The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-11
Theatrical. Musical. &c

BROADWAY THEATRE-Mme. Ponis, an estab-
lished favorite with the New York public, presents
her claims for q benefit this evening. The fair
ton in the popular play Of Masks and Faces" a
part in which she will have ample scope for the dis
play Of her acknowledged histrionic talent She
likewise personates Sir Edward Ardent, in the
comedietta of "a Morning Call'-Mrs. T. s. Minis
enacting the part of Mrs. Chillington. Mr.. T. s.
Minis also appears for this occasion as Christopher
Strap, in the farce called the Pleasant Neghbor."
NiBLo's GARDEN.-The new pantomime written
by N. Jerome Ravel, called Pongo the Intelligent
prolific pen of that popular author. 1t is complete
compound of fun and sentiment-at one moment
the audience are convulsed with merriment at the
whimsicalities displayed by Pongo, and the next
forth mes. Marzetti has made great hit IN his new
part, and the piece will unquestionably have
lengthy run. The Ravels Mile Robert and the bal
HeDger and suite perform on the tight rope tonight.
BowERY THEATRE-Miss Susan Denim and Mr..
G. ]. Arnold appear to have most aggreeably sur
prised the frequenters of this house by their supe
rior delineation of the leading characters in the
citing drana called Camille" They are seconded
by the principal talent Of the company, who seem to
have taken unusual pains to render their various
parts in unexceptionable style. Camille" is to be
repeated this evening, and as Miss Denim and Mr..
Arnold are only engaged for limited PERIOD those
who desire to see them in this drama should not
defer so doing. Another great drama, Jane Eyre"
is also to be performed tonight.
WALLAcK's THEATRE.-This establishment is TO
close this evening with the benefit Of Mr.. j. W.
Lester, the stage manager, and deservedly one VI
the greatest fav0rites among the young actors OF
the day. Mr.. Wallack has consented to appear on
this occasion as Adam Brock, in the comedy of
Charles XIII The entertainments close with the
excellent comedy called "Tit for Tat" in which
Mr. Lester plays his original character Of Frederick
Thornby. The casts embrace the entire talent OF
the company, and rain or shine, the house Will be
crowded. The box book was full two days ago;
consequently those who desire seats must get into
the parquette as early as possible.
LAURA KEENE's VARIETIS.-Miss keene will
crafty her numerous patrons this evening with her
universally admired delneation OF the character Oh
the renowned Peg Wellington, az so strikingly de-
picted in the comedy denomnated MASKS and
Faces" Among Others who will perform in the
piece are Misses Reynolds and Walters, Mrs. Car
penter, Messrs. Jordan, Loveday, Johnston and
Wemyss all artists of established reputation in their
various lines of business. The play will be followed
by the laughable farce styled the married Rake"
The Varieties being one OF the best ventilated and
handsomest theatres in the country, the foregoing
attractions cannot fail to fill 1t.
BROADWAY VARIETIEs-Go when you will it is
generally found somewhat difficult to find spare
seat in this snug little theatre, and what is better
the audiences, mostly composed OF ladies and chill
dren, always express the highest qualification with
the entertainments afforded by those wonderful
miniature artists, the Wood and Marsh juvenile
comedians Little Mary, Louise, Carrie and others,
particularly that petite specimen OF humanity, Mas
ter George, whose humor Is irresistible, invariably
gain warm, and at times overwhelming applause.
Tonight they perform two of their best pieces
" The Toodes 2 and Pillicoddy."
EMPIRE HALL.-As was anticipated NJ. Keller's
new tableaus have taken artists and connoisses by
complete surprise-both the Biblical and miscel-
laneous pictures are highly eulcgised by those among
the most intelligent and refined OF our city. The
pantomimc tableau of Cain and Abel is consider
ed beyond all comparison, the greatest thing OF the
description ever achieved. Nine. Lovarny and Herr
Stoepe afford pleasant music between the tablcaus.
WocD's MINISTRIES tender great variety of songs
and dances and the successful farce called i" The
Mischievous Monkey for the edifcaton of their
friends to night
NINE. LAGRA HGE.-The friends Of this lady will
doubtless bear in mind that she is to give her fare
well concert at Nibl'os Saloon this evening. Mr..
Gottschalk, the distinguished pianist, and other
emxent artists assist.
ACADEMY HALL.-Messrs. Conway, BrevcrS, Ty-
rome and Goodall, Mesdames Allen and Mathews,
Misses Tebin and Charles and various other per-
formers have volunteered for the benefit Of Mr. j. G.
Booth, which is to take place this evening. The
selections consist of Shaksperes play Of the Mer.
chant of Venice the farce called The Irish Lion,
and Whimsical sketch styled Mess Son." As
most Of the artists have iHnumerable friends the
beneficiary may confidently rely on having large
audience.
BUNKER HILL-This is the last week Of the ex-
hibiton of the great historical diorama Of the "Bat
tie of Bunker Hill and Confagraton Of Charles
town" at Buckeyes Hall, Chinese Buildings.
DUssELDoRF GtLLERY-The merits Of the extern
sive collection Of pictures in this gallery are too
well known by orr citizens generally to require com
ment-strangers, however are notified that they can
spend couple Of hours most agreeably at 497 Broad
way.
CONCERT -Signor Amodio has issued a splendid
bill for concert at Niblos Saloon next Friday. He
is TO be assisted by number OF the finest artists on
the occasion
The London Times Of May 10 says:--"Lucrezia
Borgiar was presented on Saturday in a style OF
excellence that left nothing to criticse and raised
he enthusiasm of crowded house. Mario and
Ronconi entirely recovered, and Grisi, who, never
ildisposed was better disposed than ever, gave an
eclat 10 the performance which constituted IL the
most brilliant Of the season. Mario has seldom dis
played more energy and zeal, lie seemed deter