The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-29
AMUsEMENTs.

peared in the role of Azucend, in Verdi's opera OF
Trovatore," notwithstanding the fear on the
part of the public that they would meet with
disappointment. On a previous occasion we
stated that this lady had resigned her engagement
with the administration; as this statement and her
appearance last evening might seem ambiguous,
we must say that we spoke the truth at the Tune,
and that the prompt recovery of Mile Bourgeois
has since caused her TO resume her place In the
company.
whenever we have found fault with the perform
snces at the opera we have not failed to notce
them without, however, entering into minute CRU.
csm and for that reason, II for no other. we VIII
say, to-day, that, as general thing, Trovatere
was sung in a manner that would do credit TO any
city, and that certain passages were rendered with
more than usual effect. Every singer was in ex'
ceent voice and sang well, and the orchestra,
with the exception of the temporary vagaries OF
the leading cornet, did very well. The apprecia'
tion of the audience was marked with much more
than the usual enthusiasm an for the time this
season we saw ladies' arise from their seats and
applaud Mile Bourgeois and Mr.. Pieot: mere
were also signs of disapprobation, which however
we will not locate at present. Mile Bourgeois
was apparently much affected at the rising OF the
curtain on the second act, and her singing In the
middle register slightly denoted that she was not
herself, to use common expression. The per-
Torrance last evening is worth money to the ad-
ministrstion, and beyond doubt should "Irova
tore" be repeated on Saturday, as 1t probably
will, there will be crowded house at the opera.
Tonight "Barbe Bleue" again, with all its fun
and the actors in better voice.
ST. CHARLEs.-The beautiful comedy, Mid
summer Nights Dream" in which mortsls ard
inmortels miDgle together. not as In the modem
iacOngruous spectacular dramas, but as directed
by the master mind of the Bird of Avon. in days
when the folies of to day were undreamed OF, was
brought out last evening, its production being sig
nslized by the first appearance Of Signora Caleb
and Sienor Csrdea in the ballet, and by most
humorous representation of Nick Bottom In the
person of Manager DeBar himself. At present
IL A.sza eIaa rfnrr
ance, saying generally, however, that it is charm
| irgly played and put on. Miss Osborne as queen
| TItGnid was royalty personifiei, and displayed an
| afable vivsciiy which heightened her charms.
Miss Belle Hewitt was a delightful little Puck,
| and in her duet with Oberon (Mr. Murphy 81
| know bank" won a merited recall to the stage.
| OF Mr.. Stevens's Lysdnder may also be spoken
| word of commentator, although we found gene
raj fault with the sacrifice Of periods to metrica
| cadence in the reading of most of the performers
| Tie scenery was good, the ballet even better
| ADD tn music throughout (writtenlby Mende ssohn
expressly for this piece beautiful aud appropriate
| The piece will be run throughout the week.
ACADEnY OF MUsIC.-The programme otter ed
| this v eek at the Academy has not, we venture to
ssy been surpassed for interest or variety by an
| ever presented its patrons. First and foremost
among the attractions IS the fairy extrayaganza
| Little Re- d Riding Hood and Jsckey Horner, y
| q piece written expressly for this thester, and
based upon good old nursery Legends with which
| every one of Us Is familiar. Little Red Riding
Hood" is personated by that versatile and ex-
| ceedipgly pretty actress Mrs. Oates, while Cava-
neeh the witty appears as the little man who sat
in the corner eating his Christmas pie. lnciden-
tai to the piece is rustic scene representing an
English farm yard and water mill in full play,
worked by genuine hydraulics. We can promise
visitors real entertainment in witnessing this play
be they old or y'uug. Then, too. Mrs. oates
also appears as Susan Stceet1ppte IN the farce
Gan Alarming Sacrifice" supported by Cava'
| mach as Bob Tnbet. Mons. SZolOssy introduces a
l hall Tha ucip TrOublnq u
and Jennie Engel and Pastor, Ralph and Dave
Hawley appear in their several specialties.
| VARiETiEs.-The Lancashire Lass" com
menced last evening before crowded house its
second week. The party by The name Of JohnSoa
has made himself as thoroughly identified with
| the piece as did DUndredry become his associa
ton with Our American Cousin or Snaorkey
with " Under the Gasght" The Lass Is a some
what sensational piece, Ills true. but not more &c
than the appetite of the day Graves. and We fee
well assured that none who have sat it through
but will agree with us in pronouncing 1t very
| pleasing and edfying entertainment.
| GERMAN OPERA.-The music loving public, II
the return OF the Merle Frederick opera troupe
and their appearance in Martha P" at the Ma
| tionsl TO morrow evening. may reasonably expec
charming and recherche musical entertainment
| The season will only continue for six nights
"Faust,p Ezra Disvolo" and "Trovatore
being among the operas announced.
| NATIONAL IHEATER.- Tonight will be per
formed by the amateurs, for the benefit OF tn
| Ladies Benevolent Association OF calvary Churcn
the Rivals " and Z" Caesar de Bazan." Though
the cast of characters il, of course not promul
gated, the general dramatic ability of those takini
part Is 90 well known that superior performsnc
is confidently looked for.
CRESCENT CRY MUsEuM.-Visitors to this wei
arranged cabinet Of curiosities, living and in
| animate, never come away otnt rwise than gratihe
by the opportunity there afforded of witnessr
| wonders collected from the four corners of III
world to minister to the novelty craving palate q
New Orleans amusement seekers. The museur
is On ST. Charles street. directly oppos te the s.
Charles Hotel, and will be found open daily froI
ga. VI. TO 10 P. NJ.