New-York daily tribune., 1863-05-27
T'henirrs.

WALIAcK's THEATER.-Sheridan Knowles play.
"The Wife," was last evening performed for TIE
Grst time at this theater, with success which few
even Of Mr.. Wallack's revivals have commanded.
The representation was u moet respects good, q.
though sufficiently faulty 10 many important consid-
eraons TO show that 10 the interest of The piece L.
self the favor with which it was received was main
ly due. Certain characters by no means secondary
were very careesSly portrayed, and the dialogue,
which at bert is stream Of turgd euphenism, Wa
at times bopeesey tangled sod involved by irregular
reading or worse. On the other hand, however, Two
or three impersonations stood the best Of their
kind that, within our recollection Wallacks Thsatef
has afforded The most memorable Of these were
Sir. Lester Walacks Julian St. Pierre and Mr..
John Gilbert's Antonio. 1t would require more
space than can at present command 10 explain the
superior excellsnce Of Mr. Wallsck's performance,
and must Suffice cay that while II was distinguished
by dignity and an earnestness which he seldom ex-
hibiied it was also entirely free from the reckless
and too-often nopportune frivolity which has come
20 be considered almost inseparabe from he style
O. acting There was an honesty and sincerisy about
il very unusual with him. Mr.. Giber's personatioo
afforded the best evidence he has yet shown that hn
strength in serious phases of his AIT is not iess than
in bis comedy. To our mind, his representation Of
Antonio wss thoroughly perfect and admirable
giving a due effect and intensity to the action, and
yet always maintaining just aud natural simplicity.
The mere enunciation Of bis phrasss-see.ng aside
merits Of greater concern would oe q valuable
study to more than half the scto.s upon ths meropo-
Titan stage, with whom affected atifce in utterance,
as in pretty nearly everything else usurs the place
Of deeorous taste and common sense The next best
played al. was the unimpOrtans one Of Lorenzo, BY
Mr Reynoas, -v, IN tne scene OF the trial, received
special recognition for the quiet eloqueace Of hs
manner and speech.
Tie play was heartily appauded throughout Mr..
L.ster Walaek WAS particularly complimen'ed oy
an enthusiastic call before the curtain after bis vig'
oroas scsue ut the close Of the fourth act. The
Wife" will bs repeated on Thursday and Saturday
evenings.
NIBLo's GARDEs.-Miss Bateman's remarkable
series OF this theat.r is decreed ID end
with the present week. Since the withdrawal OF
Leah" her audiences have, na,urally been larger
aud more enthusiastic tan ever and her popularity,
always uHques,ionaOle, sppears to have risen 10 .
hight which few other artists have attained in 90 brlsf
a career Overcrowted houses witnessed her per.
formauces of julia N " The Hunchbsck" on Monday
and Tces.ay evenings. For tonight, Mrs. Bate
mans pay, " Geraldine" is announced, in which
Miss Bateman viii be supported by Mr. Ii. L. Bate
man, aud the bes, OF Mr. Wheatleys regular
company.
THrATRE FRAscArs The performance tonight
has been postponed until Tomorrow evening, when
" Las Ganacaes" will be given for the benefit s<
Messrs. Mary g. Rousseau, two members Of The
French troupe. Severe ,llness, and consequent In
.uaiccn, rohearsals bavo made this change
necessary.