The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-02
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES.

Three weeks ago tonight Edwin Forrest CON-
menced his present engagement-one of tho most
successful OF the many that he has played during his
long professional career. He chose Nblo's as the
theatre wherein to display his histriomc Abilities
which for nearly half century have attracted the
l attention Of the American public He inaugurated
tile with Bulwers fine play OF "Richelieu" in
which he sustained tho title role, and rarely ever
did the character Of the crafty Cardinal Duke find
more able interpreter than it received by the great
/ actor on that night The house crowded from
pit to DOME and the reception which the veteran
was accorded on his entry upon The boards was q
most Gathering acknowledgment OF the esteem In
which nc was held. Since then he has played, and
successfully III every instance. "Otheio,r "Learu
.Macbeth,n .virginius," "Damonn and Jack
Cade,, and in this. the last week OF his engage
ment ne gives US Orchard Ill., .The Ciadiator'
and "Metamora-n Throughout he has been sup
ported by stock company Of more than average
ability the members OF which abored faithfully to
render Mr.. Forests brilliant as possible
and thus associate their own advancement with the
tragedan's success. This week Mr.. Forrest con.
cudes his present engagement and departs to fulll
his numerous other appointments throughout the
country.
ia Belle Belene,- the popular fayorito whose
every movement and note IL fascination ITSELF will
he revived AT Pixies opera House this evening with
Nile Tostee in the title rie, Mle Lambele as orestes
and NJ. Deere as Paris. Tue "(irand Duchcssn has
been interrupted in her successful at this
Enlistment by Manager Bateman In order TO crafty
The desire OF our nnsic-loving citizens by anordlng
them an opportunity OF renewing their acquaintance
with the classical coquette who SO charmed and cap
tivated them year ago. After her withdrawal
from me boards Mr.. Bateman intends to present the
public with succession Of new and brilliant gems OF
The order Of operas boUees some OF which have not
a. yet been performed even IN Paris. la Belle
Helene viii be produced this evening with new
costumes and scenery and NJ. Hsudln, from the
paais Royal, Porte ~. Martin aud other Partisan
theatres, will make his first appearance In this city
as Ajax Premiere. IL In more than probable that
The house will I've nled to repIeton by the numerous
admisers OF the fair but tickle Grecan beauty.
.'Ceneviave 90 Brabant' having attained the proud
emineuce OF SUGGEST Is gliding smoothly on to re-
and fortune This opera, so full and strong in
everything that tcklcs the public palate, Will doubt
less hold possession VI the boards Of the Theatre
Francois for weeks TO come. Judlcious use oil the
scissors has pruned the bte;to Of many OF its OBJ
jectionable phases and a. natural consequence the.
story of the opera ID now rendered the more enjoyable,
and the charming music. which abounds throughout
have one and NIL improved In their several r6eS,
and NINE. Rose Bell. who as the Grand Duchess,
could scarcely wiring ono FAINT round OF applause
from her phlcgmaiic auditors is most vOcifcr-
ousIy encosed every night in her several duets and
solos. II some OF the principal actors would use lit
he more moderation In their gesticulation and not
knock themselves out OF breath by over acting their
part. "Gefevisfe' might possibly prove even u
greater attraction than " 10 at present. As u ~
however, the house "a nightly crowded with large
and fashionable audiences, which IL the only en-
dorseinent that can he desired by the mausger.
The Lancashire Lass who made her bow before
The American public at waacks theatre 4 week
since Ia stu the great attraction ~ this house, and
draws nightly large and highly pleased audiences.
The piece IL finely cast and well put on the stage.
From present indications the success which sus-
tanned the play at the other side OF the wafer . ikey
10 no repeated here. -
The Forences at the Broadway theatre are still az
attractive as am manager could wish large houses
pleased audiences busy ticket sellers ana Wen en-
poyed ushers ara ever pleasing to taeatrcai man
pie have right 10 feel $50 2lad;' ana no OubttheY
do and 10 do the auditors ieel 'Bo glad" they W.T.
ness a good entertainment Win Two excellent
artists la the principal r0'es each risnt.
Freeigh, OF the Bowery theatre, has got ahead OF
the Broadway managers n the production OF one OF
the latest London sensations There's enterprise for
youl Mr. FreeIqh withdrew tho crimson Shield,v
| even when II was drawing big houses, aud big
lie produces AFTER DARK tom ght, and thu scnsa-
tions OF the picce will be shown 70 advantage on the
/ extensive stage Of this theatre.
Miss Kellogg wound up her short but brilliant
season In this city At the matinee Saturday last
| IN perfect blaze Of spendor. The Academy was
jamned from pargnet TO gallery, and tho ovation
that was accorded TO the fair prfnld donna upon
thas occasion was one Of tns proudest riumphs ever
achieved by 40 American artist On Wednesday
'srhe Barber Of seville az the Brooklyn Academy Of
Music, Immediately after which she departs for hos.
ton where the sale OF seats for the Kellogg concerts
has already commenced.
..l lIs%py z, D.%p,y strong in attraction: ana
spoDdngly strong In limbs, and will unquestonably
be strong enough TO run smoothly In the groove OF
success until The Christmas blossoms greet him in
another reconstructed drsss Of nav sceners pains