The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-27
Theatrical and Nfusicai.


are given nightly at this favorte establishment
SO attractive, that the attendance is always re-
spectacle This, to us, is in no way surprising. as
every effort that can possibly be made to produce
best talent, is used by Mr. Hamblin, the talented
proprietor and distinguished actor, who for num-
Der Of years in this city has sustained the
highest position as to education, and capabi-
lily in every respect, to uphold the drama
in an honorable and instructive position. Such
men should receive the most extensive pa
tronage and We are glad perceive that the efforts
Of this perseverng and ndefatigabie artist are now
being Justly appreciated. Tonight the splendid
operate spectacle drama Of Massaniello," with q
brilliant cast of characters. Miss Hifert will sing
one OF her admired ballads, and the entertainments
will conclude with the new local drama Of "Moll
Pitcher" This bill will no doubt, draw nm i'm
mense assemblage. This theatre Is in n fourishng
condition. under the united efforts Of the proprietor
and his stage manager, Mr.. Stevens.
BROADWAY THEATRE.-This establishment has,
novelty, at an immense outlay of money, in order
TO give tho utmost pleasure and delight to It's pa
irons. Last evening Douglas Jerrolds new comedy
entitled ""R Retired from Business" was produced,
and was received with deafening cheers. IL Is an
excellent production; the characters are all good,
and the respective artists filed their parts with
credit TO them selves and with the utmost pleasure
to q discriminating audience. IL will be played
every night this week, and, no doubt, will draw Inn
mcnse audiences. Miss Julia Bennett, an excellent
actress, sustained the part Of Paul Puins with her
Characteristic ability. Conway, as Lieut.. Tackle,
was as happy as ever as were also Messrs Barrett
ton, Mrs. Abbott, Miss j. Gouyenhoim. This
young and promising actress should be introduced
very often; she Is excellent in her line and is great
favorite. The entertainments commence this eve
ming with Retired from Business" the orchestra
will play several beautiful overtures and all will
terminate with " Who Speaks First y There will
be great rush to this theatre during the per-
formance Of the new comedy.
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in fine comic acting should 60 and see Mr.. II. PA
eide, who Is every night greeted with the most
thusiastic cheers. IL gives great pleasure to an
audience 10 see gentleman who reads correctly,
and uses mmicry, but who walks and talks with
that and grace which q refined education alone
can enable an artist to exhibit. Mr.. Nblo seems
always on the alert 10 engage the most talented
artists OF the day, and hence his great success lie
would sooner keep his theatre closed than present
anything of an inferior character to the highly re-
spectacle patrons of his spacious and ellvenated
establishment. Tonight, Mr.. Placide appears as
Sam Hobbs, in "a Nabob for an hour" and in the
excellent piece called the First Night" as Mons.
Dufard. lie will be supported by enc cast. We
advise those, then, who wish to pass an hour or two
with pleasure, 10 visit Niblo's this evening. The
orchestra will play several musical gems.
Burrows TurArRE-Who can be surprised at
the great success Of this establishment, when such
fine old, sterling omedies, such are presented
every evening at this famous Thespian Temple,
continue to be put forward by its able and talented
most appreciable advantage-the entertainments he
gives not only delightful, but very instructive
Tonight, the fine old comedy Of the "Rivals" will
commence the entertainments. II is scarcely neces-
sary to say that all the characters will be filed BY
as talented n company can be found In the United
Statcs-evcry man il n star in his own line, and
hence the great success Of those pieces. Miss Wal
tcrs and M. Frederic dance, Mr.. and Mrs. Holman
will sing, and the orchestra, as usual, will play
several harmonious pieces. The entertainments
will terminate with the "Wandering Minstrel"
Those, then, who wish to sec genuine acting-no
brawling or ranting, should visit the Chambers
street theatre, where. we promise them, they will
be delighted, and indulge in hearty laugh.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The triumphantly success
full grand fairy spectacle Of . Thalabs, the De-
stroyer, or the Burning Sword" was received last
evening by crowded house, with the usual un-
bounded applause and admiration. II is, without
exception, as splendid and magnificent q piece as
was ever witnessed on the American stage. The
revival Of the highly popular Scottish musical
drama. called the Lady OF the Lake" with all its
original music and tramp march, has proved very
successful, and is produced in style Of gorgeous
ness that ecits the united appreciation Of the
audience. The same excellent bill will be pro-
duced this evening, commencing with the drama Of
the " Lady of the Lake. Mcssrs. Watkins. Bran
den, Ia Favor, Miss Croker, and Miss Drew, sus-
ta'nng the principal characters. After which the
erehsstraswil perform the celebrated Hunting