The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-17
Theatrical and Musical

BowrRY THEATRE.-The Wallacks were greeted last
evening by most splendidly filed house; not vacant
spot in the boxes to be had after the first scene
whilst the upper tiers and pit also crowded to
cess The audience composed Of most inte-
gent citizens and the dress circle filed with most
elegantly attired ladies and family partos in every
thing in front the house betokened that it gala
night Mt the Bowery, and the admirable and artistic
performances the stage fully equal to the high
expectations which could have been formed 1t is
some time since we have seen the Wallacks per-
FORM and We delighted with the in which
they played their parts Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
The of the ambitious Thane is which has
BEEN monopolized for the time being by
nv leading tragedian consequently it is almost mpos
tble for az actor adays play it without
less adopting many Of the points, Of others who have
gone before him, and consequently the majority of per-
formers who undertake the part too apt to give
imitation Of the style of their beau ideal Of acting
Mr. Wallack, however, avoids this and plays the part
servile imitation of others We need not say his efforts
were highly successful and his performance through
in for her share of applause and indeed she mcri
ted it fully, as her playing was truly grand We are
glad to these two talented performers the Bowe
ry stage, and trust that during their engagement
shall them in all their best parts Tonight,
perceive they will appear in the Lady of Lyons as
Claude Menotte and Pauline The ballet of 'Les Jar
dincres' still continues to be much applauded
1t is most graceful and elegant affair, and the
elegant Ciocca, Ner and Smith, appear in it to much
advantage 1t also will be repeated this evening" like
wise the new farce of "Your Lifes in Danger"
BROADWAY THEArRE-Ths attractive place Of amuse-
ment well filled last evening, by very fashionable
audience witness the grand spectacle in three acts,
entitled the Enchantress This piece has been played
for the last three weeks with unusual Mrs Sc
gum as Stella, sang very beautiful pieces of music
and the audience acknowledged their appreciation by
loud and long applause The chousses superior
and the scenery exhibited, all through the piece. is
rot up in style of superior magncence Tonight we
understand will be the time this beautiful piece will
be given for time to it will be laid aside
for other novelties Therefore, advise oil those who
To tha
way Theatre this evening.
NATIONAL TnEArRE.-This house crowded last
evening by most respectable audience and the various
new pieces performed with much success. The
first one was the farce Of "Cocknies in California;
which has had such long run In London 1t is funny
enough piece, and contains some smart jokes though
the performances of Colladine as the Monkey struck
being its funniest feature 1t is by such
racy affair, though s"Moses Journey to California"
which has long amused the patrons Of the National
After n dance from little Miss Carline the drama
Of" Dream of Lfe' was played. This piece has been
in preparation for considerable time, and has been
got up with every 1t is of those stories which
cannot fail to interest all who hear and the excellent
acting Of Held, Pardey w Chapman, Booth, Miss Mes
ing to the general interest Of the piece We must not
omit giving credit to Mr. Porter for the beautiful
scenery he has got up for this piece especially 1t is
really the finest specimen Of painting have
for some time. " Nose in California; next
played and the delight Of the audience at it knew
bounds. 1t does seem, indeed, that Nose
pail the taste of the people. Tomorrow evening
will be the three hundreth time that he appears and
sion it will also be Mrs Isherwoods benefit Tonight
the same bill as last evening will be repeated.
BURROWS THEATRE, Chambers street.-Sueh excel
lent pieces "Paul Pry," Breach Of Promise "Dom-
bey,n "Forty Winks" and so on-for the catalogue 10
large-which have becn and continue to be not only
produced-but what is equally important-wsr acted,
at Burton's cannot fall and do not fail to attract large
and crowded audiences Last night the house at Bur-
toms crowded almost the doors were
opened, to see Paul Pry" This piece is quite
New York for the generation which saw it be-
FORE when brought out in our city is passed away-at
least from New ork. Besides 1t before per-
formed with such Paul rs Burton for the Pry. We
do not wish to ruin Mr. Burton; wish not to destroy
his equilibrium Of intellect and good by putting
and be-praising him too much-but really say
that in Paul Pry as in his other characters, his per-
formance is that of genius and masterit is great
and the public fully appreciated it-as nature and
truth is sure to be the applause
was spontaneous and rapturous and reiterated. The
other cast good though perhaps rather stiff except
Raymond who is always easy, and Miss Hill. and Miss
Chapman, who both OF them were an fat and extreme
by clever and pleasing. Mr. Burton loudly called
for when the curtain fell. He appeared and in very
happy manner returned thanks announcing that this
evening the plays would be The Toodles Socialism
and Forty Winks,n which endorse all three,
as being very entertaining and amusing pieces.
CmRYsTr's MrYsTRELs-Owing to the ann ual exami-
nation of the pupils Of the Mechanics Society Schools
and for the purpose of rcnovating the Hall, for the
summer season, these MINISTRIES will discontinue their
concerts after tonight and tomorrow night until the
SOth instant; therefore, those who wish lay
stock Of harmony for that period had better go and
get 1t at once. They will sing splendid programme
this evening" and also give all their popular burlesques
NV ORLEANS SEREsADERs-Scientifc concerts of
these singers command the attention and patronage of
all the musical citizens of New York Their late i'm
proved Italian Scenas are popular and the yar
atoms they introduce certainly something remark
BILE Their" Musical Panoramas Ethiopian songs &c,
cannot fail to please all.
BRooXLYS SACRED Music Socrrry.-Ths music al as
ISOLATION will give their second performance this even
ing at the Female Academy The pieces selected for
nm pf he hast
second part will consist of miscellaneous music so as to
suit the taste OF all parties and doubt the
presidency OF l.. b. Wyman Esq, the whole will be
conducted as ogive the utmost pleasure and salts
faction.
MIR. Wilkinson is playing at Louisville Ky.
The Monplaisir troupe are in St Louis, Mo.
Thomas Hyer is at the Albany Museum.