The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-20
Theatrical and Musical.

BowERy THFATRE.--The manager Of this establishment
to enjoy the confidence and esteem of the dramatic
public than at any former period Of his theatrical
career Many Of the best Of Shakpeares plays every
other night presented and the audiences give expression
OF their pleasure by the warest and most enthusiastic
applause In addition to his regular stock company he
has again engaged those favoritc artists Cony Blanchard
and Master Gony, who appear in dramatic selections
Tonight the performances will commence with the
musical drama of "Massaniello, the Fisherman Of
Naples" with Eddy, Goodal and Miss Gertrude Dawes
in the leading characters The entertainments will
cude with the romantic drama Of The Forest Of Bondy
in which Stevens takes the part Of Lieutenant Macarc
BROADWAY THEATRE-Foirest appears to night in one
of his great characters namely Mctamora Those who
have him in this character have all pronounced IL
masterpiece and believe there lives who could
perform 1t so effectively lie will be aided by DIR Barry
Dir Conway and Miss Kate Horn in the other
OF note The asements will terminate with the farce
of the Rendezvous" We have lately taken occasion to
remark the great improvement in the orchestral depart
ment OF this theatre and must repeat what then
the utmost delight and the audience and
reflects great credit on the leader, Mr. Roberts.
NIRLo's GARDrN.-Those charming ballet dancers the
accomplished Rousset Family. appear this evening in the
grand ballet of Catarna.' in which they were so
much admired and applaudcd with marked enthusiasm
during their former engagement with Nblo: Caroline
Will sustain the part OF Catarina, Adelaide Count Ber
tin and NJ Roussett Fra Davolo The ballet corps
full and effective and the music by the orchestra is
of Perfection Those who take delight in the beautiful
accomplishment Of dancing should by all means witness
the graceful movements ofthis talented family.
Burrows THEATRE-Dckeps' drama of '.Dombey and
for long period crowded houes is announced again for
this evening The cast is exceent-such indeed
seldom be seen at any theatre. Dyott actor that
may without the slightest approach to fulsome putting
be considered of the best actors the American
his inmitabc personation Of Capt Cutie Mary Taylor
Susan Nipper, and Miss Weston Edith. This pro-
grammc will be sure to draw large audience. All will
conclude with the farce of the Married Bachelor
NATIONAL THEArRE,-This popular place of amusement
was re opened last evening and the house presented
splendid appearance after having been painted and deco
rated. Several artists attached to the company
and from the reception Purdy met with last evening
nc has every reason to think that the theatrical
The drama entitled the BLACKSMITH of Antwerp
will again be presented this evening with Mr. W. g.
Jones, Mr. n b. Clarke. and Mrs ii. Z Nichols in the
Leading characters The performances commence with
the farce AN Object OF Interest and will conclude with
the Dumb Boy in which Blanchard viii appear,
LYcEUM THEATnE-This establishment announces for
the second nights amusement programme of great
rety The first piece in order is the comedetta called
Delicate Ground; Mr. Walcott sustaining the part of
great celebrity. as Pauline Following this will be the
Debardeur Polka and Pot Pourri Popuaire by the
chestra The next feature will be the farce Of the wild
Indian with Mr. Owens very clever comedian Tim;
and all will terminate with the grand musical fairy ex-
travaganza entitled the Fair One with the Golden
Locks,n in which Wacott ana Miss Julia Bennett will
take the leading parts
AMERICAN MusEuM.-The scenic entertainments which
are given in the lecture excellent IN the after
performances consist of the Man with the Car
pct Bag and the farce OF MILDLY Ashore with dane
ing by La Petit Taglioni and Mr. Thompson and in the
evening Sheridan Knowles play entitled the Wife IA
Tale Of Mantua,n with q w. Clarke as st. Pierre.
BowERy CRcus-The equestrian exercises given every
evening at this popular establishment afford the utmost
amusement and delight to the visiters The champion
vauer Farand and the principal riders Of the troupe
including the great two horse act performance Of Mr.
J. Nathans and his talented son.
CnnIsry's OprRA HoUss-While many theatres in this
city are barely able to meet the great expenditure attend
ant upon the engagement Of actors Actresses orchestra
ard various other items Chrisy quietly putting money
in his purse. his house being crowded every evening
WOODS MNsTRELs will give dcneation of negro cha
rscter this evening The company numbers many Of the
most eminent Of this class Of performers.
Asron PLACE OPERA HsusE.-Sandford's COMPANY Of
minstres will give their second concert this evening
The programme contains great variety Of their best
melodies.
TrLLows MssTRELs, after concluding n yery succesa-
ful engagement in Albany, have proceeded West
Barney Williams and wife playing in Pittsburg,
with success, "
METROPOLITAN IlALL.-The complimentary benefit to
Dir and Mrs McIntrc will come Off at the above hall to-
morrow evening. Report speaks highly OF them as yo-
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