The New York herald., 1862-09-17
Am u se M ents I'm New York.
WINTER GARDEN.


Miss Bateman esssyed for the frs. time on Monday
evening the character OF Lady Macbeth and repeated
it last night oyerfowng houses The circumstance OF
this being her rst appearance in character calculated
to test the powers Of our very greatest artists in the
past as in the present, lent TO the occasion unusual in
Whether it be that she gathered inspiration from
the of the boldness OF such effort
rdsedienne yet young that the crowded house
caught up and reflected back her spirit know not but
tage in this character II the enthusiasm OF an audi
is to be taken criterion OF success, Miss Baeman
complete and unqualified triumph. In the drst act
she especially excellent The celebrated speeches
given with herceness Of intensity that completely
carried the house. and at its close she called
out amid tumult Of applause receive the
toss of the audience The same may be said OF the other
great Indeed, the character Of Lady Macbeth,
being made up OF one strong pssson which overrdes
and sweeps down all Others and not requiring deli
cacy Of perception the portrayal Of any variety Of
shades Of feeling eminenty ts IL to Miss Btemen's in
this week and we have little doubt carry her
ment TO brilliant close.
NIBLo's GARDEN.
The opening peft rmanca Of Mr. Forrest drew together
on Monday night of those immense audiences with
which this popular actor is such occasions always
favored. His Hamlet is not one Of the characters
which Is best suited to his broad, vigorous style
Of acting; but 1t presents many points Of orginali
ty interesting those who have in II Charles
Young, Macready and tho younger Kean. The perform.
was listened to throughout with that breathess
attention which only master piece, or that which
popular prejudice recognizes SUCH can Command.
Mrs Gladsone's Ophel'a, though not forciblc, was
very judicous and carefully studied mpersonaton The
Of the characters very fairly cast, and the
curtain fell amid well deserved applause.
Last night the favorte comedian. Mr. Hackett, made
ter OF Jack ista in shaksperes Henry the Fourth
The house most densey crowded, aud Me- Hacketts
reception was most cordial. His mpersonaton Of Sir
John well known TO require any extended notice.
The piece is captaily played altogether, Mr. Wheatley
Mr. Shewell and Mrs. Gladstone sustaining their rsspec
tive parts with great spirit The tardness Of the
shiiter, three times during the performance, was
the only drawback Tonight Mr.. Forrest will appear in
"Richseu," one Of his best npersonations.
wALLAcK's OLD THEATRE.
German opera company, under the direction Of Carl
Anschuz reopcned this fas shonabe house Monday
evening From the close manner which II packed
this occasion seemed the present enterprise bade
fair to revive it's popularity The opera was "Martha,
which though peculiarly well suited for the initial perfor
nance Of German troupe, did not expect from the
late Of former attempts Of tho sort. to find very
represented. We wore most asreeably disappointed
the opera being given not only with a degree q
vocal effect but OF dramatic vital ty which are not al
ways be found the Italian representations Of it..
The soprano (Frau Rotter), though possessing voice
OF limited compass KNOWS how 70 make on asreea1 9
use u IL, and is, besides, an excellent actress The
tenor Herr Lott has light, but very sweet organ, and
sings correctly and with feeling. Hers Graf and wein
Itch favorably known to our pubic Fran Zimmer-
man took the part Of Nancy in place Of Madame Bcrxel
who was ndisposed and did very well The choral aud
orchestra ELECTS exhibited careful discipline and beray
Of expenditure and altogether, the sera was well
put upon the stage could be expected from the modest
beginnings OF the enterprise The success both artist
cal aud otherwise, with which the performance was
attended WILL trust, encourage the to Inn
port few more good singers from Germany. Thercar
evidently amongst resident German population taste
and beralIty enough 20 Justify such the venture.
CREMoRHE GARDENS.
The benefit Of senorta Cubas Monday evening at this
establishment satisfactory in every respect Ma.
dame Strakosch and Nile. Carlotta Patti sang Of
their choicest pieces and as they deserved, loudly
spcored. lu tho scmpantommic piece called "The
French Spy Cubas cvincod the great versatility OF her
talent The performance throughout entirely snc.
oesrul. The entertainment concluded with OF the
characteristic Castau dances Of Cubas and Ximenes
which were in themselves sufficient TO repay visit 10
these Gardens