The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-05
Dramatic and Musical Matters.

except " Cinderella which has had smother week Of
success ST the broadway, and bids fair TO run through
this moE. h, with which the opera At this house VIII
close for the pressnt. Mr.. Eorncastle, who has lately
undertaken the part OF Baron Pompoino, gives tie pub
Lie the best English interpretation Of the part excep.
seguin. "c.ndsreIla'' ia announ csl for this evening at
the Broadway.
At Burrows THEATRE the only novelty during the
week has been the revival OF q very clever melodrsma,
done from the French by Mr.. Buckst,ne, and called rs
abel" IT was very nicely mounted, and very wen act.
ed. Mr.. George Jordan's performance Of the hero OF
the piece-a gentleman whose life has a secret, and
who is terribly afraid that the villain Of the play VIII
tell somebody about twas particularly good. Ar.
Burton announces a new piece, mot from the Frencb,'
for tuesday night. This evening the comedy OF ''Fash-
ion' will be played for the first time in this theatre,
with Mr.. Burton as Adam Trueman, and Mr.. Fisher, SIR.
Jordan, Miss Raymond and other favori.e artists in
principal parts.
At wArLAcK's THEATRE, "Toxu and Country and
"The Critic' have been the attraction during the week.
In the fret named play, Mr.. Lester played Reuben Glen
roy, and some points of his performances we're very fnc.
Mr.. Blake, as Kit Cosey, gave us another of those quiet
portraits, rich in tone, warm in color and exquisite in
finish, for which he has become so celebrated. Tbs
houses at Wailacl's have been full. Clown and Coun
try and "The Critic" are announ led for this evening.
Mr.. Blake has a benefit at Wallack's on Tuesday even
ing. He will play Adam Trueman, in the comedy called
Fashion, - and Godfrey Dale, In the "Last Man"
Such attractions would fill a much larger house than
wallsck's.
George Law to-day.
At THE BcwERY THEATRE MI and Miss Charles hive
been playing Irish and Yankee parts in the pieces first
given TO the public by Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Williams.
Neither the plays or the players can be judged by strict
critical ruler. Mr.. Charles is . close imitator of Mr..
Williams, and Miss Charles is a pretty girl, with some
talent for the stage. They have drawn well at the
and win remain during this week. The
bill to- night includes four pieces, in which Mr.. and Miss
Charles will appear-a piece de Circumstance, called "The
Irish Know Nothing will be acted for the Hrst time.
On Wednesday, at this theatre, MRS Dunn takes her
first benefit. The bill is a very long and a very good
one. The lady deserves a crowded house.
At THE METROPOLITAN THEATRE the regular performances
are over. Mr.. Willard has given up the lease, and the
company is scattered. A suit was brought against him
the other day for Eve hundred dollars rent. He made no
defence, AMI a writ Of ejectment was ordered to issue.
Tie Metropolitan is now occupied by Sands l. Nathans'
circus company. Their season win probably be a brief
one, and the ultimate fate Of the house is yet unknown.
The rent is very high, $4,000 per annum,) and
although the auditorium is the most beautiful
in the world. and the acoustic and optical pro
perties Of the house perfect, some improvements
must be made in the stage. There should be at least
twenty feet more of depth, and this construction of the
''tormentors'' and 6rst entrances are very awkward, to
say the least. There is q rumor that Mr.. Burton has
leased the house for q summer season.
At THE MUSEUM, Mr.. J. r. Scott continues to act to
full houses. "Macbeth" was very creditably repre-
sented last week, with Mr.. Scott as Macbeth, ard Mr.. c.
W. Clarke as Macdua. This evening /" Ugoino" and
g Black Eyed Susan'-Mr. Scott In both pieces.
INTERESTING PROGRAMMES are put forth for this even
ing, by Woods, Buckeyes, and Donaldson's minstrels.
AMUsExENrs IN OTHER CITIES.
