New-York daily tribune., 1864-04-13
TUEATE RS.

OLYMPIC THEATER.-When Mrs. John Wood is
sues bills for buresque, We know what the effect
mon the laughter-loying public will be. The crowd
last Monday evening at the Olympic was matter
Of course. Likewise the prevalent good-humor,
the loving recognition OF nnforgotten jests, the
promp. digestion of local phrases, the tanning OF
small SHARKS of fun into great blales OF effect, and
all the other demonstrations of plant mirth ana
favor. To be more than content with Mrs. John
Wood in hurlesque is distinct article in the faith
of every New-York amusement-seekeri and we
should az readily think of disputing the achieve
ments of Mr.. Wallack's Theater in high
comedy or Mr.. Wheatey's ascendancy in
all spectacular gores, as of casting dis
credit on the popular creed in this respect. In
Ioyalina." Mrs. Wood finds somo advantages
which Observation-Disclosures have not afforded her.
She has for example, wide range Of captivating
costume beginning with the amplitudnous radl'
ance of the city BELLE and ending with the compact
and plittcring fnery Of the brigadier-general'
It is impossible to recall the bonnet OF the first
dress. or the buttons of the last, without emotion
1t is hardly necessary to speak Of the opportunities
which "Loyalina" affords Mrs. Wood for exer-
cising her merry influences upon the audience,
since in all cases where such opportunities are few,
she creates new ones, and bostOws them with reek-
less profusion. She knows all that the stage can
teach, in the way of nimbly and sweetly recon-
mending herself unto our gentle senses. Her per-
formancc Of the part Of Loyalina is new and
agreeable success.
Mrs. Wood was generally well supported by her
company. Mr.. Frank Drew performed his royal
role very cloverly, and sang medley song with ex-
cessiyo drocy. Miss Harris excited laughter III
various ways. She has comic effect of pronuncia-
ton, of which she is probably unconseious-that OF
confcrring supcrGuous syllable upon every word
of importance that she uttcrs. Weller, jr., is
spoken of as doing the samo thing in parts Of his
famous song, "Dick Turpin." IL is also iayonte
practice with Bowery melo-tragcdans. Mrs. Sed-
ley Brown acted the little part Of the Fairy suii-
ciently well, excepting the assumption of the aged
voice, which might be much improved. Mr.. Day-
idgc Mrs G. Browne, and Others, did what was al
lotted to them as well as need be.
One fault of Loyalina is that the music is not
sparkling enough. The melodies are generally Of
the most quiet character An extravaganza should
be trimming with musical yiyacity, and the popu-
phrases Of plantiyc ballads. But songs can easily
be changed, and alterations in this respect VIII
doubtless he made The costumes and scenery, and
the general muse an scene of Loyaina' arc excel
lent. II is good for several weeks attraction.
charming comedy by Morton, entitled "Our
Wife" introduced the burlesquo on Monday even
ing. One of the principal parts was represented by
debutantc, Of whom We sincerely regret to say
that her first appearance was not promising The
other characters, without exception, were repre-
sonted with unusual skill. Mr.. Mortimer's restless
activity and agitation, az a bewildered and sus-
pcnsc-tortured lover, were vastly ludiuous. Mr.
Stoddart and Mr. Clarke both made more than
could reasonably have been expected Of their parts
and Mrs. Scdley Brown gave a soubrotte imporsona-
tion, which in yiyacity and grace, as well as in
originality Of what are called effects Of "by-play"
has not been surpassed within our recollection
"opr Wife" and Loyalna" will be repeated every
evening for the present.
WALLACK' s THRATER.-This evenings perform
ance WaIook's ,rii h Sss ,io irnvnt uf Dir. W.
X. Floyd, who will appear as Francis in "The
Stranger" This play has not before been repre-
sented this season. and its revival will assist the
claims Of Mr. Floyd in securing large audience.