The New York herald., 1850-02-18
Theatrical ana Hlusical.

BowERy THEArnr.--The grand equestrian drama en-
titled "Rookwood," will be presented this evening
The part Of Dick Turpin. the noted highwsymsn, will
be sustained by MIR w. r.. Dsrr and Ill the other
charaeters will bs ned By the talented and s6cient
company now performing ct the Bowery theatre rhs
entertainments will commence with the drama Of the
viii display their dramatic talent In the leading Cha
rscters
BROADWAY THEArRE.-This evening the much admir-
ed comedy Of the Serious Family" will be acted ct
this theatre-Mr. WA Chapman, formerly Of the Park
theatre taking the part of Aminidsb Sleek Mr. Jordan
that Of ChsIles Torrens and Mr. whsatley as Captain
Murphy Mcguire. Previous to this piece the excel:
lent comedy OF Who Speaks First will be presented
Mss X. Horn, Msssrs Dystt, Jordan and Miss Olivia,
filing the principal characters. Como dance by Nj.
Zavsystowski and Miss Ludlum.
BURIoss THEArRE-To- morrow evening commences
the twelfth week Of the Ssrious Family" at this very
popular and highly successful establishment which Is
nightly allied by crowded and fashionable audiences
who greet the excellent comedians with reiterated
thrown such life into the theatrical representations Of
Chambers street theatre, that without him and
Boughsm and the other sterling actors attsshsd to
deed become serious family. The smusements will
close with the "Demon Jetter"
CHATHAM THEATRE.--This evening the pieces present
ed are Of exceedingly interesting character Mr..
Chanfsu artist Of excellent comic ability, appears
in his great character Of Nose in the local drama Of the
OF the Newsbsy will be sustained by Master Murray
Mr. Chsnfrsu will also appear rs Claude Menotte in
the "Lady OF Lyons and Mrs lsherwood as Pauline
This is very attractive bill and the favorits snd
great comic actor, Mr. Chanfrau appearing crowded
house will be the consequence.
OLYMPIC THEATRE.-Tbe Serious Family" the
"Magc Horn,' and the Office .Seeker,n are the dra
mas offered this evening, for the amusement Of the
patrons Of this theatre Niokinson appears Is Amna-
dab Sleek; MIR. Charles Torrens by Mr. Palmer, aad
Captain Murphy Mcguire BY Mr. Waicot This is
good cast and with the aid Of Miss Roberts rs Mrs
Charles Torreps, and Mrs lsherwood ssLady Creamy,
have doubt this comedy will be we'll performed
Pas Seul by Miss Carne which will be followed by the
new extravaganza Of the Magic Horn" The whole
will conclude with the f" Office Seeker"
ITALIAN OprHA TONIGHT =" Norma" will be repeat
cd for the last time this 1t is one of the most
beautiful operas Of modern times. The subject Is
grand and well adapted for varied transitions upon
the motive and the motive is surpassingly pleasing
In the the yecitaro, ana the seend the melody
is worked out through hsrmopies at once beautiful
ard sfectiye and as whole, the voice parts and the
Instrumentation have been msnsged by the too early
lost and gifted BeDi with consummate ekil fash
ioDable and full attendance may be expected to night
To morrow has been set apart by the generous mana
ger, for the benefit Of the Hague street sufferers
CHRIsry's OPKRA House. Between melodies eho-
ruses and dancing the viiters OF this nov dessrvedy
popular establishment while away an evening with
greet pleasure. The execution Of the violin and also
the solo given the guitar excellent aud We be.
eve every expresses the utmost satisfaction and
delight with the polka Scotch reel and other dancing
which comes of every evening at this theatre ofraona
enjoyment.
AMERICAN MUSEUM The performances commence
this week, with the amusing msange Of Frightened
to Death" which will be followed By @ral GROUPINGS
exercises the rapesium Scotch Pas seu and comic
singing and dancing. The whole will conclude with
the amusing pantomime Of the " Magic Trumpet the
characters in which will be sustained by the Msrti-
netu family.
MrLspEoN.-Whits's Ssrenade-s offer very amusing
entertainment this evening, In the shape Of negro
singing and dancing. The whole will conclude with
the burlesque Of the Black Lion King"