The New York herald., 1871-04-23
MUSIC AND TIE DRAMA.


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BoorHs.-rhe production OF the long promised
"Winter's Tale" mt this establishment VIII be the
event OF the week. The cast VIII include the entire
company reinforced by such sterling artists az
Mrs. Ada Clifton Molenhauer and Marx Smith. The
scenery and appointments are on an unprecedented
scale.
WALLAcK's.-The Incompatible Lester has made
"The Llar' Que OF the most successful impersona
tons in mis- immense repertoire. and crowued
houses testify The wisdom or the choice OF Foote'S
nne comedy twin be given this week with cast
embracing the best members OF this adm rable
company.
FIFTH AVENUE TuEATaE-Charles Mathews ap.
pears tomorrow night as Pun ana Sir Fretru
Plaglary In Shcridans amusing sketch "The Critic,
or Tragedy Renearsed.r The play VIII he given
for The first time IN this city for fourteen years. 1t
has been altered and adapted TO suit the modern
stage and the entire company Is In the cast.
AMERICAN CONSERVATORY or MUsIc.-rhis lnsti-
tuition. which has become a permanent success
owing 10 the exertlons or its director, Henry
Schroeder. las been considerably enlarged ana has
now large music hall of its own. Mr.. Richter the
pianist, Is the latest addition to the stair. musical
agei3y, by which artists aud teachers can register
their names and obtain places suitable to their
artistic requirements has been est abshc6 at this
institution.
MADAME SgEBA1H VIII give her last two perform
anccs prior to her departure for Europe at the
Academy OF Music on Wednesday and Friday, April
26 and %, ON which occasion admission to all parts
OF the house Il liked at nifty cents. On Wednesday
evening 'Adrenne Lecouvrenr'' and on Friday
"Mary Stuarl.' with Mme Seebach In the title
roles are to be presented. The numerous admirers
Of this sterling artistic Will doubtless await them
selves or the last opportunity for seeing famous
nrcon Nasf uitr Mpro
seebach will perform in the tragedy OF "Faust' in
Poughkeepsie.
rGisceIiancor, Items.
I. Cahill and Thomas Keenc so to Europe the Il rst
week I'm June.
Frank R0cne has been engaged as the leading man
for Mrs. +. y. Conway's new theatre, Brooklyn.
Fanny Burte, popular Juvenile and singing
chambermaid actress. arrived In this city from the
West on the 21st lnst
Lucille Westerns tour, under the direction OF
Lowell Smmonds, commences on April "a at Ell
mira and closes May 20 al Newark. she takes the
regular New York and New England tour.
Lowell Slmmonds have had great succ ess
with Maggie Mitchell In New York and New Eng
land. The engagement lasted from March 20. COM
mencing at Rochester, until April %, closing at
Bridgeport.
Charley Parsioe has returned this city from his
trip East. His pupil Master Snifren, is said to be
one or the smartest boys u his age and size In the
business that OF a song and dance performer. He
Will probably appear with his "kid' at Niblos Gar
den In 'Kit.n
Lille Eldridge has bought from Fred Marsden a
three act emotional play OF the "East Lynneu type.
Lille Is preparing Tor starring tour with it. Lille
has great hopes with this piece and says that hand
kerchiefs will be In demand alter the first night 1t Is
produced.
"Rit, the Arkansas Traveller. Is the title OF the
new piece to be produced ut Niblo's Garden on May
8, with Il. g. Chanfrau as the STAR 1t Is drama OF
Southern life and adventure, original and Intensely
exciting. Edward Spencer Of Baltimore, is the
aAthor. It will he produced with a powerful cast
and new beautiful scenery. Lizzie Price, OF the
Arch, Philadelphia, and other first class artists
have already been secured.
Ettie Henderson, popular actress, who visited
Europe a few years ago and met with such great
success In her performance OF Fanchon, which had
such q long run, and ia also well known as the
vile OF William Henderson, familiarity called the
successful pttsburg manager. Is having new piece
written for her, called the "Far West, The
Bounding Fawn." 1t ~ In four acts Is of the true
sensational type, and has been duly copyrighted.
This clever actress purposes ~snrrns with ,e "sst
season.