New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-16
TIE DRAMA.
MR. wALLACK's REApPEARANcE.

ME. WALLACKs REAPPEARANCE
Waliack's Theater was crowded Monday night.
Mfr Lester Waack appeared there for the first time IN
year and acted in two little comedies, Of the sparkling
aud bright order to the great qualification OF a large
audience. and with the greatest credit 10 himself ON
The American stage Mr Wallack by right not less than
iy common consent, is tho leading representative OF
light comedy Many successes, brilliantly won by him.
before the eyes Of critical multudes, have amply sub
siantia;cd his claim to this honorable cminence His
sir Oerfn M0rtl1id his Don Feir his Charles Surface
his Hary DOr1o, his Aiyed Ecsiyn his Marjorie andh his
JoS1t 10 mention only few ont OF the almost countless
characters which he has represented within the last 20
the best that can be seen in the contemporary
theater. No person who il cOnversant with the acted
drama needs TO be told that the talent, sensbty, and
cultivation that make actor adequate TO parts Of this
kind arc OF 10 common order; nor will such q person
need 70 be told that Mr. Waack Is artist Of unusual
gifts and culture, and one whose enicieucy-thopgh IN
light comedy he happens TO be pretmment-is not mar
rowea TO a single walk Of the drama. Now and then,
however when occasion offers just word, be
half OF established and admitted ability.
should not bc deemed supeIiuOus Such word Is es-
pecaly seasonablo when spoken behalf Of comedian.
superficial ObserveTsOr in synonymous words, the
jOrity Oi the pubicaro too apt TO think that comedy
acting comparatively easy matter, and thus TO mis-
apprehend the rarity and value Of true comedians tai
eats. It is the elegant theatrical embodiment Of
picturesque and interesting who dwells deepest and
longest in the popular heart The exceptional summer
topIest grander thing than TIE steady summer
sunshine. No densOn IN reference 10 acting, can be
heusct Than the deluson which underes this popular
Idea. Good tragedians are common, and always have
been In comparison with good comedians: and it is
easier TO move human sympathy-wlich, when aroused
Oyerlo0ks on Is blind to many OF intellect and
asiethau it to dazzle and charm the mind excite and
the capricous, volatile, and tickle fancy, and
Pleasantly affect the OF character aud humOr The
comedian is more closely and eooly scrutinzed than his
1rapc brother; and, since the weapons that he yields
Of weaker texture and ethereal quality than
thOse Of tue tragedan the winning Of his victory involves
the conquest Of extraordinary obstacles 1t may be safely
taken Tor granted that the actor who achieves encnee
comedy has done something 10 deserve IT, for comedy
l. branch Of art in which there be mo shufns"
Garrc who knew acting better than most men, took this
view OF the subject "Comedy" be said-to prosperous
tragedIan who wished 10 essay change Of line" Is
serious business don't undertake it, In that serious
business Mr. Walack has attained honorable fame: and
speaking apropOs TO his temperance we take the fair
occasion say that his fame is deserved T1te though IL
be- this simple remark seems TO the whole ground
and adequate 10 the OCCASION Enumeration Of Mr.
Walacks special merits, and description Of his method
and manner would be merely those limbs and outward
ourshes" Of wit which make up tedousuess. He played
excellent WELL in both Two Can Play at That Game"
and The Foles OF a Night" and was properly compli-
mencd by the applause Of as brilliant an audience
has been in theater this year The little plays
presented well known, and known 10 be as gay
sunbeans They produced with suitable scenery,
and they neatly acted ali the parts Mr. wallack.
being called out, at the end Of the first play, made
graceful speech, that had the double merit Of breyy and
point.
4 r- DRAMATIC NOTES.
Bone Squash Diablo" is the new Ethiopian
burlesque at the San Francisco Minstrel Hail W.
The very amusing farce Of "The Quiet Fam
iy" procedes the burlesque Of IxiOn every night at
Woods Museum. y. Blhin Is the name Of the new
giant now on exhibition here.
We have been favored with copy of cir
collar. which describes the theater shortly 10 be
opened at Tammany Han II 10 be Varieties Theater
large scale. The performances, are told, VIII
comprise Ballet by BODant and other dancers; displays
In acrobas1 by Mr.. Vicorels Of London feats the
frapeze by NJ. aud Nine. Senyah; vocal and lnstru-
mental concert, and burlesque extravaganza large
hand will participate conducted by 6gnor OpertI from
Earope, and among the vocal artists IL Mr. Green bari
wO has for years. been Of the popular public
sagers London. pleasant feature In the thester will
be th0 performance Of gees aud part songs by choir Of
boys sFopRthcned by tenOfs and bhsses Tho brlesque
company includes seyerai popular actresses. ana Mr.:
~ H. farnie has written extravaganza Tor the open
snf wech 10 set down for Chrstmas week. An naugu-
"a address written by Mr.. A Oakley Hail. will loo spoken
ns'ida Heron. II is intended that thts new resort