The New York herald., 1862-02-24
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL.

interest in the dramatic ne-ths revival OF the "coi
issn Bswn, at Nblos and the production OF tho
Irish drama, "Ths Mccarthy, Peep ODay,n at Laura
Keenss Apart from the interest or the story and the
effectiveness OF its mis-: scee the appearance Of Mrs
John Wood in the part Of ELY OCOnnor vos in itself
suncient to attract curiosity II bold venture for
an actress whose forte is bulssque to attempt charsc
ter In which sentiment enters largely That she
ceeded so well proof ha. she capable OF undsrtsk
ng wider range Of parts than that which she has
hitherto confined herself The piece was a complete
cess With its new cast and proving profitable card to
the management The new drama at Laura Ksenes,
il not textualy the same as Mr. Falconsrs
" Savournesn Dheslsh,p is in great part bor
rowed from II, the skill OF the adaper not having
been much overtasked in its reconstruction Mr.. Fall
consr made mistake in not selling his piece either to
Miss Keens or 10 Barney Williams for the liberal price
which they respectively offered him. As he viii find
his project Of bringing it out hers forsstaed by tho
cess Of tho drama in another form and other hands.
Az Walacks Mrs Centlivre charming comedy Of 'Tbs
Wonder; Woman Keeps Secret" was played twice
last week. 1t il Of the snowy and amusing cf
tho series Of standard comedies with which Mr. walack
Is favoring US. The ntrguss and mistakes, and
jeaionses, dsguisss and conceaents, misconceptions
aud INTERPRETATIONS which constitute the charm Of
this sort Of half Spanish half fable comedy employed
BY Mrs. Centivrs to the best possible advantage. Don
mas and dons, scubre,es and Wallets are ingenously
mixed up with closets balconies ducls and artatons
and the result is play very amusing and highly inn
probable. The comedy admirably acted,
and the scenery and appointments were rich,
tasteful and elegant Tonight OKeefs's Gus
old standard comedy Of "wd Oats" will DO pro-
duced at this establishment for the first timo To NOR
row will be given tho "School for Scandalr wednes
day The Bellies stratagem" (arst tine) and Thurs
day. IA Cure for the Hsartache."
t1,a w,rt =
ful Cubas have been crowding the house nightly This
evening the latter takes her benefit which occasion
Mr.. Clarke will make his last appearance. He win play
two OF his best comic parts and the scnorita will also
favor the audience with three Of her most admired
dances, sIhe Arragoness s'The Fe,r do Sewls'' and
the ''Ei OLE" On Tuesday "uucle Toms Cabin" which
has been FOR time preparation, will be presented
with new scenery and carefully selected cast. 1t will
be followed BY new ballet, in which Scnoria Cubas
will dance, being her last appearance but four.
The Gottschslk concerts all TIE rage aroongs,
fashionable people. The matinee Nibo's on Saturday
was perfect jam OF crinoine, TO be expected,
from the fact that three advance every seat had
been secured. Several hundred ladies were refused ad-
mission from the want. even, Of standing room. On
Monday and Tuesday Nr. Gotschsk performs in Phi!s.
dephis Thursday hs plays in New Haven. On
Wednesday evening bon Pssquae' will DO again given
Niblos saloon and Nr. Gotscha will play several
ing, al the New York Academy of Music the s'Incis"
will be given, with Kellogg, Brisnol and Mancusi
in the cast. On Saturday there will be Cohschak
matinee, when Donzettis charming opera Of "Bsty,"
which had such great this season. will
be performed. Tho Brooklyn Academy has been
secured for Mr. Gottschalk for the Sd Of March This
completes the programme Of his engas Cor the
present.
II is deansly decided that Madame do Imssan is l.,
make her debut in the s'Favora, )" role which, though
trying, is exactly suited to tue compass Of her voice.
She is studying hard under Sgnor Scola and with the
acknowledged dramatic capabilities that she possesses,
will doubt do credit to thatabls muster is settled
that she is to open The next opsrac season. both New
York aud Brooklyn.
The Forrest performances closed at the Br o'yn
denny Friday, when there another monster house
to witness Hamlet" The engagement has been very
profitable FOR all concerned would have borne
nswa did the arrangements OF the theatre permit.
Messrs George Ryer aud Lewis Baker have taken wal
lacks old theatre twelve months lease for the pur-
pose Of playing there sho moral and religious drama"
What this is do not profess TO understand; but the
idea, we'll as its form, supposed to be yplaed
'Uuce Toms Cabin" with which II is proposed to nau.
gurse the high pressure religious performances 10 be
given by the management. The aid or very
sxcellen. company has been secured, including
among othsrs, Mrs. Lofty Hough, Mrs. Chanfrau
Mrs. Howard, the original Topsy. ond Miss Mary
Bullock who plays Eva. Mr.. Ryer fills hts old par, or
Uncle rom in which he is acknowledged to DO withou.
rival Mr.. lewis Baker the lessee of Mr.. Rysr, Is
capital actor, and would DO valuable accession to any
COMPANY The enterprise WILL no doubt, secure LIBERAL
support from that class Of people whose emancipation
theories fail to meet with encouragement from the ad
mins,ration and Congress. They viii there find some
consolation FOR tho dsappointmens which the war under
the conservative guidance OF the President and uaion
generals, is daily bringing ,hom.
Messrs. Mason and Thomas give the fourth OF their
classical soirees for the present Dodworths
Hall Tuesday next. The following is ,hs pro
rramme--1. Quartet 10 q MAJOR, Opus III Haydn
Messrs. Thcmas, Mosentllsl, Matzks and Bergner. .
Senate for piano, in major. Opus 10l Beethoven. vii
liam Mason o. Trio in major, No. g Opus 80, Schu
mann, Messrs. Mason, Thomas and Bergnsr g. Quintet
in major Opus 163, for two vions, viola aud two vio
loncccs, Schubert Messrs Thomas, Moscnthal Mstzka
Schmitz and Bcrgncr
The first representation OF the subscription o,
N Paul Juisuct's {" Sorces Francasesi takes place 70
(ruesdsy) evening at Irving HALL Tho on,sr-
tsinnenis win consist Of N. Dumauvr's " Code dos
Fsm,nes' /" Les Impressions do Voyage" by Mcssrs.
pavcrt aud Lausanne, with, between tho pieces, violin
solo by Nile. Mathlds 7oeii On the following night
"wednesday 25th) the FIRST sorce OF the BROOKLYN Sub
scripton takes place at the Athcngum, with the same
entertainments. II is to be hoped that tho Brooklyn
public will give liberal support to class Of perform
anccs which are rs improving ia educational point OF
view, they ,pusn. and agreeable. In way
pure French dicon be easily and pleasantly acquired
as by a close attendance at those soirecs
Tho Meyers sisters give their grand vocal and ius.ru
mental concert and literary entertainment Thursday
evening next at Irving Hail. They will be assisted by
Miss Maria Br,inord Mr.. s. B. Mills and other eminent
artists.
Barney Williams and wifs arc playing to crowded
houses in Baltimore With the exception OF Tuesday,
which too iuclement for people to venture out
bers have boon nightly turned away from the doors.
No arrangements have as yet been made by these
ccllent artists for their proposed visit to Washington
There Is some hitch between Mr. Bland, the present
,essee and the Of the theatre and until is settled
they have concluded not TO 60 there.
The legitimate drama is drawing woll at the Academy