New-York daily tribune., 1866-04-06
Thenters, etc.
OLYMPIC THEATER.

Mrs. wood has brilliantly opened inc Edslei
season at the Olympic dramatic version oi
{" Les Trois MOusquetsires - the famous " Three
Guardsmen Of Alexander Dumas-brought ont there
on Monday evening has fairly entered upon its prosper
ous run Our anticipation OF its continued popular sue
cess is lively and confident and is based upon pleasant
recollection Of its beautiful scenery. AS spectacle II
is thoroughly charming while, as play 1t amounts to
nothing. When Mr. Squeers, in the novel, had clothed
himself In those garmens-in which, as We are III
formed he felt astonished finding himself so respect
able-he did not seem any more like gentleman than
he had done before. No does this play become
good one because il chances to be invested with the raj
ment Of gorgeous scenery. Its characters have bnt
little substance, its plot is thin and its dialogue
is commonplace. One must not, however, " consider
too curiousy" piece which claims to be spectacle
and nothing more The only really bad feature in the
drama this-that illustrates the successful dupciy
of an intriguing wife. But a-days. it is not Gus
tomary 10 look beneath the surface Of enjoyment II
effects be strong, scenery vivid and the gen.
eral impression OF play yivacous, the public is con-
tent. II 10 content. therefore with The Three
Guardsmen' which. indeed fulfs all.these conditions
The scenery with which this piece has been produced
h continuously brilliant and in some respects, is posi-
lively magnifcent-as in the duel scene. the scene OF
the street brawl and the throneroom. Rich costumes
are worn Also and several startling theatrical effects
are brought about In skilful manner. The claiming
Of the handkerchief by Constance the escape of DAT
tgnan from Calais and the production Of the diamonds
in the tLrone.room at the climax Of events are exam
pies in point The reader Of the novel OF 90 The Three
Guardsmen and 1t is safe TO assume that every per
has read that story who reads much at al-wi un
derstand this latter allusion when we add that the
episode in the story which relates TO the Queens da'
monds and the Duke OF Buckingham Is the prominent
theme Of the drama. Athos Porthos and Arams are
colaterally introduced, and DArtgnan is very literally
employed. The audacty and the unfailing good humor
of this young daredevil - played with remarkable
naturaness, sympathy and grace by Mr.. George Faw'
cett Rowe-appeal with irresistible aree to all lovers
OF mirth. The manner in which he plunges into
scrapes and the aacry and wit with which he bounds
out Of thcm are alike delicious. Mr.. Rowes acting IS
the best In the cast Mrs. Wood as Constance. cor
day co6perates with the spirit Of mirth and mischief
that inspires DAriignan. Tie serious acting. in the
heavy parts Of the drama, will not bear critical exa
nation Ii has occasional merits but It does not, al
any point noceaby rise above the serene level OF CON-
Portable medocrity. This however, under the brilliant
scenic circumstances TO which suson has been made,
Is matter Of little moment to the popularity OF the
piece The Olympic Theater cannot fail to prosper
with The Three Guardsmen."
matinee will be given at this heaer on Saturday.
commencing at l o'clock. Cinderella . Ia Comare
will DO represented.
wALLACK's THRATER.
Mr. w. Holston, one of the best of eccentric
comedians will take benefit here tonight. appearing
in 1.-The Porter's Knot and Boots at the Swan" He
is said 10 be extremely amusing in both peceA Tho
n.y ~ nd o panl Pr pill ha tO-mO
evening. On Monday-and we make the announce
ment with very great peasure-Mr Lester Wallack
will reappear after his long absence from the stage
the comedy selected for the interesting occasion being
"She stoops to Conquer" in which Mr. Wallaok will
enact Ysung Marlowe The same play will be given
on Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday Mr.. Wal
lack will play Don Felix. In "wonderi" and on Friday
and Saturday the suffering hero Of Bouccaults
How She Loves Him." A pleasant week for theater
goers manifestly looms up ahead.
MISCELLANEOUS
To.n,cht the bill is to bo changed at Niblo's.
Miss Mitchell will appear In Margot," and 1.-The Pet
of the Pettieoatsr 'Hermance' is reserved for next
week which will be the last Of Miss Mitches engage
inent at this theater.
The French PLAYERS, under management of Messrs
Jucnst and Driyet will enact lies MiseraDles' on
Saturday evening. at the Academy OF Music.
1t is announced bctimes that Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Kean will appear at the Academy OF Music for one
night only, on the 10th Of Apri-Mouday week-~prior
to their departure for Europe.
Miss Western, at Woods Thester. is shortly TO ap
pear AS Camille. She is now playing In Satan IN
Paris"
A series of dramatic entertainments for charitable
purpose. will be given at the new Temperance Hail.
South Brooklyn. Monday. Wednesday and satur-
day evenings Of next week. The enterprise I" 70 DC
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