New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-21
THE DRAMA,

Another change of bill was made at Booths
Theaer last night and Mr. Booth appeared as Beroco
in 1.-The Fools Revenge" Nearly year has fitted by
since this dark and painful drama last presented
here but memory of the tragedans jocular, sinister
agonized and pathetic embodiment Of the afflicted Fool
a sti fresh in many minds The announcement OF it's
recurrence proved therefore, attractive The theater
was we'll filed. Those who came IL may be added, re-
cevcd such reward must have surpassed their anti
CITATIONS Mr. Boothevidently in better health
than when he last played this parthrew into the effort
stimulating animal vgOr, reinforced and directed by
electric snirtual power. His Bertticco ranks with
his best embodiments, and 1t was shown at
It's best last night. The character admits OF n
liberal and varied display, and an uncommonly
impressive OF the art OF actingthe players faculty,
that s OF assuming and expressing identities distinct
from his Betueeto is abnOrmal-a deformy, both
bodily and mental, halowed however by o vain OF
natural tenderness and dgnied in the scale OF being
M strong individuality OF character and bright intel
iect That is the nature deneated by Mr.. Booth.
Particular description is not needed OF the experience
through WHICH this wreched man is taught the bitter
nes, of sorrow the balefu and blasting influence that
e exercises upon the heart in which il is nourished
ND finally the wickedness OF entertaining and pursuing
. ,urpose OF revenge. Numerous repetitions of the
,,sr, Of Rigoletto" well earlier performances
aud descriptions OF this drama OF THE Fools Revenge
,h from the single source Of Victor Hugo's " lie Roi
- ,,usr-haye made this narrowing story sufficiently
,r,,i,r A few words will suffice to remind the reader
, ,h unerings and the conduct of Bertucco shown
in two or three situations as graphic in composition.
I'D 40 affecting in their horror and their pathOs, any
,huc IN the whole wide range of tragedy His home has
he.n despoed and his heart has been broken by the
eI Vaccinations of ruthless villain In one scene he
,cr,s 70 his daughter the crime. the wrong, and the
CONSEQUENT delrium of agony His one sole love- rooted
IN the deep foundations of his terribly passionate heart.
j. conferred that daughter. In another scene he Cno
rnty causes her to be Misunderstanding, all the while
that he j.. betraying the wife OF his hateful enemyand
delivered into power OF foul lbertine. His great
nurpose through years OF suffering, waiting and watch
ing has purpose OF deadly vengeance and herein
ne has borne the heart OF end beneath the motley OF
Fool In ,t another he that purpose fright
fully hafied and knows thar all his schomng has only
served lmperil the pure and precious thng re-
naming TO his soul and life These situations proher an
obvious significance, needing no explanation and no
commentary. Mr.. Booth, acting Bertucoio, has more
than once proved fully equal TO all their ex-
acting Demands and therein, had he done moth
ing else he would have established his rank among
dramatic artists dstnctively great He proved equal TO
thsm again this occasion. genuine tumult of spon-
ancOus enthusiasm called him back upon the scene at
she end of each of the three acts of Mr. Tom Tayors
drama and the compliment was deserved Play-goers
very seldom derive from the stage such elevating
influence radiates from this tine performance, subdu-
inc the mind with terror, melting the heart with pity
and thus ennobng-accOriing 10 the true purpose of
tragedythe whole intellectual and spiritual condition.
From The groesdue and nideOusy picturesque makeup
II Root Showing firm true. conscientious dramatic
Instinct. through the complete preservation of the
Identity to the ever succeeding nights OF emotional
frenzy and dramatic climax. this piece OF act
ing was without flaw. Perhaps the nearest
quality 20 defect was the somewhat nasal
style Of clOcutiOn that prevailed In the monologues
notably in that descriptive Of BertuecO's domes-
tc history aud bereavement IL Is not certain, tho9gh'
that this Is not in better keeping with the physical de-
would be Aside this at any rate admiration need
not be qualified. Mr.. Booth will act Bertucct0 on the
seeing is that intellectual persons should improve
At the saturday Matinee he will repeat his performance
SIR Edr0rd Mortimer, the 1.-THE Iron Chest There
new features III the cast Of "The FOOLS Re
yenge the most notable f b, PeinE genial eR an F
Bangs This was the distribution in full:
nated Mr. Z Wilson so s.5sSno Dell AqapN Fc sRf'
Bsiiss.Ie Tor, Nj R Psteman Gneyra Mis-, Theresa seden
BaorO Asoslh W. STARK fioesa Mary Young
Ueuop ........ML Edwin Booth Brgtts. .Mss MARY "els
FIFTH AVENUE TIEATER-FERNANDE.
Professional courtesy dictates that-on OBJ
Groundsa benefit performance shall not be made
he subject OF criticism. The play Of Fernando" -
translated from the French by Mr. COOney, ana adapted
% the American stage by Mr. Daly,-was revived last
night at the Fifth Avenue Theater and acted for the
benefit of Miss Fanny Moant The attendance was con
siderable. the house being at least twohrds full; and
ou; for the bitter cold weather which prevailed, il
would doubtless, have been crowded-for Miss Moran
has long enjoyed popularity, and deserved it, She dis
.inguisied herself when Fernando was first brought
Onward as Clode which the strongest character il
he piece. II is powerful work. repusive but true-an
embodiment OF the cruel treacherous phase of immora
somanhood. Miss Morant was warmly received by he
auditors smooth repetition OF the play of Fer
1andc was enjoyed and apPlauded The piece IS not
announced for repetition. wives Az They Were Will
acted tonight, " The Provoked Husband" tomorrow
1ghi and at The Saturday Matinee and London Assur
anoe on Saturday night. Next Monday will witness
Hb.r al IRON Iron
Agnes Ethel Mr.. DAILY has new piece, of Frencl
origin. PREPARATION entitled Article 47"-SutJoineC
- the cast Of d" Fernando"
dsr1u james Clothlde.. Miss Fanny Mosn
pp p,rro D. H. Harkins Osvenpor
Lewis Madame SeGestLsl Nellie Mortm,
M De We're Madame De La Brenne Kate ClIo
.Mr g. Parkes The Baroness Louise volDe
The Barvu..h Mr. T. Chapman Peaehbloom Roberta Norwood
Alfred dr. Pierce Gibrslter. Ids Yeran0
FTcenok Mr BeeAnan Theree Louise Nome
.rtone Nj Godfrey Maid Mis-, Gnhh
Fernando ...-.... Miss Mary CARY
MUSIC.
TIE OPERA-HAMLET.
The opera season, as we have already init
mated be prolonged beyond the "last night" here
tofOre announced the bills and to have two
performances of Ambrose Thomas " Hamlet" before
Nilsson takes final leave of America 1t curious
vagary of management which brings forward work OF
such Importance at the very close of the season. when
the curtain. to speak has been rung down. and the
has begun turn out the lights the tramp
departing feet heard in the lobby For the credit
the impresario however, glad that he has kept
his promise about Hamlet" even at the last moment
Miss Nilsson created the role of Ophea when the opera