The New York herald., 1862-12-23
Theatrical.

The spectacle called "Faust Marguerite" pro.
duced al Nblos Garden last evening in magnificent
style The piece has been given before in New York but
never this version Of it which Ia nearly ideaica with
that brought by Charles In London. The iute
rest Of the occasion increased by the debut OF Mr.. J.
Roberts, who played Mephistopheles and OF Miss Emily
Thorne, who appeared Marguerite. II il true that both
these artists have been upon the Now York stage
before; but as Mr.. Roberts made but q short
stay at the old Metropolitan theatre several
years ago. and es Miss Thorne had the mis-
fortune to share in bad the Winter Garden
last summer prefer to regard this the first genuine
entrec OF those players.
The scenery, costumes ad appointments Of Faust and
Marguerite unsurpassablc and Mr. wheatley, whose
liberalty In these matters well known has fairly out
rvaled himself All the scenery is excellent but some
scenes Mr. Solwyn TO have painted II he meant
them 70 be framed fer art gallery perfectly has he
finished them. The mechanical effects almost al new,
and tho apohc0ss al the close Of the play Is wonderfully
well done, as other scenes, which have space
10 name pctu"csiuencss we hsvc seldom seen this
play equaled Unfortunately, in most spectaclcs, tho
plot and the Dialogue does not amount u much Tbs
singing however. capital Tho actors made all they
could of their parts Mr. Roberts played Mephstoeheies
with stroug provincial manner and accent, aud made
the character comicay sardoncAhaIf clown half devil
and half harlequin. Miss lhorne did Marguerite very
nicely, and achieved quite success hessrs Shewel AND
Lanergan ali the piece would allow. AZ far as Sc
perh scenery rovc machinery rich dresscs good bal
let excellent singing. striking and picturesque effects and
good actlng go, the piece may be pronounced sue
cess. IL is admirably adapted for the holidays.
Barney Williams play, 'tfhe axes of Killarney, was
revived at the Winter Garden last evening" The public
were naturally curious to how we'll actor who
could burn the midnight oil after playing before the mid
night tootghts wocd appear in drama Of his own ctea-
tion, and consequently there good house The
piece is too vol, known TO need much notice II affords
opportunities for very pretty scenery, moderate
singing and passabc acting ana well received
A the fairies have considerable to do wh the plot II s
just the sort of a play for tho holidays.
A travestie Of .iDinorah' produced ut Woods
beautiful little minstrel hall last evening before very
fui. house The plot of the opera faithfully followed
throughout aud Ccrier Morensi Ri gnol Aedio Sueni
and the goat buresqued laughaby and yet de-
lcatey. The gems OF 'sDinorah such the synlpho
mic overture, the Shaiow Aria, the Terzett0 Of tho
Bel. the sRcaper,s Song" and the t'vsnela Of the
Goathcrds"are preserved in very modified FORM aud
who has heard the opera shoud neglect to the
travcgtie Mr. Henry Wood responsible for the author
ship of tho affair, which credit 10 his enterprise and
should make Grau TO New York and loo! 70 HE
ence in continued laughter.
opened at Palace Garden Music Hall last evening With
good company aud their old buticsque of Lacrcza Bor
gia" Campbels minstrels have gone TO Chicago.
Edwin Booth begins his engagement at the Brooklyn
Academy Of Music tsnght instead o last night
wrongly advertised il bis best characterChelieu.
The company very rood and Miss Nina Foster makes
her debut. Tho Academy will be crowded
At Wal.ack's tonight new play. translated from ono
Of Scribe comedies and called Tho INT sibe Husband =
will bc produced lor Inc first time in this country.