The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-14
Theatrical and HSsasical,

BowmY TIKxRE-Tne enter rtainments of this evening
are for the benefit Of Mr. Burke the celebrated Yankee
representative. The pieces seectsdare Gderoy the
" Revolution and the "Illustrious Stranger Mr..
Burke is very long and favoraby known to the draatc
site dancer Considering his popularity. and the ine
bill he offers, we presume the theatre viii be crowded
BROADWAY THEATRE Mr.. Forrest the great tragedan
who has already appeared thirty nine nights in
son-the theatre being every night flled-appears to-
night IA his inimtabse character Of Jack Cade supported
by the excellent stock company of the Broadway He
Is geseally admired in this character The theatre
doubt, viii be filed in every department. The enter
tainmsns will terminate with the farce Of "TwasI"
BuRToN's TArRxThe receipts of this evening are for
the benefit of Mr. Johnston whose great comic ability
has won for him the esteem of all who visit Burton's
theatre He has provided entertainment which can
not fail TO draw large audience The pieces selected
are tie Green Eyed Monster the very amusing sketch
Cf Poor Picoddy," with Burton in the leading part
and Black Eyed Susan.n Johnston deserves bumper
let him have ore.
to Mr. All Purdy, the ndeiatgabe manager OF TINS very
popular place of amusement off this evening, and
as the theatre will be closed, after to night until next
Monday in order to necessary repairs, and Mr.. Purdy
being generally esteemed there little doubt but
that the National will be crowded The pieces selected
and " Nick of the Woods"
WAIIAcK's 7nEArRE-Al the stars Of the company at
tached to this will appear this
Hearache" will commence the amusements The princi.
pal characters will be sustained by Messrs Blake Lester
Reynolds and other artists of sterling comic ability The
entertainments viii terminate with the Pet Of the Pet
ticoats in which Miss Laura Keene will fill the leading
character.
AMERICAN MUssUM.-This spacious establishment is vi.
sed usual by very large audiences. The selections
for this afternoon estate Secrets the feats of the
Roman Brothers. and the farce of Domestic Economy
In the evening, the Roman Brothers will again appear
and the "Young widow and Your Lifes In Danger ,
win be played
ST CHAREs THEATRE.-The beautiful drama OF Theresa
or the Orphan of Geneva" will commence the amuse.
ments-Mr. j. X Scott the pOpular rwiu
The next piece will be Eveleen Wilson, and all will ter
mnnte With "a Kiss in the Dark This neat little
theatre is we'll ed every night and the performau
give the greatest satisfs ction.
CRIsTYs OPERA HoUsE-This location is filed to over.
flowing night The programme for this evening is
as usual, attractive in its features.
WooDs MNsTREIs.-After some years OF great perse
and the selection of good negro
this house Is now in a career of great success,
BowKsr CIncrs.-A fine bill is offered for the amuse
ment of the lovers of equestrian exercises BY Sands
Co.. troupe-variou5 exercises In the ring sting Of
equestrian feats slack rope, vaulng, tumblng, Sc.
exercses should visit the Amphitheatre.
ROBERT HELLER the great magician, whose surprising
feats every night witnessed by large and delighted
dences, gives fine entertainment tonight
BANvARD's Holy IAND.-Ths beautiful painting and
very instructive entertainment continues be attended
by highly respectable citizens.
CHINESE SALooN-We know of no place of anu ,ement
where an hour two be whed away with more de-
light than at Mr.. Ovens Alpne Rambles and Ascent Of
Mont Blanc" MIR. Owens Is versatile genius, and
gentleman of great comic ability His descriptive lecture
composed OF the choicest language and his initiative
powers are so great as to excite OF laughter