New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-07

BRoaDwAY VARIETIEs.-It will be remembered
that about Christmas time a company of chdren APP
peared in number of performances at the Bcoadway
Theater most of which gave great delight to the au
diences which witnessed them, and which were es-
pecally well received by the juvenile portion of the
holiday theater goers. 1t is we believe, generally al
mitted, that several of the young comedians compo-
sing this troupe the possessors of talents which
are not only very motto cable but which differ very
materially from the precociOus parrotism which has
almost invariably characterized the performances Of
those unfortunate infants who have been heretofore
exhibited youthful prodigies. There il very little
of the infant phenomenon in any ofther actions but
as the dramas and scenic pieces in which they
perform are selected with consideration for
the mature understandings of the performers, and
consist for the most part of adaptations of chdrens
legitimate literary property fairy stories, and tales OF
magic Their representations are peasingly natural
and graceful Their success in the fairy extravaganza
Of Beauty and the Beast" as produced by them at
the Broadway Theater was undeniabe, and their nu-
merous admirers fully at;ested the merit OF the per-
Torrance. When their engagement at this establish
ment was concluded, an arrangement was made De-
tween Mr. Marsh, the father Of two OF the principal
actors, and Mr. Henry Wood, by which their stay IN
the city Is to be indefinitely prolonged, and their pleas
ing exhibitions to be constant quantity among the
amusements of the town. Mechanics Hall has been
fitted up in tasteful and elegant style as fitting the
alter for these miniature Thespans and will henceiorth
be their dramatic home. The scenery wardrobe, and
all the stage appointments are in the most perfect
keeping with the dminutiye stature OF the players
and the arrangements of the auditorium are OF the
most comfortable description. The fact that in Their
pieces all the characters personated by children,
instead Of an adult Stoke company being compelled TO
susein one or two srutting nfante prodigies VIII go
far to prepossess in their favor the most uncon
promising opponents OF childish exhibitions Proper
attention to fitness and proprety will be displayed oy
the managers in the choice of their plays. Knowles
and Bulwer Will. we believe, be untouched, ana
Shakespeare unprofaned. Simple and unpIetendinS
comedies with such musical farces and extravaganzas
a. may be adapted to their comprehension ana eol-
ties Of execution will form their principal stock IN
trade and while this IL the case, there Is
no place in the city which offers 90 delightiu
rtgalement for the children, and for those who love
children, as the Broadway Varieties. lhe piece
which present challenges the admiration Of the pup
lie is the NqiGd Omen, which IL produced WIN
spendor Of scenery and attention to appropriate
costuming which put to shame the claim. Oi more
pretentious establishments We would not, by speei-
flying the merits Of some of the young performers ID
this beautiful piece seem to disparage the enor' o.
Others and can therefore only say that the entire per-
Torrance is most excellent, and worthy the eoinmeh-
dalton which it nightly receives from the AUDITORY
The military evoutons of the Maids were paTtc
Is noticeable for their correctness and onglhahly'
When add that the house has been enlarged new
ly decorated, upholstered, and heated IN a manner
which most conducive to the comfort oil those VINO
seek evenings amusement here, We nave "ieH-
toned what, in this Arctic weather VIII prove the
| GROWING pducemen;.