The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-15
Theatrical and Mu steal !.

PARK THEATRE-The audience last evening" was
not as it undoubtedly would have been If
the weather had been propitious for the induce
ments to visit that establishment very atterng
The tragedy of'Pzraro the first piece performed
Mr.. Hamblin, of course, taking the part of Roa and
from the rising Of the curtain to the death scene,
those who had the felicity of being present. enjoyed
the performances very much, if can judge by the
breathless attention that was paid to them. The
piece throughout admirably performed, and re-
ected the highest credit the several actors Sgnora
Ciocca and Signor Neri, danced pas de deur of
rather q novel character. OF all the dances which we
have witnessed that of last evening admits Of the
most display Of and artistic talent 1t was Of
course, warmly apPlauded. The farce of "Box and
Coxn concluded the evenings amusements MIR.
Hamblin, we believe, will continue in his round Of
characters until the Monplaisez ballet troupe make
their appearance which we understand they will do in
few days.
BowERv THEATRE.-The very amusing piece of the
Pet of the Pettcoatsn in which Mrs Walcot appears
to such advantage the innocent young Poll, the
Pet who however is not too innocent to quickly
the lessons Of love-making, acted at this house,
last evening, before quite numerous audience. We
have frequently noticed this piece in high terms and
only repeat, il Is one of the most elegant little
comedies now acted Winans' performance of Job,
the gardener and Jordan, the ured da ncing
master, very funny. Hall, Smith, and the other
performers were also very funny In their parts the
dashing dragon officers The grand drama Of the
Destruction of the Bastilen the next piece and
put the stage in the style of mag
piece is Of the grandest theatrical displays that
has been produced on the Dowery stage Full OF
stirring incident interesting dialogue and fine scenic
effects, 1t has been emiDently successful The pro-
ducton of such costly pieces shows that the manager
of the Bowery is determined to keep up the reputa-
ton of his house at the high stand which 1t has so
long held with the New York public. To night, Mrs
Jordan will take her benefit and prese nts first rate
BILL consisting Of the Destruc ton of the Bastieu
and other interesting entertainments
BRoADwAY Observation-Disclosures g the incle
mency of the weather last night this sple ndd theatre
filled in every part, to witness the magnificent
personation of King Lear by Mr.. Forrest, in the
tragedy Of the same name. The character was most
ably sustained throughout and won for that eminent
dian laures Of theatrical fame In the gift
Of his wealth to his eldest daughter and the discau-
ing OF Cordeia (Miss Waack) he fully showed all the
despotc feelings Of the monarch for the perpetuity
ofthe and when cast of by them, in his last
days cursed with insanity fully anathematzed those
from whom he looked for succor in his old age Mr..
may possibly appear in the character again during
arrangement; and to those who may fail to witness
his performance Ia lost Of the most perfect and in
terestipg entertainments ever prese nted Mim i.
Walack was more than ordinarily successful in the
character OF Cordes, and was received, as always,
With the most enthusiastic applause. Mr.. Dyott, as
Edgar, has nssuperisr. His Psrsonatisn was without