The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-20
Theatrical and Musical.

style with the cast Of characters that has given
so much satisfaction oflate-Mr. Hamblia, Mr. Ryder
and Mrs. Shaw taking the principal parts Macbeth
Is ever popular play, and when the prominent cha
racters well filed they are at the Bowery it is
certainly great treat To the lover Of Shakpeare wri
tngs to it on the stage We have frequent oc-
casons noticed at length the acting of those play
ing in il will only say that last nights per-
Torrance equal to any Of the preceding ones At
ter the tragedy, katharine and Petruchio" per-
formed Mr.. Hamblin (whose benefit night it play
ing the part OF Petrucho, for the first time in many
years hiss Wemyss taking the part of the shrew
Kate who is so effectually tanned Mr. Hamblin enacts
such parts very we'll indeed and last night he was
much applauded, as was also Miss Wemyss During
the coming week to have Shaksperian
plays produced on the same magnificent scale here
tofore.
BnoapwAy THEATRE" Monte. Cristo was again pcr-
formed at this elegant theatre last evening" and hay
ing exhausted had almost said the treasury of Ian
guage in describing the magnificent style in which it
has been presented to the public and the ability Of the
actors and actresses engaged in it, need not
after brilliant of ffty-six nights go the
same ground. We must, however reterate our adm
ration of the mode in which the prison scenes
enacted In them there some very fine pieces of
acting which to touch the very heart OF the audi
ence; while the Imprisonment OF Edmond Dantes, after
wards Count of Monte Cristo, Is terrible illustration
of the treachery of the world The speeches of the
Able Fara prisoner in the Chateau DIFF (Mr Fred
ericks to the probability of all the nations of Eu
rope initiating the glorious example Of America, drew
ance was received with unmixed qualification.
NATIONAL THEArRE--Two lively farces were played
last evening previous to the Enchanter" They were
g I'll be Your Secondn and "The Kiss in the Darhn
and afforded vast deal Of amusement The first one
is of the most laughabe trhes have ever seen
The acting of Mr.. Chapman, the man ready to
be your sccond was most comical. The where
he gets three adversares against him at once thus il
Illustrating the famous triangular duel, received
with hearty laughter. In the second farce Mr.. Chan
frau played as MIR. Fathom This piece e. The Kiss in
In n0vE to
tbone (Cbapman) afforded fun enough to the audience
The Enchanter" concluded the evenings entertain
ments 1t <as played for the last time As specta-
ce it is very beautiful though deficient in interest in
story During the coming week to have several
novelties. MIR. c. w. Clarke will also appear
Burrows THEArRE-Las evening Mr. Brougham
took his benefit, and SUCH indeed, it was, in every
sense Of the word. The house crowded. that
even standing room out of the question, and
the heat most oppressive The popular piece
Of Dombey and Son" tho leading entertainment;
and, judging from the manner in which it was re-
ceived that 1t has not lost any of it's at
fractions. Captain Cutie was himself at all points
His ronical laudations and his cockneyisms told with
the most laughable effect. The rough, straght-up
Shutdown philosophical and logical Jack Bunsby
which rewarded his efforts as liberal as It was
cordial The cold and heartess character Of Dombey
was we'll played by MIR. Lynne The representation was
not because it was truthful. complimentary to human
nature but this is an enconium upon the actor. The
other performance went of to the satisfaction of the
audience.
Castle GARDrs-The usual Sunday evening concert
will be given here this evening The Brass Band he
New York; well capable Of giving the various pieces
set down in the programme with the best effect We
heed not point out what delightful promenade can
be had around the spacious hall of Castle Garden 1t
is the grandest in the country.
THE DrsrINs AT THE TABERNAcLE.-Thcse eminent
musicians four grand concerts at the above
place. commencing Tuesday evening next and
they about to return to Europe very shortly our
citizens and all those who have not yet heard them
should do now, for their music is undoubtedly the
most that be heard either side Of the
broad Atlantic. Remember Tuesday, at the Taber-
nacle
DEMrsrnR's CoNcEnr-Those who wish to while away
evening to advantage in hearing beautiful ballads
in the paintive and touchdg STYLE had
better visit tho Tabernacle to- morrow evening. The
programme contains many of his favorte and much
admired songs. Among them are several thrilling
CHnIsrY's MrSsrRELs.The dark side of things ought
not always to be looked uYon it is said; but the dark
side of the Christy faces may always be looked upon
with satisfaction they are the jollicst and most
amusing set of darkes ever collected They go IA
nously with their concerts, and during next week will
introduce variety Of new features.
Mn VAcuE's benefit will take place at the Broadway
Theatre on Monday evening. We hope it will DO at
ended by the numerous admirers Of his sterling ab
rs as an actor.
heir favor they have much improved since their late
our and their songs &c nishtly;receired with
much applause They will continue during the coming
week.
MODEL OF New YoRK.-An elegantly constructed
model Of the entire city of New York with its public
Buildings private dwellings parks, fountains, and
tesmhests will be exhibited every day at the Minerva
Rooms, from A. NJ to 10 P. NJ
Yankee Hill," the far-famed deineator of Yankee
characters, is performing at Syracuse.
George vandenhof returned to Washington on Sun
bay from professional tour Of months through
he southern and western States. He engaged ut
he Aston Place Opera House to play with Macready.
Mr. Collins, the Irish comedian and vocalist, pro-
poses giving concert at the Meodeon, Boston, next
Monday evening