New-York tribune., 1868-04-09
THE DRAMA.
MG. CHANFRAU AT THE BROADWAY
3. T. BARsrow, A. A. A. G..

MR. CIANFRAU AT THE BROADWAY.
"Our American Cousin at Home" has been
resusstated at the Broadway Theaer 1t will be remem
bered by habtua theatergOers as Mr. Charles Gaylers
sequel to Mr. Tom TaylOr's "Our American Cousin"
5cquels usually failures and this not excep
ton to the general rule To speak explicitly the piece
ia trash So for that matter is its parent work Lord
Dndreory was dreary enough in the first place The at
tenuation OF him is intolerable He reappears in Mr.
Gayer's piece, which Is also pervaded by Brother Sam
Both these diluted IDIOTS personated by Mr. Chanfrau
whose animal spirits and artistic skill effectively
evnced Whatever this actor does done earnestly and
wefor his heart Ia in his vocation but 1T is not pleas
TO such signal talents exercised in the Illustration
Of rubbish. After "Sam" and Joe" the appreClatiye
students OF Mr. Chanfrau's acting would have been
refreshed by the opportunity Of greeting him in some
standard comedy or drama The revival OF Our Amer
Cousin at Home" together with the old farce of
THE Widows yictim." doubtless prompted By the
desire to round OF Mr.. Chsnfrau's engagement with
week OF unaoyed fun While however the latter piece
is always acceptable-by Of Mr. Chanfraus re-
markable incidental limitations OF distinguished actors
the day OF the former trne has long gone by. 1t may
have been well enough once, as bit OF nonsense to be
laughed at, tolerated and forgotten But weares now
In fact, this Dund,edry business has been altogether
overdone. For the rest the spectacle Of Mr.. Peters
pended in md-a by hook attached to the seat Of his
Joke representative OF the humor Of the pece
furnishes but sorry is the performance re-
deemed by "A new Niger song" executed by gentle
with very husky voice. and accompanied with ian
original walk around" Once more referring to Mr.,
Chanraus limitations. strongly commend them to ad
mirers OF mmetic skill The copy Of Forrest Is superb
and that Of Charles Kean perfect. limitations also
given OF the elder Booth. Burton T. d. Rice and Barney
williams In other respects Mr.. Chanfrau's jeremiah
Cip Is very funny. Miss Kate Newton persOnates Jane
ChdteriV On Friday evening Mr Chanfruu will take
Farewell Benefit; and he will make his last appearances
afternoon
ncy Williams appear at the Broadway Monday, in
Irish and Yankee drama
Mr.. vANDENHOFF AT DODw0RTHS HALL
Mr.. Yandenhoil commenced his new series of
readings last evening before audience that suced to
comfortably nh but not overflow Dodworths Hall. He
read portion Of the second Of the third act of
Henry VHL with truthful expression. with strict
Observance Of Shakcspeare's manifest meaning. and
electrical surprises and his nonaon betrays great
depth of feeling appreciation of the authors shades OF
complete success, ani greatly enjoyed aud warmly
appauded by all present He does not mpart 10 The char
acter that breadth of dialect and striking ndivduam
with which IL is read by its author but his representation
is superior in olocution and both comic and pathetic
effect He does not portray the Cheap Jack so yvidy rs
Dickens. but he tells his story better His Mrs Camp
was his crowning success twas oyerfowng with rich
hum0r without cXaggeratOn. faithful to nature. happy
in delivery and OF the satisfactory oral lustra
tionsof its author that We ever Witnessed.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
"The Grand Duchess will be performed at
the Brooklyn Academy Of Music next Saturday evening.
Public interest in 'Tbe White Fawn" does
not appear be either widespread or intense as
that which was manifested for It's predecessor THE
Black Crook" Nevertheless, the spectacle attracts
large audiences. at Nblos Garden where 1t has nearly
reached It's Tooth representation. Those who enjoy
scenic spcndOrs should not fail To see IT.
Mrs Kemble will follow Mr.. Dickens, at
Stenway Hall The Dickens Readings commence on the
18th and conclude the 10Th The Kemble Readings
commence on 2ls and conclude on the 2th The sale
OF tickets for the kembe will commence at stein
way Hall to-day. Mrs. kemble Is to.rcad Henry W
Nf,l,f'u Ia
and Juliet"
Our readers are again reminded of the Third
Peoplss Reading be given Friday evening az Stein.
way Hall Horace Greeley will preside. and expected
10 address assembly Mr. Frobsber has secured the
.eryes OF several new readers for this OCCASION and
has arranged programme Of short aud telling pieces
A lively and instructive entertainment may.
Therefore be expected. II Is the intention OF
the manager Of this enterprise 10 gave three
Peoples Readings this season, aud then 10
discontinue Them until next season, al which time II Is
hoped the design be far matured that one reading
may given every week. The plan ought TO succeed,
looks directly toward the public good We trust the
people will come In large numbers % Seinway HAL. on
Friday night tO cheer and sustain Mr. FrObsheTs well
upaut efo A aid a. popular education.