The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-06
Theatrical and Musical.

lietn which was played in excellent style, Mr. McFar-
land taking part of Romeo and Miss Wemyss that
Of Juliet in which part she very successful indeed
The other entertainments passed of WELL and all
were pleased with the evenings amusements. To
morrow, his theatre will present to its patrons the
greatest attraction that has ever been offered for the
edifcation and amusement Of the playgoing folk of
that district The play announced Is that OF Macbeth
which will be produced with the strongest cast of cha
racters Mr. Hamblin, the Oldest theatrical manager
in this city and whose hisronic powers have always
been held In the highest estimation will sustain the
part Of Macbeth Mr. Ryder, the associate actor OF
Macready while performing in this country, and whose
as tragedian is well known to require any
eulogy from us will personate the part Of Macdu and
Mrs Shaw decidedly tho best tragic actress in this
country and question much If there be better any
where win play the heavy but important character Of
Lady Macbeth In addition to this extraordinary at
traction Mr. ITambn has engaged Mr.. II. Ryan, the
celebrated Irish comedian and vocalist lately arrived
from London who will make his first appearance in the
character of Doctor o,Tooie The boxes will be fifty
mind considering this great effort OF the manager not
to be behind any establishment in this city in attrac
tive features, persuaded the Bowery Theatre,
tomorrow evening. will present the most brilliant
semblage ever congregated within it's walls, in order
show Mr. Hamblin that discerning public duly appre-
cate his efforts to refine the taste and movements of
the theatrical world by the introduction of the egt
mate drama.
BRoApwAY THEATRE.-Last night Mr.. Forrest played
the famous and trying part Of Richard the Third
This is with justice regarded the most difficult of
all shakspeares characters, and the test of actors
talent OF the performance, we witnessed it last
night would say that though MIR Forrest u.s. beyond
doubt man of great talent, yet he is not great
Richard Though there are in his performance Of
Richard bursts which bring down the house.
and certainly exhibit astonishing power and energy,
yet upon the whole there seemed to to be lacking
in MIR Forrest, on this OCCASION careful study and
reading Of the part. There was every and then
burst Of vehement passion admirably given yet these
bursts seemed to be too much prepared and waited for
to be too uniform when they occurred and to be saved
and boarded up as 1t were, to bring out the telling
parts while all the rest of the character was played
in true regard for great actor; have lauded him
beyond all other actors but meant thereby that
| he was beyond improvement. Nor do mean to say,
by these remarks, that MIR. Forests Richard is not
great performance for it played well
by any ordinary actor should say it excellent;
but we expect great deal more from Mr. Forrest -
Mrs Abbott deserves favorable mention for her able
performance Of Queen Elizabeth. II was a beautiful
representation, and by beautiful woman. Mrs. Dyott
Duchess Of York. drew down loud applause for her
enactment Of the railing Here Mr.. Forrest
great though we thought, above, that he
haste to make one Of his sudden, striking, dashing
roaring ebullitions. MIR. Moorhouse Buckingham,
and Mr.. Dyott as Richmond, both deserve great
| mendation Altogether, Richard the Third, as per-
formed at the Broadway last night great treat
and we hope VIII be repeated next week when we are
of his great characters in any one of which
he is great except in that miserable abortion of play
the poor, wretched Broker Of Bogota.
NIBLo's THEATRE, AsroR PLAcE-To- morrow eve
ming the lovers Of the legitimate drama will be pleased
to learn this beautiful theatre will open with Shaks-
peare's tragedy Of Macbeth" Mr.. Macready, the
great ragedan will sustain the character of the noble
Thane, and Mrs. Colman Pope that of Lady Macbeth
MIR. c. w. Clarke, actor of considerable celebrity
and great favorite will personatc the character of
Macduff and that of Duncan king of Scotland by Mr.
WSmyss good actor All the other characters by
the Of A. Andrews as Hecate and Messrs Chip
pendalc and Seton the principal witches This in
deed will be rich treat and we have little doubt but
that the theatre at carly hour will be filled in every
department. Captain Niblo knows how to cater well
for his patrons, AS his great success theatrical
manager proves, and hence arises the high opinion
terained by our citizens in regard to his managerial
abilities.
| NATIONAL THEATRE Jack Sheppardn and "New
York it u.s." were played last evening before fine
| audience, and passed of admirably. Miss Mestayer
makes the nattiest Jack Sheppard we have seen
and If that famous individual at all resembled her he
must have been quite captivating young fellow. r G.
