New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-08
AMUsENlENTA
The ONra.

LA Juiye," was produced. There are
those who prefer this work Of Halevy to all
his others, ranking it superior on the score
of the sweetnes "a of the music. Certainly
they who ho'd this opinion have good cause
for their prediction, after having listened
to the opera as sung last night. N. Guey
mard, in the role Of E1ea-ar. gave us re-
newed proofs OF his power and ability. His
scene with the cardinal and duo with EN-
dorie were deeervedly applauded.
To-day, at the matinee performance,
which, by the way, commences at eleven
o'clock, we are to have lies ClOseries des
Genets." Tonight La File de Nine. An
got" will be produced for the second time.
On Sunday, eleventh instant, -" La Fa-
vorite' will be produced, NJ. DevOyod ap-
pearing in the role Of Aiphonse. On Mon
formance this season of Meyerbeer's grand
opera, in five acts, Robert le Diable."
Varieties Theatre.
A fine and brilliant audience assembled
last night at this beautiful home of the
drama to witness the first representation in
this city of w. s. Gilbert's latest and best
work. the fairy comedy called the wicked
World" The success attending the pro-
duction of this remarkable piece in London.
and in New York and other cities Of our
own country, and it's fame spread by the
pIcSeY Al q lNC0SuICs PACP0AOu WA POOPAo AVA
the treat in store for them. We have now
witnessed the performance of the comedy,
seen the beautiful scenery made incidental
to its action. listened to the music of the
pOetical Ian guage in which the story is told,
and can only say that it has not been over
praised. 1t has no plot, no sensational
effects, and in these days of dramatic de-
generacy comes out like a bright star in .
clouded sky, fresh blown rose by the
otu al Tho rnynoAv IA hnt aim
pie love story, the chaste love of immor-
tails, told in Q poem of three acts. and in
language strong and beautiful, without
effr to sentimentalism, aud with rythm that
flows in harmony with the burden of the
story. The scene Of action represents the
upper side of a floating cloud, pink tinted
and amber, the home of fairies in fairy land.
In the first act is seen distant view of
city; the second act shows view OF ocean,
and the third q picture of mountains and
valleys found on the wicked world"
The inhabitants Of fairy land are intelli
gent and happy. but women are among
their number, and they are curious and de
sire to know something of the dwellers on
earth, and by throwing down from their
paradise two roses, two mOrtals are cum
moned to cloud land. With the mortals
come into the pure land mortal love, envy,
jealousy and hate, and with the sweet
lessons of loving the fairies learn the at
tendant sorrows and heart aches of suffer
ing woman. Experience in fairy land is to
some purpose, for mortal man is expelled
and the comedy ends as it commenced, o
picture of happiness without alloy.
Mr.. Piggott has succeeded in producing q
most exquisite picture III his scenic Efforts,
and his work was greeted with liberal ap-
plause.
As matter Of record we append q cast
of the piece:
RthAis Charles NJ. Walcot
Lntin, Ia serving John T. RAYMOND
seene, u fairy aue' marie E; GORDON
Uarsne'.. ''''' Er Mn'Tmn
Leila. ....................... htt'e Dean
Neodie.. bancne hl'l
LOcrine. ne................,........ 1mOgene Thomas
AoRrALs
sir Ethais. s................'.. .charies n. Walcot
G Tm,ip tSir Rthas; b.ncbms yohn r Raymond
Miss Gordon endowed the part of Se!ene
| with all the sweet gracefulness OF speech
and action for which she is noted, and was
warmly welcomed back on the Varieties
stage. The part allotted to Miss Freeman
is one not calculated TO draw out the full
powers of this fins actress, but her imper-
| sonation of Darene received its share of ap-
probation. We can also praise the appear
ance and acting of Miss frankie Mcclellan.
| Charles M. Walcott comes to us with the
reputation of being one of the best general
! actors and light comedians in the profession.
| He is of fine form and appearance, easy
and dashing in style, and made most
favorable Impression. MIR. Raymond him-
| self needs no introduction. He is genuine
! comedian, and touched the character OF
| Leitin with a quaint drOllery, provocative
of laughter. Let the "Wicked World' be
seen by all as it is at our elegant theatre
st. Charles Thentre.
"Darling' and Miss Marian Mordaunt are
still the attractions at this house. On Fri
day evening this lady will take her first
| benefit in New Orleans, when will be pro
dUced her new play called "Hearts are
Trumps"
Crowded houses at the Academy are still
of nightly occurrence, where the fair Lydia
Thompson and her troupe of burlesqa aers
appear each evening in the "Blue Beard
travesty. In is mirth and music reign
supreme.
Tomorrow she Great Eastern circus and
menagerie will make its nd entree. The
| first exhibitions will be givsn at the corner
Of Bourbon and Orleans streets. This show
has been unusually successful during the
present tentng season. The managers are
| reliable, and perform what they promise
Added to the largest collection OF wild ami
mails attached to any travelling exhibition
| is q circus troupe of renowned and skillful
performers.
hlinstreis.
The Camelia Minstrels will appear in
specaltes and shadow pantomimes this
evening at the StonewaIl jackson Hall, on
Elysian Fields street. On Sunday evening
next second entertainment will be giver
ut the same hall, when the Crescent Sere
naders will perform.
Judge Richard Bustced.