New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-08
THE DRAMA.
THE NEW THEATRICAL SEASON.

its dullest hours. TIC only -" 49,
here ia wsack's, where Mr. Boucicaups play OF
h nightly per,orrned 20 rather thin houses Meanwhile
the low hum OF preparation for the new season oee
10 make itself audible. Many managers are here' rom
other cities arranging their plans and MAKING ny mo"
companies Several hundred unemployed actors arc
in town waiting for the chances Of fortune IL Is mo
turn of the tide. little WHILE and the local stage VII"
once more become lively and. we trust, interesting
NrBLos GARDEN.
The new dramatic year will begin at Nibio's
Garden on the 18th Of August when, for the fourth time
in its history the spectacle Of The Black Crook VIII
he set upon the sumpuOus stage Of that tneaer ms
piece 1t is needless to remind theatrical reaner', mas
met with great monetary success success "u'o"' "
course denotes how strong and how lasting IN '"o pun
lie heart il the love OF sensual pleasure IMP D
Crook was originally produced at Nioios o
den ON the 18th of September, 1866; anu
starting on that date, IL was represehteu 80
times IN unbroken succession. Then IL wac '
aside awhle-to be revived, however on 'no iN'"
December, 1870 and to be thereafter steadV presence
till April g. 1871. Again 1t was shelved' ann again.
brief interval, 1t brought forward-wheh ID 'cc"
ned the stage of Nibos from December 49, 1871 To Fen
ruary a. 1872 It's embellishments have been Variod
from time 10 time, but its structure mas ho' "0'
changed 1t will reappear this month ID aho'ner NC"
dress and amid accessories; but u VIII oe os'o"
talv the same piece with which the town Is 80 wen ac
ouanted appealing TO the same sort OF interest as d.
first and sucgestng the same line Of reflection ana com
ment-uness as we are willing 10 hope Its managers
have corrected its faults and refined IT'S tone
The longevity OF "The Black Crook ia illustrated oy
the fact that since this piece took possession oi 'ho
many persons intimately concerned IN us rePie'o"'
tion have died The author, Mr. Charles NJ BaFras met
with an accidental DEATH only short time since, on the
railroad at Coscob in Connecticut. Mr.. j. c. Burnett
the first Won P0engruntz died two years ago. OF moro
at Chicago. Miss Mile Cayendsh the hrst O~"~'-
who used TO sing about the naughty men, mas S'
painted the sceneryor OF itfor the hrst stays
setting OF "The Black Crook" has expired WITHIN ths
present year The deahist further includes the names
Of signor David Costa, master Of the Dact Mic Hu'
COLI dancer of repute; Mr.. Clark, who performed as
Red clare and number OF persons IN the miscellaneous
ranks of the ballet
There are ten conspicuous parts the Black Crook
and these with exception, have been commited 10
various representatives Hersog, the Black CROOK mas
been played from the first by Mr.. c. H. Morton ana
this actor will again the character on the next
revival of the spectacle. Rudohe the lover has been
played by Mr. G. C. Boniface, Mr. Theodore Hamilton
and Mr. Arthur Matthison. Bolfensten has been pre-
sented ,y Mr. Blasdell Mr.. E. b. Holmes, and Mr. Col
lier Von Plt1engruntz has been assumed by Mr.
Burnett Mr. II. Pearson, and DIR. MaHnley. Greppo,
the comic servingman OF Herzoq, has been sportlVeV
portrayed by Mr.. George Atkins and MI Felk
Rogers. ZaD,ieL has been performed by Mr.. i. Is.
Holiness Mr.. Pearson aud Mr.. Robertson Stalaeta has
talen human shape-and il is shape upon Whlch tbls
lady may be said TO travel in the persons OF MISE
Annie Kemp Miss Pauline Markham and Miss Kate
santley Aniua has been exhibited by Miss Rose MOT
ton Mrs G. c. Bonface, Miss Grace Rawlinson, and MISC
Sudlow CdrlHe has found interpreters IN Miss
uiule cavendlsh Miss Lizzie WillmOre, Miss Fanny
Prestige iss Lizzie Kelsey, and Miss Jennie Lee Dana
Rorbaa has been acted by Miss Mary Wells and Mrs f.
