate one All of the favorite
actors and actresses of last season are retained and
several other New York favorites have been added,
such as Mrs Abbott and Mr. Dyott, late Of the Park.
NIBLo's AsroR PLACE" London Assurance" was
repeated last night at this theatre to OVERLOOKING
house The talented cast that have hitherto APP
peared in this popular comedy performed and elected
The rapurous applause with which they have been
received every occasion 1t has been presented MIR.
Placide was exceedingly felictous usual, in his
personation of the antquated flop, and well sup
ported by Mrs Maeder. us Lady Gay Spanker. Mr. q.
Vsndenhof sustained the character of Dazzle with
f,oid with which he arranges the duel between Sir
Harcourt Courty and Dolly Spanker e. Sefton) was
that no exerion shall be wanted his part to make
this establishment worthy Of continuance of that
patronage which has hitherto been extended to It, On
Monday night, Donzetti's military opera of La File
du Regiment" will be presented for the first time and
if We might venture to express an opinion from the
Of those who to sustain the characters we
anticipate rich treat The competition which will
in future take place between this theatre and the
other fashionable of this city Of the
world will il necessary the enterprsng pro-
prietor to continue his efforts with unabaed energy,
and that he is fully alive to the requirements Of
the season.
NATIONAL THEATRE" Macbeth by j. r. Scott
the attraction at this house, last evening" and he
performed his part with the good taste and judgment
which marks his delneations of Shakspearian cha
racters MIR Scott most popular actor and his pre-
sent engagement at the National Theatre has been
most satisfactory one for all concerned Mr. Chan
frau Will Keep the excitement up at his house, for no
sooner has Scott concluded than he has other novel
drama Of great interest, entitled sarah, the Vow
OF Death" 1t is Of the romantic style of drama and
will be produced with great splendor and scenic mag
nifcence. Miss Mestayer, Pardey, Palmer, Herbert
and the rest of the company will appear in it, Chan
frau has made his theatre of the elegant and
respectable in the city aud we glad to he is
receiving patronage commemorate with his efforts to
give the public elegant entertainment.
BURToN's THEATRE.-The popular comedy Of" Old
Honesty" was performed here last evening, by
celent cast. The part of Michael Bradshaw the ho-
nest brcklayer, by Mr. Nickinson, well sustained.
Sir Perkins Besborough, by Mr. Jordan, was we'll per-
formed and Mary Bradshaw, by Miss Nckinson was an
excellent personsion The character of Toby Perch,
by Mr. Raymond elected ursts of applause and alto
eether The piece went off with much success Imme-
disttly after the performance, M Frederick, danced
Pas dm Motelot in which he was loudly applauded.
ditable manner. The popular drama Of" Dombey and
Son" will be repeated for the twelfth time to morrow
evening The high talents Of the company at this po-
pular theatre, and the effective cast selected
Tsprese the piece have already insured for it long
run and its admirers will not fail to avail
themselves OF the opportunity again nted to wit
ness the extraordinary ability Of Mr. Burton, in the
favorte character Of Captain Cutie The bill for the
evening, will be found highly attractive.
GAETANo NERI.-This celebrated sdaneer, who il
said to be the best Of his profession that has
seen in this country, is engaged at the Park Theatre
and will appear with Sgnora Ciocca at its opening
which, we are informed, will be Monday, Septem-
Der 4.
NJ. MAHETzEK-Tnis highly talented maestro, who
shared for long time past the musical superntend-
at Her Majestys theatre, in London with Messrs
Costa and Balfe has been de cidedly engaged by Mr.
Fry as dirctur musicale of the Opera House Of Astor
place fer the next season. M. NJ is not only an ex.
celent professorone Of the best singing teachers Of
London but he is also great composer We re.
member having heard often spoken Of his opera Of
Hamlet" performed In Germany, well as of his
opera Of Rizxo." sung in Italy, for which he was
universally pronounced accomplished musician
We have doubt the diletanti of New York will be
pighly pleased with this intelligence.
CAMPBELLs MIrsrRELs have just concluded another
week Of triumphant minstresy They will sing again
every night during the coming week, and from the
way in which they have been patronized of late it
needs prophet to predict full houses as long as thew
ing.
Castle GARDEN.-The usual sacred concert will be
given this evening at this elegant place of resort
There no more delightful place to spend the evening
City Intelligence.
The WEArHER.-The weather yesterday I'M
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