The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-14
Theatre sls.

TIE OPERA-Le Prophete.-The Opera House
last night was filed from pit to dome with a
select audience, q majority of which were ladies',
very many Of whom we recognized as belonging
TO the trans-Canal population. Not chair was
vacant. There was barely enough standing
ground, and only such as could give partial
view of the stage. For the first time in New
Orleans the opera was performed entire,
and we must admit that no opera was
ever more magnihcenty put upon any stage
IN this city as - The Prophet" was last night.
The principal performers, the choristers, the or
chestra, all played and sang in manner which
cannot be surpassed in any city outside of Paris.
NJ. PlcOt, who has gained much favor with our
public since his recent successes in "Robert"
and the "Queen of Cyprus" sang the romance Of
Pour Bertha" and the triumphal air of Roi
des Anges;" remarkably WELL and the grand con-
GLIDING drinking song verse; que tout re-
spiTen brought down the house. Madame
Au6ibert gave new evidences of the power and
qualities of her voice and Of her good acting. Her
rendition Of 40 Mon Fils," " Donnez," and
Mon fs ne nil reconnals pas" caused her to be
rapturously applauded. Mr.. Van Hufflen, although
laboTiDg under a severe cold, went through the
first part of "Aussi Nombreux que les
etoiles" in a superior manner, aud we re-
greet that he did not venture the second
eouplet. The concerted pieces of the three
Ansbaptists, Van Huflen, .Lechevalier and Deere,
deserve especial mention. Mr.. Dupn as ObeT'tbdl
was excellent In fact as whole, the Prophet
was grand, magnificent, sublime. On Saturday
scenery. the electric rising sun, the dances by
Madame Acosta and Mr.. Wiethof, and the great
skating scene. All who have not secured seats
had better do so at once, for there seems to be
greater disposition to attend the opera now than
heretofore. On Sunday Frederic Souie's great
dramatized romance of lie BOssu," (the dukes
mOttO,) will be performed with Mr.. Alfalfa him.
self in the part of Henry LdgdTdere. There will
be no ball on Saturday, the fourth bal de Popera
having been postponed until next week.
VAKMTHs.-Bulwer's standard play of " The
Lady of Lyons was played last evening, Edwin
Adams assuming very creditably the not easily
rendered part of Claude MelaOtte, supported by
Dyott as Col. Dumas, Miss Placide as Pauline
DescbdppeHes. and Mrs. Seymour as the WidOlo
MelHOue. The entertainment concluded with the
Swedish Nightingale" Mr.. and Mrs. Gomersal
appe ring in the principal characters with songs
and danCe) as on the preceding evening. To-
night, Mr. Adams will appear, on the occasion OF
his benefit, in the character of Cesar de Bdzan,
and as VGpid in the "Dramatist."
ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-The promise Of the first
appearance of Dick Carroll in his song of "My
Father SOuld Charcoal called together last eve
ming a large audience, including even more ladies
than are usually TO be found there. Carroll was
loudly encored, and promises TO become favorite
at once. 1.-THE Black and Tan Ball " was &C.
peated, together with the usual Olio performance.
The same bill again this evening.
GERMAN OPERA.-To the delight Of fair au.
dience Marie FredeTci repeated, last evening,
her inimitsble role of Marguerite in Gounod's
uNehCJ opera OF - fauSt.' AT tle close OF t0e
third act, she, together with Mr.. thinner,
(Fa1ist) and Mr.. Weinlich, (MephiStopheleS)
were enthusiastically recalled to the stage. This
evening, by general request, and for positively
the last time Mozsrt's masterpiece, 60 The Magic
Flute" will be repeated, Marie Frederick appear
ing as PGmitd. As the season closes on Mon
day, we earnestly recommend our readers not to
miss the opportunity Of hearing at least one Of
the fine remaining performances.
ST. CHABLEs.-This evening. Mr.. Dan Bryant,
on the occasion Of his farwell benefit, will appear
as Lord Tdtier de Wrdg. in the new drama, writ
ten for him expressly, and entitled "CrahoOk-na-
Billock." As Mr.. Bryants engagement termi-
mates with the week, il is TO be hoped that the
announcement of his appearance in this new
character, as well as the occasion of his benefit,
will I'll the Old Drury from pit to dome. Recol.
lect too, that Treasurer Gleason will, on Sunday
evening take the benefit to which his courtesy and
amiability have given him 50 good title.
CRESCENT CITY MUsEUM.-This carefully selected
collection Of euriostes still attracts daily unmer-
Gus visitors. It is located opposite the st.
Charles Hotel, on ST. Charles street. and is open
daily from nine A.. ". to ten P. NJ.