New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-28
THE DRAMA-MUSIC.
THE DRAMA

gether In Waiaoks Theater 10 witness the
ton OF Home and The Critic the ne w. adrot ana
tasteful combination Of old features with which Mr. Wal.
lack purposes to close his dramatic year Both tho
pieces have frequently been discussed. 10 was their
union In one bill, and the fact OF their illustration by
OF the best comedians living that crowned the fair
occasion with tho freshness OF novelty and nster Of
victorious intellect Two pieces distinctive In char
acter so excellent In merit and strongly cOntrasted
represenve Of different literary epochs have seldom
been Joined In performance. Home" which 10
worthiy OF the four comedies that make the
stone OF Robertsons fame presents order OF literary
artist essentially Of today-the outgrowth Of society
that is harrassed by wearisome conventions tired
with superseryiceable sacyity. Robertson long
ago pointed out, q kind OF Thackeray OF the
drama; elear-sighted. hafobeerfu half-sad OBJ
server OF those contrasts in character, condi.
ton, and experience-sometimes droll. oftenor pa
thetic-which the comedy and tragedy OF 40
cia life He does record sadly his style s OF many
coors and chiefly the color OF silver but back OF tho
writing one very clearly face that anything
but gay" "The Critic" the other hand though only
one OF the trines OF master, IL characteristic expo
nent OF artist OF that far freer Joyous mood
whch-though, in all ages, 1t accompanies creative
power and the OF 80 ample aid so
prodigal that they need not be economical
thought of-was frequent and potent in the
literature OF two three generations ago than i is In
the literature OF the present time Robertson endures
and smiles. Sheridan enjoys and laughs. so sharp Is
suggestive contrast between the two plays that intel
gent theatrical auditory could fail TO appreciate It's
force. The assemblage at Waacks Theater. last night
without, probably taking the trouble define TO Its
mind the nature Of the impression manifestly
joyed IT, and therein testified to Mr. Waacks sagacty
in joining the old and new"T Tho Critic" as jlunty In
It's ninety Yoar II In its rst and Home"
sparkling and tender I'm youth that has not yet
three years Of stage experience.
For the manner in which these pieces presented.
hsNsu IA
praise. The simple drawingroom scene-wbich Is all
that the three acts OF "Homo" requre-was set with
rich and tasteful accessories; and that comedy was
acted (mang very little exception with the ofhand
caro- characteristic Of trained talent when
OF its ground and Joyous in Its work. Tho
well-known fine points OF this pieco wero Wv
idly mado this occasion Of its revival. To
our mind the best OF them IL the exposition OF the differ
ence between real aud pretended love, a. shown in
their different effects upon the manner OF avowas made
by one and the same person IL would not be easy 10
find good contrast OF sincerity and mockery, or such
natural spontaneous and telling expression Of them
as are offered in the second act Of this play. Mr. Lester
waack acted charmngly as Young Dorrison. known as
Colonel White and once more justified his claim 10 tho
leadership Of light comedy the American stage HIS
artistic purpose Is DISTINCT his fancy s lively; hs VIZ
PLAYS brightly around the thought that be aims to Illus
trate; and the whole structure OF his acting warmly
tinged with rosy hue OF tender sentiment. The cast
"a Captain MounhaGe, Mr.. Ringcold BERTHE. Mas
EGie Germon IA Lucy Dorrison Mrs. Fanny Poster as
Dora Thornlattgh, and Miss Plessy Mordaunt as Mrs.
Pinehbeck. The only difference between this and tho
original cast at this heater-November g. isC9l-s thas
the characters OF Dora and Mrs Pnehbek now assumed
by Mrs Foster and Miss Mordaunt. thon personaed
By Mrs Laura Leclar Philips and Miss Henriputs Tho
representation, last night. followed with close at
tention and endowment from rs brisk opening 70 II.
or man il revereBced In the strains OF melody now h
come. the wide world over portion OF the universal
T6e I'm the characters sustained by Mr. Gilbert.
Miss GermOn. and Mr. Rngsod. was. In rather ana nn-
10 style. Mr. soddarts somewhat exifayaant person
alton o. Captain Mountrdge evoked great deal % Iueh
t.r Mrs Fanny Foslef-who. I'm acquiring ease, shows
moro and mental brightness, aud earnest almost
nnsntable prominence and attracted a great deal ~
pleased attention Temperament speaking generally
this lady is fortunate in engaging quality ALIKE ~
temperament aud personal beauty. Dies noibbsI.s.
but the style OF this actress Is not impre,
Ia9 TN Mr. cS od he cori% Welcomed and
would Justify the utmost cordially BY the hrsncy OF
his acting was TO be taken for granted His perfect
knowledge OF his powers, his perfect command 81
them, the exquisite Sace OF his me,hinisn. anu 2 tnS
both presentations. and afforded rare and unqualified
luxury OF pleasure. IL Is sometimes shd mat ne a,uhg
saglcious sound which, IN the face Of two persona
lions Of character 20 utterly distinct a. these seemt
than groundess IL Is late IN the day. however 10
refine on the attributes Of comedy acting which, m the
peculiar sphere Of elegant eccenircity, j. uncqutled
aud famous over half the world the fame OF Charles
Mathews was long ngo established. lie may nor now
uosess all the Intellectual nerve that once impeedhm
but he IL easily master ~ his art and the few emalng
opportunities OF seeing him should be improved -
priyege Mr.. Mathews VIII play Sir simon sinplo On
the occasion OF his benefit. next Saturday night The
simmer season al this theaer, under direction ~ NJ.
Theodore Moss will begin next Monday. On the jury
Is underlined.
Mlss Lizzie Stafford appeared last night nj Lima "a
wins theater, in play called "Woodleish" In Tao
change OF bin at the Union square Theatre the NoAes
Family acted ia farce entitled Tue Wrong Man In
The Right Place"