The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-29
Theatrical and Musical.

lished customs of the land.
Theatrical and Musical.
PARK TmEArRE.-This beautiful theatre was again
crowded last evening to the grand bal
let Of "Eemeralda,n which win now be with
drawn to give place to other novelties. Nothing
equal to it has been presented In this city for
q long time. The truthful, expressive and in
,ebe in which the story of the piece is told
in the pantomime gsstures-th brilliant and gorgeous
specacles introduced In every scenethe number and
excellence Of the corps de ballet, and the artistioal
beauty Of the dancing Of the celebrated Monpaisr
troupe have combined to secure for this splendid bal
let most brilliant AID successful run Now that it is
about to be Withdrawn, it won't be doing injustice
to omit mentioning the admirable manner in which
this beautiful ballet has been got up The costumes,
the scenery the properties, in short every act and
scene reflected great credit the gentlemen to whom
their attra ctions, however, is of much
isfacion to that the legitimate drama is again to
resume her sway at the Park when, doubt not the
enterprsing proprietor will crowded
houses than have thronged this theatre since the pro-
duction Of "Esmeralda." These are the days to try
managers souls, and glad to that Mr..
Hamblin has not been found wanting. Tomorrow
evening, Mr. and Mrs Gilbert will make their first ap.
pearance in popular comedy, since their return from
Europe, and novelties Of ordinary kind in pre-
paration.
BowERY THEArRE-The present engagement Of Mr.
Hamblin at this house. has been thus far most brill
liant Night after night the house has been crowd.
ed in every part and the various tragic parts in which
he has appeared have given the greatest
the highly intelligent and respectable audiences who
have witnessed them. We have never seen Mr.. H act
present week, and his Hamlet Virginus Macbeth and
other parts have all been performed In his best vein
Last evening he appeared as Othello and the noble
Moor found fitting representative in him. The mic
and stage department which is under the snagement
Of MIR. Stephens, was admirable; and we have never
before the senate scene the first act SO spien
didly got up as it last night The other scenery
too, was most appropriate and splendid; that what
excellent Desdemona, Of Mrs Jordan, 1whe. bv thu bv
took the place Of Miss Taylor, who sck and the
complete manner in which the remainder of the cha
racters were filed the tragedy was played admirably
we have ever seen it done in New York. The grand
new ballet Of the Abduction of Nina" concluded the
sysp,ns Ssn;s. CGcos snor
tiful dancing was truly worthy of It, Tonight Mr.
Hambiin viii appear as Hamlet and the ballet will
be again played so that the bill is one of the best Of
the season,
BhoApwAY THrATRE.-Mr. Collins appeared, last
evening in two pieces-as O'Raferty, in Born to
toiGood Luck" and as Morgan Rather, in " How to
Pay the Rent" The former is of his best parts
and the delight Of the audience testified in loud
and repeated plaudits. The exquisite humor he
throws into his acting was fully appreciated by very
full house; and his songs enthusiastically
cored. His Morgan Rather was equally we'll received
Vache, as Count Malf, in Born to Good LUCK. y;
was excellent: and Andrews as Old Miller in !" How
70 Fay tn: Rent sustained his part very ably with
cue We regret to observe The. 49,. .iese exceptions
anu tne. Of Mrs Watts who is wanting in any
tning she undertakes Mr. Collins is not well sus-
tanned by the company. Indeed, the plays have been
hitherto, during his engagement, very indferently
cast There is abundn OF strength in the company
for it contains Dyott and Mics Wallack aud others Of
much merit; and the overlooking houses that Mr.
Collins draws would certainly justify the employing at
of the very best talent to sustain him Inc subordi-
mates shcaia a' east DC ,Iect In their parts this
ilI In Jy han, IN, NO
Where effect depends more on the exertions OF the
principal actor, than the cooperation Of his CUP
O1lara in the Irish Attorney" and as Paddy Muir
ply in the +" Happy Man, two OF his best parts He
sings several favorite songs.
NATIONAL TuEATRr.-The entertainments ct this
house. last evening" went off with great ecla.. The
meo- drama Of sloan of Arc with all its splendid see
merry, beautiful decorations; and the magnificent
dresses of the performer much spplauded. Miss
Mestayer, as tie warlike Joan, was excellent; and
Burke the valiant Valianto the pink of the valley
was as comca, The mysteries and Miseries''
the next piece and all the rich and racy
with which this piece abounds gave a: much satisac
poor SchDapps (played by Taylor, who was excel
lent the old in New York as 1t sly nightly
loses his coat tail in the most easy ner and his
hasy attack Nose and Sykesey gets for him rather
rough ha milling from those ready fighters The other
scenes were equally amusing, and we can truly say
that the excitement in favor of the local drama still
keeps up at fever heat Chanfrau must be making
money fast and we are sure that nobody grudge
il him, he certainly both actor and manager,
has since he has controlled the National, contributed
az much the amusement OF the public as any mana.
ger in the Union. The details of the stage adm-
rably carried out and the stage and acting managers
Messrs. X. j. Jones and T.. Burke, deserve much
credit for the manner in which they carry out the
duties Of their position. To night there will be an
excellent bill will be seen by referring to list
amusements
BuR1os's TnraTEE-At this fayorite plac eof resort
last night well filed house the result in order
TO greet once more that excellent and popular drama
Doubey and Son." which Is received each time Of it's
performance with rsptures of delight This drama y
got up in style not to be surpassed, and the charac
tiers taken by the different artists are perfect maxim
this Niece Of the most interesting dramas ever put
upon the stage Mr. Burton, As CAPTAIN cu,.le ,, inc
ou or 20 perfection; Major Joe Basstock, rough and
lo"e1 ." devilish ely, taken by MIR Brougham, was
very good and Mr.. Raymond, Toots, a nervous
Young man devoted to his tailor and Miss Dombey,
brought as usual great applause bat you know that's
Mrs Brougham, and all The other lady performers were
most excellent Bolero de Cajil," by Miss Walters
ost gracefully executed. The evenings entertain.
ments concluded with the laughable farce called,
Poor Pillicoddy." John Peter rillicoddy, taken by
Mr. Burton, Is most aughable piece of acting Mrs.
Brougham, as Mrs. Pilcoddy, is exceedingly good.
The whole performance went of with the greatest
crowdod bonse will be the result.
NIpLo's, Asron Pi,cE.--Sherdan's comedy of "The
Rivals was again performed last night At this msgni
fcent house. MIR. II. rlacide as Sir Anthony Abso-
lutte was excellent In the scene where he proposes
marriage TO his son. the Captain (Nr Vandcnkoff) he
was admirable. Instead Of rigging and bursting out
M common actor would have done, he exhibited per-
f. nd passion without any effort, strainiDg,
violence It ut severe test and true proof oil
excellence in his art. Miss Kate Iern has improved
wonderfully; she Is fine woman, and only wants con
haebce 10 make her shine among tho stars as star
,t.syy. ftp Wi hat
which distinguishes him. Mira Charles, rs Mrs. siala
prop, great npplause and Mr.. Charles as Sir Lu
| cius O'Iriggcr and MIR. T. Placidc, Bob Acres
| lit.rsy made ones sides shake with laughter. Falk
| land ~ yspid character IN this play Mr. Clarke
who oDactfdn last night would be an admirable actor
IL not that bis defamation and tine OF voice
sttrcotN ped in every passion and every piece thai