The New York herald., 1869-03-30
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I. .~1AIkE FRANcAIs-sLife IN Paris ~ What d
theme for the poet the painter, the historian, the
phiosop. eer, Italian. German. English or African
opera, and the French opera oouDs! ia Vie PARIS
iennep, Ali .'he world In nutshell and ali Frenchy
and In French And this was the new sensation al
the French theae last night the night set apart for
the special testim. ,nial to Manager Grau. 1t was
the night Of the vernl equinocta the night OF the
breaking up or the icy barriers Of the Hudson, a
stormy night bad uight for the theatres,
ana yet there was q splendid house. There
have been few better under Grau's successful
administration Of the bouGs.'' This piece, 1t ap-
pears. was 'got up" by O1enbach and Company for
the great Paris Exposition Universee OF 1867 for the
Theatre du Palais Royal where it had run Of
300 nights. The plot hinges upon the adven-
lures OF a Swedish baron ana bsroness,
who, coming to Paris In search Of adventures,
are humbugged by . certain guide and his con-
life contrived for the special entertainment OF the
distinguished strangers and which proves great
SUGGEST The cast embraced M. Carrier as Brazilian
with more money than brains, az Prick, funny fell
low, and Pr0spere, an alias for special occasion;
M, BeckerA as the Swedish Baron: M. Mussay Il new
DeTns jrss d appearance this Sc season. 3 Raoul de-
Gardebon tthe Partisan guide and Urbain; Mme
R0seB 0s Gabrielle; Desclauzas as the Baroness;
chorus at the new railway station. and, after .
variety Of Partisan adventures, closes at Lo Jardn
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music scattered through the play, and . number Of
lively choruses, nearly all sf which were encored,
In the course OF the evening Mr.. Grau was very
emphatcaly called for by the house. but as he was
stu confined TO his room from sickness Mr. Jul gnss
in = few very neat and appropriate re-
marks recognized the compliment, and pro-
to please the public at any sacrifice The testimonial
was substantial success, and with some pruning
OF the exuberant dialogues &c, this opera OF Life
10 Paris" ought to have . prosperous life In New
York In closing up with other attractions, the pre-
sent season Of the French company at this house.
See our amusement advertisements.
BROADWAY THEATRE.-"Old Phil's Birthday" was
played last night to rather small audience. There
Is considerable merit IN the plot Of the play and,
wen rendered, would make adhesive hit Mr.. Coul-
dock, as Old Phil the star Of the evening, and
gave unlimited satisfaction. Miss Couldock, ss
Marion. lacked that charming ease Of manner and
speech that distinguished Mrs. Skerrett Blanche.
Mr.. Kay, as Frank Stapleton made his first appear
ance In America. His acting was very inferior and
he can hardly hope without very great practice, TO
class In the part OF Leonel. Mr. lack "a Mr Hard.
ness, sustained his part well.
WOODS MusEUM.-In spite OF Mr.. Tayleure's an
nouncement that the production OF 1.-THE Tempest''
would be postponed till wednesday, and a. II 70
compensate that disappointment, we were favored
last night with tempest which, for strong realistic
effects Of wind and rain, might certainly vie with
any representation at the Grand Opera House. One.
immediate result Of such an Easter Monday was Q
consequent diminution OF business at the theatres
and Miss Alice Marriott's debut at Woods Museum
was therefore, made before an audience more select
than numerous. The new actress is essentially meo-
<1,o anA
help thinking tnat her Introduction to an American
wrought pbraseology Of sensational play than In
the colder Shaksperian which she selected for the
purpose; or juster mean might have been chosen
other hand we can easily understand that Hamlet
unusual points OF attraction for an actress
or Miss Marriotts pecuIiarities Her almost
and face; her wen developed frame, lend
to her conception OF the part maseDaoiance which
and makes ham fancy that he s In error respecting
the artists sex. Her reading Is not less vigorous
and masculine performance Sne understands II as
scenes with Ophelia where 1t Ii too easy to remem
ber that Hamlet is o woman for the nonce, she Is
task. Miss Marriott's conception Of Hamlet is BY
no means brilliantly novel, but u rather an eclectt
The ieSitimste stage. Her reception last night was
cordial and genuine ana proved conclusively that,
no matter what certain small local critics urge to the
public does not qualify its praise or its censure
with o consideration Of where an artist may hail
from. The support OF the stock company was
OF the feebiest description, and we were
disappointed with Mr.. Cathcarts version Of the
must siwsys be: but even ore rotindO defamation
viii not etherialze most material and absurd cos
tune or compensate for series Of most unghostlke
gestures. The mission Of the gentleman VINO PLAYED
Polonius Is not to represent Shaksperan senility,
with which there Is subtitle quantity OF brain In
vaae M % ns Ies OF ns Tne ras, We
mounted with that reckless profusion and extrava-
grant display characteristic OF this theatres reck
within the four walls OF q drawing room, and IN
vests the artists with costumes measured and deter
mined ny no scany nsoG s sCae N 9s M Mis Is
preliminary paragraph and pun; but II she would
retain the good opinion OF our people let her be
her Individual shoulders or consorting exclusively
with management whose notions OF stage fitness
seem to be as fossil as Its scenery.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc-GERMAS DRAMA-FAHNY
JANAUscHEx.- Janauschek commenced the first OF o
few farewell performances at the Academy last night
previous to leaving for Europe. She performed in
the historical play OF Elizabeth Queen Of England"
az composed by Paolo Giacometti. It was the same
as Ristori appeared In, only she spoke in Italian
while Janauscnek spoke in German. There was
good and appreciative audience Notwithstanding
the inclement weather. This play does not bring
out the splendid dramatic powers OF Janauschek a.
Medea, Deborah, or even Mary stuart. While 1t
gives highly interesting insight Of history and Of
the character OF Elizabeth 1t lacks those striking
incidents and situations In which Janauschek excels
But as In all her varied roles she showed the
great classic artist, and ct times her action
and eloquence were thrilling. She Is really
the finest model for eocution and acting and
should be studied by artists themselves The scene
where Elizabeth shows her anger TO the once favored
Earl Of Essex, and nally says, ITO the Tower with
him. was q superb piece Of acting; and here IL Is
but just TO say Mr.. Bcnemann acted the Earl ad-
mirably. Then, again, when with apparent remorse
and revived affection the Queen would save.Essex
from the sentence she had passed upon him, and
shouts for horse that some one may nee TO over
take Dawson, and tear Essex's sentence to atoms,
Janauschek rises to the sublime in art and also
In ner last illness and concluding death scene. She
il beyond question the greatest actress In this country
and has few rivals IN tue world Not TO see her Is TO
lose great treat. Miss Kuchle, a. Lady sarah How
ard acted her part well, and so did Mr.. Reinhardt
as King James, and Mr.. Bernherdy, ~ Lord Bureigh.
IL is good company. IL is said Ianauschek will
leave Europe after this short season In New York,
and that she has made great progress In learning
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