New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-01
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WALLACKS THEATER.-The moderate apprO-
baton with which Captain Bland was received last
Monday evenngwas due rather TO the sturdy endeayors
If the ladies aud gentlemen engaged in the representa-
ton than TO any striking qualities in the drama itself
With less vigor in the acting the piece would have
failed and Mr. Wallack would have experienced sem
sat0n TO which he has been stranger for years-that
OF having disappointed his audience. Captain Bland
rle work of Mr. G.. IT, Lewes an English writer of
acknowledged distinction. The dreamy depths Of ab-
strac science have hitherto claimed him for their OVID,
and believe that this is his first leap from the pro
fundities of metaphysics into the volatile sphere OF
dramatic composition. As piece Of writing We should
Judge Captain Bland" TO be exceedingly clever The
language is sprighty, and the light spray Of hnmor
which rises from times is easy and natural though
not always of the finest flavor The construction Of the
play is conventonay good but the materials themselves
are insufficient 10 claim tie sympahes Of an audience
The incidents cling around single character whose
actions are not after ALL important enough TO absorb
tie undivided attention Of spectators. His vilanies
have very little novelty or ingenuity about them.
Above ALL they lead TO drematc result. They come
like shadows so depart On the whole there is but
very little said in favor Of Captain Bland"
The acting wes exceedingly conscientious, and effect
i've to greater degree than could have been expected
Mr.. Lester WaIack made more than could probably be
made by any other person. Of the part of the Intriguing
Captain. Miss Cannon gave one of the best examples
of her best style the subordinate part Of Mrs Cluster
Miss Henriques undertook q role with which She op
peared 10 have very little sympathy, but carried il
through with credit The inferior parts personaod by
Messrs Norton and Young, were Wen taken care of by
those gentlemen.
Captain Bland Will be repeated this evening and
on Saturday.
OLYMPIC THEATER.-The preparations for
Aladdin" which is 10 be sumptuously produced next
week. appear to occupy this heatcr TO degree prohb
itng due consideration Of current performances. The
Pet of the Petticoats presented last Monday
evening for the first time this season. with an ndoent
Indifference which only tie most good natured audi
ence in the world would tolerate. couple Of eentu.
res ago il was the custom Of italian artists 70 give
performances Of improiscd comedies, for which. By
peculiar methods Of education they thoroughly quail
fed themselves. We are afraid that the ladies' and
gentlemen Of Mrs Woods Company are hardly equal
TO successful imitation of this experiment The az
tempt on Monday evening not brilliant triumph
Much more satisfactory results at present would be
secured by partial fidelity 10 the language Of the
author which, If not particularly powerful, in the ease
Of The Pet Of the Peticoats Is at least Ineligible,
and not inconsistent with common sense
This peace. with Easy Shaving" win be repeated
/ every evening this week
BROADWAY ACADEMY oP MUSIC.-The per.
formances Of Cinderella by Mrs Holmans juvenile
company. are repeated every evening az this place Of
entertainment, No. 20 Broadway.
BROADWAY THEATER.-The presentations Of
Brother Sam andpord Dundreary. az this theater by
Mr. F. :. Chanfrau continue TO attract large audience