The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-29
Theatrical and Musical.

BowrRy THEATRE programme announced for to-
and effective drama of the ''Corscan Brothers,
which has drawn large assembagcs of the dramatic
public who IL enthusiastic cheers be criterion to judge
by, seem delighted with the piece throughout. The
comedy of the Two Bonnycastes' will commence the
performances this evening and it will be followed by the
spectacle drama of the Corcan Brothers the princ
pal characters being filed by Messrs Eddy, Stevens,
Goodal Leffingwell Mrs Jordan and Miss Yeomans.
BRoADwAY THKArRE.-Ths being the sixty eighth
night and last but of Mr. Forests engagement this
Enlistment. doubt will b. crowded from parq,,at
toupp,r gallery The term arrangement is unparalleled
in the dramatic history Of any countryside more
the house has been filed every night If this be not
tct public ostesm know not what is The tragedy
of Venice Preserved il the piece seeced-Forrcst ap
ptaring Pierre and Conway Jaiier with Madame
Pon az Belyidra. The entertainments will close with
the farce Of :. Petticoat Government"
Nrlo's GARpEs.-The performance of the grand ballet
Of Catarina has given such unmxe pleasure and de-
light to the vsiters Of this favorie and fashionable resort
that the manager offers it again this evening confident
doubt that the result will be both profitable to his
enerprsing spirit and also TO the talented artists who
engaged by him. The concluding dance in this ballet
is worth in itself more than the price Of admission the
sisters ousse display all the agility and charming
ments of their profession The entertainments will
mence with n one act piece.
BuRTos's THEArRr-As usual. Of those fine
dies which crowd this house every night will be presented
this evening The piece selected is Dombey aud Son
II there other character in this piece but that of
Captain Cutie which has been always sustained to the
very acme Of perfection by Mr. Burton the house We
believe would be crowded but when many other artists
Of eminence also to appear in IT, the attraction
sequenty considerably enhanced Mary Taylor who will
the stage will sustain the character Of Susan Npper All
concludes with Our Clerks
NATIONAL THEATRE-The performances of Mr. Blan-
chard and the surprising sagacty exhibited by his dogs
every night evidenced by large and highly delighted
audiences But although Purdy has be pleased
the result of this engagement still deter
mined to produce additional novelties in order that his
patrons should consider him worthy the position Of the
managerial chair lie has produced the drama Of
the Blacksmith of Antwerp in fine style 1t will be
repeated tonight with the drama of the Watch Dogsn
and the farce Of q kiss in the Dark
LYcEuA THEATRE.Thc entertainments offered for the
amusement OF the dramatic public at this Thespan
pie such should draw large houses but whatever
may be the cause the attendance is by no means com
with the exertions Of Messrs Corbyn Buck
land The entertainments this evening consist Of the
Spectre Bridegroom the amusing sketch from the
French, called Antony and Cleopatra and the fairy
extravaganza of the Fair One with the Golden Locu''
in both Of which Miss Julia Bennett will appear in the
leading characters.
Guy Manncring IL to be presented both this afternoon
and evening in the lecture room OF this extensive csta
Of the company. Independent Of the entertainments
given in the lecture ROOM the public amuse them
selves by examining the countless curostss contained In
the museum; this department alone will amply repay any
yster for the proprietor is every day adding to its var
ETY. and value.
CnRrsr,'s OPERA HousI-Christys band Of minstrels
announce another very attractive for this
evening. comprising vocal and instrumental selections,
buresqucs, dancing and witticisms.
WooDs MNsTRELs well received again last eve
ming by full house in the traveste upon Mscbeth;n 1t
will be repenteed might together with fine pro-
PRor. WHIISrY's farewell evening with the pcoplco
will take place this evening at Metropolitan Hail. when
be will impersonate Hayne, Webster, Clay, Randolph,
OConnell shell. and Wolf-Jim.
Madame BsCAcciASTi has been giving series OF
cers in San Francco The alta says in relation to the
first concert The event which has been looked forward
to in musical and fashionable circles with soicitude
and desire for than week past, has finally trans
pirtd Madame Biscacciant has appeared before Cali
oinia audience. and has met with most cheering and
enthusiastic reception. At early hour last evening
the American Theatre filed with audience which
ss~t.n
eQuaed in this city Such an array OF female beauty az
was present on the occasion has parallel in our city
history and the evening must therefore be down
an era in our musical social and fashionable prorross
1t wa gathering of which Caornians land San Fran
cscans In particular may be justly proud and we doubt
If any city In the world Of the same size could have
filled the walls Of theatre with finer array Of fair
ana brave men, or more capable and appre.
As she came forward to the oophts and bowed round
after round Of applause greeted her-rhc smiled her
thanks ana bowed again-more appause-another smile
ond an mplorng look from her fascinating and speaking
black eyc-thunders of applause-and so it continued
tor some minutes until the more sedate began to fear
end She had selected the rectative and aria from
Donizettis Linda di Chamounx IN tarGai oppon and
Oh inse di guest ANNA in which TO make her debut
and as her first notes rang out clear and distinct as
bell the enthusiastic house was hushcd into profound
stiffness 1t complete The appreciation of
the audience eemed to know no bounds and hover of
bravas and bouquets greeted its conclusion Again she
bowed her thanks and again the audience electrified
by her sweet and expressive smiles
All the concerts were well attended
me Two theatres in operation In san Francisco but
the papers do not say much about their success,
LOLA hoNTEs-This artist will appear ut the Broad
way theatre on Saturday evening in the ballet entitled
the Carnival Sevillen She will be assisted by the
same splendid corps de ballet that gave such crownne
effect to her efforts when she last performed here Mr.
Marshahs engagement with Mr. Forrest closing on Fri.
day evening and having night to spare previous to the
appearance Of another bright star in the dramatic hor
zon he has engaged Lola Monies for Saturday.
Miss CHAhLorrE CusnMAS.-This distinguished actress
mcceeds Mr. Forrest and will appear on MONDAY evening
next She viii appear In all her admired charactersthe
present bSipg her farewell spgasemfpt ~