The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-04
AMUSEM ENTS.

THE FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE NGoMAR."
Miss Mary Anderson last evening appeared at the
above named theatre for the nrst time in New York.
Parthenia In 'lngomar, the Barbarian" i've act
play translated from the German and adapted to the
English stage by Maria Lowell II was produced in
New York long ago 1851 since which
time. by reason OF tho poetry and beauty
II illustrates It has taken rank with sRcneieo the
LADY OF Lyons' and other stock favoritea It was
last performed In new York by Sayini but has been
several times played elsewhere by Miss Anderson
since her advent upon the stage TWO years ago. The
story Is full OF dramatic ntensty, and although not
afording opportunity for the exhibition Of noisy
passion still gives scope TO the two central figures
Parshenia Ingomar for the display Of the highest
art OF the dramatic profession. On the one band We
have Greek maiden who represents the purity and
devotion oil nlia love; the other rude, uniamed
savage, knowing nothing OF affection until fires arc
lighted and he is conquered by his own slave. The
character gentle yet Irresistible the other
strong, iorceful, dominant and mpetuous. II Is IN
frat contrasting these opposite mai ures, and nay In
making them commingle ike
Two souls, with but q single thought
Two hearts that beat ~ one
that the author has shown his ingenuity In fact the
above couplet is the key note OF the play. The au-
dicnco large and select, and the fair ragedcane
had It's sympathy from the start demonstrated
by IN nthusiasic recall end or every act Her
terzed either OF her previous performances because
tho nature OF the dialogue such require only
the efforts that may be produced by superb reader o.
blank Hence there easc grace aud
spontancity in her Interpretation OF the part last
evening which showed 10 advantage the trained. not
less than The natural, eIocution oil the true artist.
Her pnra sing aud emphasis the main excellent,
although now and then-espccially IN the conversa-
tiona reglster-it was marred by nasal intonation
that conasted sharply with tho bolder heroic notes
that rang out clar0n-like In tho moment Of her In
tenscst excitement Taken all in all Mss Anderson
IN hap
ton. Mr. j. b. Studley a. lngomar, the barbarian
cnieI acted his TART with discrimination, and being
physically aud vocay we'll adapted to the representa-
ton Of the character his slight faus overlooked
In tho frequently strong ELECTS be secured He
his share Of the appreciation for mis- admirable recital
OF many Of striking passages Of the drama Poydor
in h,s usually conscsntious manner. and the pari N
his hands became ono OF the threo principal features
Of the evening OF the rest Of the cast II IS
sary 10 speak a. II was completely overshadowea by
the characters above pamed. ''lngomarn will be re-
psatcd this evening aud tomorrow night.
PARK THEAIRE--LoRD DUNDREARY.
Like Mr.. Mcrryman in tho sawdust circle, or Brud.
der Bones in bis .parlor entertainment" Mr. Sothern
as Lord Dundrcary makes his bow periodically in tho
metropolis Last evening he held his at tho Park
Theatre where the old skip and leer Tho old sammer
and the inevitable jokes SO feariully aud absurdy
contrvcd and concoctcd lot loose In the oldme
manner of this threadbare. but evidently still welcome
character Dundreary Is now SO generally accepted
as part play that ons ever TO 90 10 sec
IL with view OF noting tho. general Incidents that
90 TO make II up Hence II docs not seem
matter Of any consequence that, aside from
this part, the atmosphere OF the play as
presented last evening only In the faintest
manner, and that through subordinate character
the butler, played by Mr. George AoIland-suggestcd
Englisnod HE or customs. Everything is subordi.
mated TO the whimsical burlcsque OF Tho chief
actor. And no doubt this is q happy provi.
sion, for II is only by contrast with such broad
fun making as DUndrcary's that the palhos
Of Asa Trenchard escapes being Vowed as
rather comical. Mr. Sothern has lost none OF his
laughter provoking powers in this peculiar persona
ton. He was grcetod cordially and amply amused his
audience. They listened 10 his proverbs with delight,
OF laughter ran through tho house When he
abscnty asked Gcorgina II she could wag her lott
was worthy Of special mention. Tho scenery was
quite pretty.
BOOTHS THEATRE-LA MARJoLA1NE.
Aimee opened last night at Booths Theatre to .
good house and was well received. Tho opora selected
for the opening LA Marjolane,"a work which
met with such extraordinary when nrst pro-
AZ the Broadway Theatre. II gwen last
night with tho original cast, and In every respect
York audience. Aimee was In excellent voice and
spirit, and Duparc played and sung with her ac-
cusiomed vivacity.
GRAND OPERA HousR-THE HUNcHBAcK.
Tho Grand Opera House was packed to its outer
walls last evening" the occasion being tho debut Of
Miss Regina Dace tho part Of Julia In 'he Hunch.
back" This is of'the most difficult roles in tho
range OF the past century drama, yot u IL favortc
with debutants. perhaps for that worry reason. Miss
Dace, who, IL viii DO remembered. made
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