The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-18

Dramatic and Musical Matters.
- principal musical evens Of the past week was the
m suSscrpoca concert Of Madame CsrS do wlhorss g
bsaSS sAasoa u saturday svsaiag. The pw,Ms dssns
Wes " Me- voice, and sang her part Of The programme
upssndadx The aria from La Travatav was received
WIN great enthusiasm Ssncrs Moreii and GasparonI
ses and Mr. hanSooch, tho condoo.os. The second
and ~ concert Of Madame Dc whorst viii take place On
In0rsday evening Of this week.
mo concert Of Madame Szpaczeck Friday evening
last At Nolos Saloon was notwithstanding the Indictment
weather one or the most brilliant and successful Of the
scssca We understand that general desire bias been
ercssed by her friends for REPETITION Of tho
programme, and tho probability Is that at the proper TINA
sho VIII give citizens another opportunity o listening
10 her exquisite performances pianist.
MI W. II. Prime calls for Europe on next Wednesdays
steamer, and viii engage artists for Maretzek Mr. Uunan
already in Parts concluding engagements with Hector
Berlos and Eme- Trezz0n aud negotiating with Luus!ey
for short loan or pcco.om.ni. There /, ruor OF still
another Opera company to commence here in the autumn
under the management Of emyresaro new to the Uni
ted States.
TIE Aorela campaign commences Al tho Academy tals
evening With the "Trovstore, which, Ike the love or wo
man, Cssta Diva the street organs Mr. Ws'aeSs sct
ing, the patience of journalist, canno he worn out
TO throw extra perfume on this v'oes INC ieonora ana
Aaarco u this evening" Nine do Wlhor1 aud Mr. Jaco2
are both under tho wing Of the American
eagle Nadsme do Whorst has not yet sung "Leonors,"
the papers seem to think sho ought not try
it, because she is six feet In height We familiar
with the and the E6ro OF this opera, and
member no note word of IL which makes sine quo
nan THAI Leoaors should DO gre1adier in petcoats
Ntmpartei Everybody will 90 to the Academy this
ing 70 encourage the young artists Sgnor kore!u sings
tho Comic di Lima.
The theatrical events OF the past week have been
: quito interesting Mr. Wallack commenced engage
nen a. bis own theatre Oh last Monday night and played
RienH four times to only moderate houses result
duo 10 the unpopuarity Of tho old school OF ira
gedy. On Friday he played Sir Edward Aoru-
-mer aud on Saturday Shylock, to much better
houses. Al Burtons theatre Mr.. Edwin Booth has been
playing Hamlet, Sir Giles overreach, &c &C., TO fair
houses. He u very valuable actor, aad showing
gmpses Of the finest ale1, and then decendng TO the
veriesk commonplace. IL quito unnecessary 70 say
Thai lasting lame be made BY such acting. The
NreaaesA genius achieve 'nothng without labor" Al
che Broadway theatre the "Son Of the Night played
throughout the week. Mr. c. Gayer the author OF the
Engush version, had O. benefit on Saturday Al laura
Keeuo'B theatre Nature and Art and "Yaxicty" have
bad great Mr. wheatleish took his bcneas
Saturday and had Of tho very bes houses Of the
At Nibo's Garden Mr.. L. Davenport had what
called ''psring testimonla Saturday evening.
6<' noSsAoyy IL oAAs o@A vA2os1
appeared,l and there largo audience. AT the
end Of the ~ Mr. Davenport: made speech in which he
nsuaied that he had been properly appreciated hero
thai he intended returning England and again
ful 10 remain hero,i but that ho should still DO true
American at heart &o, &c. To the mildest form Of
reproach think Of ss now this speech vas In the
worst possible taste>
II tho announcements the theatres his evening are
not novel, they still very interesting
At tho BROADWAY TmArRE tho grand spectacle drama,
9aussuss Is 70 be revived this evening In all its original
sxceeaoe. The includes the of Mr. Lorraine,
Nine. Ponia, and Mrs. L. n. Davenport
Al Bgxrox's THKArRs, Mr. Edwin Booth commences the
third week Of bis engagement playing Julian Saint Pierre
IN "The WIFE" Mrs. Z. l. Davenport plays Mariana.
The farce Is "Aischef Making" with Polly Marshall
Maxiette.
Al LAURA Kms's TmArRs, "Natare and Art" and "vs-
rsssyu arc announced for this evening They are both
Light, pleasant pieces, and very well gotten up Mss
Kecne plays In the FIRST piece
MwAnAcxs TmArss, Mr.. wallack plays Julian Saint
Pierre in "Tne Wife," with Mrs. Hoey a, Mariana
Tho BowuY THEAru will 10 opened for new season
,hs evening" under the management Of Mr. T. s. Murphy
Mr. Robert Johnston the stage director The play Il an
original work b, named gentleman called scob
In,ser" Tho equestrian drama Of the "Swamp Foz 10
also announced.
A Nulos GARDEN the RAvels appear In two OF the1
most popular pieces, "Ncodemusn and s'Pongo."
Al BAESuMs Musvux the performances this Afternoon
and evening will be for tho benefit Of Mss MesAyer he
popular Leading actress OF the establishment Tho bills
include the names volunteers and the enter
saiumnt u well selected
Mas FAssr DIANE ate OF waiiacss Theatre gives an
entertain ment at Academy Hall this evening, Including
songs, limitations, &c.
IN. CuoxyD OrscA--A Woods . neg piece called
~Ths Two Crows" viii be brought out TO night Al Bucx-
lays the buresQue the Tovaose "a the principal fea-
,ura The Brysn.s at Mechanics Hall having great
c.. An their pccular and indescrbable entertainments