The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-29
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SEMENTS.
BROADWAY THEATRE.-At this popular place of
amusement last night was produced 'sNo Thorough
fare" for the FIRST time In this country The story
Is well known, and 1t has been successfully nut
on the stage both in London and Paris that would
have been strange II intelligent paygoers had not
Hooked In crowds to witness the first performance
The manager OF the Broadway had no cause to be
dissatisfied with his audience for 1t was both large
and appreciatve. 1t is pleasing to be able to add
that for first performances, the piece was wonder
fully well put on the stage and the act
ing was highly creditable. That there were
defects no one will deny; but defects are
almost inseparable from the circumstances, and
what more to the purpose defects can De got over
The performers last night Wed with each other In
doing justice to their parts and an audience largely
sympathetic cheered them on. Where every one did
so well 1t is difficult to make selections First OF oil
we must mention the old and well known favorite
Mr.. W. J. Florence, who played the part Of Jules
Obenreizer almost too well-so well, In fact, that
more than once the intense feeling OF dislike which
he created in the audience seemed on the point Of
seeking expression in misses. This is high praise
but 1t IL not unmerited. Next to him we must men,
the part OF Joey Ladle to perfection. Some OF
the scenes between Joey and Sally miss Emma Skier
vendae was wen sustained by MIR. J. Garden, WHO
really, In spite OF some little defects OF
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well, and that is all that is necessary to
make q good Marguerite. The wine vault scene was
interesting; but we submit to the stage manager at
the broadway whether more exact and more
natural representation of London wine vault is not
something within the region OF the possible.
last interest is never allowed to faS. Few who
were present last night will soon Forget the thrilling
O tIA acltt
old faithful joey and the devoted Marguerite ap
pear. This piece cannot fail to have successful run
WOODS MUSEUM AND METROPOLITAN THEATRE
Miss Lydia Thompson and the company that recently
arrived from England to support her presented
themselves last night for the first time at this house.
The audience was immense In numbers and more
than immense in applause, encores and the liberal
disposal of floral tributes in bouquets baskets,
wreaths, harps and anchors. Indeed so copious was
the rain Of flowers poured upon each Of the favorte
ladies that the colors Of tae scenery and costumes
were almost eclipsed The management has been
fortunate in procuring for the leading ladies four
women of more than ordinary beauty and three OF
them pure blondesnMiss Lydia Thompson, Miss
ception in complexion only. The Misses Logan
Alice and Grace-although having small parts to
play, contribute their ,.. own share to the gen
esque OF English conception, but with most
Of Its witty points localized 70 suit our
Presidential election, to Saratoga and the Grecian
bend the play, .'Ixion" the title. The scene is
the artists. AS good burcsqle combining all
the fun and extravaganza Of opera b0tlDe, without
any Of the coarseaess slightly refined which Is an
and q most commendable absence OF the vugarlty
which usually tinges English productions OF this
have had upon the New York stage. AS to its sue
there can be very little doubt. The variety OF
talent displayed by the leading artists actresses,
dansemses and vocalists, Is q feature which would
create success anywhere, and may command 1t IN o
versatile community ike ours where levty is Just
now. the soul Of life in oil our amusements word
OF commentator for the costumes and scenic ef
fects and we have done adding however. the sug
good hands the music OF the piece Is meagre and
might be Improved.
KELLY Il Icons MINsTRELs.-The beautifed and
reconstructed hall OF this popular troupe Is nightly
crowded with the admirers Of good singing, w.t.
puns and excellent acting-qualities that are not
often combined in one minstrel company. The
clever musical traveste entitled, BARRIER Blu"
forms the principal feature Of attraction at this
house, but the good old comic eccentricties and
delineations Of negro life, such associated In
the minds OF our citizens with Southern plantation
life have not been overlooked and form the first and
second parts or properly speaking, the first and
second acts, Of the evenings entertainment. The
entire programme, with the exception OF ''Bar-
and presents many new and enjoyable fea-
lures Twenty-seven performers occupy the stage
1
| I'm the buresque ''Bar-Ber Blu.r the whole troupe
take active part and are ably seconded in their
Mr.. Leon as Buileyette ana Mr.. Kelly as ar.Be
Blu not only act and sing their parts perfectly but
likewise Initiate to perfection their respective proto
upon the stage without regard to cost and the origi-
nal music has been strictly adhered to throughout.
To Messrs. Kelly Leon Is due the credit OF the ele
walton OF tone that mnstrelsy In this city has sus-
tanned Of late and that the public fully appreciates
| their painSaklnR efforts TO please II nightly EVIL
denced in the large and fashionable audience that
rain Or shine, invariably fills their large and hand
| some hail.
PARK THEATRE BRooKLyS.-The first Of a series
OF six shakspearian entertainments to be given by
| Mr.. f. L. Davenport was presented at Mrs. Con-
ways popular theatre last evening" upon which &C.
CASTOR that eminent artist appeared In his best role
| that o. Hamlet, or the Prince OF Denmark.
large and highly apprecative audience greeted his
| appearance and accorded most cordial welcome to
| hiin. Mr. Davenport was ably supported by Viola
Croker as Ophcia; W. Harris as the Ghost OF Ham,
let's father; ]. z. Little rs Claudus, King OF Den
mark; Mr.. Dun as Laentes son OF Polonus; +. Chip
| pendale as Polonious; Miss Ella Wren as Gertrude
| Queen OF Denmark, and all the other actors sus-
tained their parts In manner worthy OF the ap-
| plause which they received
The Forthcoming season Of Opera BouGe Mt
Pixies.
"Barbe Bleae," the last of Onenbach's sparkling
operas to which New Workers have been treated Is
now In the eleventh week OF his rollickng and sue
cessful career at Nib!o's Garden, and did crcuni-
stances permit there Is not the slightest doubt but
that the uncomfortable and harmonious bigamst
could run smoothly and probably under Mr.. Bate
mans management until the Christmas holidays.
But owing to the fact that Nblo's which for years
has been running after Fawnlng and Crooked gods,
is about returning to the legitimate drama, 1t be-
comes necessary for merry, tuneful "Barbe Bleuer
and his sprighty resurrected consorts to ind
another abiding place; and that place, 1t is now
ascertained, Will he the magnificent opera House
Of the gorgeous Pike. Here that Unsuitable loving
scamp, who Is blue In nothing save his beard,
may hide his head for q while before the fascinating
chances or the Grande Duchesse" and the irreslsti
BILE Belle Helene" 80 that II behooves his admirers
and their name j. issonto take on" last fond look
at him now before his Withdrawal from the boz. q,
OF the establishment where he has achieved
q success and o reputation that has heretofore
been accorded TO but very few opera bo,tre-heroes