New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-04
Tile DIANA.
BOOTHS MISUNDERSTANDING.

poOTHs JHEATEK-SPAAIAfU-.
Mr.. John Mccullough begins his engage
ment at Booths Theater tonight, and appears ID the
character OF Spqrtqcs in the play Of that writ
ten by J. NJ Bird. for Edwin Forrest Mr.. Mccullough
used 10 travel and act with Mr. Forrest and often used
IN rehearse his pieces him HI studied the veteran
closely and enjoyed his conf fence and respect. He
does not II understood, follow in the footsteps OF Mr.
Forrest but aims 10 supplement- with gaces end IDEAS
Of his own the Traditional beauties, such they were,
that characterized M Forests style OF acting spar
taeus" is play from which, in his latter years Mr.
Forrest shrunk. He did not like the fame
that he had acquired in IL, but wished 70 be
valued for something higher and better OF
which he believed himself 10 be capable. Tie play Is
not without literary merit. 1t has rude Byronic Vsor'
and il is swathed in very Imaginative atmosphere
MI MISUNDERSTANDING that one who admired and fol-
lowed Mr. Forrest in his lifetime, and won his intimacy
and regard as disciple and frend may, without pre-
sumption or breach OF taste, ATTEMPT one OF his parts
has bought spartacus" from Mr. Forests executors
for 81 OOO and ne now forward here for the first
time in this character. When last we saw NJ McCul
ourb act no was 10 the stock company at Nblos Gar
dem He was a good actor them and the common voice
saws that he better actor now. "Spartacus Will be
produced at Booths Theater with every care as TO
scenery, and with an efficient cast Of the parts.
UNION SQUARE THEATER-CHANGEs.
"Led Astrayn il to be taken off at the Union
Square Theater and Camille" ID TO be put This
change will be effected about the middle Of next week
Persons wishing TO sec Lid Astray." accordingly will
observe that last nights are announced, and that
while the light holds out to burn the usual chance is
Afforded Led Asray" reaches its 51s representation
tonight The fair Miss Weathershy VIII take benefit
ON Tuesday evening, and on Friday evening a benefit
will accrue 10 the fair Miss ClaXtOn. The transition
from LED Astray TO Camille J." is not wholly unsug
gestiye Of the shakespearean remark that one woe
doth tread upon anotbers heels" But we are TO CON
slider that the longabsent Miss Clara Morris VIII reap
pear in the revival Of the heron-plumed and fearful
Camille" and this fact gives sort OF rosy glow Of
anticipation what might otherwise seem very Ike
catastrophe. Miss Morris enjoys the popular favor in an
exceptional degree and her return Is certain % be
hailed with satisfaction. We are Informed that
Led Astray IS moi set aside because It's attracveness
has tagged, but specially 20 make way for Mss Norris
and in fuanent OF contracts and plans long
Guided.
The engagement Of Mrs. Foster at The Ly-
ceum Theater covering period OF two weeks ended
Saturday. ola Marjolaine,' tho drama in which Mrs.
Foster acted given fourteen times TO thin houses II
is sprawy as to construction and dse 20 style, but it
contains several very strong and effective dramatic sua-
TONS and II cmbOdies and illustrates high, pure, and
wholesome type OF seifsacritclng character It's
heroine IN brief, is feminine Sydney CartOn-out OF
/ "a Tale Of Two 'Ctes'-much diluted, and passed
through a sentimental experience anterior 20 noble
and tragical Tho period tine Reign OF Terror
Pieces on this subject and OF this kind have been COM
mon on the stage since the days Of Charles 'eDy THIS
Sc only notable having been the vehicle Tor intro
/ ducinR Mrs Foster a star-in which capacity
/ she now, as the English say, "soes TO tho coun-
/ try" MIS-. Foster Is an intellectual and
earnest woman, who possesses. for the art
Of actng ply slcal qualifications that somewhat i'm
/ press.ye, and natural aptitude that has been wei
trained In mechanical attributes nor psrsonaton OF
/ In Hqriolqiue symmetrical and well flashed. Ia
emotion IL was steadily deficient. she really has any
emotional power snc nus not yet gained the control Of
her faculties and person 50 az TO give 10 free ana afe-
/ ,,,,te manifestation Sue might. should think
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