New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-14
THE DRAMA.
BVRLESOTE.

The reign of burlcsque is the most c0nsplcu-
ous feature of the stage present IL IL as triumphant
although very far from being so powerful as I'D INC o"S
% Ars,onbapes over twentyhree hundred years ago
II has degenerated since the age OF that ailcchsc"
Athenian, bu. still retains many points OF resenpn0o
including the gods and machinery OF the DOid a'csuo
Of ancient Greece and Rome. It's shafts OF rdcue are
sim launched at Olympus and it is probable that The
Clouds" The Wasps," 1.-THE Birds and " Inc frogs
OF Aristophanes, the "Auularia." "Mosteharla' an"
"Trucnlentes" OF Plautus, the Mines OF LaDeras pan
dered 10 quite as bad taste as is now grained ny o
ern revvahsts OF old classic story But although lhe
Greek and Roman parodsts were only too prone to
ribaldry indecency, and license, their productions
were marked and sustained by an earnestness ana
consistency Of purpose which do much to atone
for the indelicacy Of their wit and the laNlty
OF their morals GThey were never altogether frivolous
or useless Never was there greater need OF an Aslo
nbapes than now exists in this Republic, in which that
free and daring Grecan would nave been SO lhuch d"
home Here are hundreds of fragrant abuses and count
less Ceons calling for the lash Of correction, which he
would WELD with so potent and unsparing hand. We
have retained the extravaganza and buOonery OF the
ancient satirsts and initiate their representations OF
clouds frogs and birds, but scatter the arrows OF W"
IN every direction with no aim object except to raise
laugh or call forth round OF applause such Is inc
highest aspiration of modern buresque, and the lowest
is 70 attract by pretty glitter and nude exhibition. IL Is
that political, NATIONAL IcNSlOus anu ''Nh o'''"'
evils are now the appropriate themes of the press and the
pulp and that the occupation OF our modern iarceurs
appears 70 be only to amuse yet cannot help regret
ting that so powerful aud effective weapon is now
almost wholly devoted TO trivial purposes
gwOOD's MUsEUM-PYGMALION.
A fair sample of modern burlesque was played
every night last week at Woods Museum entitled "Pyg
mahon." 1t is plentifully studded throughout with
punning local hits Although wanting in compactness
and due brevty and superabundant in limbs and out
ward nourishes." which might be jndiciousy curtaled
its movement brisk and dscursve helped on 10 salts
factory conclusion by rhymng wittcisins snatches OF
song and dance and elegant dresses and scenery,
and the crispness and eiaH Of accomplished farceuIs
Among the performers deserving of applause and tho
showers of bouquets ranedupon them, were Miss Emily
Pitt as TetS which she looked and acted WELL Miss
Lizzie Wimore as cupid Miss c. Thompson as Psyche,
Miss Teresa Wood Mopea.' MissAda Harland as fyg-
nation, and Miss BjOu Jenny WnOre. who posed and
acted the part the with bewitchng grace,
archness and simplicity. King AStydges and his general
H1pogus done in the right vein by Messrs John
Morton and G. c. Charles, but the burden Of the fun
borne triumph by Mr. Felix Rogers Gambyses, and
the cream OF the Joke dealt out with great JUNCTION
by Mr. Moses W. Fise the Princess MaBdnC TO which
character he impaired all the breadth and drOcry Of
rich brOgue aud Milesan humOr. "PygmaiOn' will be
repeated every evening this week. matinee will be
given every day at p The temperance of Misses Olivia
Murray in ms favorite part "Paudeen O'Raery"
also announced for this week, among the many objects
of interest provided for the entertainment Of the myriad
patrons Of this popular resort for young and Old pro-
vIncia aud cosmopolitan.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Travestie at the Olympic is still in full and
prosperous career. Mr.. Fox, consequence OF his
brilliant in Hamlet has been elected the comic
Of the nineteenth century. Some thousands have
yet to witness Lost at Sea" at Walacks, when it will
give place play by Tom Taylor now in prepare
ton Next Tuesday evening Will present the last OppOT
tunity Of seeing =" Innisfaen" at NibO's, for John
Brougham's Emerald Ring" will be produced on
Wednesday, by Mr. aud Mrs Barney Williams, in style
worthy OF the gifted author. Hamlet" although draw
ing fun houses at Booths will give place after this week
to Sir GILES OceTTedch. Cidlde MeuOte ana finally
Macbeth, IN which characters Edwin Booth will
appear. He Will be succeeded by Mr.. j. S. Clarke
has gathered golden harvest in Great Britain and
aures from royalty. "FrouFrOu at the Fifth Avenue
Theaer the Twelve Temptations" at the Grand Opera
House, "Shoo Fly" Hamlet in Black &c, at Bryants,
a new burlesque, called 1.-The Female Brokers OF Wall
Street." at the San Francisco Mnstres and the famous
equine performer, the gallant Arabian Alexander, and
other great equestrian and acrObac celebrities at the
NewYOrk CiIcus constitute some OF this weeks most
attractive pleasures for those whose wisdom and
privilege II Is 10 proong life by enjoying 1t.