New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-20
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL.

traction seldom offered az one time 10 tne puouc. Dc
side the regular opers at Fourteenhst the new Eng
lish company at Niblos, and the Psne company at
the Broadway Tbeater. In the theatrical line proper
q new American play to be produced at Wallacks
and the Annual Benefit OF the Dramatic Fund Asso-
citation are most notable.
AT The ACADEMY OF MusIc the largest house OF the
season was present Frdayto hear the Barber" of
Rossni-Mario as the Count, Gris as Rosins Badi-
eli as Figaro and Susni as Basilio. The theater pre-
sented the most magnificent sight of any yet exhib
tied here. The representations Of the company will
be three this week. Tonight, the Barber"
The ENGLISH OPERA at NIBLo's viii begin, after
good deal Of IT hearsa this Monday evening. Miss
Nau, an American by BIRTH but of French extrac-
ton who formerly did the high soprano parts q; the
grand French Opera, Paris, is the prma donns; Miss
Brenti of Drury Lane, second soprano; Mr.. 81. Al
byn first tenor; Mr. Allen Irving, first bass Mr..
George Harrison, second tenor; Mr.. Horncastle,
bufo; Mr.. Thomas Baker, late leader of Julliens
Band conductor; Mr.. Herwig leader; with an or
chestra of thirty and chorus of thirty-two, and
ballet of fifteen. prospec.us-bOok issued treats OF
the merits and chances-whch are always good OF
English OPERA Tor rather operas with English trans
latons in this City. The season says the prospec-
tus) will continue during three months and will be
extended according TO its success. The performances
will be given exclusively in the English language, and
on six evenings of each week. The Repertoire of
Niblo's English Opera Company includes the follow
ing Operas, The Syren, Auber; Lucy OF Lamner-
moor Donnizetti, The Puritans, Bellini; Don Pas
quale Donnizetti The Somnsmbulist, Belllni; Fra
Diavolo Auber; The Crown Diamonds, Auber; The
Bohemian Girl. Bale; Norma, Beuini; Ernani,
Verdi Lucrezia Borgia. Donnizetti Der Friechutz,
Weber; and III is hoped one or two new American
OPERAS The prices Of admission remain 50 cents
to the house, and 81 for secured ann-chars in the
orchestra stalls.
AT BURROWS the chef feature has been the play
written by Mr.. De Walden, 1.-The Upper Ten and
Lower Twenty" of which we have before spoken.
It is called an american play, but why, we cannot
say, since it was written by EDglishman and pro-
duced by another Perhaps the location of the action
naturaIzes it, but if So Taliourd is Greek drama
tist. and John Howard Payne a classic Roman. But
the nationality Of the thing is Of no consequence. Ii
has been successful, and will be played, probably,
through this week Its merits those of the ector
rather than the author and therefore it will be likely
10 wear well.
At the BowERY the combined forces OF the regular
company and the equestrian corps have drawn full
houses. On Wednesday evening, Miss Ellen Grey
will take her benefit at this house, when the whole
dramatic and equestrian corps will appear. The
drama of Rookwood" will be performed.
At the Broadway, Miss Robestsons engagement
closed on Saturday night She played in conjunc-
ton with Mr. BourcicGut, all the week to very good
houses. Tonight the composer, VIM. Vincent Wal
lace, il TO have n benefit, when the English Opera
Company recently at this house will give "Marita-
INA" Mr.. Wallace's own composition. A new farce,
my Friend the Major" will slso be played. On
Tuesday, 1.-The Crown Diamonds" in which, be-
sides the splendid singing, Miss Pyne raises no small
degree of curiosity by her close resemblance to
Queen Victoria. There viii be one or two more ope
ratio performances and the Dramatic Fund Benefit,
before the close OF the week.
At the MErRoPoLIrAs, Miss Julia Dean has been
playing through the week, principally in VILLAS
play of Tortesa, the Usurer." She will continue
some days yet. Tonight, "Tke Wreckers Daugh-
ter" Miss Dean as Marian and Pizarro,"
with Mr.. EDDY az " Rolla." The farewell benefit Of
Miss Dean, previous TO her departure for the South,
will take place on Saturday next, when che viii sp-
pear as Blanca, IN Fazio and the Duchess
in " Follies of Night"
A.WALLAcK's, the efforts Of the management have
been appreciated by large and fashionable audiences
Tonight Mr.. Walack is 20 have a benefit, when he
VIII play Duke Arenzs in The Honeymoon, to Mrs.
Hoeys Yolan,e and Miss Benefits Juhsna. In
The Adopted Child Mr.. w. viii sustain the char
acter OF Michael the Fisherman. This will be bis
last performance for the present On Tuesday, new
FIVE act coz sdy called % Weeds among the Flowers
by en- AmeSisa writer, will be produced. In the
cast are Mrs. Hoey, Mrs. Brougham, Misc Bennett
and Messrs. Blake Brougham, Lester, Vincent, sc.
At the NA1IosAL e succession Of patriotic and
SNOWY dramas have been given by Mr.. Dawson and
the COMPANY. Tonight we have The Cradle Of
Liberty; or, Boston in l776, ," and hszeppa the
Second" q laughsble buTlesque.
At the AMERICAN MUSEUM this week will be pre-
septed the new drama entitled 81 Henrietta, the For
"saken a." in which Mr.. C. W. Clarke, Hsdawsy, and
Miss Mestayer Miss Jackson and others win appear.
The living grses and boa constructors, it should DO
remembered are still on exhibition.
At Gro CHRIsrY & WOODS MISsrREIs there have
been excellent performances and crowded houses.
There WILDE rich treat this week in The Mummy"
in which George appears az Ginger Blue.
At BucKIErs, ths burlesque Norma" has kept its
hold so well that ii viii be continued through this
week. II is worth hearing and twice a. much worth
seeing. burlesqae on Beauty and the Beat is
in preparation.
AtPrRHAs's there is long programme Of Ethio-
plan varieties, including some good buresques upon
the Rayel performances.
AT CASTLE GARDEN the large equestrian troupe
which has been very successful, VIII continue tnfousu
the week, with change Of performance every nign'
The CRrsTAL PALAcE is still accessible AZ 70"
rate Of admission. Eysa the dead hon . wen worm
seeing, especially by those who eoua not " aa o''
visit the living animal.