The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-05
TtAr otricNl and Musical.

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TiHC atricnl and Musical.
BowERY THEATRE.-The audiences at this very favor
lite house have been much delighted with the SPLEEN
did entertainments which have given Of the ster
ling drama that they continue to crowd there every
evening the manager keeps up the excitement by
nightly producing some Of the most admirable plays
written. During the engagement OF the Wallacks
the members of the company had fine opportunity of
displaying their talents in the higher walks of the dra-
ma, and since the termination of their engagement,
| "Evadnen has been played-Mss Wemyss taking the
principal part some time since when Miss w first ap-
peared in this character her benefit night, be-
ieye we made some remarks on the admirable man ner
in which played it, her rendering OF it since ha
been no less great Mcfarland, N b. Clarke, Jordan
and the rest all did themselves much credit in their
parts and we may, in all truth say that whilst the
stock company perform such pieces in such spen-
did STYLE the manager need not be afraid of any
petition from other houses. Tonight, Romeo and
| letn will be played with admirable cast Miss
Wcmyss, whose performance of Juliet on Thursday
evening last enthusiastically applauded will
again appear in the part; Mcfarland win be the Ro-
meo of the evening; Stevens Mercutio Gilbert Frar
Lawrence Mrs. Gilbert be the Nurse. We are sure
with this cast the play will be most spenddIy per-
formed, and anticipate delightful evenings enter
tainment The funny farce of "Slasher and Crasher'
the drama of the Wandering Boys in which the lit
tie DENNIS act so prettily and dancing by Mr.. G. w.
Smith, will make up the bill. We perceived drama
Is underlined for speedy production.
BROADWAY THEArRE.-Mr Forrest during the past
week has been playing In Of his finest parts and
the immense audiences which have been gathered
together each evening" is proof enough of the high
estimation he is held In by most intellectual and
prominent citizens. AS Otheo Spartacus Jack Cade,
Baptista Ferrero he has successfully delighted hum
dreds-nay, We may say thousands, at the Broadway,
every evening the house has been filed to its utmost
| capacity and whether the noble Moor driven to
desperation by the wiles of the villain ago, the gallant
Spartacus mindful Of his native Thrace and eager
appauded to the echo Mr. Forrest may well be proud
| of the distinguished position he holds as the great
American actor of the age and glad see that
he
| the engagement with him will be continued for q
further period after this week. Tonight he will appear
Richard the Third part he Is eminently great
| in Mrs Abbott and Miss +. Wallack to play
Queen Elizabeth and Lady Anne Mr. Dyott as Rich
mond MIR Forrest Richard is most splendid, and
doubt not the house will be full tonight it has
been all along during his engagement. The farce Of
"Who Speaks First" will conclude the entertainments.
| NArIosAL THEATRE.-Mr Seymour had great house
last evening his benefit and the various entertain
meNts passed most racily-as indeed, they always
do The local drama which has long proved per-
feet gold mine to this establishment Is to be withdrawn
after TINS night, we understand; never 10 oe repro
style Of dramatic composition and acting attained
such popularity in such short time did the Mose''
dramas on their first production Though mere local
sketches, illustrating common everyday scenes and
characters which every New Yorker is familiar with,
from daily observation the truthful and natural
in which Nose and Sykesey-the types of certain
class Of young in this city-have been played by
Chanfrau and Seymour, seemed to have some charm
about to attract hundreds upon hundreds to them
again and again. Everybody could understand the al
lusions every could appreciate the peculiar local
hits We have often wondered that moro advantage
not taken Of the local drama BY managers even with
out introducing Nose there is ample space and room
enough for the construction Of amusing pieces In this
country without examining the London farces on the
audiences and We hope that the great success which
has attended the 4" Mose'' dramas will stimulate
gers to seek other local farces Meantime tonight
Nose will make his last appearance at the National In
amusing farce OF Who's My Husband!' win form the
of the bill On Monday, grand Oriental sPecta-
clc which has been long time In preparation, will be
rrtslNI nA yxith RyeY
BURROWS THEArRE--Thc spirited and talented man
ner Mr.. Burton exhibits toward the public in his
never firing genius in catering for the taste of his
admirers by the production Of pieces which
fail to delight the audience, meets with the ap
probation he so justly deserves, in filling his house
with the elite Of New York and all the strangers who
thronging our city. Last evening the per.
