New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-10-02
THE ORA MA.
wALLACK's MANUFACTURING EIGHT-PfG-
MALION AND GALATEA.


IN ALWAYS crowded last evening the new season began
there In the usual fashion, and with the customary con
eomitauts OF numerous aud brilliant asscmbage, an
Interesting performance, and lively and bounfu public
appreciation and applause, The ample yet cosy audo-
rium-cleansed aud TO extent heautiied anew,
and flied with welldressed peope,-Oferod particu-
ary gay spectacle to eyes that love the picturesque
The music played by Mr.. Bakers baud,
was agreeable and even inspiriting. Tho slec-
tators, less fashionably frigd than is usual,
at this louso seemed impress;pe and in good temper
Mr. Wallack, with in lis buttonhoe, shed grace
upon the scene, from the digned sccuson OF Ls lr-
vate box. Tic players, warmed by this sunny atmos-
phcre and favored by the fine opportunities provided in
"PyEmalion and Galatea" put forth earnest Efforts
which frequently were happy ones Altogether the oc-
casion delightful for refinement. It's cheeriulness
ard its intellectually of influence such occasions dis
seminate culture and remind wherein the stage can
be tho real niend Of education aud virtue.
"PyGmalion and Galatoa," the production OF MI. W.
g. Gilbert one OF the hest plays ever offered on the
New-York stage We briefly described II on Monday
sketchng lts plot mentioning its characters and points
and indicating it's general DRIFT and value. To see the
piece acted. however r. TO realize what the reading
about II NAV not, rerchauce, convey-that this is a
comedy vital with genuine inspiration It's author must
have deeply felt the bcauty aud the meaning OF its sub
ct aud what he thus clt he has for that reason. been
able 10 mpart His process is not the process OF cold
mechanic skill: il is art, radiant with emotion. HIS
comedy addresses apprehension seldom accosted now
a-days-he sense, namely, OF the ideal. lie not only
revves-tsefa difficult aud admirable literary achieve
meut-the simple reality Of passage from the domestic
ie ancient Greece but he makes that passage trbu
lary 10 an ideal expeIieuoe. ana eliminates with the
glorious light OF Imagination. This is double vic
boTy: that OF the teacher, and-greater yet
that Of the poet. Those who see "Pygmalion
and G'latea," therefore, and understand it, are
elevated well instructed and, when that result has
bepn Cd I,v MIA he attained
that ought TO be expected through this channel To re-
produce the distant past at time VIXEN civilization was
it's summit and in country llustTiOus for all that
makes people great TO suggest, not actually To depict
minute detail the evorya life Of the ancient Greeks
uuya an awful struggle Of passions In the soul OF
tyue artist aud true 10 intOXcate the fancy with
an ideal OF exalted oveDCss and TO wrap as in rose
leaf the cup the lily the great truth That pure and
simple affection is better richer and higher than
he dreams OF Imagination or the tTiumphs oi ar-such
the purpose and such is the fufllment, OF this
somcdy OF Pygmalion and Galatea" The author Of
such piece is not common mind. lie has earned in
his land honorable rcpute he wears 1t WORLDLY;
and II our humble praises can in any wise extend II they
are heartily bestowed
Enumeration OF the special merits of this piece is
sasiiy furnished. Its action mOves-as, In "A drama,
action ought mOvc-in crcscendo. TO climax. Its
story interesting. It's spirit is pure. Its char
ssters are indivduazed and clearly drawn 49, by
which mean that tLey present themselves as
distinct pcIsonages, and are so subordi-
nsted to tie influence Of dramatic incidents 10 be
made TO express themselves in characteristic conduct
and movement as vel in adcGuae words. It's plot is
developed naturally. Its principle Of construction is
ihe right one, fits spectator is ysued.
Its thread OF coOquy woven Of the many coors OF
ihOusht passion sontimcn', description, pieaSantry,
sGuow, uobone,s, and the requisite admixture OF the
commonplace. Greater literary variety could not rea-
souay be desired. And the comedy is written IN pure
English yerse-always ductile, aud often eloquent
such play ought greatly TO prosper IN the capital
CITY OF America. in London II than two hand
red nights the Haymarke Tbeater where attracted
ana pleased multludes Of people. We suspect it was
somewhat better acted there than Il was last night, at
Nalaca's Ihoater II could not, however, have been
better ST upon the stage MessIs. IsherwOOd and Evans
have painted lovely scenery for in interior and gar
den remarkable for graceful lines and pure cOlorsand
tins LiuUy set. The dresses employed are in the
highest sense picturesque, and they true TO good
authorities % G.c,sn Antiquities. The Effects Of Light
MADE UndeT HE exVerIclced supervision Of Prof.
IUbii OF the Polytechnic lnstituteand they are mostly
well made, might be expected, considering tue umin
Professors rciulgen. cie u. 60 lar accessories
concerned, short, nothing LAS been left undone.
The welcome accorded 70 the comedy was empLati-
eally cordial and tDat gladly accept auspOus
sign. IL would lie Incorrect 10 say, however, that either
TIC cast remarkably strong the performance ade
G.atey brilliant. Mr. George BODiiaee was seen
JgTqdiiOR: Mr. j. H. stOudart as C1ySOS; MI D. d. fOlk
as LeuciDpe; Mr.. f. NJ. Holland Agesimos; Mr.. g. r.
Browne as Mtmos; Miss Katharine Rogers as Galatea
Miss Edith Chas as CniSca; Mrs. Foster 1.-THE debutante
here last season. lRe and Mrs. Ponisi as Daphne.
Some OF these performersMss Challis and Mr.. Boni-
face for to be abou: well acquainted
w,the Greek temperament and bearing the average
rhinoceros is with Scotch metaphysics But Miss Kath-
arne Rogerplaying tho great part the comedy, and
bearing the burden OF the represehation-acted with
noble breadth Of design and most sweet graceful
ness of methods and her conquest of the public admra-
tiou was complete. voice. it may be said, is little
sharp but CHATS not much" gentle, well-rounded
type Of feminine beauty and goodness was presented by
Mrs Foser-the best newcomer of all the recent debu-
tantcs More particular comment upon the acting We
1nus reserve 10 an hour of leisure. Let 1t be said
now though that such union Of intelligence heart, due
tile grace and polished skill is in Miss Katharine
Rogers is nothing less than surprise to our taste and
boon 10 our sageA farcical performance by Mr. stod-
dglt-somewhat in the vein Of the Mock Duke in The
Uoueymoon gave extravagant bumor 10 the repfesen-
taon and elected frequent peals Of laughter from the
auditory During second public enjoyment was es-
uecy alert and contagious. The deeper value of this
comedy though is in ITS thought and passion. Nothing
finer OF modern origin, has been presented here or
years.
The new decorations Of Waack's Theater include new
carpets new frescoes and new panels of elaborate de-
sign on the walls Of the auditorium The cOlors
crimson and interchangeable centers OF the panels be
ING floral in design and particularly cosy in effect The
house was gh.cd with new sort \Of gasnew, at least
i'm Manufacture and origin. All the decorations
have been put upon the theater since saturday ght-a
feat Of agile workmanship truly remarkable.
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