The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18
Theatr1cals.

THE OPERA.-To-n'ght the excellent tenor, Mr..
Picot takes bis benefit In Rosslni's sublime opera
of William Tell" Lechevalier will appear in
the great character OF the Swiss patriot Van
Hufien, Deere, Segun and Fauschetti will ill the
other roles. On Thursday, tSt. Joseph's mighty
ala Belle Helene for the last time this season,
with Lambele as Helena. After the performance,
the Opera House will once more be turned into
ballroom, and those who have been deprived OF
dancing by the Lenten requirements will have an
other opportunity to trip 1t on the light fantastic
toe.
- sr. CHARLEs.-"F anchon. the Cricket" the
best character, we think, in which Miss Kings
berry has appeared, is the impersonation with
which she is to entertain her audience tonight,
on the occasion of the benefit rendered by her to
Louisiana Relief Lodge No. l. glance at the
number Of seats sold up to last evening satisfies
us that the attendance will be the largest Of the
season. This fact affords us qualification not only
on account of the good result from it, but that 1t
will afford an opportunity for our people to be-
come generally acquainted with Miss kingberry's
uncommon merits as an actress. She will be
supported by Mr.. Harkins as Landry Bdrbedud.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Those twin favorites,
Delahanty and Hengler, after an absence of
month or so in st. Louis, where theyehave been
playing in ' The Black and Tan Convention" re-
appeared at the Academy last evening and were
datteringy welcomed back to its boards. They
sang their double song and danced their duo with
the clogs in the same spirited style which long
since made them popular. And now that they
are here once more the Academy has renewed
attractiveness. They will appear again this
evening. The "Red Crook" will also be repeated,
and the usual variety programme offered.
FARIETrEs-Beneft of N. w. Fiske.-We are
promised something quite unusual this evening
in the way of local burlesque, written by con-
frere Of the press, and entitled q Sky High"
glance at the programme has been, In advance,
vouchsafed u.s. and it certainly has only served TO
render keener our appetite for the entertainment.
Olympus is to be largely represented, all the gods
and godjesses comiDgiing in series OF adven,
lures and mishaps which promise unbounded
mirth to the spectator. Miss Kate Wood, the
favorite soubrette, has volunteered for the occa-
sion, and will make lively little Mercury. CO.
mersal will personate the cloud-compelling Zezs,
and Miss Carr the ox-eyed Juno, his spouse.
Willie Seymour will propel the darts Of the
laughter-loviDg Cupid. and Mrs. Gomersal will
afford the audience q contemplation of Irion,
whose only end is the public veal Tor wheel.)
The evenings entertainment will include the
farce "Fool of the Family" in which Mrs.
Leighton, always favorite at the Varieties, viii
appear as Betty Sanders. and also the comedietta
called the Irish soldier" A rarer performance
has not been offered at the Varieties this season.
CRESCENT CITY NUsEUM.-This place of resort
retains its hold upon public popularity, daily re-
ceiving crowds of visitors. II is located on st.
Charles street, between Common and Gravier, and
is always open from 8 A. NJ. TO 10 P. N.