PMIApEIPmA.-Miss Teresa Esmonde has given a
reading Of Irish poetry at SAMSON Street Hall to q full
house. She has been invited to repeat the entertain
ment. Mr.. S,lsbee has been playing Yankee parts at
the Chestnut, to fair houses. Mrs. J. J. Prior has made
a hi. in Kate Kearney. Nothing new at the Walnut or
the Arch. Mr.. T. Fitzgerald Is writing . play for Mr..
Peter Richipgs. Macbeth in Black has been pro.
duced Al Woods museum.
BosroS.-The Grisi and Mario troupe gave "Don Gio-
vanni'' on Monday last. Tie Gazette says
A very fair house welcomed the re appearance OF this
much raved about but never realized conception OF q
disappointments, the present failure may be justly con-
sidered equal II not superior in shortcomings to any of
Il the fssG mask trio, the hse duet La q ii f1 dsren Ia P msno,a ami
Don Ottavia's aria. with = bit Of ensemble worked up in
good style, the whole performance suggested inadequate
and buried rehearsal, with its usual result In careless
ness or ignorance.
On Wednesday "Lucrezia Borgia'' was given TO an
audience "ty no means large or imposing.'' Mr..
Hackett has been playing Falstaf, to bring up the Off
nights. The Gasate says-
The OF mig BITS this week have been very lucrative, and
Sir John Falstaff, as impersonated by Baron HackgAe in
fret part OF king Henry Nv. - and the Merry Wives
Of Windsor, - has drawn most excellent houses. This
part IS one in which Hackett excels, though one or two
vulgarisms, which he introduced, might be omitted
without injuring the portraiture. As the inaprc'sario
hires the theatre for 81, 500 per week, including the use
~ Ia $1,000. .~.,. L. 4. r. 49, A. Ii.
in Sir John'for quite an addition to his receipts. Hackett
once had a twelve hundred dollar house al the fremont
theatre to zee his alstaa, which 70 elated the Baron,
that for some time after, when he played the part, be
IL in glowing capitals as "tne role in which
Mi. Hackett drew 81 200 at the fremont theatre 4"
The same journal has the folio wing arecdo.e OF
Grisi =
Speaking of the opera, a little anecdote is stated Of
Grisi, which rebounds 10 her credit, as straws show
which way the wind blows A lady passing by the
rooms occupied by the couple at the Revere Hoase,
heard them rehearsing the gems of the opera, AMI very
naturally stood as quiet as possible to enjoy the unpur.
chased note. As the tones became more meliauols, It
is possible that her ear inclined TO the key hole, Tor
GrisI suddenly cpened the door, on account OF the heat,
and surprised her auditor in a position rather awkward.
The lady biushed, and apologixed, and Grid enjoyed a
hearty laugh, and carried TIE lady by force into the
apartment, and obliged her .oiens ootens to assis. a.
this most admirable chamber concert.
Mr.. Davenport is still at the Museum, and Nile. Dare.
has concluded her engagement a. the National.-rhree
Irish lads, lovers Of the drama, under fifteen years Of
age, were arrested on Friday upon a charge Of breaking
into the box Office Of the National theatre, Boston, aud
stealing forty six box tickets. They were anxious to
witness the performance OF "Jack Sheppard by Nile.
Duret. This play has made more thieves than George
Barnwel'' ever reformed. No manager with a proper
sense Of the dignity OF his profession would allow IL to
be put upon his stage. Ida May is to be produced at
the National this evening.
BAIrnoRE.-Mr and Miss Richings are playing at the
Charks street theatre. Paul Julien has given q success.
full concert.
CHARrEsToS, s. C.-Mr. and Mrs. Conway commence a
shcrt engagement this evening in "Ingomar." Mrs. A
Parker and Mrs. Archbold have Joined the company.
NHwARK.-A portion Of the Metropolitan company, in.
GLIDING Messrs. Thompson, Carroll, Jordan, and Floyd,
are playing here.
Nrw HAVEN, CoSS-nr, X, s. Connar has besu ulav.