The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-12
Theatrical and Musical.

Theatrical and Musical.
BowERY THEATRE.-There was q very excellent
house here last evening" and the play of the Merchant
of Venice with the admirable cast Of characters pre-
sented was performed with the greatest 6claf. Mr..
Hamblin played the part of Shylock in style which
is best expressed by the quaint encomium which was
passed, we believe Garrick's performance of the
part. 1t was to this effect
This is the Jew
That Shakespeare drew.
It is part aording vast scope for the actors talen
and Mr. Hamblin evinced most thorough concep-
ton of the part We regret that limits do not al
low to go into detail respecting this great per-
Torrance Of his but trust that he will, long
give our citizens another opportunity OF seeing nm IN
character that well becomes her, and her admirable
elooution displayed to much advantage in it. MIR
Launoeot Gobbo, each one did their part with that
judgment and excellence which always characterizes
and no trsgedan can be better seconded in any Of
Shakspeare's plays than Mr. Ryder knows how to do
MIR Ryan, the Irish comedian, goes on nightly, Min.
ming much favor from the audiences. We regret that
his engagement is about terminating as tonight will
be his last at the Bowery He will play in the farce
be performed frst Hamlet, Mr.. Hamblin; the Ghost,
MIR. Ryder. MIR. Bass MIR. Gilbert, Miss Taylor, &C.,
to produce the Legitimate drama in the most perfect
s,yle are being crowned with every success.
BROADWAY THEArRE.-Last evening, Shakspearc's ira
gedy Of King Lear" vas performed at this theatre
Mr. Forrest sustaining the character Of the King We
have scarcely ever since its opening the house
thinly attended. At the commencement of the first
act, there not than thirty persons in the
boxes, and the opinion seemed generally to prevail
that there would be q dismissal; and many were Of
opinion that the theatre should not have been opened
last evening. However, the play went on, aud the
house improved little in numbers. We have last
week, criticised this play and have only to add that
the piece throughout wen received Mr. Forrest at
the conclusion Of every impassoned strain having
been cheered by all those presentsome crying aloud
"Three cheers for Forrest" Dyott's Edgar
ccllent personation: question much whether bet
ter general actor be found in the entire Union
Miss Wallacks Cordelia was ably sustained rs were
also the characters Of Regain and Gonerii BY Mrs
Madame Celeste and Wiethof, was executed with
great artistic science and encored This evening
MIR Forrest appears Metamora-his fav0rte cha
racter. We hope to see better house than that Of
last evening.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-The farce of I" Simpson & Cor
preceded the spectacle Iof the Enchanter here last
evening, and the audience were much amused at the
manifold troubles and difficulties into which poor
Simpson (Nir. Chapman) is plunged by the vagaries
and peccadilloes Of his Co. (Tilton) Mrs Woodward
and Mrs sherwood, the Jealous and the con6ding
wives acted their parts exceently We think they get
ND these little comedies at the National in good style
as it Is possible for them to be produced. The En-
chanter continues to attract much attention at this
seldom before been in New York, and we
the patrons Of the house cannot be otherwise than
tsfcd with the enterprise and beraity displayed by
the manager in this matter We recommend all who
have not it, to go at and do So and observe
for themselves how splenddly things are done at our
great New York theatres This spectacle and Simpson
Coz will be performed again this evening.
Burrows THrArRE.-The continuous attraction Of the
excessively popular comedy of "Dombey Son." has
compelled its performance week. 1t played
tcd NJ fhc off
Chambers street theatre, with great ensemble, and
received with much applause. Captain Cutie, Dur
ton Is really inimitable and his creation of the
hearted tar will be remembered in New York, well
thatof by Chanfrau. Messrs Lynne, Jordan,
Brougham, the eminent author, Raymond and Mdames
least deineated their r0iss with feeling and pathos,
Those who have read the novel Of Dickens, and Pc
satsed that the present comedy Of Brougham is the
best conducted dalogued "Dombey e Som which has,
or could ever be produced. Each scene Is striking
interesting and well conceived; each character posses
SEES its own ind viduay and is becoming to its inter-
prefer. We think that Dombey' will be- for the flu
ture ranked among the Legitimate American come
des.n "Herr Nanny concluded the performance.
This evening will be performed "The First Pccadilo"
and Forty Winksthat farce in which Bur Burton Is so
dience will be numerous enough tonight to recon-
pense the manager for all the trouble he has taken to
be agreeable to those who patronize his place.
DEMpsrER's CONCERT. TApERyAeLE.-Mr. Dempstcr's
visits, although "few and far Between" over
ceptabc to New York audience; and never in our
previous experience Of his peculiar style did he APP
pear TO more advantage then at the Tabernacle last
night where he most enthusiastically received by
an audience numerous as 1t was discriminating.
The gem of the concert brilliantly reflected by
his mastery execution vocaly and fundamentally Of
the May QUEEN but we deprecatc the policy Of his
introducing into his selection the Humorous q
style, as evipced in Duncan Gray incompatible
with the pathos which his peculiar forte and which,
upon this OCCASION beautifully exemplifed in his
national song of the Death Of Warren" the Blind
Boyr and the Emerald Isle" which most admi-
rably executed, and justly received the approving
testimonials Of the audience
CHRisrvs MssrRFLs will to-day give their usual So.
turday afternoon concert well as their regular
evening and on each occasion they will present q
full programme Of their very best songs buresques,
&C. The " oyage Musicale Is one that our citizens
and yisiters the city much pleased with every
evening Ii Is hailed with unqualified APPRECIATION
Their other performances are also much admired.
voioTLASpER's MIcRocosMc views are attracting
much attention from inc pupuv, ana descrvediy TOO
ier more elegant END scientific exhibition mas 'e'
been presented to our citizens. We recommend them
highly to all who Gesre 20 to what extent science
has been made subseryient to elegant and refined
amusements
elegant concerts at the Apollo Saloon, on Monday
evening next. They will be heartily welcomed.
APoLLo Roons.-Thc concert Of thu. Distin family,
given last evening" attended by highly respecta
BILE audience, who evinced their satisfaction of the
sweet tones and brilliant execution OF these distn-
guished performers the silver horns by repeated
Cheers We are informed that great preparations are
being made to give series Of splendid concerts next
week.
The NEw ORLEANS SEnxNAprns bring their season in
New York to close to-day as with their afternoon and
s,cning concerts they finish for time at least We
our citizens to attend them as they are
most dvcrting and elegant entertain
nens. They are about starting a tour, and will
return again among us after short time They will
play four nights next week at Montague Hail. Brook
yn the remainder OF the week at Newark, N. j.
Anniversaries for Is40.
SUNDAY, MAJ H.
American and Foreign Sabbath Unlon-at DR. POTTS. |
>hurch Fifth avenue, Sermon BY Dr. Sprsgus.