Wright The spre Drdg0nTe has exercised the muscu-
lar agility of Mr.. Hernandez Foster, Mr. Martin, and
Mr.. Franklin The principal dancers VINO navy az
peared the bactacts incidental to this spectacle ara
Mile. Bonfant, Mile Sanga, the Rigl Sisters, the Zuc
coli Sisters, the Mazzeni Sisters Mile. DE Rosa. Mile
sohlke Mile. SETH, Mile. Pagani Mile. Invernazzi. tho
Rimmesburg Sisters, Mile. Brillon, Mile. Lupo. Nile
Adrenne and Mile Sassi The miscellaneous cOryphees
were innumerable and guishable-exceptp pos
sbly, by the theatrical treasurer
In the revival OF 1.-THE Black Crook" which Is now
at hand 1t is the design OF Messrs Jarrett and
Pamer,-as Understandable Offer spectacle OF
chaste magnacence from which all Objectionable feat
shall be discarded and TO garnsh this with novel
incidents, so to give 1t zest as well as Orance
Much talent time money and care have been expended
the The grOto scene has been made on
a pan and it will include beautiful cascade and
group of nymphs floating in the The terrace scene
is to be a wonder Of decorative art There will be
transformation" scene; but instead of this, a
ries Of alegorica compositions, by Mr. Matt Morgan
will be shown, illustrating Woman, Wealth, Wine
Power end the Fortune Of War; There is not to be the
usual excess or dancing but the pallet u 10 DE me ana
finished. The chief dancers will be Miles. Boni and
Gravass, who have never been seen here before.
The Kralfy Troupe Will participate in these saltatoy
delights. 1t is a welknOwn organization IN SewYOrk
aud is known to be excellent. Il comprises Miles.
Haniola. Emilia, and Kate, and Messrs. Imre and
Bolossy Kirafy, and associates. NJ. Imre Krely
will ofcste Master Of the Ballet. The weliremem-
bered March Of the AmazOns Is 10 be the
spectacle and will be given with the original music.
There is to be Ballet OF All Nations" showing the
character dancing different countries; and there
be "Sirens Revel"-in which, by ingenious OF
water, mirrors, and gauze a OF nymphs will bo
presented as If dancing in clouds and spray
For the variety act Mr.. Harry Palmer has secured
many European novelties NJ Felix Regamez. "A French
carcaurst is Of these-an artist who HIS
drawings In presence Of the public, working with
black crayOn, upon a white Two female gym
nasts-the Yedays-may also be mentioned but these
Asatic haing from Persia and they said to DO
the first Persian entertainers who have found their
TO the local stage Mr. f. d. Davies the excellent
roqus is also engaged for this part OF the spectacle
large quantity of rich and rare costume has been
imported from the theaters or Europe for In this
viyal OF The Black Crook" Much vocal
Will be introduced Mr. Michael Connolly Will be the
musical director. The dramatic company is yet
cOmpleted; but it is understood 10 include Miss
Pauline Markham, Miss Lizzie Kelsey, Miss Bessie
sudlow, and Mrs. f. Wright. Mr. Leon j. Vim
cent remains in the office OF stagemanager
These particulars with reference opening season
at Nblos Garden are furnished to readers as a
portion OF the news Of the day. We do not wish to be-
understood giving unreseryed appreciation the
spectacledrama, qualifying, in the slightest de-
gree, the condemnation we have often bestowed on
peryersions OF this branch OF the public amusement
Since, however spectacle drama has firmly established
itself in the American theater and has acquired
huence which bids fair long to retain and exercise