Torrance began with the famed Dombey and Son."
a piece which has always been a favorite, and
which now is every week performed, at least once at
upon the stage in excellent style.and much doubt
If any could personate the role of Captain Cutie
like MIR Burton who is the old tart to perfection
Mr. Brougham' as Major Joe Bagstock and Jack
Bunsby is most excellent; and his elegant wife, as
Susan Nipper, represents with great fidelity those
isettes mattresses well known in the French come
dies The play went off with unbounded applause, to
very numerous audience. The entertainments con-
cluded with the Capture Of Captain Cuttle,'' which
excited much laughter, and in the hands Of Burton
and Brougham it sustained Its full character.
NBIo's THEATRE, AsToR PLAcE-Arrangements, on
the most extensive scale being made, by Messrs.
Nblo and TIackett in order to the production of the
English drama on Monday evening next, under the
Leadership Of Mr. Macready, the great tragedian AS
this will be the last engagement of this eminent actor
previous to his leaving for Europe his best pieces will
be selected and the most talented artists are secured to
sustain Maeready in his role of characters Among
those already mentioned forming part OF the stock
company, the names Of Ryder, 9. w. Clarke, Ar.
will be under the direction of two favorite and dstin
guished comedians, Messrs. Chippendale and Seton.
may take it for granted that Nblo will he has al
ways done, suit, by not only the pieces selected, but
also the actors chosen to the Of
each drama the taste and refinement Of the generation
in which we live.
APOLLO RooMs---Monday evening next Desire
Kitchener the eminent vionst assisted by Miss va
ientni Sig Corelli and Tafanelli and Max Maretzek
the distinguished leader of the Italian Opera Company
will give concert at the Apollo Rooms The pieces
selected are from the works Of the most approved
masters; and from what can CLEAN, those who pa
tronize this youthful but truly eminent artist will
tire highly delighted with the rich vocal and musical
treat they will receive on that evening.
CHpsry's MrNsrRELs--To-dayt the Christys will give
their usual Saturday afternoon performances as well
their regular evening at P. NJ. They will,
no doubt, have n crowded house at each hour as,
since their return to head quarters the excitement to
hear them has been greater than ever Ihey are ns
amusing and scientific band of minstrels as ever put
black their faces. Their burlesque, the voyage
Musicale will be performed at both concerts AZ also
q great variety of their best songs dances, &C
C,sr,r G.ppys-This delightful summer resort will
open tomorrow evening, with sacred concert e rs
exceedingly pleasant to sPe%a in the world i'm
b.ng the purcst air and listening at the same time,
TO sacred pieces which must bring the mnd 70 renece
ON the power that placed such enjoyment within It's
Cu,rsr MusrUM.-Never has such perfect collec-
ton of Chinese articles of every description been coll
iected together in any country and the admirable
manner in which they are arranged In the exhibition
room shows them all to the best advantage. The life
size figures Ito the number of sixty) dressed In athc
various cos umos of the different classes Of society In
the celestial empire. alone worth the price Of adj
mtance to without speaking Oh the thousands Of
curiosites also to be seen in the exhibition. The
rooms are open from A. NJ to 10 p. NJ, daily.
New ORLEANS SERESApERs.-To-day, the Serenaders
will give their patrons double chance to hear their
ccepcics they give their afternoon concert at 3
and their evening at S, T. NJ. They have selected
such admirable programmes from their long list OF
songs that hear them and leave dissatisfied
with either the quality quantity of the entertain
mept. They will give their Panorama" ana itai""
buresques at both concerts to-day.
MIR. II. Ryan an Irish comedian and vocalist, rom
the theatres Royal IIaymarkct, and Adeipni, WIZ io
low Mr. Forests engagement at the Broadway inca
tire It is said that Mr. Ryan performs aan re aooS