The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-17
Theatrtcal and IguslcaI.

Miss G Wemyss; and the other characters by a
very talented company Miss Hiffert will sing one
n sss sse s'Ds asa Ms
be The popular drama of " Michael Erle," the cha
Iscter Of that name being sustained by Mr. Iilton.
From the attractive features OF this BILL and the
many years, been contributing to the Amusement
Of the dramatic public, we have no doubt but the
house will be crowded.
BROADWAY THEATRE.-Ths is announced az the
Son." and to those who have not seen it. We would
say il is a rich treat, which should not be lost
Those who have already witnessed it, will find that
they can appreciate its many beauties Of scenery
dialogue and dramatic incident far better on Sc
cond or third visit The play has never failed to
lay hold upon the hearts Of the audiences, and al
ways leaves strong impression on the mind in
favor Of virtue, temperance, and fidelity. Who
prodigal, presented by Mr.. Conway, without being
warned Of the dangers into which Azael has been
drawn by waywardness and folly! His impersona-
ton Of the Prodigal Son is mastery piece of act
ing, equally effective throughout, and artsticaly
beautiful where he defends his betrothed from the
idolaters, and then having rescued her, offers him
self as the sacrifice. Miss Anderton, and Mr.. N.
B. Clark, enact their parts in admirable styles and
the dancing charlottesville Therese, and the whole
corps de ballet is graceful and buoyant.
BRoueHAM's LycEuM.-This well managed and
favoiite resort is becoming more popular every
day-this is principally owing to Brougham himself,
WHO is unceasing in his efforts to make the Lyceum
attractive, by not only presenting light and highly
amusing pieces, but also in the engagement Of
ments, this evening, will commence with the new
drama called the Ladies' Battle" in which
Messrs. Lynne, Brougham, Jordan, Miss Julia
Bennett, and Miss Julia Gould, will sustain
lowed by a favorite dance by Miss Tayleure and
Mr.. Fletcher In the course of the evening, the
band will execute new Polonnase by Goodecke,
with choral accompaniments. The concluding
will ha a Mi wi has drov u1al
houses every night it has been played. The princi-
pal characters will be sustained by Mr. Brougham,
Mr.. Lynne, Miss Mary Taylor, Mrs. w. r. Blake,
Mrs. Brougham, Miss Kate Horn, Mrs. Vernon, and
Miss Julia Gould.
NIBLos GARDEN-Burton, the great comedian
together with his excellent company, will appear
this evening, in the beautiful comedy of London
Assurance" When the dramatic public consider
the great attraction of this evening in having Mr..
Placide Sir Harcourt Courtly, Mr.. Bland as
Charles, Mr.. Blake as Max Harkaway, Dunn as
Spanker, Lester Dazzle, Burton as Mark Med
die, Mrs. ]. Wallack as Lady Gay Spanker, Miss
Weston as Grace Harkaway, and Miss Hill as
Pert, there can be little eubt but that the house
will be crowded in every department. The above
cast comprises many OF the best comedians of the
day-each a star in his own line; and when these
are headed by Burton and Placide, those who love
sterling acting will be sure to visit Niblos tonight.
The performances here every other night differ
the Ravels who the greatest avorites that have
ever played in this city, appearing three evenings in
the week, and Burton's celebrated company the
other three.
NATIONAL. THEATRE.-This evening is set apart
for the benefit of Mr.. II. Watkins, who is an I'M
doubtedly talented actor, and has become general
favorte with the patrons Of this hourishng theatre
the entertainments selected being exceedingly
attractive, consisting eta New York drama, ster-
and the public will handsomely patronise him.
Those sterling artists and great favorites, Mr.. ].
X. Scott, Mrs. Melinda Jones, and Mr.. Jefferson,
as comedians of great celebrity, are to appear, sup
nd hN ftrAa nf tha
pany. The performance will commence with the
play, entitled the "Fall of Tarquin," in which Mr..
Scott and Mrs. Jones will appear. This will be fol-
lowed by the laughable farce of "My Precious
Betsey," in which Mr.. Jefferson will sustain his
celebrated part Of MIR. Bobtail; and the amuse-
ments will terminate with new local drama, called
the "Heart of the Worli, or Lifes Struggle in a
Great City," in which Mr.. Watkins will personate
the principal character.
CHRlsTY's MINsTRELs. truly talented and
efficient company have experienced the most unpre-
cedented success ever known in the United States,
and continue, if possible, more attractive than ever
This hall is nightly filed to overlooking with de-
lighted and enthusiastic audiences, and their excel
lent performances elicit marked appreciation. A
fine programme is announced for tonight.
FELLOWS MINISTRIES AND THE New ORLEANS
SERENADERs have firmly established themselves as
great iavortes with the PUBLIC of New York. Their
beautiful hall is nightly the Scene Of delight and
admiration, being crowded to excess. The pro-
gramme offered for this evening, contains some Of
their best songs ana Dances together with the Dur
lesque OPERA "Firemans Chaunt," and several
choice instrumental pieces.
AMERICAN MusEuM-The entertainments for this
afternoon and evening very attractive, and no
doubt will, usual, attract a very full house.
MADAME Anna BIsHor AND Mn BocHsA arrived from
the south, by the soaherner Owing to Mr. Bochsa
being recovered enough from his illness TO attend
professional duties, is uncertain when shall hear
again the emnt mt cantatrice
B.Hsry WILLIAMS, the Irish comedian and wife, are
playing In Pittsburgh, to full houses They next pro-
coed to Cincinnati, Cleveland and Buffalo.
Miss CuARLorrr CusHNAs Is playing ut the Walnut
street Theatre philadelphia signorina Parod Is giving
concerts at 81. Louis, Mo.
A second performance for the benefit Of the elite
rary Guild" took place on the 9th ut., ut De-
voBshire House, and differed from the first by the
removal Of the royal box, and the addition of
new farce to Sir 4. b. Lytton's comedy This
farce is Of the old extravagaLt school, and to
have been written chiefly for the purpose Of show
ing the talents Of Mr. G. Dickens in what is called
"personation" part Nothing can be mo i'm
probable than the story, and there is drollery
in the dialogue; and the system Of Disgusting and
counter Disgusting is well kept up by Mr.. Lemon
and Mr.. DckcIs.
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