The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-20
Theatrical and Musical.


BowrRr THEATRE -Hambin's exertions arc as indefa
tgabe ever Tho Bowery is always full and the per
formances arc received with every demonstration .
which has been so long In preparation to be produced
to night the principal characters in which win be sus
tanned by Mossrs Eddy Grifths, Miss Heron and Mrs
Grattan The drama Of the Pirate OF tho Ises'' viii
be the concluding feature, Miss X. Raymond sustsn
ing the character Of Helena
BROADWAY THrATRE-Mr Forrest, the distinguished
American tragedan, commences an engagement at the
metropolitan theatre this evening The piece selected
is Bulwers popular play styled Richceu" In which
Mr. Forrest will pefsonate his universally admired part
Of Rchseu supported in the other leading characters
BY MessIs Barry, Conway, Whiting and Nme. Ponisi.
The piece win be the very aush2be farce Of
the Dumb Bele.n
NIBLo's GARpKs-Mr Browne, the celebrated come
dian, whose performances attracted such denscly
crowded audiences during the past week and gave such
Robert Macare this evening, in the popular piece of
Of that name grand ballet advertisement will also be
Pougoud and Mile de Melissa, viii execute several Of
their favorte pas.
Burrows TnEATRr.-Burton notwithstanding the i'm.
attraction at present in the city continues keep
his popular establishment full every night and the per-
formances are witnessed with great zest
This not at all astonishing his company composed
OF first class actors thereby enabling him to produce the
best comedies in style not to be exceed The pieces
Tor this evening are the Novel Expedent," Loves
Prailties," and t" Ii he Jealous.'
NATIONAL THrsrRr.-wc perceive that those daring
tight rope performers Leon Jave and Charles WHITTIER
with their little prodeiee Master Jerome and La Petite
Whittier announced again for the ensuing week The
National AZ usual is doing fine business, the house
being crowded at every representation The dramas of
aAorian Gray" and shandy Mcclure together with
tight rope evolutions and the pantomme Of the
Magic Trumpet, will comprise the amusemens for TO-
night
WALLAcK's LycruM-Miss Laura Keene, from Madame
pearance this evening. at the Lyceum, in Reynolds
comedy entitled The VIII She viii sustain the cha
Tacter Of Alsina nande,ile,', supported by Meszrs
Blake, Lester Wslcot. Mason and Mrs Blake The con
Guiding piece viii be Demands farce styled "is Last
Legs" Brougham appearing as 0Callaghsn, and Miss
Fanny Crsmer as julia. "A Cure for the Heart Ache
lie shortly TO be repeated.
AMERICAN MusEun.-The performances given at this
popular resort during the past week. attracted crowded
houses and the curosties contained in the saloon
greatly admired Two popular faces are announced for
this afternoon, and the prize drama OF the 0rpnan's
Dream which is rcplete throughout with stirring Incl
dents viii be repeated In the evening.
CnRrsIYs opERA Uousr -Chrsty's band OF Ethiopian
deDcsors whose performances always give the utmost
delight and satisfaction to OVERLOOKING houses
an excellent selection OF songs dances instrumental solos
and buTlequt for this evening George West and Pierce
in several OF their best negro representations.
Woop's MIssTRTLs.-Manager Wood continues
firing as ever In his exertions to please bis
patrons lie advertscs two new features for this
ing, comprising new song, entitled the Fircman's
Death and an anatomical performance. styled woods
given. .
WHITES VARIETIES This bearftfal establishment re-
ceiyed liberal share Of public support last week which
have every believe the character Of the
performances, will continue. Mr.. White is shrewd
manager, and will use every endesvor to produce such
amusemente ~ will suit the public taste good pro-
gramme for this evening.
ClsTIr Guprs.-The annual benefit OF the Prince
street Orphan Asylum will take place on Tuesday eve
ping 1t this establishment The bill of entertainment Is
Varied and attractive We need not remind readers
hat this for benevolent Object suffice It to say we
hope that the same bcray win be displayed upon this
,ccasion as heretofore.
METROPOLITAN HhIL.-Nad sontas the distinguished
opraDo gives be rtt concert In the United States to-
light. ner fame vocalist of the first rank has
preat throughout the world, aud therefore requires
little From ne IN the nature OF suogy The programme
excellent and the chorus and orchestral department
'annot fail 70 give satisfaction
Tor the Mind.
The Roussrr family have b~en engaged at syrscusc
md VII appear ON the 2sth inst.
The GEsNASilss are giving concerts at Nantucket.