The New York herald., 1874-04-07
The Lyceum Thea tire.

Ine AyCcu" InedtTcs
large and select audience assembled at this
theatre last night to witness the production of
the announced "Parisian Foiiy,' Very few,
perhaps, had any clear idea OF what kind
OF an entertainment "Folyn might be
but they expected it to be some
thing sensational and unique. The management
suffered under the serious disadvantage of want
OF time for preparation and organi cation as the
Aimee troupe only deserted the temple of
boufe on last Saturday evening. 1t
required something like dramatic herOism
to undertake the production OF new piece in
vovng most complicated stage arrangements
and vet the feat was accomplished with very fair
present the "Foy' with the Completeness Of eject
that the management hopes to attain in a few
days, SO that the performance last night lacked
the unity which little more organization will i'm
part to 1t. 1t is difficult to give unity to an enter
tainment made up OF the most Heterogeneous
materials. The performance last night consisted OF
pantomime, ballet, tumblng, skating, velocipeding,
Juggling, and was closed by q new transformation
scene. II mad all the elements Of great popular
success, but few days must elapse before we can
judge whether the material will be used to the
best advantage. The entertainment has certainly
popular. The production Of the champion SWIM
mer OF England on the stage performing in real
water Is certsi1iy y ap novey ana the pubic
man capable OF remaining under water for three
minutes and hall without becoming subject for
the performer possessed or wonderful control over
his facial expression. The entertainment opened
with an excellent comic pant0mime in which
several clever pantomimists appeared, who
did not spare themselves hard knocks in
their efforts to please the public Mile.
Bonfanu appeared in an exquisite shadow ballet
and received general and well-deserved applause.
The general quality Of the performers Is far above
the average, and there can De no doubt
that as soon as they get into better order they
WIN aTFe Of ppoc
management IN the duration OF some OF
the performances, and something VIII have
more harmOni0usly with the people on
the STAGE There were Or few bitches, incidental to
first performance; but the public we're inclined
most OF the performance made them ienient with
the shortcomings which were noticed.
Mrs. COnway's Theatre, Brooklyn.
The "Fairy Circen last night was played with
great success. Barney Williams revealed all his old
power. On the part OF Mfs, Williams there was
no falling OF. The afterpiecc, In which figured
prominently Mrs. Williams, MIR. Chppendale, Mr..
Barr aud Mr. Brutone, was played to
which was large and enthusiastic. On the whole
the performance last night, the first night after
Easter, was q big success. Mrs. Conway has good
brooklyn public, which she industriousiy and in
geniously strives to please.
Musical and Dramatic Notes.
Miss NJ. r. Parker's concert takes place this
evening at De Garmos Hall.
Mrs Eta Mannng's dramatic entertainment
takes place this evening at Robinson Hall.
The olympic Theatre was well attended last
night and good entertainment was provided for
the audience. II was varied, aud comprised per.
tormArnes Qf every kind.