The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-09
Theatres and Exhibitions.

BROADWAY TmATRE.-The grand spectacle Of "King
Charming is still attracting the old and the y,ung 10
this house. All who have witnessed it unanimously pro-
nounce it wonderful scenic and mechanical produce
ton and hundreds of old paygoers eulogise being
far superior to anything they before. The
scenes at the close of each act beautiful in the
treme. Catching Mermaid will precede the specta-
Gle this evening" MIR. Chapman thelhumbug Snowman.
and Misa Manners rs the Mermaid, affords great deal
of amusement.
NIBlos-The revival of the great spectacular pahto-
mime called Rao ul or, tie Magic STAR" has had the
effect of filing this popular establishment with large
numbers of people who seldom visit any other place Of
amusement The scenery magnificent to a degree and
the machinery as perfect could render it. added
to which Is the capital acting of the Ravel who have
superiors a. pantommiss on the stage. Previous to
ssRaou ~ the pantomime Of "Jeannette and Jeannot"
and the ballet of 1.-THE Isle of Nymphs in the latter OF
which Mile. Robert and the ballet troupe appear.
BowERY THEArRE.-The beautiful poetical spectacle
called "Mazeppa; or, the Wild Horse of Tartary,v has
been revived with unusual splendor at the old Bowery
and, consequence, the admirers of the sublime And
the hIilng are nightly crowding the house to witness
OF the drama Mr.. Ward ,ts Mazeppa and Mrs. Ward
Onska and the other characters ably presented
by the various members Of the company In addition to
the spectacle 1.-The farce orhe spifre and equestrian
ism this evening.
Burrows THEA1Rr-The popular manager here hav-
ing made a remarkably successful hit with his nes
pieces has very wisey determined to keep them before
the public. The entertainments to night viii
with the highly comical sketch called der Nacht Watch
Waterman, Who having been induced Temporarily 70
change situations with prince, plays many ridiculous
Ut COURT me mlce OF " ClockmakeT Hats
and '.Burtons New York Directory will also be per-
formed.
WIAoK's THEATRE-A superb bill has been issued for
the benefit Of MIR. Walcot, great favorite with New
Workers, which takes place this evening Tayor's
charming comedy Of "Stil Waters Run Deep win be
played BY strong cast embracing the Of Msssr.
Wacot, Brougham and Norton, and Miss Raynond
and Mrs. Hoey. Mr.. Brougham's novel extravaganza,
"Poca hon tss, which has created much merrment
for more than fortnight is the final piece, and is Of
itself sufficiently attractive TO fill the house.
LAURA kENE's VARKrEs-This establishment was
again filed by large and fashionable audience last
evening, attracted thither by the novel and peculiar
DRAMA entitled The King of the Court and the Queen Of
the Market, which performed smoothly salts
actoly and effective the first night Of It's pro-
duc,ion The artists evidently felt easy their
rendered them in capital manner. The piece Is strong
ly cast and seems destined TO have long "P p;
or, the Man and the Tiger is the afepece for tonght
WooD's MISUNDERSTANDING from the crowfs who
every evening h the hall at 444 Roadway this u
quite as mucn Of gala week was the last All ad-
mire the vocal and instrumental abilities Of Mr. Woods
troupe, and everybody laughs at the perpexities OF
"Sambo" in his dream deIineated by George.
BucKlEY's sERKvApERs receipts this evening ar.
for Mr. short the afabe and obligng treasurer whose
benefit WAS postponed Saturday In consequences ri
the storm The selections or songs and dances are vi
the very best and win be rendered in mauuer fsily
equal to their merit The buresque aterpiece i Rs.
ard the Third"