The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-28
Dramatic and Musical Matters.


At the ACADEMY Music the artists of the La
troupe have given Lucia twice, and Ernsni" once,
to full and spprecative audiences The prr cpal
t'sts-Mme La Grange, Sgnor Nitrate and Sgnor Mo-
relli-have made a most favorable impression the
public, and their will doubtless be profitable
one to all concerned Every department of Academy
Ia now well directed "Eraari' is to be given again
this evening, with La Grange, Nitrate Morelli and Ma
RIM in the principal parts.
At the BROADWAY THEATRE Mr., Davenport and Miss F.
Viprg have concluded their prolonged engageusnt Mr.
Davenport bad full house for his benefit Friday
night and, being called before the curtain sad in
stance "tbat he heartily grateful for the golden
favors showered upeD him During this the
public bad bestowed upon bis efforts to deneate
OF the characters CT the divine SHAKESPEARE d meed Of
approval which was the more gratifying ss it was
expected In return for this great kindness enea
vored to make himself worthy Of their esteem BY throw
ing his WI ole soul into those
bad succeeded the paudts then ringing in his
sufficiently gratifying proof He considered that they
had called him to high position in the dramatic rid,
and long he had their support approval would
endeavor to merit their partiaty He desired also
return his thanks the leading journals
city, which had ably seconded the public in
giDg him in his Efforts" Throughout his address he
was very warmly applauded.
This week, at the Broadway theatre will be devoted
to stock benefits Tonight Mime. Ponisi has her annual
benefit. and puts up Shields tragedy of Evad1e and
Morton's capital comedy "All that Gltters s Goa
The beneficiary and Mr. Conway play the principal parts
in both pieces.
On Wednesday, at this house the Misses Gougenheim
take their benefit which will also be their fare we'll for
the present OF the New York STAGE With exception
OF one season IN Philadelphia the Misses Gougenheim
have acted in this city since their Amed
CO, period Of nearly five years. believe Their fame
has been made here, and the Broad way audience will
Got forget this appeal from two of its prime favoritss
The bill includes "Masks and Faces" with Miss j Gou-
s.nheim Peg Wo' gton and the capital farce Lsdes
Beware" We expect to see great muster OF ''Youus
New York" at the Broadway on Wednesday evening
Mr. Conway has q benefit on Friday, when Mr Baeys
tragedy, Saldemar' will be played. 1t was produced
several Jears ego at the Park.
Mr. La Manna the popular chef d'orchcstrc, has his
benefit Saturday evening next Miss Rosale Durand,
said to he vocalist Of ability will make her debut at the
Broadway on this occasion.
At Burrows THEATRE, this evening. Mr. George Jor.
dan, the popular light comedian Of the theatre takes
his bt neht when "Dombey and SOM and The Comedy
OF Errcrs will be played. 1t will be capital enter
tainmsnt. Burton plays two Of his best parts-Jorisu
does the immortal Mr. Toots and Mr.. II. Hall has vo-
lupteered to play brother Dromio to Mr.. Burton On
Tuesday, Mr., G. Holland appears.
At the METROPOLITAN THEATRE Mrs Yoer,ans q clever
actress took her farewell benefit Saturday. We
lieve that she is going to California There only
moderate house. The comedy of "Married Life, was
very fairly played the part of Henry Dove was
ceedingly well acted by Mr. s. Clarke stranger here
Mr.. Clarke has the elements Of capital comedian and
bis only fault is disposition to Tue part
of King Henry Fourth has been produced here with
Mr. Hacsett Fastaf. Also the ballet La PERI" with
Soto Nourmahal. Miss Jessie Mclean, whose debut
In Julian last winter will be remembered has played
Kate OBrien in Perfection" With the dsci
plpe in the business of the stage Miss Mclean will be
capital comedenne She is youthful beautiful and
compNshed Her vocal powers are OF high order.
Tre present announced the last Of the
son at the Metropolitan. "King Henry w." will he
played Mr.. Hsckett Falssd; snd the afterpece
farce called sMesmerism" Masaniello III De played
10 morrow night.
At WALLAcK's THEATRE this evening, "0li Heads aud
Young Hearts, - with hr. Blakss inInitable Jesse Ru-
raj, is the principal attraction.
On Tuesday evening this house will BE- CLOSED az the
Wack testimonial at the Academy takes placs on that
light The programme for this affair will be found in
our amusement columns this morning. We Go not re-
member any previous occasion in this country where
the efforts OF many eminent artists were combiaed
for object There were scores of other voun-
teers whose services could not be made available,
unless two performances were given very
large number Of seats have already TAKEN ard the
affair will be brilliantly successful Mr. waack
deserves the com plirnent
The ENGLISH OPERA at Niblo's Garden bids fair to
flourish This evening Aubers opera, The Grown Dia-
mon6s,' is announced, with Miss Louisa Pyne, Miss
P,Le and Mr. Harrison in the leading characters Miss
L. Pype viii introduce Rode's air and variations as
finale to the opera.
At the BowERY THEATRE The Seven Temptations,
chod ;+s 10 ts
will be played this evening Also "The Lonely Man Of
the Ocean, On Wednesday, MI R. Jones, the capable
stage manager, has benefit.
At the AMERICAN MUSEUM, the dramatic selections for
this afternoon and evening include the drama called
The Lonely Man Of the Ocean, and two pleasant farces
At WooD's MINISTRIES Az Broadway, at Buckley's,
539 Broadway, and at Perhams, 683 Broadway, excel
lent bills are announced for this evening.
DRAMATIC GossIP-Burton's theatre will close on Sa.
turdsy for the eason but tits said that part Of the
Iapy including the manager, VIII play at Nblos during
The summer. Wallacks theatre will close on Tuesday
night week for the season. On Thursday Mrs. Hoey,a
capital actress has benefit, which occasion Mme
Krolmsn Mrs Hoeys sister, will mske her debut New
York. and sing air from I" Linea." Mrs. Hoey ought
to have bumper. Mr. Charles Wacot Is engaged ut
walIack's theatre Mr.. II. Plscde will also act there
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Conway engaged At the Arch
street theatre next season. Mr.. Charles Fnher and Mr.
Held engaged at the Broadway theatre next
Mr. Davidge, Mime. Ponis and Mrs. Abbott are re
gsged, it is said. Mr. F. s. Chsnfra arrived in
Saturday, after successful Western engagements ami
plays for Mr. $. Jones' benefit at the Bowery on We'd
nesdsy. Mrs. NJ Jones will also appear this
Mr.. j. Bennett and Mr.. Pauncs!ort, members of
the Boston theatre company arrived in towa
Saturday. II their first appearance in the
metropolis OF the United States, they came direct
from England TO Boston. Mr.. W. B. Moore the capable
treasurer of walacks, has benefit Saturday. The
haJiu6s Of this popular house will not forget him Mr.
George Jordan Of Burtons Is going to Cleveland, Ohio
to play star engagement opening Monday next
Rover, In "Wild Oats" Our Western friends will Hnd
him Q capital light comedian Mr. Buckand will shortly
open the Montreal tbestre Mr.. +. Conway Mr.. H. Hall,