The New York herald., 1850-05-21

Bowrsr THrArKr.-The admirable play OF Henry
VIII was brought out last evening at this theatre In
magnificent style. Mr. Gilbert played Henry VIII,
and looked and acted the charastcr to the life Mr. j.
Wallack, Jr played Cardinal woolsey, and we never
saw him play better Mr.. Stevens and the other per-
formers played their parts admirably 1t was an ex-
cellent east throughout; but Mrs Hambln above ALL
was the cynosurc OF the evening and the gem Of the
play. The house was crowded to excess, to witness
this grand exhibition OF and talent
Mrs liamblin great throughout especially In the
trial In which she held the audience ed
with admiration and brcathless with intent obserya
ton The absence Of the mere setress-thc presence
Of aquctnvas felt by ALL II s the ease the quierv
ness the unahcctedness Of dignity, the simplicity aud
freedom from vio,n effort. which conjoned with the
admirable precision and pathos Of her defamation,
stamps Mrs isnblins performance Of this most DIM
genius. crowded and intelligent audience greeted
her magnificent delinestion with such hearty sponts
neous, ana ispsSrons applause; as only such talent
appear In another Of her admired parts.
BroADwAr TnsArmr. .-Bulwer Lytton's beautiful aud
impsSioned play Of Love- represented here last
night Miss Davenport sustaining with her wonted
ability and pathss the proud but ssptvated aud love-
enthrauod Countess, supported by Mr. whestley, ms
the luon of the occasion. We have had the pleasure
Of Witnessing Mis- Davebports delineatiou Of this
naughty. highborn dame, and she hs. fully justified
the encomiums which we then pronounced upon her
conception Of the part She seems feel every
she expresses and what s the first hest trait in per-
former she identifies herself with the very character
she represents Her growing ps.-ion con1uering her
Unborn pride. IL true and aithh portraiture OF the
human heart; aud her naughty defiance Of the En-
press. whom she deems her rival msguincentiy
bold a. her subsequent expressions of gratitude
pathetic aud effectng Mr. Whcatley maintained the
high opinion We formed Of HE previous efforts and
received with the warm applause OF the numerous
auditors hiss DsycDports performance met with
universal admiration. and the warm feeling of the
house brought her before the curtain the second
act The house was one OF the most brilliant we have
seen for some tmes just tribute TO the taisnt that
was displayed on the occasion.
NInIo's THrArnr.-A brilliant and numerous
dienec In attendance last evening at this theatre
TO witness the first performance Of Brougham beauti
ful comedy, entitled Romance aud Reality This
piece has been got up In magnificent style. which
shows the mssterly hand Of an able manager The
talented artists who represented the principal ohsrac
ters worthy ef their reputation and the entbu
ssstic applause which welcomed then al everv
Chippendale and Lynne. a. the brothers Manly were
perfect In the drnestion Of two opposite part. while
nroughsm; as sack swim, was truly admirable Mis-
Taylor and Mrs Vernon acquitted themselves Of their
respective rolf in very creditabe msnper aud Nrs
Erougham was as lively ever. In word the picce
obtained great and well mcred success and cannot
fail to attract to night for its second perormance
full housc at this fashionable and fvore place Of
amusement
Brsrcs's Tuursr-when Burton produces = new
piece. tand he is sow avail himself Of novel
ties OF interest and ~orth) judicously selected
and 80 admirably well pcrformcd that ii has run Of
numberle.s nights. The Vicar OF wakefield, seem.
to be one Of hi, happy hits and In its representation
embodied The strength ofthis very able and talented
company Mrs Russell is an actress whose perfect
reading graceful department aud excellent cnuncia-
tion entitlc her TO the high appreciation she
meets from the fregu.ntcrs 81 this house. She was
really charming last night in the part Of Olivia rrim-
rose snd our fast friend Burton, was ss usual mint
table In his many aliases hcssrs Clarke and Jordan
also deserve just need Of appreciation for the encen
ey of their performance The house srcscnt, and
worthy of the occasion.
NAriosAL THrArsr-T The Female Forty Thieves was
produced last evening before crowded house With
company Of young ladies, headed by Mrs Mestayer,
now Mrs Williams, whose combined beauty and ele-
gsnce performance added considerably to the great
attraction. Of this truly rich and beautiful piece
The marches as erecuted by these young ladies are
sucb TO command the delight and admiration Of the
sudiepce and raise the enthusiasm Of the spects
tors to the highest pitch. The greatest applause
greeted this attraetive piece throughout Burke and
Js6erpou both played In that we'll known and smusins
comedy of Second rhoushts Jefferson looks uncom.
monty well In that nsv Wig, snt played yatbsr With