The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-22
AMUSEMENIA

The VARIETIES THEATER.-On q previ Gus
occasion We have recorded q very favorable
Judgment of Miss Audsrsons interpretation OF
the very difficult role of Blanca, in the
gloomy tragedy of "Fszio, or the Italian
Wife" and we have but little to add after
Witnessing its repetition last evening at the
Varieties Theater. 1t is an unquestionabls
fact that Miss Anderson must reach fame in
the future through her aptitude for the tragic
phase Of the drama che is peculiarly suited
to its requirements, both in voice and manner,
but che needs that degree of study which will
enable her to avoid the appearance of study,
before she reaches that eminence in her art
which is 50 evidently within her reach.
It is hardly just that we should judge her
by the standard of actresses who have spent
years of labor in their profession, and who
have won a success consequent upon their
study and their genius combined; we must
look upon her as q wond erful debutdnte, and,
as such, she gives promise OF being such q
tragic ACTRESS in the future as the stage has
rarely seen.
Her acting in the last two acts of Faz;o be-
spoke an Unborn greatness which struggled
for opportunity to fifty express itself, and it
was powerful and conclusive indication OF
her remarkable native ability.
. The scene between Blanca and Aldabella
was beautifully conceived and admirably exc
cuted; this various methods adopted by the
agonized wife to enlist the sympathies of the
wicked but pc werful woman were clearly and
forcibly defined, and bore such natural and
sympathetic character that it was hardly to be
wondered ct that the audience lavished upon
her such hearty applause when the climax of
the scene was reached. In the last act, when
given o'er'to madness she seeks the halls of
pleasure tb meet face to face the woman who
wronged her and the judge who sentenced
her Faziot to punish the one and convince the
other, she rose to height of dramatic excel.
lence whiph commanded the respect while it
enlisted tie sympathies of the most critical
among thu audience present.
Her undisguised feeling of triumph whom
the Dake Sentences AldabeDa to convent,
and her qtickly returning memory of Fazios
dying INJUNCTION to be merciful, presented pic
lures Of htstrionic ability far above the medi-
OGRE talent of latter-day "stars:" 1t was at
once thee picture of the outraged woman's
triumph and the loving wife's remembrance
an outbu1st of gratifled vengeance quickly
followed Hy the memory of q sacred promise
of mercy bsde by love to the object Of its de-
The scdne where, mad with jealousy, she
betrays her husband to the Duke and Ooun-
Gil and barns too late the terrible conse-
quences .bf her betrayal, her feeling OF
outraged honor and her horror of the dire
calamity resulting from her evidence, was an
other beautiful picture of dramatic genius,
beautifully and forcibly presented.
Blanca is decidedly the most sue
cessful cthracteriza Miss Anderson has
presented here, and announces unmistakably
her great dlaims on eminence in the profess
sion she has chosen. Mr.. Burroughs made
very excellent Fazi6 this is the best charac-
ter We. have seen this gentleman assume
during the season, and we are pleased to
record his success in it. He rendered valuable
and praiseworthy assistance to Miss Anderson,
and deserves special credit for his success.
At the matinee to-day, Mrs. Chanfrau will
appear for the last time in her exquisite inter-
probation of Dora, ono of the sweetest dra.
matte gems on the stage. In the evening
Miss Anderson will appear as Evadne, in the
play of that name.
The ST. CHARLES THEATER.-The spectacu-
lar drama of Around the World in E ghty
Days" now being performed at this theater is
receiving q fair share of the public patron
age. The play depends greatly upon scenic
effect, though frequent opportunity is given
to the actors to command the applause Of the
audiences. The company have nov become
we'll used to their parts and are all doing very
we'll, not only those VINO assume the leading
characters, but the minor parts are well repre-
sented, especially those of the detective Mr..
Boyd) and the judge (Mr. McBride.) The
scenery is very attractive and the picture OF
the metropolis and the religious festival OF the
Suffice are particularly noticeable for their
picturesque splendor. The play is underlined
for representation until further no ice.
ACADEMY OF Mus1c.-Last evening that
pleasant maritime drama ''Jack Harkaway,"
was repeated at the Academy, and the gods
testified their delight at the startling scenes
To-day, at the matinee, there will be
thronged house of youngsters to witness this
neat bit OF life afost and ashore. Tonight
will be the last night Of "Harkaway," and on
Thursday the new drama of Robinson Cru
soc" will be presented.
Edwin Booth cleared s52.OOO by his South
ern starring tour,