The New York herald., 1863-11-08
Theatrical.
HIBLO'S GARDEN.

An entirely new version Of the French play called
Adrenne, tho Actress produced at this theatre
evening, with Matilda Heron the heroine. Mana.
gor wheatey promised place the piece upon the
splendid STYLE and kept his promise. The scenery
and the accessories elegant and appro
pirate could possibly be desired. Tho play also
very well cast. Miss Ada Clifton, Mr.. shewel Mr.. Nu-
and Mr.. Burnett supported Matilda Heron, and the
minor characters were well represented
Mr. De Walden is the author OF this and improved
version OF Adrienne" and assure him that
his improvements could stil be slightly improved by q
careful reading OF the piece We have fault to nnd
with the situations the Incidents but they might be
much more strongly and effectively managed by cutting
the play little here and there The dialogue too would
be all the betor for little touching up. In some por.
tions II is dull when It should be funny SLOW when II
should be lively and heavy when It should be sharp and
telling few strokes Of the pen will suce for this and
Mr. De Walden has the good sense the experience tho
ability TO make these corrections he will only take the
time aud tho trouble.
The playbnIs inform us that "Adrcnne" win no. be
layed again during this engagement. For this
we should not feel called upon say much about
It not for the fact that several of the actors
did not know their parts, and the stage
MI GcrGn %
and never dressed more beautifully and natu
rsllv Amos the same praise is due 70 Miss Clifton Mr.
shcwell was also himself For the other actors hear
the excuses OF insufficient rehearsals, and told
morning We might accept such excuses from minor
theatres accept them from Manager Wheatley
We have praised him too highly aud too often TO allow
his deficiencies TO pass unDoticed.
The truth 10 self evident that manager ought 70 be
ss.s fIs nVs ss pss ess
has made one mistake n this matter, and perhaps he
could explain u very satisfactorily but We are now
speaking rather OF the general principle than OF bis par
cuar case The press has hitherto been altogether too
eusnt this regard but the theatres have imposed up
on this enicncy, and must be stopped The public pay
the full price when they the theatre and they have
right to full performance II an actor does not know
his part or che play bitches because has not been pro.
perry rehcarsed the public do not set the worth OF their
money Take the the other way and suppose that
she public desired ener the theatre at hall price, or
price, upon the plea that they had left their
nocketbooks at homo or had not time TO think about
money! How would the manager like that What is
sauce for the managerial goose Is sauce for the public
cander--is notY $780,. - go
This week Mr. Grau viii give opera at Nblos, on We'd
pesdny and saturday evenings. Mr. wheatcy will take
hts company the Brooklyn Academy, and support Vest
vail In "Gamoa on those nights. Mr. Forrest vii
MAY CoIolanus the other evenings. HIS engagement
| lasis but two weeks more and Mr.. and Mrs. Williams
succeed him. Miss Avouia Jones appears In . Medea
al Mr. wheatley's Cheetnut street theatre tomor
row night, for the nrst time since her arrival IRON
turore.