The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-28
Theatrical, Musical. &c.

Theatrical, Musical, &c.
ACADEMY OF MusIC.-This is the last night but
of the opera season, which closes this week. and
with it the final opportunity shall have of hear
ing Madame La Grange in opera, prior to her depar-
ture for Europe. La Sonnambula' is the selection
for this evening, with La Grange in the chief role,
supported by Signor Brignoli, Badiali &c. should
the weather prove propti0us there will be brilliant
gathering of the dettanti; and even under any cir
cumstances, good house may be expected.
BROADWAY THEATRE.-Mr. and Mrs. Rarney
Williams most successfully continue to keep up the
attractiveness of their entertainments notwthstand
ing the great length of time they have been playing
at this house. The seats always well filed and,
what must be equally gratifying, the dress circle is
invariably graced by unusually large numbers of Ia
dies. This evening Mr.. and Mrs. w. perform in
three Of their highly popular pieces" Ireland and
America" " In and Out Of Place." and the " Lim-
erick Boy"
kNDLo's GARDEN.--Those wonderful pantomimists,
the Raves Mile Robert, the graceful danseuse, the
ballet corps and young Hengler the renowned tight
rope performer, will again combine their energies
for the purpose OF gratifying, astonishing and be-
Ter is to 60 through his unrivaled tamoourne feat
playing on that instrument while dancing and
sonersettng on the cord; the pretty ballet styled
LES Abeilles' follows, and the entertainments con-
clude with the famous spectacle OF "Mazulm."
BowERY THEATRE Manager Waldron appears
atoms recently-among them, and Of paramount i'm
portance, the selection Of good stock company;
another, the production in admirable style Of the
legendary musical spectacle called the "Deyirs
Elixir" third and equally popular move, was the
engagement Of the favorite young actor, Mr. e.
Eddy, whose appearance on the stage is always
hailed with the iveliest enthusiasm by crowded au
diences This evening he plays Charles de Moor
In the Robbers" The "Devils Elixir is the
final piece.
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"The Life Of an Actress" of which we gave an ex-
tended notice yesterday morning. is to be repeated
for the fourth time this evening. This play is re-
plete with thrilling interest and fine dramatic
situations enchanting the heart while it attracts
the eye-and as it becomes more generally known
will doubtless draw large audiences. Mr.. Bourci-
cault portrays the leading male part, Grimadi, q
veteran actor, and Miss Agnes Robertson that Of
Violet, the heroine. They are supported by most of
the company, except Mr.. Burton.
WALLACK's THEATRE.-Mr. Brougham's famous
local, quizzica, comical extravaganza, styled "Po
ca-hon-tas, or Ye Gentle Savage which had such
an immense run early in the season, is to be re-
vived tonight, with Mr. Walcot as Captain John
Smith; Mr.. Brougham as Pow-ha tan; Miss Cannon
as Po-ca.hon,tas, and Mrs. Stephens as Pootee-pet
all means, if they desire to enjoy rare bit Of novel
drollery. Those who have witnessed the representa-
ton require no urging to see 1t again. can Awk
ward Arrival is the opening piece.
LAURA KEENEs VARIETIEs.-Mr. Brougham's
dramatic version of the very popular novel entitled
"Jane Eyre, the Orphan of Lowood," is to be per-
formed for the third time this evening. The warm
plaudits bestowed upon this play by full and fash
ionable audiences during its previous representa-
tons have established its success and indicate that
it will have long and profitable run. Miss Keene
and Mr. Jordan have characters admirably adapted
for the display of their hstronic abilities The CO.
medy OF "My Wife's Mirror" closes the entertain
ments
BROADWAY VARrETIEs.-Little George, as he is
famiarly called, appears to have made decided
hit in his new character of Timothy Toode, in the
very comica piece known as 1.-THE Toodles.r Many
of the audience were fairly frantic with delight
whenhe first essayed the part on Monday evening,
and for while the applause was so overwhelming
that the young artist and his talented little asso-
ness on the stage. They repeat the farce Of "Per-
fiction and "The Toodles' this evening.
CoNCERTl-The second and last concert Of the
Pyne and Harrison English opera troupe takes pace
at Niblo's Saloon this evening. The selections for
the occasion comprise number Of the most charm
ing English songs and ballads, besides several gems
from popular operas. The first concert was largely
attended on Monday evening, and this is the last
opportunity our citizens will have Of hearing these
celebrated, vocalists for long time; another i'm
mense gathering may be expected tonight
WoOD's MrNsTRELs.--The successful new bur-
lesque called "The Mischievous Monkey continues
the feature Of attraction. George keeps the house
in state OF uproariOus merriment by his admirable
personation Of the cunning animal. Preceding the
burlesque the customary variety of songs, dances,
&c, will be given.
DUSSELDORF GALLERY.-I is pleasing to notice
that the paintings, sculpture, &C., in this gallery
are becoming more fully appreciated. Many visit
ers are to be found there at all times when open.