New-York daily tribune., 1865-11-10
Theaters.

into that tranquil and cheerful state which. when at
tanned by friendly barometer. is described as "set
fair" AT those times the Of theatrical life flows
smoothly onward without ripple to disturb the pla-
cdty Of Its surface. And very strong Is the contrast
which such life presents to the state Of things which
used to prevail in the good old times" when three or
four or even five pieces figured on single playful
all TO be performed the evening and when the
bill TINS pethoro changed every night The players
Obliged to work in those days and wo dare say the
thesters all the peasanter for such horoughness
ip artistic framing Now. however thoroughness Is
only attained in single parts Pieces succeeding at Oil
enjoy long runs and the aforesaid tranquil state OF
affairs is the consequence. Another consequence Is
that those who write about the theaters are often
restricted TO the iteration Of WORKOUT themes or to
absolute silence.
The week about to close has for instance, been
snguary provocative of apathy. Having once men,
toned the respective runs Of "Sam," and Playing
with Fire" and The Streets Of NcwYork" and The
Needless ETC., the critical pen naturally iDclined to
place itself upon the rack Of reposc. To-day however
animated by the prospect Of change 1t leaps once more
into activity. The announcement OF a Benefit to Johu
Broueham is. alone. vtaizing motive; and. accord
ing the reawakencd pen hopes that the theater gong
community will be equally vivifcd. Mr.. Brougham
will take his Benefit ght-the first one ho has asked
in New.York for six years--and the Winter Garden
ought 20 be crowded TO its utmost limits. "Playing
with Fire will be represented and Mr.. Brougham VIII
enact as usual Dr. Savage. We cannot say more than
We have said already in praise of this extremely viva
cious and amusing play. and Of Mr. Broughan's natural
and genial and winning preservation Of Character that
precisely fits him. But will say again at the risk Of
repetition. that whoever would giyeicarc to the winds,
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the Winter Garden. and see John Brougham act DIR.
Savage. He will play IL only once more after to night.
Next week. which Is the last Of his engagement he will
appear in Flies in the Web" aud in His Last Legs"
One can fancy how droll he will be. OCallahan in
the latter. As to the former 1t Is VIC learn condensed
version. in three acts. OF his own comedy-uade
familiar, last season. By frequent production at Wal
1ack's-" The Game OF Love"
Mr. ]. s. Clarke is 10 rcsumc lis engagement at
tLis tbeacr on the Goth inst Meanwhile he improves
the opportunity to roll the waves Of laughter over
scdate Brooklyn. Tonight he will play there at the
Academy of Music appearing for the last time In
"our American Cousin and in "Toodles."
Another Benefit performance IL announced for TO-
night which also deserves enthusiastic auditory.
II viii take place Nibo and the beneficiary is none
olhor than the say and evergreen Gabriel Ravefhim
self How long nnd low largely Gabriel has con.
tribued TO the innocent enjoyment Of this community,
need not here be told Everybody knows that brilliant
story. Let. therefore. the pantomimc-oying public
turn ont In force. and in some sense reward their old
friend and iaycrel epieccs TO be produced are The
TLrce.faocd FrenchmeD,' The Star Of the Rhine"
nud "Ihe Green Monster There viii be Matinee
at Nibo's on Saturday. commencing at oeloek' and
the OF the Rayel- viii close the evening
Of The saine day. Mr. Edwin FORESTS first appearance
is arranged for Monday next He vii enact Cardinal
Richchcu on that occasion. MesSrs. Boucicault and
Houses play Of " Arrabna Pognc" viii be revived OF
this theaer wednesday e-.ng neat tie 18th inst.
and vii. be thereafter rcprescn.cd 81 the ohnghts-
twice woek-of Mr. Forests engagement
"Ici on Pare Francais@ aud " Still Waters
Run Deep" temporarily snPcreled The Needless at
wallack's last evening. "A New Way 10 Pay Old
Debts will be acted hsrc for The hs time on The even
Ing OF Saturday. The occasion viii doubtless be
attractive and militant. Moro Needless" tonight
Mr. ID Corloya, MT.Alired II. Pense. andothcr
ladies and gentlemen VII give Literary aud ansicai
Entertainment TO night NJ Irving Hall. In aid Of the
Free Church on Foatoeuth 81, opposIts tho Academy
Of Music. The object Is a cool one nor can We dond
that the entertainment viii BE- worthy Of tho object