The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-15
Dramatic and Musical Matters.

May l3 1854
Dramatic and Musical Matters.
The approach Of summer warns the managers that as
far as pecuniary profit is concerned the theatrical sea
son is over although presume that most of the thea
tres will remain open three four weeks longer The
Broadway will have summer season. with Mr. and Mrs
Barney Williams who intend to sail for California on the
5l August The theatrical of the past week have
been fully described in the HERALD. Mr. and Mrs vii
Iams closed fair engagement at the Broadway on Sa
turday night Several dramatic authors work upon
new pieces for these artists Mr.. Waack played Bene-
dick at his theatre three times during the week.
to full houses. The audiences Of the of nights were
thin Mr.. Waack will act every night during
this week At Burons theatre there has been nothing
new. Several members of the stock company have an.
nouneed their benefits, which have been well attended
At the National theatre Unce Toms Cabin was played
or the last time on Saturday afternoon, and two melo
dramas announced for this evening with the prices
reduced to twenty five cents to all parts of the house
Nothing new at the Bowery German company have
been giving Flotows opera of StradelIa in German at
the ST. Charles theatre in the Bowery. At the same
house. on Tuesday evening last the New York Dramatic
Society (amateur) gave a performance which was well
attended On account of the large amount of improve
mcnts going on in Chambers street, Mr.. Burton will be
obliged TO close his theatre after more of per
formanees. II is rumored that he will with portion Of
his company proceed TO Boston, and play at Of the
theatres in that city during three four weeks.
At the Broadway theatre, this evening MIR. James An
derson viii commence engagement and play Giouces
ter in /" Richard III" ,Bp1pTaSta.
At Butons theatre this evening" four light pieces are
announca, With Mr. Burton in two of his richest farce
parts. Miss Annie Lee win her debut at this house
Carlo in Amodeus." Mr. Jordan, the popular light
comedian of this establishment has benefit wednes
day, when he plays Rover in "wid Oats for the rst
time Mr.. T. b. Johnston, also a favore artist, has
benefit Friday.
At Wallacks theatre this evening, the Merchant OF
Venice will be play red. Mr. Wallacl will play shylock
Mr.. Lester, Gratano; Mr.. Dyott Bassanio; and Mrs
Hoey Poxta The principal scenes in the piece are to be
new, also the costumes. On Tuesday Mr.. Wallack will
play Benedck.
The Ravels and MILE Matthias continue to fill Nibo's
beautiful theatre every night. Tonight Medina" and
.Paquta" Tuesday evening, Mrs. Mowatt will play
"Parthenan she will play three times in this city,
and then close her thestral by farewell engage
ment at Boston.
An s'entirely new drama," called salvator Rosa, is
announced at the Bowery this evening Mr. E. Eddy Mr..
R. Johnston Mr.. W. Glenn, Mrs. Clark, Miss Herring,
Miss Dawes and other popular artists have characters
in the piece.
At the National Theatre the days of sun lie TOM have
departed This evening" s'The Blacksmith of Antwerp
and ssIhe Sea OF Ice" announced Mr.. and Mrs.
Prior Mr. Fox Mr.. Clark and others included in the
cast of each of these plays.
The summer season at Castle Garden will be naugu.
rated this evening by Julien The saloon has been
newly decorated and sundry improvements have been
made NJ Jullien's programme includes many musical
gems.
At Barnum's new DRAMA called g Anna the Chilli Of
the Wreck has heen played through the wees and II
is announced for this evening
At Christy's Woods and Dne5ley's minstrel halls,
excellent programmes announced FOR this evening
performance.
The election of officers Of tho Dramatic Fund Assoca-
,on held Monday last, resulted in the following
ehsicc-For President Mr. H. G. Stebbins broker; for
trustees James 7. Brady J. Prescott Hail. and John
McKeon, lawyers, W. p. Chapman, broker, and john
Brougham actor author &c for treasurer 7. II. Hada-
way comedian Of the American Museum for secretary,
Mr. +. c. wemyss, stage manager of the Bowery; FOR
directors G. Andrews C. Fisher (Burton's); W Il.
Blake and c. s. Bernard (Wanack's); ~ b. Clarke (Na-
tonal); W. II Hamblin and r. Johnston (Bowery); d. La
Nsnna, musician (waliack's) c. Pope and j. b wrgh,
(Broadway)i W II. Bellsmy CIuscam); C. ". Taylor,
actor and dlamast; W. :. Moore (Niblo, and ]. Moor
(Bnrton's).
PunArNpmA-paul Jnlien eives his first concert a.
the Mu sical FUND Hall this evening Mr.. and Mrs. Bar.
rey Williams commence engagement at the wanat
street theatre Soto the danseuse ia at the Chesnus
street theatre
BosroN-Mr W Mar shall at the Howard Atheneum,
Miss Logan at the Museum and Mrs at the Ma.
tona have all been engaged for this week. Robert
Heller Is giving exhibitions Of magic at the new Music
Hall Mrs W. C. Forbes Is to appear at the Howard this
evening
ArBASY-Mr Chanfrau orened the Green street thea.
tire Monday last. Daring the week Miss Mitchell APP
peared in Masks and Faces" The business was fair