The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-08
Theatres and Exhibitions.

BROADWAY THEATRE.-The great legendary spectacle OF
this evening Those who esire to witness marvel
lous eats Of the forest end and his demon horse the
beautiful scenery mechanical effects, aud the fine
acting in this drama, should remember that this the
snly opportunity they will have of 80 doing.
NBLo's GARnEs.-The Ravels will this evening per-
form the favorite comic pantomne of "Jocko,' M.
Marzetti in his famous part OF the Ape The distinguish
ed dansuese Miie. Robert, and the ballet corps, will
ments conclude with the grand romantic and highly po-
pular spectacle entitled the "Ef King, in which the
Raves appear.
Burrows THEATRE notwithstanding the great length
Of tine Manager Bur on has been catering for pub.
he amusement, ne is 81 ambitious and antirng IS
ever For this evening he announces three excellent
eine Take that Girl Away"-Messrs. Burton aud Perry
IN FIVE characters, and "Urgent Private Afairs-Mr.
Burton again IN q capital part
LAURA KEENE's VARIETIES. Keene will this even.
ing repeat her great character OF Ruth in the
drama Of :" Two Loves and Life" which has recently
created such intense sensation among the admirers Of
beautiful acting. She viii be supported by Miss Reg
nolds Messrs Jore Hail. Johnston and other talented
Of Sne StmPan ne 0ur
WAIIACK's TEAuE-C oman's pleasing comedy,
titled the Heir at Law" and Bernards sparkling come
greeted with the most husiastic demonstrations Of
satisfaction the occasion Of Mr. G. Hollands benefit
on Thursday evening, will be repeated to night The
pieces cast to the entire strength Of the company
BROADWAY VARETHs.-yhose who are fond of really
superior acting should rot fail to witness the perform
ances Of the Wood and Marsh children. As William,
tears from the larger portion of the audience while,
the other hand, little George Gnatbran, and as Jim
tors convulsed with laughter. Both the pieces named
tonight.
wooDs MINISTRIES stall delight large audiences every
evening To- night will the third successive week Of
their last and very conca farce styled The Happy Man.
or Treaty with Japsn." 1t will be preceded Dy the
usual variety OF songs and dances.
BUCKIEY's SERENADERs.-Crowded audiences have this
week testified their high appreciation of the last and de-
cdedly rich comica compound styled the Court Of Ice
Burg" It is full of fun from beginning to end, and will
be repeated this evening preceded by songs, &c.
BROADWAY ATHENlEuM-The popular and accurate
panoramic illustrations of China and Japan will be exhi
hited this afternoon and evening.
ITALIAN OPRRA-The Academy OF Music is to be opened
next Monday for of ten nights "I Trovatore"
is the opera selected for the commencement with Ma
dame La Grange as Lepora, and Miss Adelaide Phillips
NJ Azucena.
wonderful performing elephants which have recently
turned to Asheys amphit heatre, London, after SIX
months engagement at the Cirque Napoleon, Parls have
been purchased by Mr. Sands the celebrated Anne rcau
equestrian manager at an immense cost for the circus
York in the packet ship Northumberland Captain Spen
GER which left the port OF London Sunday week The
astonishing performance of these animals SO utterly
at variance with all that could be supposed from the
bulk and unwiediness their nature dees all descrp
op and has been the theme of universal wonder and ad
mra,ion wherever they have appeared and have never
failed to draw crowded audiences they honor
ed by performing at the special command OF the Emperor
England They stand on their heads and on their hind
iegs sit up and lie the word of command march
and perform q variety of eats too to be de-
scrbed here but the most astonishing feat Of all is the
ascension of up narrow Inclined plane to height
OF between 20 and 80 feet the top of which is small
circular pedestal The huge animal having accomplish
ed the perous ascent stands his head hind feet
alternately which to be believed ust be seen, clearly
proving that although so clumsy in appearance, they
possess more than an ordinary share OF agility. Our
transatlantic friends must keep on the look out for their
arrival for much they have OF elephants they
must prepare tor SURPRISE for they certainly the
perfection accompanied
tutor, and will hope, have speedy and safe passage
to the New World and that Messrs Sands and Nahans
may reap plentiful harvest for spiredy ring
for the amusement of the pubic.-Lioerpool Times,
FA. IT,