The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-12
Theatres nMd Exhibitions.

The mild and delightful temperature during last
week had the desirable effect Of increasing the at
tendance at the different places of amusement-an
effect extremely welcome to and duly appreciated by
the various managers.
The Broadway Theatre at which the Gabriel
Ravel troupe Of pantomimsts and the Martinetti
family made their first bow on Monday evening, has
been literally crammcd from pit to dome every sue.
ceeding night At the conclusion Of the present
gogcment Gabriel intends to retire altogether from
the stage, go back to Europe, and in his native
country enjoy the fruits Of his long and successful
professional career in this and other countries. A
corresponding change in the number Of the
dienccs has also leen visible at Niblo's. "Cinde-
iela"-always acceptable, both for its intrinsic
steal merits and its attractions as a spectacle-has
proved to he great success, notwithstanding the
long run it had ut the Broadway Theatre. On the
of nights Burton was equally well patronized by the
and grow fat" in his famous characters OF Toby
Tramp (the Mummy Timothy Toode and Amina-
dab Sleek OF serious notoricty All the other
theatres, the Metropolitan, Bowery, and Woods
Mnstrels, were in fouIishing condition.
BROADWAY THEATRE The gorgeous pantomime
of the "GTeen Monster which was recently played
st Boston for seventy nights in succession, viii be
presented forthe first time III this theatre tomorrow
evening, with Gabriel Ravel as the White Knight.
This splendid pantomme is Of the best things Of
der to render truthfuy the magical changes and
transformations, new scenery, magnificent dresses,
costly banners and oil the other ct ceteras have been
prepared, regardless Of expense. "The Captive" a
new ballet, composed expressly for Mile Celestine
Fra. by NJ. Collect will be given, for the third time
IL this city, Mile. frank, Miss Frances and NJ Collet
sustain tie leading characters.
NIBLo's GAEDEN.-The Pyne and Harrison Eng.
ish Opera troupe appear in Cinderella" tomorrow
evening again and will probably continue it during
the ret OF the week. Us it has, far been received
with evident delight by crowded, fashionable and
enthusiastic audiences. Miss Louisa Pyne's singing
OF Sir Henry bishops celebrated aria, /" 10! Here
the gentle lark, il another added to the many tri-
umIhs sle has gained since her debut in this coun-
Try BY her exquisite taste and wonderful execution.
Mr.. Harrison, Mr. Borani and Mr.. Horncastle ably
perform their respective roles. Mr.. George Holland,
n fire old comedian, il useful addition to this
company.
EowERy THEATRE grand historical drama,
which has been long time in preparation, under
the direction of Mr. George II. Grifiths, the stage
manager will he performed on Monday and Tuesday
evenings. The piece Is called the Invasion OF
Britain" Mr.. II. Johnston plays Hereward the chief
character. The entertainments will conclude with
the Tremendous, Terrific Tngedan; or. the Afro
cious, Attractive Actress. Mr. Letfingwell Tactic.
METROPOLITAN TAEArRr.--The engagement Of
the ballet loup of French and Spanish dancers and
OF the French vaudeville company terminates next
week. Senorta Soto and Mons. Carresse viii appear
in The popular Spanish ballet La Maja DC Seville"
De Mailatre and " In Partio De Piquetn will also
| be performed The programme announces that
:. Lesle des Nymphsn beautiful French ballet, Is
in iehearsal, and will shortly he produced.
WooD's MiNsrRrLs The new burleslue called
tie " Masquerade Ball. or Shakspercan Festival
is OF the best things ever produced by Mr.. Wood
During The piece there isa" Railroad Gaope, with
Terrific Explosion which is quite novelty. Messrs
Warden and Bowers ere very good in their parts.
TnE WARE CONTINENT ST WALLAcK's.--This
elegant affair, 10 come on on the 18th inst, promises
10 create an unusual seLsaton. IL will be rcplete
with the most attractive novelty, not least OF which
will be the frat appearance ii Mr. Ware himself,
eraoting the part OF Master Walter, In the "Hunch.
back supported by several other writers Of note.
Two lovely bellies from oar uptown circles will ap-
pear as Julia and Helen. II Is announced that an
amaeur branch Of the great German festival singers
will likewise give I'm entertainment in character,
| previous to the sfterpiece The whole idea IL a
most ref eshing one and will no donbt be enjoyed
| by a brilliant and crowded house.
| Mr. WM DAymoE the comedian. has concluded
| successful star engagement in Toronto, Canada
West. and opens at London. e. W.. Monday evening,
| on his way Westward.
Mn. and Mrs. FRANK DREW have just concluded
most successful engagement at the B0wery
theatre. They resume their professional laboB at
the Arch Street theatre, Philadelphia, on Saturday
night.
Mr.. and Mas. FLoRTScy. who arr 4, present in
the city, vii shorty m.le tour through ecae of
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