The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-27
Theatrical aud Musical.


bsge last evening at this house and the crowded
dion of the various parts OF the hment show
ed how ready the New York public is to patronire
this long established and favoiite house Since its
rejuver sion by Mr. Hsmblin, and the splendid man.
in which IL h fitted up and decorated it is truly
pleasure to visit the Park particularly when sdcn
magnificent us .'Esmeraldan are night
ly brought forward The Monpla-ir troupe Is prooa-
bly, The not perfectly organized one that has ever
played in New York. From Madame Adele down 10
The little children If the party ali are admirable per-
formers and whatever they attempt done with toe
mott ummate grace and skill and We can una
CINE no more elegant entertainment IN the way on
gra ballet han the beautifully scenes dances
and tablrsux Of the "Esmeraldan as played at the
Park. Last evening. the farce of "Our Mary Anne"
played previous to the ballet. aud w Chapman s
III. bridegroom. in q most perplexng hobble, and
Miss TelbD as the young widow. determined to carry
her point, we're capital Mr. Dawson also as the gay
Colonel so much enaMoured Of simpls beauty and Wit,
a. found in the pastoral regions" was very good
To night the grand ballet Of EsTeralda'' will be re-
peaed vious to will be played the amusing farce
of"His Last Legs"
BowERY TBEArRE-The entertaiumen ts at this
house stilr continue, and last evening it was again
crowded in every part and the performances both the
tragedy and the other rtaipments were much sp
plsuded. The tragedy that Of "virginius," and
MIR Hamblin enacted the part Of the Roman father
To say that he acted it we'll il not saying enough He
was, indeed ost admirable in it, and never was the
noble language of Knowles more effectively spoken.
The rest Of the company also excellent In their
various parts and, aogether We have never seen the
tragedy better acted The beautiful new ballet OF tne
abduction Of Ninan which so decidedly success
full on Monday evening, was to have been performed
last night In consequence Of the indsposition Of
Signora Ciocca however, it not played-tbe drama
of"The Maid of Switzerland" being substituted In its
place. The grace and elegance displayed by those
splendid dancers, Sienora COcca Signor Ner and Mr.
G w Smith were the admiration Of the audience,
on Monday evening. when they appeared In the bal
let, and the continued rounds Of applause which we're
bestowed the performance on that occasion, were
well deserved. To- night first rate bill will be prese MT
ed. viz macbeth" MIR. Hsmblin will take the part
of the Thane, and will BIZ supported by Mrs Winstan
ley, as Lady coeth. This character Is one In which
Mr.. II shows to Eluch advantage. He has thoroughly
studied the part and it 49, by many looked on Us his
We advise all to go early If they wish to obtain good
seats. The ballet will also be played aud thus
those who were disappointed last evening, can make
up for 1t to night
BRoADwAY THEATRE,-The animated, interesting
and national comedy of "Born to Good Luck" brought
Mr. Collins, last night, for the second tme before an
audience that have doubt will long bear in Their
memory of pure and rational enjoyment, that
are only to be found in the humorous aud truthful
deheations of the Irish character as identified in Mr.
Collinss ptrsonatiop. Whether we regard this gen
tleman the denestor of ali that is noble, dashing
careess frolicsoe in the peculiar national traits
and of the Hibernian or adopt him
vocalist Of almost unsurpassed ability, we are justi
fee in believing him. in EACH not inferior to who
have hitherto assumed The dramatic departments. Of
which he may be considered to possess an hereditary
successful His g. Widow Machree' was rapturously
tncored we'll the "Sprig Of Shilleah," each of
which was delivered with emphasis that drew down,
and justly too the most distinguished proofs OF uuiver
sal appreciation. Mr.. Cons's apostrophe to the Lii
quor Of Life the gem Of the musical part of the
entertai nine Mt followed NJ it was with the happest
testimonials to the merits of the actor Between these
two popular pieces most pas de deur between
MILE Celeste and Mons. Weithoff was performed
chestra strong, effective and appropriate in the
selection of the choicest Irish meodes and the public
have only to witness justly to appreciate the great
ertons OF the propretors and manager to render the
Broadway the focus of sound and rational njoymeu
The bills announce Mr. Collins every night this week,
and the public that repetition of his
performances will not pail upon the appetite.
