The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12
Theatrieals.

GERMAN OPERA-n we had been in ecstacies
over Marie Frederici as Marguerite, we were GER
tainly carried away with her charming acting and
voice last evening as Panama, IN Mozlrts IN
mortal opera, =" The Magic Flute" one OF those
rich, luxuriant pictures of a tropical CLINE,
which, TO the behOlder, presents Mingled IDEAS OF
imagination and antiquity. SlgnOr Lott as
Idnifao, Mr. Graf as Pdpdgeno. and Clara Lang
as Queen Of the Night, were all admirable IN their
paris; while Miss Zlubs as Pdpagena, as well as
Marie Frederick were enthusiastically encored at
intervals throughout the performance. The opera
Fra DiavolOn was to have been presented this
evening, but owing to the sudden indispositon of
Mr.. Steinecke, g. Der Freschutz" has been substi-
tuted for repetition.
THE OPERA.-The audience assembled last
night at the Opera House truly gratifying,
especially in view of the weather besides IL was
brilliant and appresative. The opera was sung
BY everyone engaged as beautifully as could be
desired. Tomorrow night another OF Meyer
beers great compositions 1.-The Prophet" will
be produced with all the splendid scenery for
which il is celebrated. Mile Audibert will have
upon that occasion sn excellent opportunity Of
displaying her fine cOntrato voice. PicOt, Lee
chevalier, Van Hufflen and others will appear.
ST. CHARLEs.-Dan Bryant last evening re-
peated his impersonation of Barry o Ledry, the
oilapidsted squireen, in the Irish drama OF The
Bells Of shandon,' supported by stevens as
Ldnty Mcguire, a constable, Mrs. Pierce as
Kathleen Redmond, and Miss Sylvester as a very
amiabe and pretty NOrdh. The audience was
not so large one as we cOulo nave wished 70 see
it, in view of the many attractive features Of the
piece and the merits of the principal performer.
To night, R0Ty O'MOTe, and Dr.. o IOOle in the
" Irish Tutor" will be the characters in which
Mr.. Bryant will appear. Ga Sunday evening
Treasurer Gleason will have benefit
VARIETIES. Adams again appeared last
evening az Robert Landry in the " Dead Heart"
drama introducing some Of the most spirited IN
cidents Of the French revolution, including the
taking Of the Bastile. This latter scene, as rem
dered at the close Of the first act, is exceedingly
thrilling and is not little augmented ia interest
by the singing Of "La MarseIllaise," by Mrs.
Gomersal. Mr.. Adams's acting throughout the
piece is marked by rare judgment aud taste.
He has the merit Of combining force with pathos
and severity with eentleness. The closing scene,
the destiny of the Dead Heart" was grand IN its
sUggestiy6ness. This evening Mr.. Adams appears
as Jack ROUer in the comedy OF " Wild Oats, or
the strolling Player" The farce of The Swe'
dish Nightingale" will also be performed by the
company.
ACADEMY OF Music. The Black-and-ran
Ball" occasiOned the assemblage Of another large
audience last evening, and the roars Of laughter
that went up from parquette and tier gave ample
proof OF appreciation. The buresque Will be
repeated this evening. together with an attractive
olio including songs by Mile Garcia, and variety
performances by other members OF the troupe.
Crescent CITY MUsEUN.-Miss Leak, the arm
less land therefore harmless) wonder, Miss Jennie
| Ouipiey, the Scottish queen, the Bohemian glass
blower and the thousand other curiOsites are
| still on exhibition at this Museum, which is on
ST. Charles street, directly opposite the st. Charles
Hotel.