The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-18
MU S E N E rs.

Ino metropolitan pubic nave again taken up
with undeniaDle expressions Of satisfaction the
brilliant, effective drama which Mr.. Lester Wal
lack introduced to them some fifteen years ago.
Over two years since its revival was hailed with
crowded houses at this standard theatre Of
comedy, and two weeks have now elapsed since
its present production, and last nights represent
tation was significant proof OF Its popularity,
the audience being large and brilliant. Az far
as the stage department. OF the play is concerned
the most hearty praise is due to the management.
There Is again dazzling originality in the treat
ment OF an extremely difficult subject, In which,
Stnbad hike, adventure Ia deity woven into a
straightforward dramatic story, real comedy with
laughabie force. character portraits with Arabian
nights entertainments. Towards the close OF the
play the lovers OF dramatic symmetry may be
offended by the strong and occasionally improbable
points made by the author But none can deny
their popular effect Mr.. Wallack In this play has
successfully attempted the union OF the aesthetic
esque Of the stage. The Leon Of Mr.. Lester Wal
lack is one Of those merry, taking approximations
that never fail to attract the public. The nuances
OF the comedians art are skiliully blended into the
scene the magnetism of the actors individuality is
Ielt. the bun, yet warm-hearted OLD soldier,
Gilbert. Mr.. Harry Beckett is excessively funny
In the part OF Of-an-agan, although one naturally
misses the unctuous humor Of Brougham. Miss
Ellie Germon's sparkling style and abundant
gaiety could not have found better field than in
the part of the Easterinized Scotch belle Blanche.
Cannon. The magnificent setting OF the play re-
fleets the highest credit on the scenic artists and
the management.
New Park Theatre.
Criticism OF q play upon the first night OF its
performance is scarcely just There are many
things that should be comprehended by the critic
ere he can form true Judgment, and they
expression at FIRST. The power OF dramatic effect
can be marred or spoiled by trivial
accident on the stage that may not be guarded
against; and the actors EFFORTS are crudest
when critics usually take notice or them. These
remarks are brought out by review Of the new
play, "Love's Penance," that Is being per-
formed at the New Park Theatre. When
it was first criticized there were num-
Der Of circumstances at work against
1t, and 1t failed to show the dramatic phases 1t
now exhibits. tits by no means perfect play. 1t
has one great faut-that OF proiiXity. The adapter
leaves scarcely anything to the intelligence OF
an audience; he seeks to explain the whole drama,
and 10 not always able to provide strong and salts
factory expressions OF its Incidents But there
careessly because Of its faulty Construction ,
is nHss BY anH with
the unrestrained sensual love shown in the pro-
In u.s. we pity must and love- We're the Dc ms Sympathy
Hartwick, t.'the children's doctor" who ex.
plates youthful fault by glorious devotion
to doing good MIR. Fecnter gives this part such
powerful expression as We might expect from him.
He gives truthful portrayal OF paternal love, so
sf touched sac By ' Ghs Beauty ssn hea q
this part alone "Love's Penance" would
deserve representation. There are other charac-
ters in the play that are well drawn. They are
pleasingy performed by Miss Stuart and Messrs.
Lamb LeasOn, Dalton and Studley. The play has
grown into favor since Monday night, and proba-
bly, will remain on the boards for some time.
German Opera-Der Zaubernote.
The Academy OF Music had one great sensation
the queen OF the night in Mozart's fantastic OPERA
by Mile. lima Di Murska. The rendering OF
those naorcea,lr, known in the German
version as "Zum leiden bin ich anskohrenn
and "Der hole rache kocht in meinem
nerzen,n brought out in strong relief the
wonderful powers Of her exceptional voice. The
effect was ike that produced by Wienawski on
the violin or Rubinstein on the piano. Clear,
crisp and magnetic were those staccati passages
that few vocal artists dare to try, and the training
and intelligence Of q thorough artist shOne through
the passionate, fiery measures In which Astranan-
mente reproaches her daughter. Mile. Pauline
went through her long, trying role with the conf
dence OF conscientious. The veil OF charity
must be drawn over the other persons who took
part In the opera. Mile. ID Murska appears at the
matinee to-day in her marvellous impers onatlOn
OF Lucia, In D0nizetti's opera.
Musical and Dramatic Notes.
Edwin Booth Is playing at Louisville.
Miss Jane Coombs begins an engagement al the
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