The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-09
THE THEATRICAL SEASON.
wALLACK's THEATRE.


The usual preliminary opens at Walack's
about the 10th of August with the well known English
comic opera company of which Miss Julia Mathews is
the bright particular star. The company will be known
in America the H. c. these being the initials of the
two managers under whose direction it will travel
through the United States. The piece selected for the
opening performance will be in all probability 'The
Grand Duchess " in which Miss Mathews made an i'm
mense hit in England This lady is the originator of the
attempt give English versions of French operas 6ou
and far has with greater than any of her
imators.
This company will include the following artists
Miss Julia Mathews, prima Miss Annie Cook
donna. Mr.. e. IL. MacDcrmott
Miss Rose Temple Mr.. Albert Brcnnir.
Mile Marguerite Selvl Mons l.. DelOrmc.
Miss Rose Keene Mr.. Harry Collier
Miss Isabel Lewcs. Mr.. W. Forester.
Miss Polite Smallwood. Mr.. John Hogan.
Miss Maudc Egerton Mr.. |. Harvey.
Miss Bessie Temple. Mr.. Louis dc Smith
Miss Marion Antoine Mr.. Peter Lawson.
Miss Julia Hogan.
Mr. f. stanisaus .............M Musical Director
Among the works to be produced ar c Fair Helen
'Grand Duchess " 'Girofe Giro1a 3" 'Buc Beard &c.
In October this theatre will reopen for the regular
fail season, when new comedy by Dion Bouccault will
be presented. Mt Bouccault, IL is understood, ut
present at work on this new piece. II will furnish Mr..
Montague with part specially fitted for him. The
name of che play is not announced but it will be
with the object of supplying all Mr. Wallacks
artists with parts suited to their several capacities. The
following is the composition Of the regular company for
the season Of 1S75-I6, as far as is known
Mr. II. j. Montague. Mr. W. J. Leonard.
Mr. John Gilbert Miss Ada Dyas
Mr. Harry Beckett Miss Enc Gcrmon
Mr. w. r. Floyd. Miss lone Burke
Mr. g. Stephenson. Nine. Ponsi
Mr. W. Herbert Mrs. John Seton.
Mr. f. NJ. Holland Miss Kate Bartlett.
Mr. C. +. Edwin. Mr. Lester Walack.
Mr. John Gilbert. Acting Manager
Mr. W. r. Floyd. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Stage Manager
MRS. coSwAY's THEATRE
The rumor circulated some time ago that Mr.. Moss
had obtained lease of this house premature. Mr..
Moss had some negotiations with the owners, but
hitch occurred and the matter declared or Under
these circumstances arrangements made with Miss
Minnie Conway and that young lady will assume tho
responsibilities Of lessee this season.
Maurice Grau and Chizzoa the enterprising young
Of this house, have not yet developed their
plans for the 1t Is, however, known that they
nave secured Ros the great Italian ragedian the rival
and claim the master OF Salvin. They hope also
to persuade Judic, the well-known Partisan opera
boufst 10 America, but it not quite certain
that they will succeed The season at this house will
open with opera bov0e
BOOTHS THEATRE
The promise for the approaching of Booths
Theatre is exceptionally bright. Jarrett Palmer have
very wisely determined to continue the policy of the
adjustment nauguratcd last season. and will therefore,
with the inconsderablc nterudc of weeks devote
the entire from August 80 to the close Of the
son 10 represcnations OF the legitimate drama The
plays of Shakespeare, Bulwcr Massnger and others of
the higher range will be given in rapid Succession, and
with fidelity to historical correctness consideration for
propricty of detail and funcss Of illustration that
hold Tor the theatre the wcw won reputation of being
the leading play house of the country Barry sullivan the
tragedan VIII be the attraction. He will
appear Monday evening" August 80, Hamlet, with
the special support Of Miss Louise Hbbard of the prin
Cipal London theatres, and Mr.. James f. Cathcnr the
well known English actor who Will be remembered as
having ably supported Charles Kean during his stay
in this country Mr. Sullivans farewell appear
ances I'm Great Britain and Ireland were made occasions
for enthusiastic demonstrations of rcgard-some of
them taking the shape of costly presents before i'm
mense audencos--whlo banquets attended by the
influential Of the nobility not nfrequcnt.
His advent here is looked forward with intense in.
ercst, not only by those who have never the
nowncd player, but by those who have plcasurabo
rccOcctons OF his great mpersonations on the occa
OF his first tour through the United States The
parts in which Mr.. sullivan will appear in this city
cludc Hamlet, Rchclieu, Richard ILL., Claude Mel
II IS satisfaction TO know that he will
be surrounded by a complete and capable
stock company, the principal members of
which Miss Rosa Kand Miss Mary Wells
Mr. Frederick H. Wardc, leading man; G. Is. Bishop
comedian; Charles Vandcnhon Charles lie Clcrcu
Henry Weaver, Frank Little H. d. Bradley j.
Davis, +. X. Collier, Mr.. Munroc. Mr. Kent and Mr.
Hogan. Mrs. Rousby will also appear ut this theatre
during brei engagement and in an entirely new
piece written expressly for her by Dion Bouccault
Kellogg ~ prma donna, have been engaged and their
season Will be marked by the production for Tho first
lime this country, of the opera of the Iilv OF XII.
Incy" the hbrcto of which is founded on the story
and with an increase Of magnihcencc With few OK.
ccptiOns the great original will be preserved in
Guiding Mr. George klgnOld the Young Monarch
Perhaps the grandcst stage Offering of the whole
season, however viii he tho production OF Shake.
sicarc's sublime tragedy of .;Julius Caesar II il
ing IL in maguitccncc will have ever been wit.
messed In the Republic. Everything will be now
dresses scenery, armor and all paraphernalia Matt
Morgan is now engaged upon the armoral designs and