The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-03

BowrRY TurArKr-The " ala' As have concluded a
most brilliant engagement at tt as house, every evening
thew have been listened TO b. vast audcnces
of our most intelligent and respectable citizens
People may say what they please about the dccline
Of the drama but the past fortnight at the Bowery
does not look " Lch like IL; and 1t has not been
mere show ans tinsel that has attracted the
dicnces but terling dramas and really ane acting.
Nr WaiiaoA has always been locked on IS most ad-
mirable " ;tor but this lust engagement ia New York
has sd'.ed vastly To his previous reputation. and
tee 80 listed that whenever he appears he will always
be Enthusiastically received The remarks will
spp) Mrs. Waliack. whose splendid acting has been
aly ays much adinireA. Nor mast we forget the
Tented stock company at the Bowcry. who have
tribued much 90 the brilliant Of this engage
ment Messrs Gilbert, Stevens Mcfarland, DuG. Jor-
dan Winans. Moore, Miss Wemyss Miss Taylor, and
all the company have indeed done well their parts,
and the OF the house has reaped mach benefit
from having such excellent company engaged, as
all the splendid dramas produced nave tus been played
in most perfct style That is the true system to have
theatre we'll patronScd let every department OF be
orGuEy ruppes Mr WIN Wa e S'ts take thar fre%e
benefit and make their very last appearance The bill
consists of the tragedy Of Romeo aad Juliet" and
the opcra of Rob Roy In the first piece Mrs, Wal
lack win play Romeo; Miss Wemyss Juliet. In Rob
Roy =" MIR Waack will play the bod Rob Mrs. Wal
lack Helen McGregor; Miss Taylor, Diana Vernon All
the usic Of the opera will be given We need not say
very full house may be expected
BROADWAY TuEArRE-Last evening Mr.. Forrest APP
pearcd again upon boardsat the Broadway Thoarc
in the character of Spartacus in Dr. Birds tragedy of
"The Gladiator" lie was, as usual, greeted by large
audience who received him with enthusiastic applause
The Gladiator is and will for long time be, popu
lar tragedy and the prnc pal part well adopted to Mr.
Forests style indeed made for him. but whiethe
piece il popular ii will not bear too close scrutiny
There is such thing actor playing too near to the
life Certainly, should say Mr. Forrest plays too
to the death in his last scene Of the Gladiator
The horribly dsfgurcd throat and face and the final
death gasp and gurge by means pleasing though
they may be very good counters of the things which
they represent. MIR. Dyott appeared last night as
Phasarius; Miss +. Wallack played Julia, and Mrs
Dyott personated Senona the other parts tocr-
ably wen filed. though u few attentive rchcIrsals
would improve the representation much. Mr. Forrest
takes his benefit this evening, and plays "Othello."
AsroR Place OrEnA HousE.-This beautiful theatre
will open Monday evening next with an attraction
unprecc denied in the line of English drama. Ma
cready will appear in selection OF his best pieces, it
being his last engagement in America previous to his
leaving for Europe; and when it is known that the
pcricnced Captain Nibo, so well and tavorably known
in the theatrical world as also Mr. llackett, the dis
tinguished comedian, are the directing heads OF the
establishment it requires little from us but simply to
say that the taste comfort and enjoyment OF their pa
irons, will be consulted in every department. OF this
and elegant place Of amusement The stage
management will also be conducted by two celebrated
comedians-Mcssrs. Chippendale and John Seton
who are great favotes and possess all the requisites
to the discharge important duties that
devove on them. We are not yet aware OF the names
of the artists who will appear with Mr.. Maoready but
this know from experience, that Niblo's company
will be well selected.
NATIONAL THEATRE-Thec nt ertanmcnts at this house
nightly of the most racy kind Captain Purdy last
evening had fine house for his benefit, and the various
performances passed of we'll We are glad to see the
benefits always so well attended; it inspire
those who receive such testimonials of appreciation
from the patrons of the house. to increase their Efforts
to please Tonight the drama OF the Brigadicr and
His Horse win be played a the mfi' R,eSe IN ,ne
character Of the Brgader appears to much advantage
The scenery and stage incidents are admirably manag
ed particularly the where the diligence Is robbed
Mrs lhcrwod plays her part very well in this drama
New York 1t Is" will also be played this evening
This favorte drama tires the National audiences
and its racy always received with the great
est applause. The drama Of " Love in Humble Life"
will conclude the entertainments Tomorrow evening
MIR Seymour the famous Sykesey will take benefit.
Let Sykesey's friends be on hand
Burrows TuEArRE.-Last evening the third
night of the representation called Romance and
Reality" and the former nights, it was received
with accamatons of delight by a very numerous au-
dicncc This favorte comedy bids fair, from the ap
plausc with which IL is received, to be one Of those
lasting pieces which the play going public like to see
the oftener you it the better you like it, This
IT, however not the with many other pieces
could mention. The entertainment concluded With
the laughable farce Of the Spectre bridegroom"
Tonight will be played I" Romance and Reality" On
Friday night will be given Dombcy and Son and the
" Capture of Captain Cuttlc.'
DESIRE IKrLmErMrR.-This eminent volinist will give
a grand vocal and instrumental concert on Monday
evening next at the Apollo Rooms lie will be assisted
by Madame Valentino, and Signori Corcll and Tafa
neni vocalsts Of great reputation, Mr.. Max Maretzek
ionaby artist of superior ability, and we hope his
concert will be well patronised.
GRAND CoscERr-The members of Gungl's famous
band will give of their charming musical enter
tainments in williamsburg garden, on Friday evening
next.
CnnisrYs NrssTnELs.-Thc fame and melody Of those
excellent MINISTRIES great and enchanting as ever
Their snug little place Mechanics Hail. in Broadway,
il crowded usual night after night by the plcasur
seeking portion of the community. Their last piece,
buresquc the voyage Musicale, is the best yet
1,,y ,teb fo tnf Cali
fornia time ago great in its way and the rush
to go hear the New Orleans Screnaders now at the
present time is also great in its way We should not
wonder if they make hard cash than nne-tcnths
of the Adventures; at all events, they have fine field
before them they most extensively patronisei
Tc night they give fne programme, in which all their
best songs, their burlesques, &c. Will be introduced
Signor Btz is bewildering the senses Of the good
people Of Philadelphia The press most vociferou in
It's laudations Of his wonderful feats
MIR Jamison was take his benefit the 2sth ult,
It Cincinnati. He to appear us Richard III. and
Miss Logan sustain the character of the Queen
The regular to commence at st. Leuis on
he 2sth Marble who is said to be the most successful
ctor that has visited that city, was to lead OF
II some Of his fayoritc characters
MIR f. Provost, of the Orleans Theatre was to take
his benefit the oath ult. The opera Of :Zarnpa'
was to be performed on the occasion.
The concert of the Distns Monday evening last,
at the Melodeon Boston, grand affair, both US to
numbers and performance
Last evening Mrs Scguin's benefit was to take place
ut the Walnut street theatre, Philadelphia The opera
chosen for the occasion the Bohemian Girl" in
which this charming vocalist to sustain the charac
ter Of Airline.
The Gormania Musical Society to give two per-
next Thursday aud Friday evenings at
New Bedford Upwards OF four hundred tickets have
already been sold
Horn. surnamed Bruddcr Bones' one OF the Virgil
MIA Serenaders TO have benefit last evening, in
Boston. 1t expected that his popularity as per-
former would crowd the house
The season at Buffalo to commence on the Both
ult with the comedy Of the :" Honeymoon" Mrs
Thornc who is considered good actress, will play du
ring the first week.
The Avon Theatre, Norfolk Va), was to open on