The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-02-26
AMUSEMENIh.

The VARIETIES THEATER Reade 8
dram atization of Tennyson's beautiful poem
of "Dora" is an eminently successful one
The severely pathetic nature of the true
hearted girl is portrayed in very expressive
and elegant language, and the picturesque
and home-like character Of the story faith
fully preserved in the drama. As presented at
the Varieties Theater, with Mrs. Chanfrau in
the title role. it is one of the most pleasure
able dramatic events of the season. This
lady 8 acting is full of the natural pathos and
vigor of life, and she gives to Tennyson's
ideal life-like semblanoe which presents it
to the audience as thing of life, full of the
self sacrificing and tender nature of the poets
conception, and most happily realizing his
exquisite creation. The entire cast is very
happy, and the performance we'll worthy the
attention and admiration of our theater-
going public. It will be presented this even
ing for probably the last time. At the matt
nee to-day "Christie tombstone" one of Mrs.
Chanfrau's most successful characterizations,
will form the attraction.
ACADEMY OF MU.1c.- Matinee To Doy-
Kelly q Icons Comic Opera Troupe present
that extremely laughsble opera of Off1nbach's
production, "Mons. Chonfeuri." Kelly l.
Leon have a worldwide reputation as bur
lesquers They produce their operas perfect
as far as the music goes. Their costumes are
rich and elegant. Leon ranks at the head OF
his profession as o male prima donna; his
style is unapproachable; graceful, with most
bewitching manner; his dresses are of the
most costly material and worn in most lady
like manner. Kelly, as the tenor, is excru
ciatingly funny. They present minstrel
first part, Introducing some new and original
ballads quartette being q perfect har-
mony.
"Mons Chanfeuri is the opera for to-
days matinee and evening. morrow we
are to have that ever popular opera bouffe
The Grand Dutch-S." It being especially
arranged for Kelly and Leon, and played by
them at their theater, 720 Broadway, New
York, over 200 nights. As there will be no
ball at the Academy on Mardi Gras night,
Kelly and Leon will give one of their best
programmes, finishing at 10 p NJ, just in
time to visit the balls.
''Ching, Chow, HI, another of Ofsnbach's
famous opera bouffes. is in preparation This
is said to be the gem of all his productions
The ST.. CHARLES THEATER.-Mr. Edwin
Adams received benefit at this theater last
evening" and presented as an attraction the
excellent comedy of Wild Oats" As Rover
Mr.. Adams is excellent His acting in this
spirited, dashing play is worthy of great
praise, and makes one believe that he is pecu-
liarly suited to the performance of such-like
comedy characters There is very attractive
substance to the comedy, and it furnishes
splendid entertainment to the theater-goer.
It will be repeated this evening.
At the matinee to-day Mr. Adams will give
his last performance of his great character of
Enoch Arden, and surely no better matinee
attraction could be offered. We commend
the announcement Of the repetition Of this
play to the attention of the ladies contemplate
ing visit to the theater to-day.
On Sunday evening Capt Paul Boytcn will
be the recipient Of grand complimentary
testimonial benefit at this theater.
GLOBE THEATER. entertainment last
night at the Globe commenced with the
Imaginable sketch called the ''Dutchman's
Speculation" and closed with the Partisan
Can-Can." Interspersed, were the usual spe-
cialty performances, in which Miss Mary
Olive and Harry Thompson were the chief a.
fractions Tonight, after the performance,
there will be a grand fancy dress and mask
ball
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