New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Opera.

! Whatever may De said of Otfenbaeh BY
tie hypercritical, bis works always charm
and amuse. His operas have been assailed
| because his music sustalns so alrily some
what free and easy libretto. In other words
his sprightly, mirthtul. joyous strains are
accused of being only the gilded coating of
a most poisonous pill. We will let all that
pass for the present and content ourselves
| with a slight review of the unequaled per-
| foruance of "BaIbe Bleue' last night.
lille. Mosset appeared TO he sutferin g
| from very severe cold but sang her part
| in style to elicit repeated plaudits. M. De-
| Quercy, as Bar5e Bleue, showed that he well
deserved the reputation OF being the best
| exponent of opera boutfe in his line
| that has yet appeared upon our boards
! Nine. Jaime, as Queen C9ementi,,e, was, as
| she is in all her characters, most excellent.
| This lady is indeed entitled to high rank in
| her profession. OF line figure aud band
some features. she is at all times pleasing
and possessing remarkable dramatic ability
she is versatile and always ''au fait.' M.
Donral came also in Tor full share of
last evenings honors. This artist is a
comedian in the strict sense of the word.
He never stOOps to Outfoonery, but always
achieves his success by simple attention to
his role and his natural comic powers. NJ.
CUTLER. as King Bobeche, and NJ. Marchand,
as C0nte Oscar, were quite at home and made
the most of their respective roles. We
await with pleasure the reproduction of
this most popular of Often bach's produc-
tiOns Tonight. Verbs grand opera IN
Troyatore'' is to he produced. NJ. Guey-
mard appears as Nanriqte, NJ. Devoyod as
lie Coa,fe de Lima, Mime Fursch- Nader as
Leonora and Mile. Denain as Aaucena. NJ.
Magyar also appears III the Cast.
ST. Charles Theatre.
A fair audience was assembled at the st.
Charles last night to greet the temperance
on our stage of the favorite American
actress. Mrs. D. p. Bowers. The character
Of LAZY AudiPy. in the emotional drama of
Lady Audley's Secret" which she assumed,
is ID many respects the best in which she
appears, So far as The capabilities of the
artistic are concerned. 1t gives scope for the
peculiar intenseness Of her style of acting
The fond and loving young wife, the woman
Swallowed with crime, and the almost tragic
scenes with her former husband with the
man Luxe -N0rks and with Robert Aualey,
who gains her secret, are all depicted with
truth and earnestness. The story and the
play are too well known to require COM
nent. The drama is as popular in its way
as East Lynne" and Mrs. Bowers is &C
knowledged 20 be the best Lody Audleu on
the stage. She received efficient support
from Mr.. J. c. McCollom. and the company.
Tonight she will appear il the great agedy
OF Eliza oetb.' She is genuine actress,
and should play good engagement.
Academy of Music.
Novelty is the order of the night at the
Academy, and new faces and new plays
make that pleasant little theatre attractive.
Last evening Miss Katie Putnam appeared
in the Dickens drama OF the "Oid Curiosity
Shop" playing Little Vel and the Mar
chioncss. In the latter character she APP
peared 10 best advantage. She is the same
dashing little actress that amused us in
other days. She sings and dances well. and
is entirely original in her style of acting.
Mr.. Edwin Browne. who played Dick
Swtrejter. is known good comedian, and
in the fair scene gave several new songs
and introduced some taking Dutch special
ties in a happy manner. The same play
will be repeated tonight.
National Theatre.
A band OF MINISTRIES called "Callender's
Georgia Minstrels,' gave an entertainment
at this theatre last night. The manager
has not informed Us when and where they
VII. next perform.