The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-12
Theatrical.

The past week has been dull one in the his
trionic world. The Black Crook" at the st.
Charles has drawn, probably, the best houses OF
any of the theaters but even there they have been
slim enough. The Peep o. Day" at the Varieties
drew we'll for the first three nights; while at the
Academy, in spite of the very commendable va
riety performances, there has been great falling
of. People are depressed and despondent, but it
certainly cannot be this fac. which makes the
seats empty. One naturally, in time OF trouble,
rushes into every amusement calculated to bansh
black care which mounts behind the horseman.
1t may be lack of spare cash that renders the
attendance so lamentabIy slim. and we are rather
inc ined to believe that this may have good deal
to do with it. But then, when Booth was here, the
money was forthcoming, and every one went.
Why is il then? We shall be better able to an
sWer tie question at the end Of the coming week,
for Jefferson and Edwin Forrest appear at the
Varieties and st. Charles respectively. and IL suoh
brilliant stars as they are fail in filling the build
ings. We shall give up in despair, and believe that
theatrical patrons have sunk into either hopeless
lethargy or deplorable impecuniosity.
Mr.. Forests first appearance will be in the
character of Riclelieu. he plays an engagement
Of only ten nights, commencing TO morrow. That
accomplished actor, Barton Hill, host IN himself,
accompanies, and will support him. To lovers OF
the legitimate drama, this combination Of talent
promises a very rare treat
Jefferson's reapresrance at the Varieties in the
character Of Rip Van Wtnkle, is also an event,
| which will prove welcome to every one who has
ever land who has not?) seen him In that charac-
ter. The piece as put upon the Varieties stage, Is
lronounced by competent critics equal 70 any
representaton ever given of the beautiful legends
| If Sleepy Hollow aud Falling Waters. Miss
acide will assume the character Of Gretchen, SO
| well played last year by Mrs. Nellie Taylor.
The variety entertainment offered by the
| Academy management, while not patronized thus
far their merits deserve, are really better than
those Of last year when such crowded
plan delineators. Delahsn-y and Hengler have the
i merit CT novelty and originality, two qualities
| much TO be wished for 10 30 hackneyed line OF
| amusement as negro minstrelsy. To see their
| dancing is alone worth a visit 70 the Academy.
| Tonight Miss Sylvester plays In six or seven
| different characters, on occasion OF her dement,,
| at the St. Charles. Always springhtly, good
| natured and conscientious In her acting, we be-
| speak for her rousing house. She will make a
| merry little Fdnchon dancing to her own shadow
in tie moonlight, and a comic Rose in that lsugha-
bic comedietta. The Debutante, y in which, BY the
| way, che will be supported by Manager Baker.
as the ,old French actor. Then again, she ap-
pears in "In and Out Of Place." In i've different
characters. all calculated to display her versa
tlity and humOr. Her acting as the fairy queen
in the "Black Crook" has made her well
earned popularity, and, in this connection, we
may be permitted to pay deserved compliment
70 the leading male dancer In the BLACK Ctook
company. His agility and grace have contributed
| greatly 10 the success of the Representatives.. -
At the Varieties this evening the Peep "
Day" il to be played for the last time. US
sterling Irish drama, and will wen repay tnose
who attend its representation.
The great circas-veI, it can hardly be con
sidered as coming under the heading Theatrl
calsn can itg At all events, not to keep the read
er in suspense since we have alluded to the sub
ieet. let Il be known that the elephant, clowns
horses, wild animals, equesirienues and trained
mules are still creating semi-daly furOIe IN tn
vicinity Of Tivoli Circle. The juveniles are In &c
stases about 1t, and vow that il is the best circu
, recorded since the days Of the old Roman ampni
4 theater, az which these boys never had the goe
4 fortune TO be present.
And the Crescent City Museum stlll regales 70
4 neople outside with ex9usite music and those il
< | aide with rare attractions, Of varied nature.