The New York herald., 1869-04-27
A II U s E NJ E N IS.

EMENTS.
BOOTHS THEATRE.-Last night the tragedy OF
"Othello'' was played here with the principal parts
changed, Mr.. Booth appearing as lagO ana Mr..
Adams as Othello 1t was not striking per-
formance. 1t was q performance 80 toned down as
to lose all point and Its level not the level OF re-
pose but or tameness. So far as regards Mr. Booths
own part 1t was not the ago we have hitherto seen
him present. 1t was in peculiar contrast with
the villain we have kept in memory from rom
the lines OF this part with an intellectual
iorce tnat nothing could snrpass the sublime OF re-
vengelu mallgnity Now the actor Is content TO de-
liver his lines and have done with them and Otneos
ancient Is but q "muddy netted rascal" Mr.. Adams
Is common place Otheo; Miss McVicker is no Des-
demona at all, and the Cassie Is not lie fine gentle
man that Shakespeare drew. Perhaps 1t Is enough
that In these days Of dramatic degradation we have
so fine a house and such nne scenery devoted TO
Shakespeare, and that an immense audience cares to
be present. Yet the audience took the matter cooly
ana let the story go with very little lnterrupJiOn
from enthusiastic palms.
TAMMANY-Last night crowded audience, sitting
and standing, witnessed the first performance of
nOndescrlpt called burlesque pantomine, under the
title Of 'Roblnson CrusQe." Preceding the per.
iormance was L'EcOle Gymnase, followed by song,
which was badly received by the audience, after
which came the classical trapeze, by Mile.
Zuliela and Mons vnturi. These restored the crowd
to good humor for the opening act OF "RObinson
CrusOe" This purpOrtS TO be in the Island OF SorO
sis, where the excellent ballet corps Of Tammany
opened with grand ballet. The first act includes
scene at an English inn, with song and dance, an
occasional fairy and some very funny scenes,
in which 1t Is difficult 70 tell what the
plot or performance aims to be. In the second act
there seems TO be more design, and broad fun IS the
aim throughout. Robinson Crusoe appears with all
his animals and man Friday, who, with the help OF
ne bach hAe Of dous mama manages ii to Seep the the
audience in a roar OF laughter through the act In
and harequinade is introduced with very good
effect, the whole winding up with magnificent
scene called the Golden Realm" The piece
had all the disadvantages OF first
night, and we doubt not will run more
ghDy after little practice and some
long a second part, ana the Introductory ballet
scene can be cut down to advantage. There are
many good local hits IN the readings, which were
well received, but the puns and word play did not
take. After pruning the fun oil the piece will show
better and 1t viii doubtless be popular favorite.
THEATRE CoMIQUE.-'Piuto." as reconstructed by
the versatile Lingard was performed last night at
the above popular house OF entertainment to
densely packed but highly delighted audience The
gorgeous manner in which this sprghtiy burlesque
put upon the stage evidences the exceeding good
taste and almost prodiga lberality OF the manage
ment The costumes oi the principal performers
were rich IN the extreme and anything but cumber-
some; that worn by Miss Ance Dunning--a tight
fitting nesn-coiored dress relieved by black velvet
belt, heavily fringed with goj-was particu-
dialogue was brisk and well pointed the
arrangement OF the music excellent. and alto
ciesd gesaer M sncoss ngaT new Teconssruc.ie Is 3,
VelocIpede," proved a tremendous hit, and the
sprightly manner in which it was rendered by Miss
Alice Dunnng and Miss Dlckie Lingard eiicited
enthusiastic applause and tumutuous encores from
the critics In The gallery.
PARK THEATRE, BEooKLyN.-The benefit OF Mr..
william Harms, who appears to have grown into
great favor with the ha6itues Of the PARK theatre,
successful events Of the season at this popular place
OF amusement. The play selected was the emotional
drama, IN prologue and four acts, entitled the
marble Heart" which was gwen in Brooklyn last
evening for the first time IN Two years. Some little
disappointment was occasioned in consequence OF
the absence OF Mrs. =. II. Conway who unfOrtu-
nately met with severe accident on Friday even
ing last while playing at Boston. 1t Is SAID.
however, tina, she VIII shortly be able , TO
Wren performed she part OF the title role in the
absence Of the lessee, who was 10 have appeared
IN that character, and acquitted herself in most
creditabte manner. The advent OF Mr.. Harris. who
personated Raphael Duchalet, the sculptor, was the
signal for gradual outburst Of enthusiastic aI-
piause which did not subside for some minutes.
The Editor Of the Magic Lantern, oy Mr.. George DE
We're, was an admirable rendition OF the part; his
enunciaio ~ clear and there is an absence OF any
thing akin to that STACEY demeanOr noticeable
among others Of the cast The Clementine OF Miss
Noble very fair. The rest OF the company gene
rally speaking, maintained their respective parts so
as to form fair support TO the representation.
This evening tne Strcet> oil New York; Will bc
yived at the Park theatre.
NEW YORK CIRous.-Rlsley's original Japanese
troupe who created furore oflnterest on their
first appearance In this city made their appearance
last evening at the New York Circus. The spacious
amphithcatre was crowded showing tina. the ab.
sorbing interest IN their wonderful performances
has IN nowise abated. One who wants 10 see the
cxtrcmest possibilities OF posturing, the most mar
vellous exhibitions OF suppeness. the most extraor-
dinary evoutiOns OF the human form divine. the ut
most limit oil audacious rope dancing the strangest
tricks at egerdemain, and altogether be eectri.
ded with bewildering astonishment, must spend
an evening here. IL IL hardly worth while TO write
the names Of the leading artists, for no could
pronounce them II they written he one whit
The wiser. They are all masters In their respective
lines II would requirea book a. vouminous almost
as Dean Swift's "Iale OF Tub" to detail what ~
simply entered on the programme AS "rub and Roy,
BY Count DenSichi and ShnthasO," the latter we'll
remembered 10y his English soubriquet OF Little All
Right" AZ al exhibition OF nerve, strength and
endurance it Is only surpassed by the "Maglc Lad.
det'' aud Balance OF the Ladders" These latter
performances utterly set az naugnt all the ordinary
laws OF gravltation. Marvellous as well as pleasing
IN their way the "Fre SCREEN tue suspended
Bamboo" and Trained Butterflies" During tue
short time the troupe remain IN the city they are
sure 10 be well pstronized.