New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12
!AMUSEMENTS,
Varfeffee Theatre

! The Varieties was crowded last night in
| all parts of the auditorium, 60 great was
| the desire TO see Salvini in his famous per.
| sonation Of Othello. Much was expected of
the actor, but no one was quite prepared
! ter the original manner in which he played
| the Moor. Ot5eitO has ever been a subject
! OF much speculation with students, and all
representations of the character generally
leaves something to be desired. 1t is Ger.
| tain that he belonged to a rude age. and
was man simple in speech and manner.
/ We are also LETT in doubt as to his complex.
ion. although he refers 90 himself in the
text as being black. Our actors usually
mako him as OF reddish brown color.
Salvini represents him as full mulattO,
hair and skin. His representation of the
character is simply grand. from the begin.
ming to the end of the play. 1t is free from
rant. and by easy gradatlons he carries it
through the various scenes OF love, hatred.
jealousy aud revenge, III a manner that can
scarcely be improved upon. His reading is
altogether different from that of our great
actors. For instance, the speech delivered
as a soiiloquy of farewell to the tranquil
mnd-the shrill trump, the circumstance of
glorious war, etc.-is given by him in .
voice little above whisper. although
distinctly. and with the greatest pathOs and
sorrow. His scenes with fagO and Desde-
mona are wonders OF acting-now all sOr-
row and submission to fate, then struggling
and striding the stage like an enraged
tiger. In the third act he seizes
tho villain by the throat, and furiously
dashes him to the floor, and spurns him
with his foot. The effect is electrical, and
yet most natural. When he comes to the
murder of his wife, he is almost a maniac
With Jealous rage. Instead Of staDbing
himself, his suicide is accomplished by cut
across the throat, as II he would sever his
head from his body. In hasty notice it is
impossible TO convey an idea OF his concep-
ton of the character, and the acting of this
great artist as Othe}L0. Those who did not
see him have missed a rare dramatic treat.
Salvini's next appearance will be "a Ham.
let, on Friday.
The Opera.
Unusual attractions are offered at the
Opera House. tonight, for the benefit of M.
Gadilhe. when will be p. .rfOrmed the grand
opera OF ''LAfricaine." NJ. Devoyod will
sing the part Of Ne!usk0, and NJ. Gadilhe,
that of Vasco de Cana, and for this Occa-
sion, Madame Devoyod will appear as Sc
i.a, making cast for this beautiful opera
that could scarcely be improved upons
Miss Gordon's Benefit.
The testimonial benefit rendered to Miss
take place at the Varieties Theatre this
evening. This talented lady has strong
hold upon the affections OF our people, and
the benefit, as observed from the sale of
seats up to last night, bids fair to be ono
deserving the occasion. T. w. Robertson's
best comedy, Caste" will be performed,
and it's characters will be represented by
sterling artists, including Misses M. E. Cor
don, Imogene Tracy, Mrs. l.. E. Seymour,
and Messrs. John T. Raymond, Alexander
Fitzgerald, John w. Norton, and Z. A.
Locke. The farce Of Betsy Baker" will
conclude the evenings entertainment.