Booths Blueskn was very comcal piece Of acting,
and the whole piece much applauded. Nose made
his last appearance last evening"; and 1t is
not for want Of patronage he leaves the stage the
applause was as great as ever. Let us hope that
one dSy or Other sso him s. on the
the entertainments, and Chapman, as the bewildcred
Tootles, so prosecuted by the lady whom he only
knows from his " having on the first Wednesday in
every month topay over certain sum to-" was most
amusing There have been great preparations making
for time past, to produce, in the most splendid
STYLE grand Oriental spectacle, called the En-.
chantsrn and everything now being ready, it will be
brought forward evening in style of SPLEEN
dor hitherto unequallcd scenery dresses the
most magnificent properties and appointments entire
new music dances combats fobieaur, &c The charac-
tiers in the drama will be sustained by the most promi
nent members Of the company, and everything pro-
misses most successful piece Chanfrau is determined
to be excelled by none.
Burrows THrArRr.-Mr. Brougham's clever and
successful comedy, Romance and Reality was again
performed last night In a highly crcditable and
very satisfactory to the public. As have said in
previous notices. this American comedy contains many
well drawn characters and Is full Of amusing incidents
The Language very droll and sprinked with merry
repartees and jeuz de mos which fail exciting
laughter from the whole audience The role of Barba-
ra, sustained by Mrs Vernon who nfuses in - it all
the spirit and wit necessary for the real
Of femme hbre," true disciple of Fourier and of
Mime Flora Tristan who the first who raised
In Europe, the standard Of revolt against the male
sex, is clever piece Of acting Mr. Burton is to our
taste the real portrait Of rascible and fretful men
and plays his part of Aspcr Maney to perfection
Brougham received with much applause both as
actor and author and his wife shared the recep
ton. Messrs. Lynne, Johnston, Raymond and Jordan
were also greeted with many paudits The announced
burlesquc on Verdi's celebrated opera, "Her-Nanin
will be performed on Monday and, it is sad is very
amusing
TIE DsrlssThis talented family have returned from
Boston with fresh laures and announce their second
and last concert in Brooklyn TO take place at the Fc
great success that attended their ars appearance In
Brooklyn and the enthusiastic applause elected by their
wonderful performances give that their re-
appearance in sister city will be hailed with plea
by the citizens Of Brooklyn and doubt VI the
spacious hall of the Female Academy will contain the
hundreds who will be anxious to hear them.
APOLLO RooMs-CRASp CoNcrRr OF NJ IKrLuriNyR-
This fashionable affair, which Is up In great STYLE
Will come oil tomorrow evening at the Apollo Rooms
and will be, no doubt attended by many Desire Ikel-
heimer the young French volinst Is artist Of high
merit and genius and has been appreciated by all who
had an opportunity Of hearing him. when he gave his
concert in New York. after his arrival in this country
NJ. lkehemer, despite his youth is only an exc
cutant, but also composer; for see. in the pro-
gramme Of his concert that he will perform pieces
OF his own composition Several artists Of talent will
assist the young volinist and notice among them
Madame Eliza Valentino, who has been, for long
time in Paris giving lessons In singing and where she
was very successful Sgnor Tafanelli, the baritone
whose rich voice is so much admired; Signor Corelli
and M. Maretzek who will accompany the different
pieces of the concert the panoforte. The pro- |
gramme consists Of the most prominent gems borrowed
IRON the best writer's and Is Gale uated draw many
dettont to the concert of the talented voinst Desire
Kitchener.
Mn. MCCARTHY, the eminent dclneator Of Irish cha
racter, will commence series of his delightful Irish
Evenings at Nauxhal Garden tomorrow night lie
will be aided by Miss Fanny Frazer the beautiful yo
calist, and presents fine programme.
CuRIsTy's MINsTRELs-Thcse geniuses ara ms livetv