The New York herald., 1862-04-08
Amuscments Last Night
WINTER QARUEH.

Mr. John Savages drama or "sybH," which has soquI
red historic interest," only from tragic episode ON
which Is founded but from the circumstances attend
ing Its first production at the Louisville theatre was
brought out at this establishment last night The author
has in his plot followed closely the incidents OF the
beauchamp tragedy but Miss Heron has, we think, with
great judgment ourtaed tho piece making the curtain
fal at the end Of the fourth act where the dsa'h o.
Sharpe forms sufficient climax for story whose 'ca
lures are sufficiently revolving without the further nor
rors that its actual termination presents. With such
materials as Mr. Savage had TO deal with, he couid
not well write piece that would fail in interest," but
thoro was Tor this very fear that ne woud ia
,nso me error to which all young playwrights are OK
posed in dealing with such subec-that Of investing
1t with meodramatic character
That danger he has happily avoided. From the COM
mencement TO the close the effects legitimate and
owe Out little to dramatic artfces Tho language though
what might be expected from accomplished writer. is
never stted or high flown first efforts Of this sort are
haDio 10 BE- The intensely absorbing interest OF the
main incidents might, it Is true have been relieved by
few broader dashes Of humor In the characters of the
inferior pesonagos Of the piece, and little more local
color might have been given to IT, but perhaps on tho
whole Mr. Savage exercised wise discretion in con
inning himself to effects Of which he and which,
as the result proved amply sufficient for
The main interest Of the piece Of course In
Sibyl There Ia much to criticse, much TO find fault
win 10 Miss Herons tmpsrsoaason OF the character;
but, with all this II must be admitted that II re-
markable performance, approaching, in its flashes OF
genius and intensity Of passion, to her Camille
us
in which she Cden the fearful barrier thas
stood between her and his love was played with great
deal OF womany feeling well despairing energy,
whilst in the interview with Sharpe she really hne,
reminding one at times in the concentration Of hatred
and losthing which she exhibited towards him, Of Rs
chel W the remainder Of the cast have but little 10
say Mr. Barton Hill Cfden. and Mr.. j. J. Prior, as
Colonel sharpe wore perhaps, effective tho second
ary character Of their parts would permit them " be-
The interest Of tho piece we have said contres alto
gether in tho heroine and there but little for
the display Of fine acting by the other personagcs OF tho
drama Nevertheless, all did WELL and tho impression
left at the fall OF the curtain was that of we'll earned
and legitimate success.
MARY PROvOsTs THEATRE.
Miss Mary Provost made her debut in New York. at her
own theatre Broadway Broome street last evening,
before very select critical and apprscative audience
Every pains taken to give ecat to Miss Provosts
first appearance The theatre been newly and hand
somely painted and is Of the and
houses in the oity The company has been very judi
cously strengthened and the orchestra led by Koppz.
is admirably efficient.
The play last evening the Hunchback," and
Miss Provost had the advantage Of excellent sup
port. Mr.. George Ryers Master Walter was capital
Mr. J. H. Allen made his nrst appearance at this thea
tre, and did his very best in Sir Thomas Clifford Mr.
Lewis Baker played Master Modus very nicely, and Mrs
Lofty Hough looked and acted Helen charmngy to
fairly divide the hon0rs Of the evening with tho debdn
Miss Provost is not quite recovered from Illness
and not herself last night spite Of this draw
back she made undenAbe success and proved herself
great actress and genuine acquisition TO the New York
stage, ne. styis unique, pocaar original but most
voice admirably suits her STYLE and her appearance
prepossessng and interesting. We have seldom
strong varying passions Of tho part, II this DO fair
sample Of Miss Provosts acting she certain make
great hit here and become popular favorte. Pro.
and the performance frequently interrupted hearty
and deserved applause.