NAToNAL THEATRE.-Agan this house crowded
to its utmost capacity, last evening, to the
local drama called The Mysteries and Miseries Of
New York; also the drama of Military Execution"
We have already alluded to the excellent manner in
which the respective characters of each piece have
been sustained by the stock company attached to this
theatre and have only to repea. that all passed off
with the greatest ecia This is in the full tide
of success which is principally caused by the good
management of MIR. Chanfrau who takes such great
those Who par0nze his theatre. Miss Carlines dane
ing is another great attraction and she be
great favorite. fine, the Nationals well conducted
and long novelty such the present is offered for
the public amusement so long will it continue to be
crowded from pit to dome
Burrows THIAIRE.-The Lehman family and Chas
WHITTIER, the celebrated rope dancer and pantommist
are the principal attractions at this place. and they
have been received by full houses nearly every night
OF their engagement. The performances last evening
for the benefit of Christian Lehman, whose won
deful comica feats the tight rope, remind US
Of the cele Gabriel Rave The evenings enter
tainment commenced with advertisement, consisting
Of pas ,ccossais. by lies Julia and Flora and pas de
trois trcm the ballet of :" Diable Quatre." by NJ.
Schmidt, NJ lies Adelaide and Mathae, which were
admirably executed by these distinguished artists e.
AND Vahu nm In fUhf " ad
the ballet, and astonshed the audience with their
daring and graceful acts The comic ballet pa
tomme called LOS Legadores, or the Corn Threshers
cor the eve nngs performance This exhibited
the full strength and talent Of this astonishing family
The tricks transfer nations, dances, &c. introduced
in the of the piece created the greatest
ment and delight This theatre is in the full tide OF
success, and it is really fine place to spend plea
SAINT and agreeable evening The Lehman family
take benefit this evening and bespcak for them
crowded house.
NBLo's AsToR PLAcE-This beautiful theatre was
again filed with a fashionable audience, to witness
the mag nifcent performances which presented
ard with powerful comic cast has for years ap-
pcared the boards Of the city. Last night tho
ally laughabe comedy Of The Rivals, or Trip to
Bath" was performed, in which MIR ii. Placde or.
pea1ed as Sir Anthony Absolute and sustained the
character in his usual admirable style All the inim
liable freaks of the old man were most perfectly pre-
sented, to the delight Of the whole audience
Mir. Vandenhon as Captain Absolute, marked with
beauty Ct elocution and acting rarely met with MIR
r. Plscide appeared as Acres, and, though the char
aeter is entirely different from that of Sir Anthony
it with difficulty, at times, the personation OF
the two could be distinguished from each other Miss
| Kate Horn, always welcome, Julia. received
with great applause. The piece was most powerfully
| cast, and produced in unsurpsssable style. The
" Elton Boy followed in which the popular actress
Miss sabea Dickinson, sustained the characters OF
| Tom and Fanny Curry, in beautiful style. Nblo's
theatre is mort delightful place to spend evening
and the proprietor has evinced such Judgment in the
selection Of his compn that the pieces nightly offer
ed can have no other effect than to fill the house He
is just the man to cater for the public amusement
and the pieces Of last night gave ample evidence OF
The Pltcides, VaDdenhof. and host Of others. are
| there and what il best of all they cannot be sur
passed by the company Of any theatre in the coun.
try, for comic and other laughable performances.
| CAMrBELL's Mrns1RgLs makinga great excite
ment in tho musical circles Of New York. for their
singing Ia excellent and their musical attainme nts
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