The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-14
Theatrical.


which, In our opinion, Is the masterpiece of the
great composer, Meyerbeer, and il we did not fear
to shock the susceptibilities of the diettdnti we
great production, founded upon an historical
theme-the massacre Of st. Bartholomew-re-
marksble for its great combinations of melody aud
harmony, will be sung at the Opera House this
evening, with O powerful cast. Miles Lambe!e
and Fauschetti and Nine. Provost Seguin will ap-
pear as Valentine, The Page, and the Queen
Marguerite; Mr.. Picot as RG01d, Van Hufiien as
Marcel, Lechevalier as de NeUerS, and Dupn as
&c So. BriS. The other characters by the COM
pany. The opera will be produced in the usual
imposing style of the Opera House, aud all who
may desire TO witness this extraordinary perform
rec, if they take our advice, had better apply
enly for seats.
VARIETIEs.-The house was crowded last even
ing every chair and camp stool in the building
was occupied, AMI there were as many there to
greet Jefferson as there had been to welcome
Booth on the first night of his engagement.
Rip Van Wihkle " was the performance, and
Mr.. Jefferson as he came upon the stage in the
first act, returning from an unsuccessful hunt
among the kaatskills, with his dog Schneider, his
torn leathern coat swinging about his heels, and
his tIusty rifle on his shoulder, was cordially re-
ceived by his audience. Il was difficult to ina
gine that year had elapsed since he last appeared
on that stage. 1t seemed as if it were only yes
terday that we had seen him there in the same
character Of the honest, weak, yielding RIP Van
WinHe. He looks exactly the same as he did be-
be possible, as years additional practice can
make him. The audience evinced unmistakable
appreciation aud enthusiasm throughout the per-
fOrmance. The piece is to be repeated this
evening.
ST. CHARLEs.-Mr. Forrest opened his engage.
ment of ten nights last evening, appearing as
Richelieu. He was admirably supported by Bar
ton Hill as De MduprGt, and Miss Lille, a young
actress of Mr.. FORESTS own training. as Julie de
MOTteInGr. The theater was well filed, there be-
inn fau of piad and all laor
having been disposed of. The support rendered
by the company was, as a general thing, very in-
ferior to what fastdious critic would demand.
Mr.. Stevens, however, as Louis tie XIII, and
Hyams as De Berlngben, appeared to give very
general satisfaction. Mr.. Forrest will appear
this evening as Ct'gtHiUs.
ACADEMY OF NUsIC.-The variety performances,
including Ethiopian delineatons by Rymau ,
Bloodgocd Delahauty and Hengler, dancing by
Miles Kate Wood and Leah, songs BY ALI Sew
art, and wonderful and daring feats by the Miaco
brothers, make up an entertainment nightly such
as any one will be certain TO enjoy. The stage is
under the management Of Dolly Davenport, (not
dead YETI and it is to his experience and care that
are due the regularity and system with which the
performances invariably pass of. We learn that
amusing spd sensational novelties are in prepara-
ton, and shortly 10 pe produced; one, In partcu-
lar, which will ill the Academy and set its occu-
pants roaring from the pit to the troisieme.
ROBINSON's COMBINATION.-This extensive es
tablstment after protracted and successful stay,
folded its tents yesterday, like the Arabs, and
silently stole away 10 Carrolton, where its exhi-
btons will be renewed. We commend it to our
neighbors Of Jefferson, as a slightly show, if not
one d b best that has ever passed through this
section. They will find that Manager w. II.
Hough, and Treasurer G. n. Robinson, are genial,
whole-sOulsd men, just such as are capable Of
making en- institution of the kind popular. II the
circus ever comes this way again, il will appear
incomplete if they are not with it.
LADIES CoSCERT.-0n Thursday evening there
is to gwen at the National Theater, under the
direction of Mile o. ROmey, g musical entertain.
ment for the benefit of the asylum recently estab-
lished by Father Turgs for the widows and or
phsns Of Southern soldiers. Appealing as this
object does directly to the hearts of so many in
the community, il certainly ought to receive the
attention which it deservrs. Tickets for the en-.
tertainment may be purchased at any of the mu-
sic stores.
CRESCENT CITY MUsEUN.-The numerous visi.
tors entering this favorite place of amusement on
St. CHARLES street, are a sufficient indication to
strangers Of its whereabouts. There are some
very curiositios offered fer the inspection of
guests, and none come away dissatisfied. The
museum is always open from 9 A. NJ. until mid
night.