The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-12
Theatrical and Musical.


performance. A finer figure, better defamation,
greater conception nobler execution of this bright
part hardly be conceived than such as was exhi-
bted by Mr. Hsmblin, last night 1t was a rich clas-
steal performance and the great actor was greeted
with bursts of rapturous applause such he well me-
rited. The other entertainments Of the evening
highly pleasing and attractive Signor Neris daucn g
is truly wonderful Signora Ciocca, too, is most fas-
cnatng. We felt however before entered the
theatre convinced that Macbeth has, of late bee n
much too frequently acted in New York and, not
Notwithstanding the high merit of the performance
last night and the prsque perfection with which the
play brought out she attendance proved that the
selection not ut this moment the most udicious
Virginius is a novelty in New York and to see the
chief part played by Hambn is of itself enough to
draw the whole theatrical world of city, and every
man Of taste, to the Park tonight
BowERy THEArRE.-The house last evening was well
filed though not well it ought to have BEEN con-
sidering the extraordinarily splendid entertainments
which were given entertainments which cannot be
produced in like style and splendor at any house but
the Bowery The new piece Of the Destruction Of
the Bastile is certainly of the most magnificent
stage spectaces which has been presented to q
New FORK audience and that is saying great deal
produced pieces within the last few years but this
does indeed surpass them ALL Not only the story
of the piece most interesting founded is the
awful Of the Reign Of Terror in Robespierre's
time but there are such variety Of aduncts in shape
Of splendid scenery Of peculiar construction, dancing
b u
tricas, most extensive pyrotechnic display. From
the first splendid of the main street in Paris,
the last magnificent one Of the storming Of the Bsss
the piece series of the most remarkable theatri
cal display, such every ought to witness even
only to to what perfection the manager of the
Bowery has brought such but besides
this the excellent acting of the company will also give
full satisfaction to all Miss Taylor, Stevens Wnans
n. B. Clarke, Worden, Mrs. Jordan, Sutherland Wal
cot, &C., all appear to much advantage We would
say to ALL 60 and the Destruction of the Bastie
at the Bowery Theatre 1t Is the most splendid exhi
formed this evening" as also the drama of Charles
the Twelfth fanything can show that most enter
prising and liberal management governs the Bowery
the production Of this piece does.
BROADWAY THEArRE.-The bright harvest with this
theatre to have begun for, with each succeed
ing night the press is greater and the house crowd
ed to its utmost capacity Last night the crowd was
greater than BEFORE not less than thousand
persons having succeeded in securing sitting or
standing places, while nearly as many more OBJ
lged to leave for want Of sight of the stage.
The labors of Messrs Mann and Marshall are appre-
cated. They are both veterans in the business and
know exactly what the people want which they give,
except the house too small to hold all who wish to
Co. Mr. Forrest appeared last night in the character
Of Jack Cade inthe celebrated tragedy of Jack Cade
or the Kentsh Rebellion" and than fulfilled the
expectation Of his greatest admirers Through every
scene he played with great power, and especially In
that where he for the death Of his
widowed mother, (Mrs. Abbott) by the hand Of Lord
usual delight and appreciation, and was again called
out after the falling Of the curtain Miss Fanny WAL
full and mole particularly So in her personation the
devotion Of woman to her honor in which Lord Cliff.
ford DyoD falls by the dagger in her hand. And in
ing the character to the very life. 1t could have
been done better by any one There was not q char
the tragedy oftsef of the best fully portraying
the oppression of English despotsm. The grand Pas
de Deur was performed, by Mile Celeste and Mons
Wiethof, with great applause The petite comedy of
" Is he Jealous repeated Miss Dickinson as lar-
ret, received with uubounded applause. For to-
night, magnificent bill is offered and we again ad-
wise those who wish to CO. to procure seats before
night, there is small hope of chance get within
the theatre Mr. Forrest will appear in of his ia
vorite characters.
national THEArRE.-The production of new
farce here, last night, delighted the very numerous
audience that attended at this elegant theatre and
the shouts Of laughter and applause that were elected
by the performance Of the Mistaken Story showed
how successful this little piece in pleasing ALL
Burke is, indeed most comical actor his face and
figure seem as If they were shaped out for comedian
so truly ludicrous can he make them appear His act
ing, bythe-b bye, Count Tobin, in the "Mysteries
and Mseres,' Is another most laughable affair and
adds much to the general effect Of that very ayorte
drama. 1t was again performed last evening, with the
usual success. Herberts jolly nose and rotund figure
as the obese and beer bloated master of the flash
crib is Of the best costumed characters we have
ever seen on the stage. Chanfrau and Seymour, as
the immortal pair of modern Damon and Pythiases. |
Moee' and 'Sykesey" were excellent as ever The |
interesting drama of "Helen Oakeigh" concluded the
evenings performances and the large audience sepa
rated we'll pleased with their entertainment at the
National We refer to our list of amusements for this
evenings bill.
Burrows TnEArRE-That favorits farce Poor |
Pillcoddy,n Mlton's Masque Of Comus,n and the
" Capture of Captain Cuttle' were the amusements
set before the patrons of Burton's Theatre late Pal
mos, last evening. The house was crowded to see
"Comus, which is one Of the pieces promised by
Mr. Burton on the light of his benefit and which Is
decidedly one of the most beautiful pieces we ever
saw on the stage We cannot possibly do justice to it
to- day. We shall witness 1t again before we attempt
to give an extended notice of 1t. We shall only saw
that the Language and sentiment Of the immortal an
thor are preserved that it is put the stage in an
exceedingly beautiful manner and the various charac-
teis personaed to perfection by the members OF the
talented company attached to this establishment |
he scenery 10 rich and gorgeous the music encha
ing and the Groupings and dancing unexceptionable
This was the first time that this magnificent piece has
been produced in America, and we of opinion that
It will be card for some time to come. The music
and dances, and tableaux arranged scientifically
and scientifically performed. The duets and tries |
vocalists whose services Mr. Burton has called into re
QUESTION. The bill Is put forth for this evening
when we shall have the pleasure of seeing the new |
piece again.
NIBLo's, AsroR PLAcE-The comic opera Of a. ,Elsir
D'Amore, was repeated here last night to crowded
house. The Italian opera has been well attended
nce it's introduction, and, If we might venture to
dve any opinion on the subject to the enterprisinp
manager, we would suggest to him the propriety of
continuing it for some time longer. Alternated now
and again with English opera, we imagine that it
ould not fail to draw crowded houses for so far, we
hould think that it has turned out very fayorably:
nd considering that We have several houses where
he legitimate drama is performed, il appears to us
hat he diteuanti and cite of New York must have
pera of some kind other-French, English. or
talian-to fly to in case of safety. with such DER.
crmers, however, as Niblo has at present, a very
i1eient motive will influence them in freauentins
t. Madame Laborde Is the most pleasing singer at
resent In America and we are not quite but she
those fame is more blazed abroad In addition to her
ocsl powers she possesses dramatic ability of a yery
uperior description or Mons Laborde, Sgnor Bene-
etane, and Signor Sanquerico, we have already ex-
ressed our opinion in the play last night and IT, as the
ills state, be the last appearance of Sig Beneventano
10 feel aseured we give expression to the general
ceiling in saying that we shall all regret his de-
arturo.
PM Mr. / Iaffou ni. |