The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-17

THALBBB0's O0NCEKfS-wALLACK's gHYLocK-
LAURA KnHE's NEW THEATRE, ETC., ETC.
ne rhAbsyg concerts have beas the chief excitement
In musical circles during the past week the great p
anis given four concerts the last Of which was more
crowded than the first and all hands has been greet
cd with that cordial welcome which New York always
gives 70 great artist This evening Mr.. TnGlberg gives
concert At the Brooklyn Athenaum, and Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday tf this woek at Noo's Saloon be-
ting the last Of tie series Madame DAngri has been en-
gsged for these concerts, and lady friends viii be
gat to know that N. Thaiberg intends giving
iseel
We learn that Madame Patania, tho highly talented
rapo, yielding to the entresties Of her friends
and admirers, will undertake 70 give lssssps 70 few pu
pills ather own house. Madame PatAns so well known
and much respected both in public and private lie
that We presume there will be far more pupils de-
sirous TO avail themselves Of her abilities experience
than she can possibly undertake.
Mr.. WALLACE, who has been playing IN exceedingly
hne engagement At his own theatre, appeared Satur
day night AZ sbyock in the Merchant OF veniceo me
house Was crowded 10 excess, with o most brilliant
audience. Mr.. Wallacks performance of Shylock
is, without doubt the finest representation or
that character since the elder Kean II combines great
power. careful rendering Of the text with the nices
artistic perception and the grandest effects No one
s missed, and At the time the artist docs mot seem
W sos ~ sno suoonCe. IN tno IA ECono Mr. WAlaCk'e
acting was perfect, recalling the cOuple written in refer
ence 70 MacknD-
This 10 the Jew
That Shakespeare drew.
Mr.. Waack had never acted anything but ShyIock
he would have been great artist We know Of no actor
on the Eghsh stage who approach him In this cha
racter We are cory tnat cannot carry
daton ofthe performance any farther Shasperesn play
the highest test OF actors ability and although the
nj rat&lo cIdc
dies or the modern French dramas they are compe
tent, If the full strength brought Saturday. to
play tho "Merchant or vence properly. All the actors
except Mr.. Wallack, were deficient. The Por-
tia Of Mrs. Hoey 10 not the Pora OF Shalspere. Tho
Porta Of shskspero at Belmont s great lady in her
own house. courteous, ahAbe graceful with her heart
everHowing with love- which conventionaities cannot
repress In the trial she that she has
difficult and important part TO play, and brings all her
powers to the work. She represents advocate plead
Ing hts frat cause.-The Is woman bringing her womans
wit to save the life Of husbands friend She is calm
collected dienned and has withal that rep0se which in
dicases the importance Of the duty which Ia 70 be per-
formed, and the high resolution 10 do H. Add TO that
to her Is given Of the srandest poetry ever written
and is easily seen how great the Pora Of shakspere
and how great should the qualifications Of the actress
who attempts II. Mrs. Hoey was TOO ARTIFICIAL in the
earlier scenes and strained too much for effects In the
trial scene she lacked repose and Ter eocuton was
ven and indstnct She has vehemence instead OF
energy, and spoiled the effect Of the best speeches by
almost shouting them At the audience.
The present the last week Of Mr. WAL
lacks engagement ard tonight he plays Don Caesar
dc Bazan, Of which character be was the original
representative on the Epglish stage. On Tuesday he
plays shyock No lover Of really great acting win loe
the present opportunity Of seeing Mr.. wallAck.
nvpp ~.
porous week under the stankovitch management. al
Tfovatore" and "L'E.oae du EoYd" have been given,
and the last named opera announced for this evening
This opera Is exceedingly well done in every respect
Al BURROWS THRArRI the attraction for 70 night u .
drama called 'Gcnsvieve" adapted from Damas' popu-
lar novel Of the Same name. The cast y strong one
embracing the names Of Burton, Z. L. Davenport, G.
Fisher, Mrs. Davenport and Miss Robertson.
LAURA KSDss Nxw THEATRE Of which ws gave do.
tailed description yesterday has fulfilled al the promises
Of IL architect and delighted every who had had
peep 81 IL. The company - announced elsewhere
cluce exceedingly good srts and the dircctress
has fine pToapect for prosperous season. which viii
commence tomorrow night with "As You Like IT,"
Miss Laura Keene Mr.. G. Jordan @. wheaueigb and Mr.
Burnett In The principal parts.
AT NBLo's CAMDEN blanche" win be played this ev.7-
ing for the last night but one. Tho Rsves still draw
crowds 10 this popular house.
At BRouGHAM's BowxRY THHArRR, Mr.. Kathews' play
Broadway and the Bowery" has made great hit. 1t
viii be done this evening for the sixth time with tho
Bowcry rendering Of Macbcth-Broughsm as Mac.
At BARSux'r MUSEUM the attraction for this week win
be the musical extravsgapza "Hop o. my Thumb 1" with
Tom Thumb In the principal part.
AT the BROADWAY VARIETIES " Black Eyed Susan y aad
"The Wandering Minstrel" every night this week.
At woop's MIsrRns there il first rate concert pro-
grammc for this evening" with the farce called the
Mummy
AT BrcKIEy's MrysrRHIs "Dsmal CT the Dread .am,n
s third week. and the prog fun Of other
good things.
Dr. VALENTINE gives his unique soirees At Academy Hall.
Broadway, every night this week.
poSrIu the celebrated proprietor OF tho dogs and
Monkeys having boon In the Lag coaru, nov appeal. 10
tho pubc and opens at the Chinese Buildings $50 Broad
why, this evening. Everybody ought 70 pa,ronlse the
ssgacous animals.
Mcsus. BRoucHAm and JARRnr have taken the Acade
my for Thursday, Thanksgiving day and evening, and
announce taking bills for both performances.
The repairs to tho Broadway :hease are progressing
rapidly, and We informed that the house will be
opened in about three weeks with strong stock com.
pany.
LAURA KEHNE's THEATRE.
NEW York, Nov. 10, 1885.
TO TIE EDrroR HrasLD.
observe IN your article OF 10 day, upoa this thea
tire commenting upon the management OF the colorng
In se decoration, he following passage These laws
artist OF the estabhshmenin B,ing an equal partner
With Mr. Guidicni, this individuality does great Injustice
10 me more particularly as 10 this case the design (pa
tally suggested by . sketch OF Juiens) the exesllon
flor which cannot claim mnch merit having been har.
redy doue) and the general disposition OF color
Of The article, which places me ia ! sscondsry and una
vofabe position NJ an artist, compsls 10 make this