The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-20
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the role Of LeonOrs, one OF the most dramatic
ever written BY D0nzett, will be long remembered
In this city as the brightest jewel In the artistic
diaden OF Nine. Pauline Lucca. Akin to la Ira
viata ID Its vivid illustration of woman's wrongs,
struggles and heroism; surrounded with MUSIC of
the most impassioned character and mned In
strong lines OF light aad shade by master hand.
q sort Of musical Rembrandt the character OF
Leonors offers many splendid opportunities for the
display OF such impulstve, waywsrA genius a. that
of Nine. Lucca. "Ah. milo Fernandop that ultima
Thule of aspiring contraltos) becomes . tone
poem In her hands, and the last scene. where
Leonora dies, a victim of love, recalls memories
of Rachel and Ristori. She was in excellent voice
last night, and sung with unwented spirit and
elan word OF praise is due to the Fernando OF
Vezzani and the Alfonso Of Sparapani. word 0f
regret for the Balthazz8r OF janet, ana great
nany words Of or the ar tSsa
scribed sphere. Chorus and orchestra were held IN
hand commercially by the chez d'orchestre MAX
first appearance as Marie in "rhe Daughter OF tho
Regiment" She has benefit on Monday. which
Ss season. rs ae IN win
be the principal feature on the 6ill.
Mn Tsady ysns vein t S
New York public. she viii appear for her bencht
performance as Gilda in "Rigoletto," the best Of
last summer by Parepa Rosa, Wachtel and Santiey,
and was the gem OF the season. An engagement
places Herself for another year under the manage
ment OF Mr.. Maretzek. Rumor has 1t that the
same impresario has secured Mile. lima ID Murska
for the next season ."Der Freischuetz" will be the
attraction for the Saturday matinee. The entire
troupe go to Philadelphia next week. The season
has been unusually successful. Lent being appar-
emily ignored by the majority OF the haostes OF tho
opera.
Charlotte Cushmnn at Steinway Hall.
The audience which attended yesterday after.
noon at Steinwav Hal sllch would have QiVeU
inspiration and encouragement to any public per-
former. Miss Charlotte Cushman to hear whom
the crowd had come, of course needs no inspira-
ton other than what she already possesses, and
has shown, during her long and successful career,
that she can command encouragement frem all
kinds and classes. 1t must have been extremely
gratifying to her, however. to meet such an audi
ence, both as regards numbers and intelligent ap-
pearance, and IT Is only just to say that those
present were treated to an exhibition Of talent
which not only entertained and amused them, bat
which must have impressed them very fOrcibly
with the idea that the drama has indeed fallen to
q low level since there are few, II any, like Miss
Cnshman ct present within the pale Of the proies,
the place OF intellect and art.
The programme yesterday afternoon comprised
the second act Of Romeo and Juliet" the battle
and Are Out" In the first part "ROmes and
Juliet" Miss Cushman showed that advancing
force her knowledge Of character or her ready ap-
probation of the subtle intent Of the author The
Gould scarcely have been heightened BY the aadi-
tional accessories Of stage scenery or machinery.
M Sa
her hands and arms, her iseisI express.
voice. The position Is more difficult, but the
delineation is none the less orcible Miss Cushman
both in the meeting with Romeo and Mercutio and
in the interview with Juliet on returning from
T as S y Of
and heroic feelings the "Death OF the Old Squirrel
and her keen sense Of the blending OF the grave
and the humorous. BETSY and Are Out" show
seeks for separation from his life partner, being
so h0mely In itself and 80 capltally read by Miss
Cusnman that many points INT IN It. must have struck
the laughter, applause and semi-confessing looks
which were INDUCED in. The entertainment was
plishcd lady was greeted with olt-repeated ap-
plause. s.'xs~-, -
Musical and Dramatic Notes.
Olive Logan's play "A Business Woman" is 60
be withdrawn from the Union Square Theatre, and
on Saturday evening Ler0y's comedy-drama. en-
titled "COusin Jack,'' will be produced. The new
piece was adapted for the American stage by Mr..
W. ]. Florence. 1t was originally produced at the
Gymnase, where 1t was q distinct success.
Mr.. J. M. Belew Is to read in Brooklyn on Satur.
day afternoon.
Mr.. f. Mollenhauer deserves warm praise for the
music he composed for Mr.. Bouclcault's new play.
The music is essentially part OF Daddy O'D0wd."
This evening the benent in behalf OF the French
Benevolent Society takes place at the Academy OF
Music, and tomorrow evening a complimentary
benefit will be given to Miss Julia Gaylord at the
Union League Theatre.
On the 4th Of March Mr. John s. Clarke played
Bob Acres, in 'The Rivals" the Tooth consecutive
night at the Charing Cross Theatre. London, and
the play is still announced for every evening TIL
further notice.