The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-04


dearth OF novelty this week characterizes
dramatic as well as operate affairs In this city, but
genuine attractivepess OF programme is still the
feature at most u the theatres. The revival OF Old
plays and tbs retention on the boards OF such new
ones rs hs.ve proven acceptable to the public are
with Gut few exceptions. the cards which our the
atrial managers intend playing this week, with the
view Of winning still further the support ana
encouragement OF our theatre. goers This support,
desoite the commotlon ana 'upsidedownness" OF
r1fIairs IN Wall street. has OF late been i,geraly
bestowed upon oil classes OF adjustments IN this
viclnty-from the legitimate drama and grand
opera to negro mnstrelsy and varieties entertain
ments--and there is every prospect OF It's con,
tnuance for at least two or three weeks
ye. to come. At nearly every one Of our theatres,
notwithstanding the lack OF novelty, good plays are
OF present the feature and SO long as these continue
to please and attract large audiences just 50 long
viii our managers be justified in keeping them upon
the boards BY and by, when the lovers OF the
drama weary or grow tired Of the old, our managers
Will doubtless surIeit them with new attractions,
large supply OF which nearly every one Of them
boasts Of still having in reserve, and which, at the
proper moment will be hurled at our amusement
loving citizens with such breahess haste as
to make even old playgoers marvel and stare
with astonishment at the inexhausible rich
ness Of the prOdigious resources OF our
enterprising amusement caterers. Until then
we must, we suppose, patiently abide our
time thankfully accepting such goods as the gods
provide, now only swallowing the old that we may
at no very distant day be tlckled with the new.
Aside from the production at Walacks OF The new
comedy entitled Progress" the revival Of standard
comedy at the Fifth Avenue theatre and the reopenng
of the Theatre Comlque as varieties show the past
wa hau haap Dir pot for tyn avpn
the 1rst being the successful close last Saturday
evening OF the grand English opera season AZ the
Theatre Francois under the management OF Madame
Parepa- Rosa, and the second being the sudden but
not unexpected collapse OF the grand French opera
at the "Catacombs," after ill-starred season Of
but one week, under the management OF M. Dryane
For the present week the following inducements are
offered In the way Of musical ana theatrical attrac-
tions:-
At the Fifth Avenue theatre ShaKspeares dainty
comedy OF ''Twelfth Night" after being shelved in
this city for nearly twelve years. Is to be revived this
evening, with new scenery, new costumes and an
exceedingly strong cast. Mrs. Scottsiddons a
direct descendant Of the great Mrs. siddons OF the
British stage, is to appear In the piece, sustaining
the role Of Viola. 'As You Like It" is shortly to be
placed upon the stage at this house. to alternate
with Twelfth Night" and it is more than probable
that both pieces will be produced IN such manner
as to insure them long and successful run.
Shakespeare will likewise hold sway at the Grand
Opera House, where 1.-THE Tempest" which piece
enjoys the reputation OF having been the last ora.
matte work written by the great bard, will be re-
vived with all the gorgeous scenery and novel
mechanical effects which characterized Its produc-
ton at the same house last season, under
the efficient homogeneous of Mr.. Tayleure. The
cast-sO far as regards the leading personages-wil
be entirely new and OF somewhat extraordinary
character. Mr.. Charles Wheateigh is to assume the
shape OF Callahan, Mr.. James Il. Taylor personates
Ferdinand and Mr. E. L. Triton Prospero. Miss
Annie Deland appears as Miranda and Miss Lisa
Weber as Ariel.
The revival OF old plays IS also the order OF the
day at the Olympic. The sensational drama Of "Ihe
Streets Of New York; which piece some few years
ago enjoyed quite brilliant success at this theatre
ia to be reproduced this evening with many OF the
old favorltes In their original roles. 1t Is we
beleve, to be mounted with new scenery, and as it
Is purely local in story aud character, 1t VIII
doubtless prove attractive the pubic aud remuner-
alive to the management
At WOODS Museum u new sensational drama, enti-
fflsn enufae1f" HaIf nj MI aeniHlSk, .MnCeisy tpe
evening with appropriate scenery and the full
strength of the regular dramatic company attached
to the establishment. The afternoon performances
during the present week at the Museum Will consist
OF the "Rustlc Prima Donna" and the eXcruciatng
burslesque d "Uip Wan Wlnkleu
The new comedy or Progress" the latest effort
la the comedy line OF its popular author, Mr.. T. w.
Robertson, enters thls evening upon the second
week OF Its success at Wallack's. Like so MANY
other OF Its authors works 'Progress' LACKS stage
produced ut WallacA's the piece enjoys the advan.
tages OF excellent scenery and strong cast, and Us
II Is improving with each successive representation
II would not be al ali strange IL 1t held possession OF
the boards for some weeks TO come.
AT Booths theatre Miss Bateman is still attracting
large ana fash enable audiences BY her powerful
impersonation Of Leah. AS life picture Leah M
Miss Bateman's hands stands alone upon the stage
Eooth's the play is well mounted crediabIy acted
and as q pastoral picture u welcome 10 q stage
pledged to support the hi ia 81 form OF dramatic arr
week Of its career at Nibio's. The piece has now
reached that point where further Improvement IN
acting Is Oh imposslblty, and some or the actors
as in most cases where plays have enjoyed long
run-aready Detray sigas OF care.essness, from
too great familiarity with their parts. With this
exception "Formosa" is almost as strong as when
first produced.
The great success attending the first four Patti
concerts at Steinway Hall has induced manager
Strakosch to announce two more for the present
week. These VIII be given ON next Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, with the same drtistes as the
previous ones. This evening Mile. Patti sings M
newark ana 10 morrow evening she appears al the
BROOKLYN Academy OF Music.
Horse drama Is once more the attraction az the
Bowery theatre where Miss Leo HUDSON 1.-THE star
equestrienne,n is announced to ride the bare back
SEC" 5ac1 Less over the stage and through the
drama OF "Mazeppa."
At the Tammany .Ixlon,n new ballet, the men
who ny, the man who Wins aud the man who
Hstrkes from the shoulder the principal atlrac.
tons for tue present week. This evening "Jem
Mace' VIII have ''set-to with lns cousin Leopold
the boards OF the great wigwin This Is the only
professional gentleman that the 'eX-champlonS,
intends sparrlng with While IN this country.
Hermann tue "pre5tidixitateurr having cleared
his skirts OF the grand French OPERA Is again In I'm.
disputed possession Of the Academy OF Music where
with hls mage wand and dexterous fingers he Ii
prepaled tc astonlsh all who favor HIM with their
presence, every Thursday and saturday evening
Tomorrow and wednesday Professor Hermann
holds forth in Newark.
Tony Pastor the great lnvlncibe OF tue east side.
announces another hew local sensational drama al
his popular opera house In the Bowery. The Gus
toinafy amount OF songs, Iigs and ballet dourshes
0cCuUy small dDuCe tLe uilIi
The Ihsa.re C9lpiquue, hayingt0fsaKen the legltl.
mate ior tue varlS.ies business, ID meeting with
fair share OF public patronage For the present
wees az ATTRACTIVE programme Is offered, Including
all the 'sreat stars OF the opening night In their
several specialized.
The Waverieg theatre Is now quite an Institution.
Its popularity ls increasing daily aud It's audiences
nightly. good varieties bill ls offered for ths
evening" with several new stars.n
The san Francisco Minstrels are still black In the
face from what some ill-naured persons wound cali
an overdose Of success. startling novelues" are