The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-30
AMUDEMENTs.

THI OPHRL-We did not remain at the ope, 4
Last evening 10 give fair opinion Of the first Pc
formauce ia many years, of Donizetti's al
Poliuto - under the French title Of LES Msrtyn,
but what We saw of the play did not impressu
over favorably Nine. Gambler was inhuenoed
by Q cold and therefore did not do IS we'll as shs
might have done. and Picot was laboring unds
difficulties. peront and Van Huffien even, we BE-
lieve, will better bear criticism At the next per
Torrance Of this opera, which will take place On
Wedns sday, to repay Tuesday subscribers for the
evening lost on Mardi Gras on account Of the en-
sertainment Of the Mystic Krewe.
The Opera House, however, was crowded from
pit to dome. and as soon a. Mr.. Picot appeared be
was received with most enthusiastic applause add
3 literal shower of bouquets was cast upon tas
stage. Several presents were also handed to him
through Mr.. Calsbresi, among which q costly
medal presented by his admirers. which Is Just
tribute to q worthy artist. To.nisht 1.-The Bridge
of Sighs," by 0henbach, with Chsmonin, Hardin.
Mesdames Lambele Alfalfa, Hassemsnn In the
cast. "Romeo and Juliet" will probably be pro-
duced on Thursday, not, however, as we had pre-
viously reported. with Picot and Lambee, bat
with Epgel and Hasselmsnn as Romeo and julie.
and alternately thereafter the couples above
nsmet will sing the opera. LA Vie Persistence
or Persian Life - will be the next Ohenbschism.
and "sernphine,n the last sensation OF victorin
sardou, the great French philosopher and dra.
mstist.
Speaking Of sardou, we cannot omit saying that
{" The Old Bachelors" by the same author, was re-
audience
last Sunday, and the male artists deserve great
credit for the able manner in which they inter-
preted the play, which every body speaking
French should see. We must state. no xever, that
the third act, although conducted with finesse-
and tact only possible to the profound genius Of
Sardou, would hardly bear being performed be-
fore American ladies. As Ssrdou himself saws in
his ''Fsmille Benoifon'-c'est rdide
The vARIErlEs.-A large audience was present
last night TO witness the last representation of the
Lottery of Life" II was a play that drew 20
the last. Tonight. in accordance with the re-
quest OF many thester-goers, the fue play of
Masks and Faces" with Miss orion as Pea
Wellington, will be produced. 1t will be treas.
Tomorrow that talented actress. Miss Alice Gray.
will take benefit Miss Gray has all through the
winter sustained the difficult role of leading lady
with spirit and accuracy that demand a large
and substantial recognition at the hands of those
10 whom ste has given so much pleasure. The
plays will &c Broughsm's Playing with Fire.
and the 3etty Househreaker." Ii ia useless for
Us to urge a, full attendance we, therefore, con-
tent ourselE with predicting it.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc-We would respectfully
remind our readers, young and old, thar this even
ing j. kittredge takes Q benefit. j. Kittredge ia
the treasnrer-J. kittredge, young mao of smil-
ing countehance, invariabe good nature. and
good Judge OF human nature. He knows one .
thing, or. 1.-THE DON'T we'll iell IL TO him now aud
thai is: be has plenty of frisnds. all Of whom
mean TO be at his benefit, rain or shine. Such an
audience the Academy won't have seen In q year
past ~ will gather there Tonight. The Kittredge
races are the attraction, the beneficiary entering
the gray mare Benefit, which he will ride to tri.
imp, If our stamps are good for it. For tue occa.
sion, the center portion of the parquette will bo I
set aside Tor ladies. this having been necessitated
by the extraordinary demand for seats. The pro-
gIamme will embrace the farce of The Two
Buzzsrds," ballet advertisement entitled "The
Witches OF Slesa," a comic sketch, 81 Going to
he Races" an Ethiopian song and dance by Dick
Ralph the parterre act by the Wilson Brothers.
md the musical burlesque, "Bsrbe Bleue in New
Now, II with his personal popularity. aud this
programme combined. Kit don't have
IN overlooking house this evening we shall be con- 4
ent to confess ourselves no prophets.
ST. CHARLEs.--There was q crowded house. a
'ery crowded house at the ST. Charles last even
ng. Gen. Frank Blair aud Mr.. jerome being
mong the guests. and occupying one ofthe boxes.
dTs. siddons played kosdlfnd again in. "As You
Ike II, !" but under better auspices, for she found
b Ben DeBsr I0uchst0ne afIsrdiog desirable
upport The cast Of character was in other re-
poets the same ss when the piece was produced
asst week, Mr.. Pope playing Jacques, Mr.. Stevens
'ftando, and Miss Osborne Celia. The audience
vidently appreciated the refined entertainment
resented them, and testified IL by frequent out
ursts of applause.
To night Mrs. Siddons appears as Mariana, in
The VIE, or Tale OF Mantua, )" the company be
~ we ere pleased t. see, Increased by Messrs. ID.
/. Ration and o. II. Barr. late OF the Varieties who
M appear Us fernando. and Lorenzo respect
rely. with Mr.. Charles Pope as So Pierre
Tomorrow night we are to have Much Ado
bout Nething,o and on Thursday night the
Hunchbsck' will be repeated.
The Stesens benefit on Sunday night was well
tteDded.t the beneficiary and Mr.. Pope doing
)dmon s5d Pythids finely, with very excellent
lpport rpm Miss Preston as He1pli0ne. la the
fterpieceI "a Glance al New York. Ben De Bar
I'd Miss Delle Hewitt as Nose aud Lie made hit
he latter singing captain Jinksr and Walking
own Broadway" effectively. We would like the
III repeated for week day plsy-goers.
Daley's great sensation, "A Flash Of Lightning"
I'LL be produced next week.
NATIONAL THEATER.--The performance last
ght OF Jack Cade, or the Kentish Rebellion
y members Of the Shakespeare Club and amateurs
this city aud Mobile, while realizing, il Is graft
ing 10 announce, handsome sum for its worthy
bject, the relief Of Miss Dora Kreubbe, was,
ewed artisticaIly, complete success, rejecting
edit upon the taste and talent OF those con,
srned. II Twas not our good fortune to remain
1rDg the entire entertainment, and we recall
18th regret our inability to do so, for there was
re interfst awakened by the JACK Cdde Of Mr..
who, In the oath scence. was particu-
ry powdrful In his acting and enuDciation. The /
Iot Worry Of NJ. B., and the FfiGr Lacy 1
DIT. Oh, Of Mobile, were also excellent, 4
I'd In fact we might 90 On and in all truth say !
70 same II all the impersonations, for 10 spite OF
e fact pat amateurs performed, professional |
ayers mtyht have not been ashamed TO admire. |
81 Rose Mood as Marianne claims too q large
ARE OF opr commentator, for she surpassed, we
ought. raany who make far greater pretensions.
To sum up the entertainment, 1t was a pleasing -
le tbrOue hout and We shall atiantlv " air for