The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-16
MUSICAL AID THEATRICAL NOTES.

MUSICAL AID THEATRICAL NOTES.
"Darbe Bleue," with M. Auac and Mile Irma In
their original roles will be the musical attraction at
Pixies opera House during the present week. This
sparkling opera enjoyed an extraordinary run at
Nbo's last summer, and as 1t is now to he produced
under better auspices with entirely new and superb
scenery, new costumes and enlarged orchestra, it
will, doubtless, enjoy another long run in its new
home. Tie ballet, with Mile. De Rosa as the princi-
pal danseuse will form part of the OPERA as hereto
fore, and all the old fvorites will appear in the
cast 1t Is but fair 60 presume that the roickng vocal
blgamst Will be welcomed back to the boards this
evening by crowded house.
".:eeneveve de Brabant," like good wine, is i'm
proving with age. The scenery works smoother;
the artists having become familiar with their parts,
act better and sing better. and as natural consc-
Quence the music-l0ving public enjoy the opera q
thousandfold more now than during its incipiency.
Crowded houses attest its popularity, while the wild
enthusiasm with which the beautiful solos and
duets which abound throughout the entire opera
are encOred, bears witness that the music is both
delstood and appreciated by the large audiences
vino nightly assist at the representations OF this the
NEST efervescent OF Oifenbach's gems 1t Is but me-
cessary to add that standing room only Is obtainabe
thaL "Genevieve" VIII continue TO sing until further
notice.
DdTh' mubt DC u piece OF great DrlIllaucy,
or the managers OF two OF most notable theatres
would not make such efforts to bring It out exclu-
svey under the gasight OF their respective estab-
hshments The long promised darkness will cast its
shadows this evening NJ Nb0's with all the adjuncts
that the skill OF the gas man. stage carpenter engi
nser and scene painter can bring to bear TO make 1t
success Big things are promised and large re-
suits looked for. New artists Will be introduced to
give the piece eclat; many old fayorites Will make
made for this much talked OF SENSATION.
That Injunction having been removed, Freleigh, at
his original locomotive that goes conveniently slow
so as TO allow the CHAP on the track to be taken or
uninjured. The thrilling accident on the river
cur; the rescue OF the drowning woman, recog-
milton by her father and the varied incidents IN
all the original effects. There is little doubt but
that the sioppage Of the piece viii add TO us sue
"a ytness for themselves The dramas which nave
attracted no small degree OF attention by theatre
goers and the public generally.
Mrs. Lander at the Broadway theatre repeats her
fine role Of Marie Ant0inete tonight In the play OF
that name. 1t Is fine piece OF acting, inferior,
noweye 70 ner sun se rscnvss iS g11 100
: excellent company gathered round her helps to
make her engagement most brilliant one. Messrs.
General Lafayette make decided hits in those two
parts, both by their acting as well as make up.
anng on and Tnrps
day aud on Friday evening the popular tragedienne
win be rendered . farewell benefit, upon which
out in force. Mr. AID Mrs. Barney Williams viii he
the next star attractions at this theatre.
The Lancashire Lass" ID In the fourth week Of her
prosperity ut Waasks, and 10 still attracting large
and fashionable audiences The careful manner In
which the piece has been mounted has never been
exceiled even at this establishment while the cast
embraces some or the best histrionc talent in the
country The piece Is destined to hold possession OF
the boards for weeks TO come, but In the meanwhile
Mr.. Nallack Is making extensive preparations Tor
the production or Shakspeare's "Much Ado About
Nothing" which wil be produced 50 soon as "The
Lancashire Lass" s'shuffies ON the .Co."
Manager Wood Is determined to make MS museum
place Of resort Tor sdpdns students and families
as well as for play-g0ers tlxionn still nourshes In
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TIE polar bears, the leopards and the elephants
whic nave recently been added to the attractl9 &c
tls establishments "Cinderellar holds court III he
afternoon Snd "lxionu In the evening.
,.I8umpty Ducipty,r somewhat nattered by the
sp sng 20 which he has Lately been subjected, aud
rende -ed vain by the endorsement OF his policy by
General irant still continues bis clever and laugh
able tricks at the olympic to the Infinite delight Of
hundreds wll;o are unable TO procure seats. SO
much for going late. Saturday evening next will
mark the two hund, red and representa-
ton Of this uneauallec pantonime. ,,,.,
The Chinese ,cx ray AM 81 this HsnS a. the
Theatre ComiQue, with Miss Susan CAUTION In the
principal role. The nmitable Lngard c.Wtlnues MS
sketches aud numerous other ATTRACTIONS nave oeen
Tony Pastor offers another monster bin OF sensa-
tonal novelties 10 his numerous constituents. HAIRY
under water every night during the week; While
songs dances and athletic performances will pre-.
drama entitled "The American Farmer which vi
close the entertainment.
The New York Circus, besides its usual attractions
of clowns. acrobats and performing horses, an
nounces aC.nderels," with troupe OF sixty little
children. Melville the bareback rider Is, however,
the equestrian attraction.
Tne European Circus remains under It's canvas
tent for another week. II now boasts OF three
clowns Charles Parker being the latest addition in
this line, besides champion tumbler" James
Robinson and little Clarence are the bareback sensa
tons here.
our minstrel halls all offer excellent programmes
.som n at Bryants'; Barber Brown," AZ
the San Francisco, and variety OF novelties at
Manager Ho0ley's two opera houses IN Brooklyn are
The memorial concert for the benefit OF the family
of tue late Edmund Remack, will take place at Stein
way Hall, on Saturday next Thomas orchestra,
the most distinguished solo artists will appear In o
programme of rare excellence.
There will be genuine sensation sen. 81 steinwy Han
youthful pianist viii make her debut, assisted by
Bergmann's orchestra
Hall Is steadily gaining IN popularity. Songs and
comic portraitures are the features Of the entertain
ment for the present week.
ture OF his present course at Steinway Hail this
evening. "Mrs. Grundy' Ia the subject.
Mr.. Raymond gives his third and last Shakesprian
reading at the Union League theatre this evening.
The play selected Is midsummer Nights Dream"
Robert Nickle. young but clever prestidgitateur,
VIII give his first entertainment ct GIG broadway this
evening.
Mrs. Narie wilkins delivers o humorous lecture at
Apollo Concert Hall this evening. There will be o
variety OF other entertainments.
signor Blltz, the great original, will give his
magical sOirees OF selght OF hand and ventroquism
az the Athcneufn, Brooklyn, every evening during
the week.
Mrs. Bowers the favorltc tragediennc commences
an engagement at the Park theatre brooklyn, TINS