The New York herald., 1862-03-17
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL.

Ine .st week has marked by no event Of nteres
in .se theatrical line unloss strain point to thus de
sg> Che production of Miss Matilda Heron new play
''Tha ssie of the Season !" which has given
critics ,s much occupation for several months past ~
have alreasv expr ssed worry fully opinion Of
literary merits II the 'iecs Full of Inconsistencies anc
faults Of construction i!s forcble situations and emo
s' a.als to the sympsies IT the audience have OBJ
tanned for it succes which. dough II cno' 70 oan''
| legitimate is sufficiently decided W 'n'u's
| porous Although the chara. "ei Vi .' N''o
not one in which Mis-, Heron ia sesn h most advantage
| her admirers-and they many-wll H. :" - " " -,
evidence of the versatility of her powers nsn'' s
conclusion be well founded or not We are free e''
that the character, in her mpersonaon of it, is
nciently curious study to justify the interest which
nightly attracts such largo audiences tho Winter
| Garden.
AT Wallacks there has been alienation OF the
dies played during the previous fortnight Tho success
which continues to attend these fine old standard plays
even after several nights Of repetition proof
| OF the influence which accomplished manager
ercise upon the public taste OF the his
judgment in falling back upon roper which offers
the only pure models of dramatic construction effort
of this Sort rightly directed is always with
its reward from apprecative public Tonight will
be given GO The Love Chase with Mr.. Mark Smith in
the cast; tomorrow Qast time), " The Bellies Strata
gem y on Wednesday, =" She soops to Conquer - on
Thursday (irst time) " Tho Way to Get Married." and
on Friday and Saturday two revvas Tho rapid.
ty with which these old comedies bong reproduced
aess tho superior and discipline Of this
tablishment.
The Irish drama continues draw crowded houses at
| Nibo's aud Laura Keene's. Apart from the really
sterling interest Of the pieces playing at those
| two establishments, there is always largo
national element to appeal to in the pro-
| duction Of such pieces, which, If they have any
merit at ALL will insure them fair share of patronage
But whom to this inducement add those Of superb
mise and excellent acting and singing, II is easy
SEQ why tho Irish drama, as adays understand
it, should prove attractive. Certainly nowhere
evening be delightfully."- spent than at either Of tho
establishments which have devoted themselves the
| illustration oflrish life and manners.
Manager Grau announces tho opening night Of tho
forthcoming short of opera for Wednesday noxt
when the 'Ballo Maschera' is promised to the
style in which it should have been, but yet has
boon, given here. Tho masquerade scene the act
which in the representations OF the opera abroad
tributes so much to its attractivcness has, on the
Academy stage, been only poverty stricken imitation
| of its animation and splendor Without effective
corps dc ballet could appear otherwise than with
out life color. The engagement Of the beautiful dancer
CuDaS anu Oh spanish artlStS VIII
void which has always been unpleasany felt by those
who have seen the opera properly produced In Masa
nieo, which is to be given Thursday, shall again
have opportunity Of seeing Mile. Cubas in the role
Fsnea, for which she Is admirably adapted by tho ex
pressveness OF her pautomime and the robust grace
| we may use the torn, OF her movements On Friday
and Saturday or the matinee) it is probable that
| two aboveinamed operas will bo repeated On Monday
the long promised debut of Madame do Lussan takes
place. The "Favorta" will this occasion be pre-
sented under such fresh features attraction both
the production of now prma donna and ballet,
that the evening promises be Of the greatest
| rest to our opera going public.
Mr.. Gotschak gives his last evening concert prior
his departure for the West at Nblos tonight. He will
bo assisted this occasion by Miss Carotta Patti and
Sgnors Brgnoli NIancus aud Susni. His n,ctinee din
st,7,ction takes place tomorrow at Irving Hall. II will
be the only given by him for tho present The ad
vantages offered by this class Of are that
they place piano stiDints IN close communication with
the maestro, afford them opportunity of narrowly
observing his lingering and enable them select such
pieces from his repertoire they think are bcst cacu
latod to illustrate the pccuarities Of his style of play
ing. Tho idea is novel one, and with community SO
devoted 10 the cultivation Of music ours cannot
fail to become popular. On Wednesday Mr.. Gottscha
leaves New York for the West On the ovonng Of that
day he performs in Albany, Thursday In Troy, on
Friday in Syracuse, and Saturday Rochester. He
will be accompanied by Miss Carotta Patti Nj simpson
the English tenor, and MOssrs. Mornl BSdtok and
ps5gY..na @vsIis g4 director; .@.s.. - ..z.cS2sa
tho ss2ca9iacrs of the Brooklyn Academy of Music
wcro to depend upon opera for The chsScS Of dvisnd
~: .:- ~ you'd have but poor pfSsles d fcsis
ing lis not probable that opera will be given there
x somo time The RESULTS Of the pcrISf&asces which
have taken place suce tho commcnce5o9t Of the new
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DRAMA lositimatcor ilcsitimatcagalnst which tho
rectors offered much resistance, Is, after all that
which they have to rely upon pay the expenses
the building and interest tho capital invested. To
show the cxtont which the Brooklyn public are pre-
pared to patronze entertainments Of this character
have obtained from Mr. Nixon the following return of
the receipts for the eight performances recently given by
Mr. Forrest at the Academy:-Monday, February 10,
"King Lear, $3.50 rs; Wednesday February IL, "Jack
Cade,' 81 PSI 25 Thursday February 13 "vrginus, ;,
sG97 rs; Friday, February a. "Richoou 81 ,O05 IS;
Monday, February II, "Damon, SS4s; Wednesday, Feb
ruary 10, "Mcamora, 81 100; Thursday, February 90
"Gladiator," s99a; Friday, February 81, "Hamlet'
| 81, ,O7s 80. Total, S7,762.
waacks old theatre has been entirely renovated, and
will DO known as Mary Provosts theatre. II will bo
opened tonight for the first tmo under tho manage
mont, Mr.. J. Wilkes Booth, Of the older Booth,
appearing hero for the nrs mo the Duke of Goscr.
He has acquired already much distinction Ia some OF the
cities Of tn, country Miss Provost will not appear till
next week She has gained fame and fortune in tho
dramatic profession, having visited California Australia
and England and returns to the place of her birth
TO gain repose among her friends She has numerous
frionds who will delight to witness her in her
new enterprise As actress she has great merit and
will be very to excite public curiosity Hor profcs
sional career England has been unusually brilliant and
New York will bo ready to welcome tho estmable lady
in liberal manner.
NJ Paul Juignot resumes his delightful French soirecs
| at Niblos saloon tomorrow evening. There will be
| given on this occasion the charming comedietta
"Ie Pour OF 10 Contrc, chansonetto, and tho vaude
vle OF "Un Service Blanchard" Tho Brooklyn per-
formances will be continued as tho subscription
| list Is complets.