The New York herald., 1862-02-03
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL.


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Tho continued bad weather Of the past week has inter-
fered less with the business Of the theatres
However strong the nducement requires resolution to
face the cold and sush Of such evenings have had
IT, therefore, the receipts Of the theatres have fallen OF
somewhat B attributable less to the absence Of attrac
zion than wholesome dread Of soaked garments and
doctors bills.
The Opera opened at tho New York Academy, on Mon
day, with Flotows "Martha." We have recorded the
that attended the rst appearance Of Miss Kellogg
In the role Of Honrieta, part 70 which she had de-
voted careful study in tho Conviction warranted by the
result that she would make her mark in it, It Ii due TO
talented young counywoman 10 say that no one who
has preceded her in it, Italian German, has more cor
xecty rendered the ibretsts idea Of the character,
or given more agreeable expression TO its peculiar
music. We have never heard "The Last Rose Of Sum-
msr better sung by Adeina Patti, who prided her
self on her execution Of that beautiful air. On Friday
tho ssTrova.ore was given to splendid house, MISS
Hnkiey winning great applause, both vocay and ar
ssticaly, by her really excellent impersonaton Of
Leonora. Tho two evenings performances in Brooklyn
were not n pseunary sense, good, musical enthusiasm
there being spasmodic, and dependent on variety Of
Vocal inducements. "Martha" 70 havo been per-
formed Saturday but owing to the temporary inds
postion Of Miss Kellogg the management had to substi
.tuts "Don Pasquas" for it, Susins impersonation of
che eccentric old bachelor is picture that s in itself
worth the rest Of the opera. The "TrsviAta" offers TO-
night ct tho New York Academy. double attraction
che voletta Of Miss Kellogg performance OF unms-
tasable genius and the debut Of signor Ypoito, first
baritone Of the Maretzek troupe singer OF whom many
natterng things said. Other proximate appear
pnoes are spoken Of. That OF Madame Borchard
Was promised at tho commencement Of the season. and
fherc was intmaton that Madame do Lussan, a
singer avorably known TO Now York and Brooklyn
audiences was preparing herself for her debut We trust
that these agreeable antcpaons are not TO be disap
pointed
Mr.. wallack announces three moro comedy revivals
this week. The Poor Gentleman" "Town and Coun-
try." and Speed the Plough" Tonight, She soops
% Conquer" which has been drawing largely will be
repeated.
At Laura Kesne's I" Our American Cousin" stii con-
sinues on the bills. our Yankee relation but half
as popular in England he at this establishment
might snap our fingers all threats Of foreign nterven
Sion.
The Haekett performances have proved trump
card for the management at Niblo's. The " Merry
Wives Of Windsor" viii be played on Wednesday next
Tor tho last time. Romeo and Juliet" will be given
ths sognng with cast such as but rarely seen hore
Tho spllesn Bswn is in preparation, but tho night Of
its production 10 not as yet fixed
Is
Bucksonss standard comedy Of "Married Life" will bo
nrst gwen Mr.. J. Clarke in the part OF Mr. Dove 70
be followed BY ballet advertisement, in which the
beautiful Spanish dancer Senorta Cubas, Senior Xme-
mes and corps do ballet will appear conclude with the
shree finest Of the Naiad Cusen." This is enough
in all conscience satisfy the most Unsuitable lover Of
amusement.
Tho soirees Franchises" at Irving Hall are pa
sronizod BY the elite OF fashionable society. The
nsxt performance takes place Monday next, when
there will be givon the proverb, Cuand veut tuer
son ehien" and the amusing vaudeville "LUt Diczc"
There idea Of giving series Of these charming
performances in Brooklyn. There can bs no prsttier
bUou theatre for the purpose than the Athenaum.
Mr. Gotschak's first concert takes place Tuesday,
the 11h, at Eibo's saloon. There will be opera per-
formances after this week. all the principal singers being
engaged for these concerts.
Mr.. Forrest series of eight Of his Shaks
poran and other performances at the Brooklyn Acado
my on Monday next, February 10. He will give differ
eut piece each night, and will open with "King Lcar"
New scenery to be provided for each play and the great
tragodian will be supported by the company that
played with him in Boston and Philadelphia. We are re-
qucsted to announce that places can bo secured q
week in advance commencing to-day. At the box Office,
$50 Fulton street, opposite the City Hail.
Messrs Mills and Molenhauer give the first Of their
posits Eleventh street, Broadway. The reputation Of
these distinguished artists nsures for them crowded
attendance.
Barney williams and wife stl playing al Phiadel-
phia On Monday nex they enter upon tho flh week OF
their engagement. On the 10th they open at tho Front
street theatre Baltimore, where they will romain for
couple Of weeks. After that they proceed to Washington
Their at Philadelphia has been very great Both
management and artists have reapsd rich harvest from
the present engagement.
Mr.. Cbanfrau commences engagement at Coum bus,
Ohio, this evening From thence he proceeds to st.
Louis, whore he appears the nth.
Mss Kimberly As playing at st. Louis TO excellent
houses
The Providence theatre (R. ~ is doing good busi.
mess under It's spirited manager. Mr.. J. G. Myers
Mrs. Augusta Page has made highly successful debu,
Juliet C'Romso and Juliet a. the New Opera House.
Buffalo
Tho clover young tragedienns Miss Kate Batemsn an.
n,nnces an engagement this evening a tbs Boston Mn
SCUM.
new sensation drama, entitled "Mabsi. or, tho Child
Of the Battle Field is 70 DO produced the New Bowery
sonight II will bs followed by the fairy spectacle Of
"Cherry and Fair STAR" Mcssrs. rox Lngard take
benefit on Wednesday,
Commodore Mutt commences his lsvecs at Barnums
today Our contemporaries with the great show
sn in atribuns 10 this miniature spitome Of humanity
a the qualities, all the versatility and oil the accom-
psiments Of an Admirable Crichton q duodscimo
scale.
Dan Rice, tho prince Of esers and his troupe Of per-
torming animals have been drawing crowds to the Old
Bowery (Stickneys Crcus) during the week. II worth
while passing evening witnessing these unique sx
hibtons Of equine intelligence and mush docillty
Bryants' is doing excellent business There are
some slight changes in the bill for this week. At Hoocys
the new buresque Of "Jane Ashore 10 having an i'm.
msnse success.
GERMAN TnEATTcArs.--A new Eve act drama by Van
Craven, entitled "Elne Rocho Frau" was successfully
produced on Friday last at tho stadt theatre The part