New-York tribune., 1877-01-01
TIE DRAMA.
NEW YEARS DAY AT THE THEATERS.

NEW YEARS DAY Al ltE IlIEAIEh
The New Year opens quietly III theatrical
life II we to say that it makes rather somber
beginning the statement would find proof With little
exception the programmes are decidedly dIah
Mr. Bouccault, In "The SLauEnraln," at Nalacks ana
Miss Lotta, in Little Nell and the Maicioncss,' at
the Park. the chief of the merry features
Elsewhere tragedy, mclO-drama and fearful sentI-
Iuent color the dramatic sky with an IhdiGo
bue Certain OF the variety theaters do in
deed, make show of frisk!ness; but the crackIr
Of variety fun is not devoid OF the suggestion of smrs
in mourning cOacLtEcrc is such an ObviouS chot about
il TO cheer up the gTcving survivors However thert
plenty OF contrast and all forms OF taste are E"y 10
be pleased. Tragedy prcsorted by Edwin Booth ri the
Lyceum Theaer takes the shape OF HIutus or tle ran
of Tarqun." This is John Howard Payno's composite
work. and it gives Mr. Booth great opportunity, which
he used TO improve grcatyas doubtless, lac will again.
At the Union Square Theacr the fearful play Of Miss
Mutton" will WOO the public grief and teach It's lesson
OF the vital importance OF subordnating the hemt TO
the principles. Miss sara JeWctt-wAo has been
Ills announced to rcappear this evening.
Mr. Lawrence Barrett, at Booths Thcatcr, will
portray the converted misanthropy OF Dd"t
Eruce and so will please by strong type Of pternal
tenderness and eccentric character in one of the purest
and prctcs if one OF the qurtcst, plays oi the day
MIR Days company at the Fifth Avenue lhcatcr' VIII
lend il, energies TO the illustration uf "Tho American
and Mr Days sensation drama OF thdcf "aS!'G'
be brought forth at lhc tTdhu OptI" Iou'' A"'
Esole Thcater Will be devoted to pantomIme,
based on The Christmas Carol spectacle VIII
,rrodate NbIo's IN the form of "Murenc'
which is the newest Joy Of the KiIalfys. Mr BahTards
new Broadway Thcacr lately Woods Museum Is III the
rYay groove, and will acnn impress with "Cofrlnia.
Mr. Heller gives new programme, full OF Interesting
f,a.ulcs Messrs Kelly and Leon, at the twenty tDlrd
street opera House, offer faTces and ballads ana Dur
IesGue Mr. Tony Pastor, whose theater narrowly
c,caped the flames a fcW nights ago, proclaimS
that his entertainment stands ready, as usual,
and AZ usual there are bright incidents IN the
medley The san Francisco Minotrcls, always anus
irg will help TO cheer the evening rcVeer.
MI Boucicault will end his engagement at "ailachs
Tbeapr ncx Saturday, and VIII then take The ShauSh
raru" once more through the principal cites Ol the
United States M. Walack will revive "Foibiddeh
Fruit" on Jan and will keep 1t on ms stage Tor TWO
weeks His own rcappearancc-long eagerly expected
and sure TO be cordially wclcOmod-ts set down Tor Jan
% when All For Her" will be acted for the first time
in New-York Miss LOta is preparing - Inc LitLe De
tectlvo." TO follow Little Nell aud the Mar
chloncss." at the Park. and Mr. Daily has ne"
niece in preparat on the Firth Avenue IhcdicT To DC
produced at Easter entitled WellOck For Seven hr'
Kowes Fifth Ayenue." soon to be offered al bo"ths
Theater will have the advantage OF fine scene setting
by the clever Boston painter. MI GetZ Many OF the
theaters give extra performances today