The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-23

Musical and Theatrical Notes.
The important dramatic event OF the week and the
most likely to attract the greatest amount OF at
tention will be the renee this evening on the boards
of the Broadway theatre Of those old and esteemed
public favorites Mr.. and Mrs. Barney williams. Is
is several months since these popular drtfstes de-
lighted tho playgoers OF this city with their vvaolous
and sparkling representations; but during their alb
sencethe have not only gained health and strength,
but have likewise added to their already extensive
repertoire. Tonight and upon each succeeding
evening during the week will be presented 'The
Fairy Circle" and Gan Hour In Seville" with Mr..
and Mrs. Williams In the principal roles. After the
rust OF their summers rusticaton wears or which Il
will after the first two or three performances, the
rollicklng Barney viii favor his constituents with
his new drama "The Emerald king" for the proper
production OF which extensive preparations are now
being made. The lovers Of the Irish drama and the
admirers OF versatility and talent Will be on hand
this evening to welcome these inmItable artists
back again to the Metropolitan boards.
"Ceneyieve de Brabant like good wine, needs no
bush. 1t is one Of the most complete successes Of
the season and win doubtless hold its own for many
weeks to come The careful manner in which the
piece was nrst placed on the stage was in itself
sufficient guarantee that the management OF tbs
Theatre Francois would endeavor to make that estab
lshment worthy the patronage OF the general public.
How the public responds to the liberality Of tho
management is clearly manifested in the throngs
who are nightly compelled to stand, owing to tho
fact OF most Of the seats being generally engaged
in advance for each representation Of the opera Il
ia only necessary here to say that the singing ana
the acting OF the artists improves with eacn suo-
cessive performance and that the lDrett0 nas Decn
subjected to a careful and judcious pruning.
"Barbe Beuen the irrepressble remorseless anu
felictous connubial villain, who has as many airs Ia
second week OF successful career az Fixes
or The Grand Opera House. we don't know which.
However, AZ both appeliaions point directly 10 the
marble structure OH the corner OF Elghtn avenue
and Twenty street he can easily be found, and
"a he is vocal as well as an exceedingly merry
scamp lie will unquestionably be able to entertain
all those who will favor him with call. The ballet,
with De Rosa as the premiere aas Use u ~
one OF the many attractions which this sparkling
opera possesses. 1t is notable fact that the otener
one hears the music in "Barbe Bleue' the more GER
tain he is to adopt the tactics OF little Oliver Twist
| and ask for "m0re" "Barbe Bleue" will soon he
Withdrawn to make room for Onenbach's last sensa-
| tion fla Pericholen which IL now even IN active
"Afler Dark" enters upon its second week at
Nibl0s Garden. With all Its plagarsms the piece IS
decided success but the scissors and paste pot OF
| the author failed to improve the concert saloon
scene, which il stolen from Br0ugham's Lottery OF
Life" The drama has been mounted in superb styie
and the cast Of characters with one or two excep-
lions, Is excellent. II Rose Miss Edith Chas) would
infuse little more animation into the scene where
she discovers that her lover SIR George (Mckee Ran
kim is already Benedict she would make the scene
much more effective AS IL Is, however. the strong
est point in this thrilling scene is altogether lost
sight OF, and as natural consequence lis enectve-
ness is absolutely destroyed. This week. probably.
Will see the drama so improved and reconstructed ~
| To insure for 1t long and prosperous rum
1.-The Lancashire Lass" Is IN good company at
Wallack's. She Is now In the fifth week oil her So
journ at this popular house and still the public nock
in hundreds to see her. MIR. James Wallack's imper-
sonation OF "A parry by the name OF Johnson" -
| upon that clever actor. The piece remains un-
changed anu will probably keep the boards for
weeks TO come. After its withdrawal we are to be
treated TO grand Shakspcaran revival, much Ado
| About Nothing being the irst piece to be pre-
| sented. Preparations for bringing out this comedy
| are now being made upon grand scale, and IL ID
estimated that its production win cost In the neigh
borhood Of $4,000. This looks like return to the
Legitimate In earnest ana speaks well for the man.
agement that Is willing to risk something In placing
shakespeare upon the boards in a style equal, Il
| not superior 10 the fashy spectacular.
Manager God Is determined that his new uptown
| museum shall be the most complete and best ap-
From day to day novel attractions works of art and
unique cIriositics are being added to its thousand
| and one wonders. to say nothing OF its rare living
| specimens OF the various families OF the brute
creation. Not the least. IN point Of interest though
ceriany the smallest IN point OF sze OF It's recent
additions being Commodore Foote and his little lady
sister. Miss Nesteile aged respectively twenty six
and seventeen years. These liliputlan people are
even smaller than the Tom Thumb party and have
never before been on exhibition In this CITY, "lxionn
and 'Cindcrca" are still the dramatic attractions
| III this establishments.
/ III Tue UlylHpiC Dlub IO OUT
live the present generation. Never before In this
country did any similar spectacular piece OF "dumb
show" aud fo0lery achieve such a splendid success
or attain such an unprecedented run. Satin slippers
by the snipload have been used up by the pfancing
cOTUphess and preleleS ddaSeuses SINCE the panic
mime was nrsi brought out, waie each OF the lead
ing characters in the piece has worn several suits
OF clothes threadbafe, and the prospects for still
| further demand upon the costumer are favorable.
| About Christmas "Humpty Dunpty" will undergo q
| thorough reeOnstructi0n, when several new scenes
piece. This evening will mark the 2s3d representa-
| lion OF this unequal ed pantomlme.
| Tie Old Druryr with furious impetuosity, rushcs
from Jet black to derry red. Owing to the Injunction
| placed upon the man on the railroad track in
AFTER Dark" ut one theatre and another Injunction
on the whole piece al another similar establishments,
| the management OF the Old Bowery have discarded
"Afer Dark'' until more light II thrown upon 1t. and
IN It's stead announces q new sensational drama,
This piece, It IL said abounds In thrilling OBJECTS aud
| beautiful tabeaux. aud VIII doubtless attract iul
| houses throughout the week.
| The Theatre Comique u one OF the most popular
places OF public resort IN this city, a. the Delighted
crowds who nightly I'LL THIS bVou temple OF the
muses. amply testify With such attractions az Miss
| Susan Cation IN English opera I.ngard, the mimic,
In his personal sketches, ana a variety OF other en-
| joyaDie entertainments II could not well be other
! announced, besides other new aud attractive
novelties.
Tony. the great Pastor'' Of the Rue Bowery holds
forth nightly Dopria persona TO large aud appre.
clative congregations at No. z0l In that broad
thoroughare. II his opera House Is not quite pro-
tentiOus us some OF our uptown fashionable churches
1t Is nevertheless quite o. wen patronized, and Is