The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-06
The New Bowery Theatre-Openfng
Night.

Night.
People who never visit what called the east side Of
the don't know what they miss The district bound
ed by Chatham square, Division street, tho Bowery,
Eighth and the East river city entirely distinct
in almost everything but language from the remainder Of
the metropolis The Bowery itself always full Of hustle
and gaycty at night Not cosmopolitan well
dressed perhaps, the Broadway promenaders; yet the
hotiu6s of the Bowery quite independent and GER
tainy have equally good opinion of themselves They
have, too, excitcments and sensations Among other
things the theatre. Beyond other things, might say,
the theatre for the theatre is almost the only
ment OF the working To the working boy it is
Eysum For shilling he gets four hours of the drama,
in crude state to be sure, but still the drama knights,
heroes distressed maidens funny servants, terrible
plot and striking dcnouement.
SO the commencement of new theatrical entcrprse
in the Bowery is event of the highest Importance not
only to the manager but to each individual OF audi
ence. Every man and boy Of them to have nd
vidua interest in the matter. 1t is wonder then that
the opening Of the Bowery theatre which place
last evening, should have created sensation
The affair took the form Of ovation from the outset
The new theatre has already been described at
length in the HERALD 1t is situated between Canal
and Hester Streets two blocks north of the old
Bowery and the same side Of the way.
The dimensions the most ample of any theatre this
country In the auditorium there seats for over four
thousand persons and the stage is less than fifty feet
wide at the proscenium arch and nearly hundred
feet deep The immense building crowded last pght
long before the performances commenced many peo
pe-almost many, should think, there inside
the house-were unable to gain admission. The crowd
without the doors obstruced the sidewalk for two or
three blocks north and south the theatre and the crush
about the doors terrific. The pit entrance the
scene Of immense JAM and the conversation of the
iivcni of was uora thaYN
elegant.
Within the theatre the general view was ex-
ceedngy spirited. The spacious pit, orchestra stalls,
private boxes, and three tiers Of amphitheatrical
seats presented array OF earnest eager and enthu
siastc faces which would stir up the most Nase
degree of sympathetic announcement The house itself
freely but not unfavorably criticised It is spacious
and comfortable the lobbies corridors and doorways
being ample enough for all practical purposes. In the
ocular and aurcuar view of the affair the house s dit,
quite perfect full view Of the stage is to be had from
almost every seat in the auditorium and the stage is
admirably constructed The decorations in white and
gold and in the panes and best possible TASTE The thea
well lighted and as seemed us properly vent
lated The audience embraced all conditions OF humanity
the Broadway theatres The pit was jammed with the
democracy unwashed and unerried, TO the number Of
couple of thousand and We have rarely seen the boys
out strongly Before the curtain they
inerchanged opinions upon nearly all mundane subjects
They talked about politics. the weather, newspapers,
nuts, of course plenty(what would the Bowery be
without peanuts In the boxes above numerous forlorn
people prowled about, getting glance at the stage over
through vista made by two three Of hats.
Others stood patiently through the whole performance,
$50 ealed) softer sex The ladies' can always stand
| good deal Of fatigue in the theatrical way
| az presented by the new Bowery theatre last night
When the curtain rose and displayed the members OF the
mp " IN, e Ness aox a
actress of the theatre the managers pronounced suit
s5le opening address in prose The MANAGERS were re-
pause The same honor was given TO the salient Of
the address, which followed by the singing Of the
'star spanged Banner" all of which were received
| with true Bowery JUNCTION.
Mr. Hlyards fine act drop, representing the arms Of
the State upheld by the MUSES., had appreciative
| yel, and the audience amused itself while the
actors were preparing for the second piece by paying
devors to the distinguished persons in the house Mr.
| John Brougham, in the retirement of a private box
was esped by the serried ranks Of ptes, vehementy
cheered and appealed TO in the most loveabe way
speech" which not being down in the bills was not
| gwen Really, II was asking too much.
men, ba sa a s ousae and confusion and excite
honored sergeant at arms with his rattan hand
. put not being members Of Congress, the boys at
to the more important scenes Of the play, which
was a cgriousy, wonderfully and fearfaliy con-
structed drama-"The Orange Girl Of Vence.n How
the boys cheered when the patriotic youth triumphed
over the arisocratic scoundrel revenged parents
came in for her full share Of applause grave and
severe portion Of the plot was duly envened by the low
Wno as usual, NlctmlZed by the s0uDree.
Then there a comic pantomime and other pleasant
things, which were duly relshed
The plays afforded but little opportunity for the actors
but, nevertheless, the company to be fair one
The public is well acquainted with Mr.. Fox who is de-
servedly, iavorite with the audience The leading
trogdienne, Miss Cappel promises WE'LL Mr. Edwards
is excellent in the stern fathers, who always happily
lent before the curtain falls.
Altogether, Messrs Fox Lingard who have purchased
the theatre from Hon. James r. Whiting who commenced
building il in May last have made good beginning. They
have the public voice in their favor and their success is
indubitable