New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-13
TheatePs, Etc.
At the Broadwa, Theater Mr.. John E.

Al the Broadway Theater Mr.. John Z.
Owens s this evening to appear for the first time dur
ing lis engagement In character which affords or
portunies for displaying the finest and most delicate
qualities Hitherto be has confined himself 70 the
gotesque and his success though complete In its way
has been limited the Gstration Of narrow range oil
character. In the part Of Caleb Pnmmer. In MI
Bcnccaults charming adaptation OF The Cricket ON
the Hearth he has chance Of winning much higher
artistic reputation than that which he Low holds. we
hear CT eeert reports from other cities OF Mr. Owenss
Of the old toy maker The company at the
broadway Thester bas been strengthened by The addi
tion Of Mr.. George Jamison who will appear tonight
as Caleb Plummer
"The Streets Of New-York" is still popular
at the OLYMPIC Theater The audiences last week we're
as large as those Of the opening nights We observe
that important improvements have been made IN the
scenic and mechanical details Of the piece and that the
illusions OF many scenes have been heightened by new
| ard ingenious effects. The view OF the Ba@tcrs|
fire is certainly one Of the most admirable stage pic
tures we have seen Two benefits are announced thls
week at the Olympic that Of Mr.. j. H. Stoddart when
takes plnce this evening, and that OF Mr.. T. Lamp.
next Friday. The Streets Of Now York" will be per
formed on both occasiona
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Mrs. John Seton win have benefit Mrs. seftons
popnlor,y Ia equal TO her merit which Is saying vast
deal for IL In all that she undertakes she Ia thorough
artist sndn come respects she stands superior to any
other lady now before the public. In bold, broad
vigorous comedy she has rival Tom Taylors play
.Tbe Uneounl Match" and the farce Of Turning the
Tables nre the pieces selected for her benefit Inc
nocra,nme for the rest Of the week 10 advertised else
where.
There IL q limit to the career of "Hamiet
,t the Winter Garaena limit not fixed by the incina.
tons Of the public but by the imperative nece'ses o.
the theater other engagements, long deferred. ha's
now 10 be fulfilled. hr. Booth will appear only curing
this week and Part OF tie week TO come. The ia''
afternoon representation will be given next SATURDAY
In the evening Tile Colleen BaHn." which was per
formed on Saturday for Mrs. Chcnfaus benent VIII "
repeated. Mr.. Cbanrau, in the part OF MylcspaNop
lyaleen. produced most agreeable IMPRESSION ohd |"
Few 81 ~. ir characters were adequately sustained
lint the rrryesent ticn es whole, was 90 extremely
had "a TO make II im osshle for us to welcome tne
announcement of ie et,tion. There is no piny more
complicated and intricate than "The Colleen ba"n'
ard its scenic and Incidental requirements are soeh
"a should discourage any attempt at hurried PreparA
ton. THE Oc,oroon." which on the other hand' was
remarkably ell performed few evenings ago a. INV
Winter Garden. would have afforded much oe''e'
cturdo, evening entertainment without sacrihcng the
attraction Of Mr. Chan'rsu's name, Salem Scudder
being understood TO DC Of bis best personaiions
| Mr.. Eandmann's engagement at Niblo's Jar
den continues through this week lie vs. unfortunate
IN commencing bic series Of Representation = worth
les. play and in character III spited 10 Ii. lhi'
week howe YER he fetbfrs 10 his fra: snceess upon
the American stage. The Merchant Of Venice will
be played three nights. and will Do followed BY Mar
ciss." We have no hesitation in proDouneins MI
Bsndmanns performance Of shylock the excellent
with which We are acquainted. II is 40 keen. subtle
and vivid. and 90 full Of dignity uiibal that |, pro
duees uron observers the Effect q exciting sympathy
Father thon aversion On the Goth instant Miss Lucille
Western win appesr nj Niblo's Garden.
Dodworth Hall is the lair OF the hnmorist'
Since Artemus Wards retirement 1t has been occupied
Vi by numerous followers Of his special calling. and 10 no"
= In possession Of Mr. Alfred Burnett. an exceeding,
clever and entertaining deneator a. comic character
Mr. Burnetts best powers shown In series OF sud
den changes from one extreme II humanity 10 another
e changes which involyo Thorough transformations no
= only III dress but also ~ courcnanee and voice In
oil II these be Is capital and their effect greatly In
creased by the innrve.oas rapidy Win WHICH they are
! accomplished.
At Barnums Museum the last performance
: Of the powerful drama. The WOTkmen Of New. IoIk,
IRE announced this week
Van imburrh q Co.'s magnificent menageric
will remain IN Kow-Yorx only sir days longer. III,
exhibitions Kill positively close neIi Saurday.
T "Hnrlequin Mother Goose" proceeds uninter-
9 ruptedly at The iiippO'heatron.
= Sir. Heller continues. at $50 Broadway, "a
charm with hi. rnusc sstonish vits his maggie and
defy the laws Of Nature with his CyRes.
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