The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-16
TIVE FRENCH 1HEA1m--Ma. eAAus NEW LEASE.

The advice rendered by the HERALD some time spo4
has been taken, and tho French theatre has been re-
leased TO Mr. Grau. We may now look for better man.
axsment than has characterized u In times past and
revival of public interest in French comedy NJ asaa
has despetched exr..suvsa agen TO Paris With ordeT
10 secnr. pest artists 10 DO ouyd In that capital end
BY the close OF October may expect the opening u
the season by a series Of desirable and well conducted
entertainments In the meantime preparations n
progress look ing towards complete renovation and
equipment OF the theatre complete dramatic library,
properties, costumes and appointments, oil Of the
richest and most varied and acceptable kind, have
been ordered from Trance together with Q new
drop curtain OF cheerful aspect than
the one which wells the interior OF the
STAGE In addition TO these other preparations are ON,
foot, all of which, when completed viii unite M render
ing the theatre an acceptable and popular place Of re-
sort TO the public. The newest feature will DO ball
room floor which will enable the lessee place the
house to uso on the of nights OF the French perform
aDces.
with the theatre beautiHed by new scenery and 40
pontments, and with a theatrical troupe composed or
abc French artists, We may anticipate that French
comedy will become popular and profitable source or
amusement in this city We are assured that nothing
will be left undone TO appreciation aud popular
ty The artists aud their reroc will be pro reuted 20
the public at the appropriate time and II is PROMISED
that both will be o, nature precludne the possibility
OF objection. In this connection would be well to
for Mr.. Gran IL about to place the enterprise
upon its own nerits. trusting 10 the public large for
the artists capable and not broken down stock act
ors and actresses and If the pieces performed of the
best class OF French comedies. 81 almost certain that
the theatre viii be Literally patronized. Mr.. orau
promises that We shall have but the best artists
and pay' and as his former promises N regard 10 Rs
tori were fulfilled 10 the letter the people Of New York
will expect a series OF entertainments which will place
French comedy upon the nr and popular footing that
IL deserves
The with the French company is only part Of
Mr. Grau's enterprise on the 10th Of Sc ptonber
next, Risiori win open her season OF nvo
weeks. In addition 10 the most attractive
OF her plays Of last season she will give
Silvo PeIico's tragedy. Francisco di Rimn Jean Are
Normn, sorella Teresa and last but greatest novelty OF
all Marie Antoneito the new play by Giacomet written
expressly FOR her in the United states Al the close
OF the season here Madame Rst0r will visit Bost On
Philadelphia, Baltimore aud Washington, proceeding
from the latter place 10 Havana where she is engaged
20 appear
Altogether tho coming season az the french theatre
promises 10 be unusually entertaining and " Mr. Gran
sustans his reputation for abo management as we are
assured he VIII tho las, complains viii have heard
OF tho failure OF French comedy In city like III where
The clements for success 70 be so abundanty ob4
ained, II proper measures are pursued to IND them.