The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-05
AMUSEMENTG

of the play is in itself rare sight; some OF tn
most beautiful ge-pictures we have ever see
7 ter hand is visible throughout. On Tuesda,
evening the Justly popular ''Blg Bonanza" vii
be performed for the last time by this company
and we earnestly advise all who have not ye
seen j. to take advantage OF the only remalnln.
opportunity of enjoying one OF the most humorou
and entertaining plays ever produced before
New Orleans public. On Wednesday evening tn
company will present the elegant little society
drama of Mons. Alphonse, one OF the neates
comedies on the stage, and the scenery OF whicl
is perfectly beautiful. The play OF Divorce Ii
In active preparation and will shortly be pro
duced.
When it is remembered that this company have
been selected with especial view to the plays
constituting the repertoire, and on account o.
their peculiar fitness for the parts to be intrusted
to them, it will be readily understood that their
performances of all plays on their list must be
far above the average stage representations
There are several members of the company espe-
cially excellent, and ali are very good, and we
| confidently predict series of most ENJOYABLE en-
tertainments at their hands during the coming
week.
| THE ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-Our standard of
| value in drama has its foundation simply in the
moral effect it's representation has upon US. just
80 far as the presentation Of life's passions and
SORROWS are truthfuly delineated, just far do
we recognize in it the perfectability sought for.
| We judge of merit behind the footlights from
the lights Of our past experience and teachings,
and it for this reason that every individual is
| affected in his or her own peculiar way as some
past pain or pleasureis recalled by the pictures
| before him. The play Of the "TwO Orphans :"
is one which, in its breadth Of scope, gives the
actors ample room for enlisting the tender sym
pathies of their audience. The lighter comedy
may please, but average human nature incllnes
to the sad, and hence the marked success Of this
| beautiful piece Of handiwork Of the playwright.
Aa, kha r6o of no v,r,1o
justice has been done the dramatic requirements
| Of ths play.
The scenery is effective, the costumes accurate
and the entire mounting chaste without vergng
towards tswdry display. The house which greet
ed the rising of the curtain was compliment to
the management, and certainly remunerative for
the expense lavished in putting the drama on the
stage. Notwithstanding the disagreeable night,
the house was crowded. We have at length
spoken Of MISS Minnie Palmer and her ability,
and last nights representation showed no change.
Miss Louie Lord, as Henriette was very effec-
tive, at times carrying her hearers with her to
the very esho. The Countess Diane of Miss
Emma Palmer showed dignity of breeding and
careful study, meriting the encores it received,
and like Miss Clfford's La Frochard, was an ex-
cellent piece of judicious and neat acting. Mr..
schnider's Maurice DeVaudry, Mr. Huntleys
Pierre, the cripple, and Mr.. Kelleys Marquis fully
sustained the fattering reception given these
characters at the previous performances.
BARRY SULLIvAN.-This famous actor will be-
gin short engagement at the Academy of Mu-
sic, beginning next Wednesday night, when will
be produced Bulwer's favorite play, "Richelieu."
During the engagement succession OF Shake
speare's finest tragedies will be produced, includ-
ing Hamlet" ssRichard III, etc. The follow
ing is an extract from the Baltimore american.
at which city MIR. Sullivan met with signal success:
"Mr. Sullivan plays the Richard" Of Shake
speare. Hypocritical, subtle, harsh, vindictive-
even hellish. From his opening speech to the
combat which closed the performance his charac-
terzation was thorough, even, consistent and
well sustained. His scenes with Lady Anne
were played with a mixture of skill and grace
that seems peculiarly his own. Not alone in
word and gesture does he command attention
his face is mirror that reflects every word
spoken on the stage. He does nothing hurriedly,
nothing carelessly.
ST. CHARLES THEATER.-The Buffalo Bill and
Texas Jack Combination make their first appear
ance in our city this evening at this theater. Mr..
W. F. Cody Buffalo BilD has won an enviable re-
putation, not only as daring and intrepid scout
and very clever actor, but as a writer and poll
tician. He has become almost an historical per-
sonage, and the scenes he portrays on the stage,
with the assistance of Texas Jack, the famous
Indian trapper, are mimic representations OF
events that actually occurred in their life on the
border. Speaking OF their play OF I" Life on the
Border" an exchange says:
The drama, though the scenes are laid in the
wilds of the border, and the characters repre-
Of the piece is not at all marred by the toning
down which it has received at the hands OF it's
really artistic performers. Cody has quiet,
graceful dignified bearing upon the stage and
though he talks little and busters none, seems
to stand head and shoulders above his company.
Texas Jack is as graceful as a fawn, and has a
stealthy movement that reminds one OF a creep
ing leopard. Arlington Sloat was capital, and
Graham was as true to his role OF Broadbrlm as
to that of Clipp in the farce.
The remainder of the company do well enough
as subordinates, being neither marked for espe
cial excellence nor open to criticism for striking
deficiencies. On the whole, it is the best .presen-
tation of frontier life we have had upon our
stage; and when one regards the difficulties at
tending the production of such play within the
confines of a few square feet, the wonder is that
the Imagination of the spectator can be wrought
up to forgetfulness of the artifciality with
which sc, much Of the play mnst necessarily be
environed.
The farce of "Thrice Married" which precedes
the drama, serves to introduce Mile. Morlacchi,
lady who has gained a tne reputation as dan
seuse and Coincidence.
GLOBE THEArER- Notwithstanding the inclem-
ent weather there was q good attendance at this
popular place OF amusement last night The
entertainment embraced the usual variety OF
and brought out the full strength
of the large and talented company. A first class
programme has been arranged for tonight.
OPERA HOUSE. - Chzzola's popular French |
Opera Bouffe Company will reappear in our city |
next Monday for a limited number of nights,
during which they will produce some Of their
most admired operas. The troupe have been
very successful in Texas, and will visit Mexico
after they leave our city.
The famous opera bouffe of Ella Timbale |
DArgent" will be presented on the first and last |
evenings of their visit, and "Ls Perichole, "La
File de Madame Angot" and LILA Grande |
Duchesse" will each be given during their stay. |
The prices have been reduced to the popular
figure of one dollar, without extra charge for re-
served seats.
The FAIR AT ST.. PATRICK's HALL will be con- |
tinued until Wednesday night next. We are
pleased to see that the attendance since opening
night has been large, and that the ladies, who |
and control the fair, have met with |
and that their efforts have been
crowned with the success they merit.
Look into the toy window at Levy's, 1877 Canal
street. 1t is worth while.
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