The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-22
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THE OPBRA.-We regret to say that there was
not so large house at the opera last night as We
might have expected. Yet "Fanst' was played
and sung in the best possible manner, Mr.. Van
Hufien, especially, surpsssing himself in his ad.
vantageous role of MephtStOptaeS. Tomorrow
night tho third performance of 81 Afrieaine"
will take place. Any attempt TO describe this
magnificent spectacular opera, the last compost
ton of the immortal Meyerbeer, would require
more space than we can possibly devote
10 it. The mise en- scene is admirable
the music admirable. The scenery, costumes, in
fact all the accessories, are new, and il is fully
worth the price to pay a visit to the opera to-
morrow. On Sunday, an extraordinary perform
ance will be given, consisting OF magnificent
five act drama, entitled +" La Dame de Monse-
reau," for the benefit Of the accomplished and
amiable stage manager and excellent artist Mr..
Grsvier. The efltrGcteS of this thrilling drama
will be rendered very interesting by several vocal
music performances by the principal singers OF
the opera company.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Dasher's lively burlesque,
the G. d. A. B. F. A, received new interest last
evening by Miss Madelaine Hardy's singing of a
new air, composed by Prof. Yonker, and set TO
the beautiful words of the song entitled "Old
Stonewall Jackson" The piece runs well, aud
with this additional charm may be considered as
destined TO run successfully for some time to
come. Durivage's burlesque, The Last Elec-
tion, :" very laughable jeu desprd, touching up
the humorous features of Ethiopian politics, was
also played and the audience were further treated
Novissimo, Zanfretta and Kate Wood. The same
attractions will be offered this evening.
AMEs's MENAGERIE AND CIRCUs.-Bob Smith IL
a very funny clown, and spouts Shakespeare q:
iuently as Booth or Forrest, but he can't ride q
horse nor even the frisky mule that so delights in
throwing adventurous darkies headlong out of the
ring. The acrobatic performances by Winnie
and Carr are worthy OF much commendation, and
the horse manshp of Mr.. Watson is remarkable
There are two daily performances at the circus
at Tivoli Circle, at the hours Of twelve and half
past seven.
MUSICAL AND LITERARY ESTERTAINMEST.-The
Orleans Literary and Debating Society, always
ready in works of charity and benevoence, an
nounces a musical and literary entertainment 70
be given at the National Theater, on Friday eve
ming, for the benefit Of the Seventh street Or
phans' Home. Senorita Filomeno will perform OF
the occasion.
| VARIETIEs.-The benefit OF Messrs. Bernard anC
| Thorpe leader OF the orchestra and stage manager
| at the Varieties, comes off at that theater thi
evening, and we anticipate for those gentlemen
| liberal patronage inasmuch as the programme an
| nounced is q rare one. The piece entitled
Pretty Piece of Business will be played. ant
| there will be an 0io Entertainment including
! specialities by Dick Parker and others.
| ODD FELLOWS PIC-NIC.-Remember the Ode
Fellows celebration of their fortieth anniversary
by pic mic at the Fair Grounds next Sunday.
CRESCENT CITY MUsEUM.-Is located opposite
the ST. Charles Hotel, and will be found opeI
| daily from the hours Of Q A. NJ. TO 10 P. ~.