The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-23
Theatrical.

ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-As we had anticipated, ,
there was large attendance at the Academy
last evening on tie occasion Of the Temperance
of those admirable danseuses, the sisters Clinetop
and Of EmerEOn and Parker, the famous Ethio.
pean deliueators and musicians. Frequent and
loud applause testified the appreciation in which
these favOlies are held by the Academy's pa
irons. They will appear again this evening, in
their specialties, and in addition, the usual oio
performances will be given, concluding with the
bUrlesque "Black and Tan Convention"
NARIETlEs.-Mr. Jsfiersen's impersOnatiOn of
asa ITtHchdrd in " Our American Cousin" was
the attraction of last evening at the Varieties.
The many amusing. and melO-dramatic SCIENCES N
the piece have been so often described, and, as
played by Mr. Jefferson, are so familiar, that We
forbear making any special allusiOn to them.
usual. Floyd made fair Lord DundrsaI,j
Fiske, as he always did, capital
Biahey, and Mrs. GOmersal as Mary Meredith
was charmiUgly fresh, and essy 10 her acting. The
piece will be repeated this evening, Tomorrow
night Mr.. Jefferson has a benefit, appearing n tue
Rivals" and Regular Fix"
TIE OrERA-M'lle Audibert sung "Les Dragons
de Nillarsp admirably on Tuesday evening, and
has proved once more that she possesses brilliant
qualities which indispositon and a change of eli
mate had for while concealed. At her own re-
quest Meyerbeer's grand FIVE act opera "Robert
lie Diable will be repeated tonight, Mile Audi
bert filing the part of Ia GENTLE Alice. The
ether characters as follows Mr.. Picot as Robert,
h'ne freyOst-Seguin as Isabelle Van Huilen as
Bertranl. Deere a. RdimJd,dt and None Acosta
Is Helena. On Saturday LA Belle Helene. by
0fenbach. The first bah at the Opera will take
pace on Saturday, after the performance. Sub
scriptions receive at the box office.
OLYNPIC.-The numerous visitors at this COSY
place Of amusement last ever ng we're entertained
among other performances with an unusually
funuy farce, entitled, d" The Sculptors Bargai6
or, the Negro among the Stltusry," N which
johnny Redden appeared, with considerable
comcality. There was also a choice selection of
songs dances and burle9ques, such as have biiher-
to won for the Olympic Its reputation and popu.
lsrity. These attractions are to be repeated this
evening.
ST. CHARLEs.-Mr. Forrest appeared as Damon
II the five act play Of damon and Pythias,n
last evening suppOrtedby barton Hill, as Pgtttds,
Miss Lille, as CdlGHtte, and Mrs. PENN as Her
nliOn. The piece was well put upon the stage,
the costumes were admirably in keeping, and the
whole performance possessed an air of classical
simplicity, which, combined with the very supe-
rior presence and acting Of Mr. Forrest, made his
impersOnation Of Damon almost as interesting as
had been that of the noble old Roman VlrgtRtus
He appears tonight as MetdmOrd.
CRESCENT CITY MUsEUM.-There is no pleasanter
way of passing an idle hour, offered the pleasure
seeker, than by dropping 10 at the Crescent City
Museum, which IS located opposite the st. Charles
Hotel, and is always to be found open after A.
NJ. The Scottish queen, the elmless wonder, the
Bohemian glass blower, and the wild animals are
among the attractions.