The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-20
Theatrical md Musical.


Bow Y THEATRE.-This old established Thespian
temple is as well patronised as ever, and the pieces
selected give the utmost delight and satisfaction.
Stevens is an excellent stage manager. His untring
endeavors to please the numerous patrons Of the
Bowcry, in his management behind the scenes, as
well as his correct conception Of the characters he
assumes, have gained for him the esteem of the
dramatic public. The dramas entitled "Mazeppa,"
and "C0rsican Brothers." are announced for this
evening, in which Mr.. Eddy, Mr.. Derr Mr. Johnston,
Mr. Stevens, and Mrs. H. p Grattan, will sustain the
leading characters
BROADWAY THEATRE.-Madame Marietta Alboni
is to personate the character of Amina, in Beni's
beautiful opera, entitled ia Sonnambula to night.
The very great success which this eminent and rarely
gifted artistic achieved in the rendering of the part
OF Amina, assures us that the metropolitan theatre
will be crowded to overlooking this evening. The
French ballet company are also to appear in the comic
pantomime Of"Les Rendezvous"
Burrows TuEATRE.-Mr. Hedge, the scenic artist
at this popular theatre, is to take his benefit this
evening. The pieces selected are, "Nchoas Nickle-
by" in which Burton, Thompson, Johnston, Fisher
and Miss Weston, will appear and the domestic play
entitled the "Breach Of Promise with Burton in his
favorite part of Ebenezer Sudden. This announce
ment, Independent Of the claims of the beneficiary
as an artist should fill the house in every available
department.
NATIONAL THEATRE-Mr. J. r. Scott, whose per
formances have invariably given the most decided sa
tlsfaction wherever he has appeared, is to sustain
the arduous character of Richard the Third, in
Shakspeare's tragedy Of that name, this evening.
Messrs Cony and E. F. Taylor, with Master Cony
are likewise to appsar in the drama of the Forest
of BOndy." We perceive that Purdy is about to
produce another new drama from the pen of N. b.
Clarke, entitled "ONeal the Great, or the Hays
War; 1t is in active preparation, and will be placed
upon the stage in style great splendor.
WALLACK's THEATRE.-The comedietta entitled
the DAY After the Wedding" and the comedy of
the "Her at Law, are the pieces announced for the
amusement ofthe public tonight at Waack's. The
Vfc ri fha for< ho hov, nF
Laura keene; Is unnecessary for to enter into
detail about her merits. The public are too we'll
aware of her correct acting and lady-like deport-
ment, to let this occasion pass away unnoticed.
WHITES THEATRE OF VARIETIES. The pieces Sc
ected for this evening, are the Industrious Stran.
GER the "Jacobte," "Who Speaks First" and
"Did you ever send your Wife to Brooklyn all of
which are cast to the full strength of the company
This theatre is going on prosperously under the
management of Mr.. Pilgrim, the successful author
Of "Kenneth," the Limerick Boy" and EVA, the
Irish Princess"
AMERICAN Acknowledgement Tom Thumb con.
tnues to attract very large assembages to the lecture
room of this vast establishment. He is announced
again for this afternoon and evening. The dramatic
performance comprises the farce Of Family Jars
and the musical extravaganza of Hop O. my
Thumb" in which the General will appear.
CIRcUs.-A change of entertainment is announced
at the amphitheatre tonight, and the programme
provided will be found unusually attractive. Mr.
Nathans and his talented pupils will appear in
their elegant act Of classic posturing together with
numerous acts Of Workmanship.
CHRIsrY's OPERA HoUsE.-Tbe programme pro
vded by Christy's Minstres, for this evening, com
prses several OF their best features. Go early if you
want to secure comfortable seats.
WooD's MrNsrRELs.-This popular band Of min
strels announce q repetition Of last nights pro-
grammme which includes the successful new song
entitled, Fare Thee Well, Kitty Dear"
RIsLEY's THAMEs.-This panorama, which has
been on exhibition for some weeks past at 4O6 Broad
way, is painted from original sketches made on the
river, and is one Of the most truthful well
tisc productions ever presented to the public. We
heartily recommend it as a beautiful specimen Of
painting. The descriptive illustrations are given by
J. H. Hammersley, NJ d. Of London. Those who
delight in the beauties Of art should by all means go
and see it.
ROBERT HELLER continues to give his soirees Of
diablcrie at $50 Broadway. The programme which
lie advertises for this evening embodes the mex
haustble bottle, the orange tree, second sight, and
the disappearance of the Boomer
BANvARD's PANORAMA OF THE Holy LAND
This splendid painting presents to the public all the
important Cities mountains, lakes and rivers men
toned in the Bible and illustrates the manners and
customs Of the modern inhabitants, composed OF
Christians Mohammedans and Jews. The sketches
were taken by Mr.. Banvard personally, on the spot,
who must have incurred an immense outlay. Every
ono should see it.
Miss Julia Pelby is playing at the National Thea
tire, Boston.
Mrs c. N. Sinclair, in consequence Of a severe in
disposition, was unable to appear at the Howard
Atheneum, Boston, on the evening of the 18th inst.
The BatcInan children are playing in Charleston
| sc.
Ole Bull, II is said, cleared $25 900 by his latt
! musical tour in the West He gave a concert IL
| Richmond, Va, on the Tth inst.