New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-23
VARIETIES THEATRE.
Benefit of Lawrence Barrett

Shakespeare grand tragedy OF "RomeO
and Juliet" was the attraction at this the
atre last evening, for the benefit of Mr.. Bar
rett AS we predicted a few days since, it
was produced in a manner never equaled
on the boards in this city. The house was
splendid, every seat being occupied, and
many people standing OF the play and
its manner Of production, We can hardly
find words to adequately praise it. Miss
lone Burke, as JnIiet, gave very finished
and artistic rendition Of the character, ex-
hibiting in her acting deep thought, close
study, and an admirable conception of the
part. Her dressing, also, was correct and
beautiful.
Mr.. George Clarke's Mcrcutio was spir-
tied and in keeping with the character.
Mr.. T. J. Hind, as Capulet, gave the best
portrayal of Juliet's father we ever saw.
Mr. Hind deserves special mention for his
perfect dressing, not only last night but
always. No matter what he plays his cos
tune is always appropriate and correct,
even to the smallest detail.
Mr.. Stuart Robson found but very little
to do as Peter, but did that in the familiar
Robsonian manner, very much to the edif-
cation of the audience.
Mr.. Frank Murdoch, as Ben rolio, deserves
| particular notice for his careful acting and
unexceptionable reading; and Mr.. Augustus
Pitou, as Tyban acted with all the fire and
energy that the part required; dressed it
properly, and, by his artistic delineatien,
| made the character one of the most promi-
| nent i'll the piece.
Mr. Ryer was rather heavy as the Fiiar
| laurence This gentleman's slow utterance
sometimes spoils his otherwise excellent
| reading With this exception, however,
his performance of the part was beyond
| criticism. Mr.. John Howson, as the
| Apotheca,y. was immense in his "make up
verifying in his appearance the description
| given of him by Romeo
Meagre were his looks,
| Sharp misery had worn him to the bones"
Mr.. Uowson deserves especial co,nmenda-
| ton for the care bestowed upon his part in
| every respect.
| Paris was very well done, indeed, By MI
| H. B. Bradley; and Miss Matte Maddern
| looked very pretty as the Page. Miss Mary
| Carr, as the Nuysc, added new laurels to
her already excellent reputation. Miss Carr
is one of the best, most thorough and pains
| taking "old women" on the stage.
Mr. Lawrence Barrett was called before
! the curtain, and in ans wer to repeated calls
made very pleasant little speech, thank
ing the public for their generous support
during the present season, and promising
was about to leave the stage Mr.. Stuart
Robson came On and, requesting the atten
ton of the audience for a few minutes, pre-
sented to Mr. Barrett, in behalf of the com.
| pany and attaches of the theatre, several
valuable and very handsome presents.
After the tragedy Mr.. Stuart Robson's
| Messrs. Robson, Holland, HOwson, and
Misses Murdock, Burke and Madden in
| the cast, was performed as a wind mp" to
| the evenings entertainment. Mr.. Robson
| as the emaciated Captain was never SO
| funny his singing and dancing receiving
double encores. Mr.. Howson's Dame Hatiey
was as cleverly done as anything this
talented and versatile young actor has per-
formed this season. Mr.. George Holland
| as Paul fly OoyyfasS was inAinl'aoio IL
his make up, and very amusing in his act.
ing. We have spoken before OF the careful
J and accurate manner that Mr.. Holland
| dresses his characters, and of his artistic
| attention to detail, and our opinien was
| fully verified by his appearance and ad-
nirable acting last night. Miss Murdoch,
the bewitching little sonbrette, never looked
prettier or acted better than as Blue-eycd
Suso,; !; and in her singing and dancing
| especially the latter--equally shared the
honors with CaDtai7, CrosStree.