The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-24
Theatrical and Musical.


said to be the result of the able of Messrs
Waldron and Stevens, who indeatgable in their
elons to please the patrons of this old and favortc
resort The complimentary benefit Of Mr.. W. Hambln is
to take place this evening, which occasion Messrs
Brougham G. w. Clarke, I. Hadaway l. J. North, Wal
lett, Eddy Mrs. A. Parker and Miss Fanny Saunders will
appear. The pieces selected the favore comedy Of
the Serious Family and the drama of the Rent Day
1t expected the house will be crowded to OVERLOOKING
BROADWAY THEATRE Mr.. Forrest the great tragedian
of the day. and who is drawing immense houses will ap
pear tonight in the celebrated tragedy Of Jack Cade
His PRESERVATION Of the character of ade is considered
masterpiece, and consequently another crowded house
may be expected that those who wish for comfortable
seats should go early He will be aided in the other lead
ing parts by Messrs. Barry. Pope, Whiting and Nine.
Ponisi The concluding piece viii be the farce of
ITO Paris and Back for Five Pounds.o
BURROWS THEATRE-The great success Of Shakespeare q
beautiful comedy of the Merry Wives of Windsor" in
dUces the manager to its performance again
this evening The various characters in this piece
filed by gentlemen of the best artistic talent in the States
To merely mention the names of Dyot Placide, Burton
Johnston, Fisher Mrs. skerrett Mrs. Dyott, and Mrs.
Bernard, is sufficient to draw large audience. Mrs
ments will terminate with the amusing piece called the
" Phenomenon"
NATIONAL TnEArRr-Two very attractive pieces arc
announced for this evening, by manager Purdy. The
first in point of attraction is the and very using
drama entitled "Woman's Wrongs" which, if full
house be an index, has been decided hit Nearly all
The talented artists attached to the theatre intro
duced in this piece The very popular nautical drama
tain the character Of Long Tom Coffin, will terminate all.
WAMAcKs THEArRE-This evening is set apart for the
benefit Of the popular comedian Mr. Hale, and the bill
Deea Of the
styled Married Life" and the very amusing musical
piece of The Bevew, the casts of which in ude the
entire strength OF Waiacks powerful stock company
We presume that the house will be crowded in every
available department, for more attractive amusenent
could not be offered
AMERICAN MrsEUG.-The splendid spectacle of " Blue
beard" which is becoming more and more attractive
at every representation to be given again this
ing, in conjunction with farce entitled "A pheno.
menon in Smock Frock" The very entertaining farce
of Who Speaks First in which the talented actor and
great ayorte, Mr. c. W. Clarke will appear, together
with the farce OF the Village Gossip are offered for
this at ernoon.
CIRcus--BENITTr Mr.. CHARLES RIvERs--This evening"
there will be an extraordinary entertainment given the
amphtheatIe Tor me benefit oil one OF the most gente
manly talented and deserving members of the equestrian
p1oiessionMr Charles Rivers. In addition to the first
appearance OF hiram Franklin and Brunell Runnels,
since their return from England there will be exhibited
the novelty Of performing BEAR who Dances boz es
wrestles and tumbes in most adrot manner under the
directions Of Savoyard boy, who trained him in the Py
renees. The honse will be damned full
ST. CHARLES THEATRE Mr.. J. r. Scott, the popular
American trsgedan continues TO attract crowded
70 the st. Charles Massngers celebrated play, called
ture for this evenipg-Mr. Scott appearing as sir
Giles Oyerreach and Mr.. Robinson ~ Marrall The ne
farce Of To Paris and Back for Five Pounds" will also
be played.
CIIIsrYs OPERA HOUSE -Chrstys famed band OF Ethio
plan opera performers continue to denely crowd
CO auulences gOOd programme Tor TINS evening. j. W.
Rainors annual benefit will OFF Saturday evening
next It is hoped that this announcement will be sui-
Gent to crowd the hall on that occasion.
WooD's MyNsTnns.-Ma Woods endcavors to
please the public have with entire success for his
large hall crowded nightly and the performances give
the utmost delight md satisfaction The new song will
be repeated. and Horn, Brewer, Briggs Newcomb and
Campbell will all appear.
DR.. VAIESTSE-We are pleased to that the doc
tors evenings Of eccentrcity attended by large and
highly respectable audiences Those who .ish to spend
an hour pleasantly, should hear him this evening" at
Hope Chapel.
NINE VAIEsTrSIs CONCERTS AT SOCIETY LIBRARY This
highly gifted vocalist assisted by Mr. Mayer and Others
announces very good programme for this evening.
BANvARD's Holy LAND-This splendid panorama
which gives correct view Of all the principal pa ces
mentioned in the Bible be again this evening at
the Goorama
RIsIEY's THAMES continues to be exhibited with much
success at 4C6 Broadway The painting Is excellent and
the L cturer leaves nothing Of interest untou hed.
ILLUSTRATED GEOLOGY DIR. Boynion resumes his bril-
lanty illustrated lectures and entertainments at Ne
tropotan Hail. this evening. He will, of course attract
another full house.