The New York herald., 1866-05-01
Theatrical.
WOODS THEATRE.

The worell sisters, who have achieved reputation
he Pacific coast, made their bow to metropolitan audi
Mr. Geo Woods theatre, opposite the St Nicholas
Hotel last evening. bill composed Of comedetta and
buesque produced Of the best houses OF the
Miss Jennie worrel sustained the character of
Man, the Good for Nothing in the light and sparkling
play Of that name, and made very favorable impress
sion She was supported by Messrs. g. C. Davenport
and Welsh Edwards. But tho feature Of the evening
the spectacular extravaganza which followed enti
tied The Elves, the Statue Bride by Charles Selby
which the three sisters Sophie, Irene and Jennie
Wofre the first named Sylvia, the Statue the
ond as Prince Iubin and the third AZ Phis, mer's
daughter. Although evidently iabOring under the
vousness OF first appearance, heightened by the
knowledge that their support was anything but perfect
in OF It's most necessary parts, they quite
we'll received and favored with number of bouquets
Had the ballet been better their debut might have been
more cheering. As II was they received applause
not exceedingly absorbing in interest, but abounds
pleasing incidents, rather imposing tabeaux fine
groupings and two affecting situations, and is suf
GENTLY replee with dancing singing and transformations
to redeem and render IL paatable piece for the
New York public The worrell sisters were given eff
cent aid in its presentation Dy Miss Lucia Deane
Madame Strebengcr and Messrs. Lefingwe. Davenport
and Edwards The ballet corps excepting the preDiers
danseuse not emnently praiseworthy, but the
spirited acting dancing and singing OF Misses Sophie and
Jennie Worrel redeemed its shortcomings and made the
evenings entertainment exceedingly enjoyable. These
young ladies several times ecored and also brought
before the curtain between the acts The Elves will be
given again to night and at the matinee Tomorrow after
BROADWAY THEATRE.
Miss Adah Iaacs Mcnken made her debut this house
last night inaugurate Of twcnty- nights
The reputation which she acquired in England doubt
contributed 10 fill the theatre to overaowing. There
very large crowd present. mostly Of the male portion
OF the community, the ladies being few and far between
Miss Menken, in her gorgeous costume during one
portion of the play and her demi-nude attractions
other parts created somewhat Of sensation which
rather nosiy demonstrated during the evening. Miss
Menken does not possess in remarkable degree the
grace which s essential 70 good panomlmist Gifted
with very poor voice and afflicted with decidedly bad
delivery and pronunciation, she Is compelled 10 depend
entirely upon her atudn capacity for such effects as
tanned steed Is the eadGg character i this piece and it
may not be regarded slight TO the other performers
TO say that he played the part of well trained wild ami
NAL astQnisbingiy. The play need not say abounds
In abeaux for nothing else aimed at in is construc
ton and the first tableau must be credited TO the horse
whose simulated wdness he and Frances,
greatly the dismay OF the supernumcrarics IL highly
effective In the limited space which the stage affords II
was quite marvellous to how carefully he avoided
doing any mischief until he got clear up to the top Of
the stage with his fair burden. Miss Menkcn and the
horse being the principal features OF the performance II
is unnecessary say anything Of the subordinate parts
except that they provoked good deal Of mrh from a
very good natured audience