The New York herald., 1862-04-14
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL.

MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL.
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The arrival Of the Havana opera troups hAs pus gke
musical portion Of community on the Qsw sivs.
Speculation s rife a. to whether the old and nsw com
panss win fuse their strength trust each 70 their rs-
spsctive merits for monopoly Of public patronage. Pass
sxpsrencs has shown that s nos possible Tor New York
TO maintain two opsratic companies playing against ec
other Ruin to the managers and disappointment 20 the
artists have been the nvsrabs results Of such compst
ton. Prudence would, therefore. dictate union o
forces between the two artistic combinations at present.
In the nsld The feeling the part Of both Mr. Grau
and Sgncr Muzo who has the interests OF the HaFans
troupe in charge, are, understand decidedly favor
able TO such coalition, and several meetings have
already been held the subject. Some difficulties how
ever, still stand in the way but these do appear "
be Of insurmountabls character and in hopsl
that in day or two shall be in position 70 an,
nouncs the commencement Of fresh season OF opera
which will not only be prolific Of novelties, in the wsy ol
artistic talent Of works that have before Dsss
performed here.
The fine weather has contributed greatly 70 the I'm
provement Of theatrical business During the last wee
the receipts at the different houses have been larger ~
for some time past and will no doubt show stsalD
increase until the heat sets in.
At wallacks Morton's comedy, "ssorss worth KnoW.
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entity astsd and elegantly put upon the sass II Il
courss SUCCESS "Ths Love Chass," tho aSchsa Sss
Scandal" and "a Cure for the Hesrtache were also
peatsd full houses Tonight BourccAults three aos
comedy Glove and Money" will be played for the nrs
time here, Mr.. Lester Waack appearing 10 his orgfAq
character Of Lord Ripley "Ths Bellies Stratagem.""A
Cure for tho Heartachs, ssThe Wonder" and Ths Road
10 Ruin" I'LL up the programme for the remainder or the
week
The interest Of the performances ct the Winter 0ardes
has been divided between sybil, In Mr. John Savagss
clever play Of that name and Camille both impsssono
tons in which Miss Matilda Heron has scope for the
display Of her fine tragic powers. She will repeat The
latter character this evening. We understand that
Savage has temporarily withdrawn his piece to make
alterations Ia it, which will adapt moro 70 the
requirements Of our New York stage. To Mr. n
b. Clarke takes his benefit when those popular favoriss
Mr.. and Mrs Barney Williams, will appear for the Lest
and only time in New York during the present season
On the 2ist Miss Bateman makes her yetree At thu
establishment.
At Laura Kesnss We have to notice change. Z" Ths
Mccarthy has proved trump card for the manage
meAt, il we may judge BY the tenacity With which
holds the boards.
F." The Combination" have been playing 10 full houses
Nibo's all the week. Tonight they give way Tor ths
now operatc spectacle, The Enohantress," regardnG
the preparations for which have hoard -
much. In addition to Miss Caroline Richines. .
singer Of considerable merit, and who has made
the part Of Stella her own, Mr.. E. L. Davenport. Mr.
wheatey and Mr.. Peter Rchings will appear in The
leading characters. We also promised an elective
corps dc ballet, with Mile. Galsttas premiere dawsewse
Great expense has been gone 70 in mounting the piece
and. il al that hear Of It be correct II cannot fa 70
have most successful run.
Miss Mary Provost her rsntres at hsr own thea
tre ON Monday last after absence from New York ol
FIVE years. She selected julia in tho Hunchback" for
her first appearance and Notwithstanding that she
still laborng under the effects Of malady which wiz
regret say nscessitate her again temporarily with
drawing herself from the stage, she made most favora
BILE impression. This has been confirmed BY the Other
characters which she has played during the week. Miss
Provost ia actress Of undeniabo power, and only
little tonng down to exactly suit tho taste a
metropolitan audiences. She is original versatile
aud prepossessng in her personal
that often be found united in the psr
Our New York theatres sadly in want Of few
such actresses and Is to be hoped that the unfortunate
ness that has compelled her retirement just she had
made successful an impression will not permanently
deprive Of her services Tonight Massngers
dy ga New Way to Pay Old Debts" will be played as
this establishment, after which tho theatre will b.
closed for the remainder Of the week. On Easter
Mondsy this theatre viii reopen with entirely
ganzed company selected BY the experienced manager
Mr. G. L. Fox late Of tho New Bowery, for the prsAsc.
ton Of spectacular drama, burlesqus pantomme &C.,
At reduced prices.
NJ Paul Juigrs closed the second series Of his Soirses
Franchises Friday evening crowded and fashion,
able audience witnessed the performances. Tho nrss
representation Of I'm Villain Monsieur " bad been IN.
nouucsd but owing insufciency Of preparation "iA
Bonhonme Jads was substituted. "Io Mari do u
veuvs and the lively little piece Gu Passsrai je mes
Sorses completed the programme. The success which
those representations have met with will hope, In
duce the management to give third series before th
summer N. Juignet takes his beuen on Tuesday
week wo that his subscribers will manifest their
sense Of his by mastering in full force upon the
occasion.
Tho Grau opera troupe closed their fortnghts season
at Boston on Saturday last On Monday given the
"sonnambula," on Tuesday 'Martha," on Wednesday
the ssFavoritar - with dAngr in tho principal role; on
Thursday the "Child Of the Regiment" and on Satur
day (matines) again the "Favorita with the first act
Of the "Traviata" In which Madame verian, Boston
lady, made her debut. Tho season has been on the
whole very profitable On Friday the troupe gavss
concert in Providence They return TO New York this
week. and will rest from their abors until ths 2lst,
when tho season in New York begins.
Gottschalk gave concerts last week in st. Louis TO
crowded audiences He is accompanied by Miss Caro-
lima Patti Mr.. Simpson, the English tenor, and Sgnor
Morno He is expected in New York this week.
Miss Charlotte Thompson has beon playing Camille
with considerable success at the Walnut street theatre,
Philadelphia.
Robert Heller has Just concluded an engagement AZ
Cincinnati during which he has been giving Professor
Anderson hts in war of posters.
Mr.. Fets, professor at the Conscrvatoirc Royal o.
Brussels has arrived in New York; and proposes to de-
vote himself to musical instruction here
Mr.. George vandenhod, the popular reader and lee
ursr gives his first soiree his return from Europe
at Dodworth's Saloon this evening. An interesting
feature of the enter tanmen will be his limitations Of
Fechtsr the great French actor now playing In Loudon
in aHamlet" and "0theo."