The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-17
Theatrical.

The past week has been peculiarly distinguished by
the contemporaneous appearance in OPERA in the two
principal theatres OF this metropolis of the two greatest
artistes OF which the age boast. The absorbing
topic of conversation in musical circles has therefore
been the opera and the two great vocaists who now
divide public attention in this city The operate ore
combined with the sleghng Jurore which, for the latter
portion Of has swallowed all rival
have, might be expected somewhat injuriousy
affected the dramatic establishments of the city; but
yet the whole the latter have been doing thriving
and prosperous business.
Nblos theatre has been wholly devoted, during the
week. to the operate representations of Madame Sontag
and her splendid troupe This distinguished drtie made
her deJdt Monday evening in the opera Of the
Daughter OF the Regiment" before a crowded and
brilliant house. which signazed its appreciation of her
exquisite performance by continuous plaudts It
triumph Of which drtie celebrated Madame
Sontag might well be proud Pozzolin and Badial
also excellent in their several roles of Tonic and Sui
pce The orchestra under the leadership of Carl Ecker
executed the instrumental music with great 6cdt and
the scenic effect Of the presentation admirable. In
fact lie Figlia del Reggimento' could have been
better rendered than it by sontag and her corps
The ndspeston of the Countess prevented it's repetition
the following Wednesday, but Friday it again
presented to another overfowng and brilliant house
This evening the comic opera Of the Barber of Sele
will be performed, with Madame Sontag Rosina Badia
Ii as the Barber and Pozzoln Almaviva. We doubt
not that the audience will be well worthy of the oc
casion.
Madame Alboni has well maintained the high reputa
ton which she acquired by her first week performance
opera in this city. Broadway theatre has been filed
each night that she has appeared with fashionable and
appreciative audiences. The Daughter of the Regi-
mentn has been repeated with great attend
ed its first representation and ia Sonnambula has also
been presented. Madame Alboni achieved a most bril-
liant triumph in the role Of Amina but the defects Of
OF her assistants rendered it necessary defer its
repetition until their place could be better filed Here
in Nbos the opera announced for this evening is the
Barber Of Seville to be followed by ballet divertse
mont.
Burton has been enjoying its wonted reputation and
prosperity. The principal feature during the week has
been the excellent opcratic panoramic and pantommic
comedy Of Paris and London" diversified with Paul
Pryp Laugh and Grow Fat &c. Tonight. "Paris
and London is TO be presented for the last time for the
benefit of Mr. II. Placde the incompatible Hippolyte
de Frzac.
walack's has been also baskng in the sunshine of
popular favor The performances Of the week have
distinguished by their great diversity No less than four
teen different pieces have been put upon the stage com
prising Money" "school for scandal" High Life
Below STAIRS speed inc iloaBhi" " COUSIN walter,
&c For this evening the pieces OF he Iri-h Hciresso
and "A Practical Man, announced.
The Bowcry theatre has reopcned nce the death Of its
late distinguished proprietor Mr. lamblin. The He.
brew Son has had further repro entatons during
the week, with Der Frcischutz' and Putnam" TO.
night The Bohemian Girl and lockwood are TO be
played.
The National has been unfolding its popularity with
good company Of ariibS. The i've Of Waterloo
Gale Brcczely &C., have been performed during the
week and tonight Richeiieu'' Il TO be presented