New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-13

and very interesting embodiment of character But
somehow 1t fails TO suggest either soldier gallant.
or a wit. or mau of the world II is Romeo made
emphatic with little swagger. 1t is nimbe young
gentleman in love, and very sweet and winning as SUCH
But il does not I'LL ideal of Shakespeare's cOncep-
ton. In the poets hero we discern habit OF
sparkling chatter; Of easygong comfort airy
elegance of manners; gay sclfsasfed mental condi-
tiOn-even when in ove-and the cool promptitude of
soldier and man OF affairs In the actors embodiment
discern tender sweetness of sentiments bOyish ardor
involuntary interpretive sadness In one instance
lurd CLEAN Of tragic passion and, in nearly every
instance, agility OF movement in place OF vvacity OF
mind Certain OF the qualities OF BcHediek do. Of
course struggle forth TO view but the nature of the
actor is profoundly at variance with the Of
part Its goodness deeper. It's gayety is different
The wonder is that the two get matched at ALL In fine
when we consider the thoughtful, dreamy, intro
specve character OF Mr.. Booths mind, and the
uneSs quite iDseparabe from his peculiar cast of head
and expression OF countenance, marvel that he
should succeed at all, even in suggesting the identity
of Benediek We cannot record his performance as q
true Interpretation of Shakespeare but it brilliantly
Illustrates most signal If not complete victory
natural Inaphude
FIFTH-AYENUE THEATER.
The long career of Mr.. Towards lively lit
tie drama of Saratoga" really to be approach
ing its conclusion at the Fifth-Ayenue Theater.
Mr.. DAILY announces that the piece will be kept
upon his stage for only two weeks longer. That be-
ing the case, our play-going public will see Mr..
Boucicauls Jezebel" the 9th OF March Meanwhile
the final opportunities Of enjoying the fun of Sara
tOga" should be imprOyed-and, doubtless, will
not escape attention. We have already noted the
fact that extra Matinee of Saratoga" will be
given at the Fifth-Avenue Theater, on Wednes-
day, i'll aid of the Founding Asylum The cause
will of awaken interest the liberaly Of tho
manager and Of his artists and mechanics will inspire
respect and the entertainment win diffuse pleasure We
hope this benevolent project will he consummaed in
really brilliant The Saturday Matinee will be
given as usual and will be the seventeenth Of the series
1t should be noted that in point Of rappings dresses
&c, Saratoga" looks bright now il did at first
upon the and elegant stage of this cosy and pretty
theater.
OLYMPIC THEATER.
For one week longer Mr.. Fox viii continue
TO burlesQue Mr. Booths recently seen imperonatiOn OF
Richeii That his tavestie is cOmea aud amusing our
readers have been assured That its drOil gravity and
homely quantncss arise out OF truly humorous ind-
vduaty and are expressed with real talentand with
such skill and effect as only possible to an expert
enced arstno careful observer can fail to see IL! ms
not alone for Mr. FOxs performance, however, that
the burlesque Of "Richelieu," as given at the
Olympic Theator is worthy of the especial attention OF
the lover OF pleasure. Various accessories OF novelty
and merit contribute the effect Of the piece and make
il thoroughly enjoyable entertainment 10 those who arc
in quest OF sheer and unaOyed fun Mr. Hayes intends
to bring out Mr. Days drama, entitled Horizon
next week. We learn that Mr. J. B. studley and Miss
Agnes Ethel VIII play two OF It's parts
We have thus endeavored, in general remarks, to
crystalline into clear statement impressions Of this
revival. considered a theatrical pageant and as
dramatic representation. wearisome details may well
he spared Such presentations the Beatrice OF Mrs
Pateman and the D0gbcTy Of Mr.. McVicker not being
shakcspear au at ALL need not detaln attention
nor is it necessary to dilate upon the
miscellaneous acting in the minor parts In the light OF
theatrical pageant Mr. Booths presentation OF Much
lido" is entitled to all OF credit. In the light OF
an intrepid effort, his part also, to seize
honorable laurcs in field and to afford bis
public a 1ich variety Of entertainment, 1t
liskewise merits honor and recognition Many
lovers Of the drama have enjoyed it, And finally while
IL fails satisfy cXactuS standard of criticism in the
matter OF acting 10 nevertheless sheds forth refining
influence, and wOrhy takes its rank among the most
pure and tasteful cutcmpOrary dramatic enterprises
The cast with which "Much Ado About Nothing" mas
been offered at Booths Tneater should be recorded IL
stands as follows: