The New York herald., 1868-04-13
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.


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The first week after Lent promises well in the
amusement line. There arc many novelties pomised
for the Easter in concert, opera, DRAMA spectacle
ana minor theatrical5.
An entire change will take place in the sWhite
Fawn" at Niblos tonight, of such O nature that we
may call the spectacle new one in every sense OF
the word. Mr.. Thomas Glover. the eminent English
composer who has long enjoyed the highest reputa-
ton in London will take charge of the orchestra and
some OF his best compositions will be performed.
new overture, selections from the grand
cantata ''Tam O'Shanter," "Bridal Morn Waltz
sung by Miss Fanny Stockton; ''Whos King
Ding DongS" sung by Mark Smith; "what
Thing is Love- Miss Wilmore; quartet
polka and chorus, new marches, new transforma.
tions and entire act music will be given. The ballet
Is also Changed. Bonfanti will appear as sailor
boy and Sohlke will dance her celebrated Hungarian
polka. premier danseuse ten years OF age. Miss
Schlaeger, will appear for the first time. grand
military ballet a rising bath, a pas comique, and the
Loves of Martha and Lionel" win be presented for
the first time.
FOxs spectacular and ballet pantomimc OF
"Humpty Dumpty" at the Olympic has proved such
a success that the house is crowded every night.
Sangalli Betty Rig and M. Baptistan shine in the
ballet. The skating scene is also great attraction
the end Of the season.
OF all the theatrical enterprises In which Mr.. Bate
man has been engaged his present one in opera
bouffe is the most successful "La Belle Helene," with
the inimitable Tostec has made even greater sue
cess than 'La Grande Duchesse." The music Is
much better and there is more scope for the dramatic
ability Of this first OF opera troupes The finale OF
the second act is the best music that Onenbach ever
wrote, and the llbretto is funny in the extreme.
The names of the worldwide renowned exponents
of wit and fun, both Hibernan and Yankee, Mr.. and
Mrs. Barney Williams, ought to be sufficient to at
tract crowded houses this week to the Broadway;
but when it is considered that the "Fairy Circle" in
which they appear tonight, s one OF their best
pieces their handsome little theatre ought to be filed
stage who possess the popularity OF the "irsh boy
and Yankee GAL"
A Spartan band of operatlc artists, under the
musical leadership OF Bergman, decide upon giving
three performances OF grand opera this week at the
Academy Of Music, commencing with martha" to.
night. Miss Minnie A. Hauck is the prima donna of
this combination. We hope that the one hundred
and ninety-nine and half will not be engaged as
managers There is - no IRE, reason why Italian opera
monopoly and parsimony are removed
The worrell sisters reopen the New York Theatre
tonight under favorable auspices. The theatre has
been entirely reconstructed and improved, and the
piece Is an English adaptation of ola Belle Helene"
sisters Will appear. Everything that can be done to
make this burlesque success has been brought into
reSnistion; ,,o ro,,,n,. ,.,,o ooar or,,
Honeymoon" tonight at Wallack's with J. w. Wal
eck, f. L. Davenport and the rest OF the well known
cast. A ''Rosedale' matinee will be given Saturday.
The appearance OF the above named celebrated ar
lists must excite much interest with all lovers OF
good acting
at the Congregational Tabernacle, Jersey City, by the
following well.known artists:-Madame Parcpa.Rosa,
Carl Rosa, William Berge, J. n. Patts6n, Fred.
Stems. and J. w. Colby. 1t will be the first and last
appearance of this combination in Jersey CITY,
Inc us, s % v,ed'g suc isaOTe % ~ aS ,.c
Washington TO the Impeachment Managers as
sample of the high training to which natives OF the
interior OF Africa can be brought Pfau. the Russian
athlete. is jealous Of his dusky rival and surpasses
his former feats every niQht. In Southern conven
ton the Cynocephalus would astonish his country
me-.
The pet OF the Bowery Miss Fanny Herring, has
consented 10 hold levees for one week more at Mr..
Freleighs headquarters and Will appear at the
Bowery Theatre as Julian, the Cabin Boy
Lingard, the comic genius from London, has
proved the greatest card OF the season al the Theatre
Comique. and IL s diicult 10 ind seats there after
the doors are opened In the evening.
Charles Dicken, announces his last series OF read,
viii DC gwen on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday OF this week and on the 10th. DR.. Marigod
and Mrs. Camp are on The bills tonight
At Kelly and Leons Mlnstrels the clever burlesque
OF the "Grand Dutch 81 Is stu kept on the boards.
buresq1e "Under the Kerosene Lamp" still attracts
crowded houses
The announcement OF the appearance of John
great Irish drama Of "0'Donnes Mission at the
Park Theatre Brooklyn. ought TO arouse the amuse.
ment-goers Of that pous city and make standing
room Onyr the rule there for this week.
Az 1o0ey's, Brooklyn bill OF perplexing novelty
and variety. with Professor Hilton as the star, is
promised Tonight
Chanfrau plays SAM for this night only at the
Brooklyn Academy.
George W Colby the popular accompanlsl, an.
nounces his annual concert at Steinway Hall for
Wednesday, with Mme Parepa.Rosa, Carl Rosa, Mrs.
kempton, Hill, severint, Ferranti, Morgan, Pease
and Raudoln.
Mrs. Fanny Kemb,e reads at the Brooklyn Insti.
tute on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
"Cymbellne,r "Lear,' Henry w." and "As You
Like II" are on the programme.
Tony Pastor Will illustrate events In the Lille Oh
New York policeman at his establishment.
panorama OF the iate civil war will be exhibited
on Tuesday al the hail. corner OF Broadway and
Twenty third street.
virginia Lacoste, the telened young TRACE.
dienne, viii recite "Jullus Cesar ut De Ganno's
hail. Fifth avenue. tonight.
George Morgan, the eminent organist, gives his an.
nua concert az Stcinway Hall on Thursday.
An arrangement has been effected between Mr.
William Wheatley and Messrs. Jarrett Palmer Dy
which the entire management OF Niblos GaFden VIII
pass into the hands Of the latter.
Madame Rstori will appear for the last time IN
America at the French Theatre in May, In The char.
acter OF SoJ' Teresa.
grand Easter sunday conccr, was'Rven az stem
way Hal last night before very large audience.
The horrible state of the weather dad not seem W
dampen the enthusiasm OF the AUDIENCE, Tor tne
artists who appeared, Madame PaiepaRoaa, carl
Rosa Miss Aida Tonp, J. X. Thomas George Sidpson
and q. w. Colby and who woe each received WIN
aDplnusp. The prorrnmme OF rare excel