The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-06
TheatricAls.

GERMAN OPERA The brilliant antieipatiOns ex-
cited by accounts of the success of Lotts term an
Opera troupe IN other cities were fully realized by
nose VINO listened TO the opening performance Of
Flat0W's fayorite Opera Martha last evening at
the National Thester. he audience was not so
large one as we could have wished or as the
merits OF the performance demanded, bat tine
very appreciative assemDlsge that was present
experienced delightful treat, and found an ire.
sisuble charm IN the full contIaito of Clara lang
as Lazy Harriet, and the rich soprano of Marie
trederlcl as Nancy. SignOr Lott in the role of
LyOnet, displayed, to great advantage, the
nee9nes oil his clear, full tenor, and was in the
third act rspturOusly encOred ia " The Last Rose
Of Summer" The baritone of Henricke Free
necke (LOrd IUddn,) The bassO of Wimlick
(Phnket,) and bss~O buifJ of Graf (JudTe
"ere acmMable in their support. The scenery
vas good the orchestral Accomplishments If pos
sible, better, and speaking for ourselves, we an
only say we found il difficult to lie I'VE the scene of
so much melody. This evening Gounod's i've
act opera, Faust" will be presented, Marie
FredeTici appearing in her unriytllel role Mr..
guertd, in which she has fairly won in other cites
The unbCunded approval OF her audiences. full
chorus and orchestra will add to the charms of
the occasion, and brass band will perform the
GTsnd March" in the fourth act. We ear iestly
hope that crowded house will add to the yiyacity
sDd warmth Of the entertainment
IHE OPERA.-There was good audience al the
Opera House last evening TO witness the per.
torrance of Faust" which was rendered. in
SPLENDID style by Lambel6, Fauschetti. Damiani.
Van Hutiien and Lechevaller. Tonight HlleYy's
magnificent five act opera of the Queen Of
cyprus" will be sung by Audibert, Pecot, Lee
chevalier, and ibe other first artists Of tie opera
company. On Saturday the charming opera of
Adam, . II Were King; after which the third
ball tskes place. On Sunday Toe Dukes
Motto, ," Mr.. Alhaizs playing the principal part
ACADEMY OF hUslC.-Ihe management an.
nounce the addition Of another star TO their COM
pauy. Miss Amelio Garcia will this evening make
her INST appearance, sfording the patrons of the
Academy an opportunity to enjoy her vocalzl
lions. change of programme is, moreover, an
nounced. In addition to the usual variety OF
songs and dances, scenes from Arrah-na. POguep
Will be introduced. representing an Irish Christ
mss merrymaking, and incluiing "Lannigan's
Ball, the Barn Door jig" and the "D0nny-
brock serimmage.' To morrow evening those
tHvorite humorists, DelahaRty and Heuxler, will
have benefit.
ST. CHAKLEs.-' Shsmus O'Brien, the Bould
Boy OF Glengall,' an Irish drama which ia our
OPINION, Is much superior TO the thousand and one
socal'ed Irish dramas of the day was presented
last evening for the first time. Dan Bryant appear
ing IN the principal character and singing With
great effect, the song of " The Green above the
Red" The play is put upon the stage 10 some
regard for the fitness of things and is throughout
pleasing in its effects. The novel sight of burn
Ing building is introduced in the most of the con-
Migration the relocated sOdery rushing in and
aTresting ShdmuS, desperate patriot of the Fe-
man schoOl. we eau heartily recommend the
tertalnlng than the two rather hackneyed PLAYS
selected for the opening nights of Mr.. Bryant's
engagement II ought TO fill the st. Charles, and
We hope it may.
NARIETKs.-It is a satisfaction 10 know that |
MI Jefferson is TO repeat this evening his amusing
mpersonation OF NeicnjGn NOggS ia the dramati. |
zation Of Dlckeuss familiar romsnce Z" Nicholas |
There will also be produced this |
evening, for the first time in this city, a late |
comedy, very successful elsewhere entitled |
Woodcock's Little Game" As Nc. Jefferso1's |
engagement terminates on Saturday these few
z naming opportunities of seeing him should not
be lOst
CRESCENT MCsEUM.--Ten thousand curiosities, |
selected with care and Judgment from The ami
nal, vegetable and mineral Kingdoms are daily /
IN exhibition at this Museum which is located on I
y. Charles street, opposite the st. Charles Hotel
md is always open from A. VI. until 10 p NJ
Red RIVER HsNG.-Tbe following dispatches |
we're received in this city yesterday:
SHREVEPORT, Feb. 5, 1858.
o John Smoker, Cal ain Stesme. National:
River rising. Bring up the National
WALSH d BoIssEAU.
SHREVEPORT, Feb. 5, 1868.