New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-03-28
ADJUSTMENTS. A
st. Charles Theatre.

Mr. Ben DeBar played Falstaf last night
lin "Henry ~" His company leaves this
morning for Galveston, and will play there
in support OF Mr.. E. L. Davenport.
In the meantime the St. Charles Theatre
will be occupied by the Soldene English
Comic Opera Company, which appears TO-
night in the Offenbach opera of "Genevieve
De Brabant." with Miss Emily Soldene IS
Droyan. Miss Soldene is an English lady,
and the foremost artist in opera bouffe on
the London stage. She gave to the English
ublic the wonderful creations of Offenbach,
Herve, and Lecocq, and gave them
with all the lightness, and rollicking mix
ture of mirth and music peculiar to the
French originals. She Is an artist in bur
lesque, producing her effects by the exer-
else of true talent. She was what all must
be who succeed in burlesque opera, legiti-
mate actress and rare vocalist, for bur-
lesque is but an exageratiOn of some
thing better. It is not enough to
act the bnffoon and chant in shrill
and unfeeling tones. Burlesque opera is
farce set to music; it must be acted,
and the music must be of medley kind to
play upon the feelings Of araudience; there
must be something of the real to shade and
blend with the ridiculous. Miss Soldene's
success has been based upon merit. She is
singer superior to Aimee, and an actress
Of greater accomplishments than the queer
little Mrs. Oates. Her company is said to
bs complete in numbers and ability, and to
contain something unusual for an opera
| troupe-handsome ladies. Everywhere the
Soldene company has appeared much praise
| for costume and vocalization has been
| awarded them.
Varieties Theatre.
Mrs. Chanfrau closed her engagement at
| the Varieties last night. On Tuesday
evening Mr.. John E. Owens will appear in
new character, in a play from the pen of
| BARLEY Campbell, Esq, called risks y
Mr.. Campbell may be called the American
Boucicault. He has produced many ex-
cellent acting plays, among them the
"virginian," which is also the property of
Mr.. Owens, so far as the right to play it in
| New Orleans is concerned. The season a.
| che Varieties will close in few days, and
the opportunity to see "Risks" should not
| be lost
| Academy of Music.
Miss Weathersby will say good-by at
the Academy tonight. Three burlesques
are on the bills. On Monday night an
entirely new and novel entertainment will
be given by the Jack and Jill pantomime
troupe from Niblo't, New York.
| The De NIurslka Concert.
Mile. lima De Murska will appear in
concert for the last time tonight at Grune-
wald Hall. An excellent programme has
been prepared to slow this great artist to
the best advantage. The wonderful execu-
ton she displays as vocalist is known to
this public. 1t is enough to say she will
sing selections from "Norma," from
"Mignon," and other works. She will be
assisted by Mr.. and Mrs. Sauret, Braga and
| Giamnlona. Seats can be secured to-day
| at the hall from noon to P. M.
Mile. De Murska goes from here to Gal
weston. M. De Vivo, her manager, has just
arrived from the Gulf City, and reports en-
couraging prospects for triumph there Of
the Hungarian nightingale.