The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-08
Gper.ne and Dramatic Matters.

business OF the theatres, did affect the Opera
materially. On Monday and Wednesday evenings the
somewhat well worn "Trovatorc" with Piccoomn,. was
given 10 houses which pad nearly three thousand dollars
io each night On Thursday the operate forces crossed the
river and gave CONCERT at Brooklyn which drew u'l
house On Friday, when mime Gazinea received grand
ovation, the aud equal that OF Monday and on
Saturday, ioi the mdiee the OF crnonc ~ the
Academy have been almost equal TO that OF the new
lake in the Central Park The paelc here tue most l,oe-
ra! in the world when there is anything worth while
being liberal for and the most indifferent when not suited
Just now Mr. Cnan and his artists at the top Of the
tide-ndeed the demon straton OF Saturday WAS more
ike freslet Of popularity than anything cse II is not
wonderful either for under the present administration the
Opera House has made equally attractive to tho
theatre goer and the musical cs,noissetr With the
splendid scene, gay costumes AMI marked hstri-
ouic tacut Of nearly all tho artists, people who do not
care for the music especially delighted while the
strong Mr. Ulman's disposal enables him illus.
trate properly every school Of music.
The programme for this evening the first performance
this season of Don Giovanni" Last year, when il was
given here, the performance was an admirable one,
though not altogether perfect. appears to that the
cast for tonight is much stronger. Tho Zeriina Of
Mile Piccoimni received in London praises that had
been withheld from her other yes and Ear greater
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achieved Nine. Gazzanga sings Donna Anna, and the
new prima donna, Ghioni, Evira. Fofmes, who made
great sensation in Lepereo last season. and CASTER who
is excellent Don, make up the distribution OF the
principal roles. Tho others in the hands Of
good artists, and perfect ensemble may confidently
be expected Mr. Anschutz will conduct the orchestra,
and the pupils Of the Academy Singing School will sing
for the first time the chorus. The appearance Of this
chorus is the beginning of reform which has been
steadily urged in these columns since the Opera
House built and it the manager, not the drec
tors, who made the first movement towards complying
with the provisions of the charter.
There will be in the "Don GIOVANNI then FIRST rate
lists good orchestra and chorus incidental ballet with
Soto as principal dancer and splendid mise scene, with
may add in passing grand audience to assist at
grand performance.
Al the theatres the week has not been fruitful in novel
ty Burton closed and il probable that
will not be opened for regular dramatic performances at
present The comedy of sWheat and Chat" has been
withdrawn from Wallacks and replaced by selection Of
clever pieces, among which is farce by Mr. Hop.
PIN arts; of II called "the Lady Of the Bed
chamber and the plot turns upon the hoaxng OF an
arstocrac specimen Of young New York by means of
Irish servant girl, attired lady OF quality lately
imported. The principal characters admirably
played by Miss Cannon and Mr. Sloan, and the
piece has been entirely successful Mr.. OBricn's
capital comedy, "a Gentleman from Ireland" has also
been revived with Mr. Brougham and Mrs Hoey their
original parts. This piece is announced for 70 night with
the Lady Of the Bedchamber and Mr.. Broughams bur
lesque, " Neptune's Defeat
AT Nb!os Garden the popular drama The Phantom, =
and the burlea, The Young Actress, with Mr. Bourci
cault and MISS Robertson, will be repeated this evening
On to morrow, Mr.. Bourccault's benefit will take place
Uad l,aa
Of i" Jessie Brown"
AT Laura Kccnc theatre Tayiors play "0ur American
Co~sn' eaters upon its fourth week this evening, and
its attraction is by diminished. The farce TO
night is "The New Footman."
AT the Broadway theatre Mr.. Hackeu will commence
to night series of farewell performances, previous to
California trip. He plays on this evening his great part
Fastan, in liking Henry w." supported by Miss Fanny
Morant Mr.. Prior and otherwise strong cast As the
play says, "Good wine needs BUSH" and as Mr
acke is about the best growing in the Theatrical
vineyard is ony necessary to acquant the public will
the fact that he going to play, and they Will crowd u
see him.
Al hc owcry theatre the bill for this evening include
two dramas-"Idsre' and the knights OF the MIST" AL
the fayore actors in the company included IN ia,
casts Of these plays
At the Palace Garden circus "Cinderes, the first OF
series OF equestrian plays be produced here will b.
brongh, this evening and performed during the week
as well wednesday and Saturday afternoons The
announcements especially tempting TO the juvenile
portion Of the community who never tire OF the wonder
ful adventures connected with the Fairy and the it'll
Glass slipper For the stcrner portion OF the audience
there the usual performances, with Melville az
the star
At Barnums Museum they have added an Indian giant
whose height stated feet and his weight four
hundred pounds. Likewise exhibited other
curostes natural and artificial and the famous Theatre
OF Arts" every afternoon and evening.
AT Wood : Mnstrcls the new pantommc .Scampni" has
been successful 10 keep It's place the bills for
Their week. Ohcr novelties announced for 10 night
with an address BY 4. Horn.
The Bryant Mnstrcls at Mechanics Hail. give one Of
their best programmes for this week. In addition tho
songs and comic scenes, burIcsquc, called Uscd
Up is promised.
NOVELTIES 10 Coxr-Nr waack has Ia rehearsal Tom.
Tsylor's last comedy "Goins to the Bad" 7, writ
for the london olympic. Mr Hacket is announced "a
appear the Broadway Sir Pcrinax MacSycophani in
Thc Man Of the World" On da that MISS Laura Rcens
h getting up a Midsummer Nights Dream" In grand
style.
PmAnStrHn The s,rakosch Opera Company com
menccd Of month the Academy o. Music or
Monday, with Nine. Colsoa Ia the "Trayiala
on wednesday Mime de Wilhorst made her debH
in 1 uca /" with Brignou Egardo. Both the priml
douus and the tenor highly praised by the critics
The Bulletin Is surprised at the improvement made by
Madame de whorst she sang 10 concert and her
dramatic singing in Luca's' last receives high
praise. ON Friday Colson repeated the Trayaia" in
which che made grand success, and on Saturday Ia
sonnambula given, with De wnhorst, Brignol and
Amcdio. rarodi viii sing the "Trova,ore" during thi.
week, aud Martha Gin rialan) will be brought
soon Junca RECEIVERS from attack OF bronchitis,
under which Ne IS aborug.
There e nothing " The slightest consequence gong on
IN aly If ne provincial tho1trcs
TEngHTFs ~ TIN WASHINGTON NAVY YARD
Tie Warrington rnioa ~ the t'h inst ys-ln pre-.
a-i " des hing ~. operations u the Navy Nara,
tCoE 10 mention some IL tho trophies fn1'
are there 70 be seen hut enc was accidentally omitted,
Which notice. 1t u a h0NitSer that was snrrcn
dced 10 the United states at the equalization OF Yorktown
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