New-York tribune., 1867-05-16
TIE DRAMA.


OLYMPIC THEhTER-MR. BHOUGHAM.
II is very diffcult to put such novel as David
Copperfeld "-crowded it is with complex character
and ncidentnto form suitable for effective representa-
ton upon the stage The so obvious that we
need net state them Mr. Brougham his thrceact YER
soa Of the story has, it to overcome many OF
the difficulties oontTved to the main thread
OF the original narrative as TO interest the spectators
miud and the mingled comic aud pathetic havor OF the
characters TO charm the fancy and touch the heart
The loves OF Emily and StcToTth with the consequent
tragedy to Pegotg and Ham the yillany OF HeGp the
ing virtue of McdObethese are tho main points Ddd
himself becomes comparatively nsgnheant IN the play
but then he not particularly brilliant in the novel M
cucber perhaps has the lions share but icyotD ana
Heep brought out vivid relief and OF the other m
characters there is sufficient allowance 70 make te
drama heke and coherent But whatever be the merits
and defects of Mr.. BrouGhams play 1t has long been ex
tremey popular tho reception accorded to It's recent
revival at the Olympic Theaer proves that its popularity
has not abatcd Mr. Broughams ,odpoers one OF tnose
presentations that refresh the whole mind and make one
feel at peace with the world. IL Is farce with so much
heart and mind it that il like nature The appre
ciave spectator overlOOks the srtcoar, and all the
rest OF the necessary but none the less dstacng erav
Ser as man. and not as bufioon 10 accomplish this
effect with character exaggerated Is To do All tht can
in facial expression in spirit that never fails IN
humor that has the true zes of nature IN subtle SYM
pathy with every ludcrOus situation OF the person ana
every comic line Of the text and In Just infusion OF
the ndercurrent of sentiment that is needfu to make
MicaIobcs comicalty vivid and effective, Mr. Brousham
is never wanting IT, indeed. his Mod,0ber has fal
is in being al times more q gentleman, manly and
real than ne is in the pages OF Dickens The personaon
however has been received with every token Of cordial
approbation and Mr. Brougham in response to enthus
astic calls has varied the entertainment by those inde
scribabe and delightful speeches Tor which nc Is
able among II affords peculiar pleasure 10 say
also that Mr. Brougham in the main, well supported
by the subordinate performers III David CoppeIhed.
Mr. J. NJ Wards Uridh Heep indicated uncommon talents
and careful study Mrwhalley acted Pegoyparticularly
in the lator portion of the dramnwith fdelty to the
was neat and pleasing as was also Mr.. Davenport's
performance of Ham. "PocahontaS" followed David
COppereld its representation on Tuesday, Deng sga
lied by the first appearance here as Ioodo OF one OF
the most brilliant actresses on the american stag nis M
bnrlesque received with laughter and sincere az
plause. .e7,rt
The Matinee at the Academy of Music yesterday
was attended by very large audience japanese Top
Spinning was illustrated with than usual thorough
ness the greater part of the singular machinery that s
displayed upon the scene being brought into Very
sackrope and the respective feats OF tubs and ladders
wherein little All Right" bears conspicuous part
The strength the SKILL and the OF this interesting
child are truly marvellous He the life and soul OF the
exhibition. correspondent, by the way, writes TO us
one bOt of the matinees that given each week
My wife and children he says wish very much much TO 70
do this they must early to matinee and walt an hour
tired out before the performance begins Could not the
managers every matinee reserve onehaf tho seats
seats cost so cents extra they could not lose
by it, while the public would gain in comfort"
The Rstori Matinee, III aid of the Dramatic Fund
Society at the French Theater yesterday, resulted in
good benefit to that excellen association Madame Ris.
tori in response to a call from the audience made brief
and its people and her OF the Kindness
that has been extended to her during her professional
appearance will be made al the French Theater to NOR
row evening in the character OF Meded,
Manager c. w. Tayleure is once more in town.
Lotta will appear at one of the principal theaters
in the of the Summer She is reputcd to be very
pleasing and successful actress In the limo OF business
played by Miss Maggie Mitchell
Mr. Boothroyd Fairclough Is TO play an engage
ment at the French Theater. commencing on Monday
| evening next. Tie opening play will be Hamlet
! Runor states that the exhibition of the Bunyan
Tabeaux is by and by to be closed for the season We
trust this is not An entertainment like the Pano
OF the Pilgrims Progress. which Is Instructive ana
is not costly should find good audiences throughout the
Summer. Day exhibitions at any rate might be given,
the reason that we deem the Bunyan gabeaux particu
larly agreeable and useful popular amusement
Messrs. William Stuart and John Brougham are
busy pursuing the necessary preparations for their the
srica enterprise, whereof the New Yorlt public will be
advised IN due season.
Mr.. Dan Bryant will inaugurate the Summer sea-
walacks Theater month, with the drama Of
shamus O'Brien" In the OF his Engagement he
will bring several new I-ish dramas-one Of which,
1.-THE Bells of shandon,"is OF local authorship. Mean
while, THE Flying Scud" keeps the theater well filled
and prosperous.
Mr. Joseph jefferson, the comedian has arrived In
town. and is at the metropolitan Hotel He has had n
successful tour through the South and West IL is
expected that he will play at the Olympic next season
Mr. Lingard, at his theater, opposite the st.
Nicholas date Woods, is acting upon the idea OF
Mitehels Olympic in old days. Fresh and Timely bur
leagues popular sensations OF all here in order
Just now the leading comicality 10 Japon-knees"
Mr.. Hackett, we hope, will play Sir PerfisaJ Nae
sophdnt the OF his engagement at the
Broadway Theater The character singularly graphic
Is
aud scarcely ever upon the stage, except when
Mr.. Hackett plays IT,
Ristori's Lady Macbeth, though by no means one of
her best presentations, presents some remarkable fea
Her acting in the sleepwaking scene is especially
fne and is wel worthy OF study and recollection. The
last opportunity OF seeing her In this character Will be-
offered this morning, when she appears at the French
Theatre for the benefit OF the Southern Relief Association
The 25Oth performance of THE Black Crook will
be given tonight at Niblo's Garden. The fortIeth
Matinee comes OFF on Saturday.
NJ Juignet is TO receive n benefit at the French
Theatre Saturday evening next, when will be acted
Mile p Canssa and Signor Bellin viii participate in the
representation.
The Japanese Troupe of Juggers and Acrobats will
give Matinee at the Brooklyn Academy OF Music ON
Friday.