The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-13
THE LONDON THEATRES.
Easter Pieces and New Pro-
auctions.
GERMAN AND FRENCH ADAPTATIONS.
Anything Anti-Russian Received
with Wild Applause.
LONDON, April 81, 1871

LONDON April ~, 1910.
week has elapsed since the production Of the new
theatrical nts and London playgoers and
sri.ics have given judgment in favor Of OF against
rhe novelties were In Numbers lew, and among these
only one claimed TO be "new and original produc-
tionu These were ssProof," version by Burnaud OF
NM d'Enuery and Cormon's "Une Cause Celebre" at
tho Adelphi; Jealousy" an adaptation BY Charles
Reade OF Sardou's 'Androa" at the olympic; "Made-
leino Morel," an adaptation by Mr. Bandmann from
tho German OF Mosenthal, at tho Queens; and
.sSuch Is tho Law" original drama by Tom Taylor
and Paul Merritt, written with "tendency" or OBJ
,ccs OF these france provides two and Germany
one; "Prooi" alone is destined TO have long life
suitng 1t does well the traditions and tastes OF
The AdeIph audiences. .Jeaousyn has been received
with Iukewarmness madeleine Morcp' is destined
20 an carly death, and "Sucn Is the Law" is inter-
Dsting only tor audiences OF professional gentlemen
from Lincons Inn ana widowers who have an eye on
tho deceased wiie's sister. musical buresque. en-
ntlcd "Mind the Shop" written by hessrs. Reeve
ind Righon for Mr.. Toole at the Globe is generally
pronounced an idiotic production.
JUDGMENT PASSED.
II would be simply waste OF time for critic to
spend his evenings at some OF tho entertain menIs
provided at the theatres before he has learned
from tho papers what he expect The very title
OF the Taylor Merritt play such Is tho Law, enough
to prevent any with soul for art from going ton
steps TO witness It. The title tells you what you
have expeot-a lawyer or the law elevated TO the
position Of q deus muchtnd in the drama. The sub
jcct treated is the with deceased wifes SITS
the plot ingenious and complicated, but would
better suit three volume novel than acting drama
Charles Rcade's version Of sardou's Androa, Jeal.
ousy, y was originally produced in Paris
years ago and aitcrwsrd performed in London BY
q French company In its English dress It has
ceived some rough treatment from tho critics The
punsters say that MIR. Reaue has become SO
parently used Il in his latest dramatic work. In us
English dress Sartou's comedy Will henceforth be
known as 'Let Andrea" The pun is good; never
theless play creates interest and Will live o
few weekE
s.uSx CAUSE CELsBRs.n
Mr.. Burnnrds version Of the above celebrated
play which is well known to American audiences, 10
q decided success at the AdephL II Is pronounced
OF the strongest melodramas since the "Duke's
Motto" The piece is placed the stage In u thor
oughy satisfactory manner, and the cast Is strong
Emery makes good bluff sergeant Lasare IS played
appropriate fashion by Mr. Arthur Stirling, and
MSS Patoman and Mrs; Bandmanu give the feminine
long run. Under The TILE OF 'Une Cause CeleDre'
We might include Inc English version Of Moseuthaps
ssMadelene Aorcn made celebrated Lon.
don by tho Bandmann- Rousby squabble. The
story Is as iollows:-rhe heroine Is tho
vas, and, alter her fathers dismissal from hts post,
has become fashionable coconc In Paris The,
Marquis son discovers long alter old Morcl dead
that no was unjuslIy treated, and the young noble
man sets Oh 10 ina Madeleine and atone Tor her
ialhcrs wrongs. Ho nnds her, falls In love with her.
and ends by taxing her homo 10 mis- mother and pro-
posing to marry ner. The girl, however, finding out
that her lover will be pecunary ruined BY the mos
alliance, runs away, and takes 10 earning her vei
hood by honest work. which docs not suit her we'll
as riotous LIVING, and ends by killing her with con-
sumption. This Is the story.
MRS. RoUsBY's BAsDtMASS)AGKD ARK.
.Tne drama OF Madeleine Morel" has been sharply
ino moral, dramatic and literary point OF view II
has interested London piaygocrs chiefly from It's con-
necton with the Bandmann-Rousby AFFAIR, aud MIS-.
Rousby, who appeared the repcntant cocottc with
her Sing, suggestive oil ncr recent bruises
opous author Of ,he play. Mr.. Bsnamann comos on
badly enough In the contests, as matter OF course,
and is made the butt OF the funny gentlemen on the
vero blow when she informed The learned juaRo that
she had correct Herr BandmaDn's GRAMMAR.
"Ine cobber should stick 10 his last says tho old
proverb, and Herr Bandmann would do we'll to keep
out OF literary enterprises in future and stick to act
ing Mrs. Rousby's bruised arm won the owner much
sympathy, though there are people wicked enough
say that the bruises have been caused BY The
TAIL which sho recently horse while per-
forming on stage OF the Queens Theatre. But
the poet in "rhc Man OF the World" says:-
II from your she should vail, Dat w
Nit in dramas dazzling Hall she vail gsinst
THRICE SHE ARMED"
Mrs. Rousby's arm Is made tho SUBJECT OF innumer-
ablo paragraphs anu articles. When she first made
her appearance In London she was young, 80
people regarded her a drts among actresses
q timely angel oil regeneration sent down 10 demon
straie the sancty oI lawful domestic Ties even IN
the midst OF a profession generally supposed al
together careless OF '.blesscd convcniiouality."
TnmlaIer, otherwise Tom Taylor, IL who nrst
discovered her. or rather Ler points were nrst re-
vealed IL that authors historical play, 'Iwixt Axe
and Crown" She then became The dramatic heroine
OF tho day and hailed by her friends as an in
spred priestess Of the Legitimate drama" and
she has aroused interest by her beauty and her
vlcisstudes while her moving accidents by food and
field have elected sympathy ana interest
OF the musical burssque emitted Mind The shop"
II Is sufficient TO say that II is Thoroughly nane
AM leeDIe "A n had
farce on 10 a witess and pointiess extravaganza"
FORTHCOMING PRODUCTIONS.
or pieces announced "Iroubled Watcrs,n by
Mcssrs. Bethany and Romcr. authors OF "Fnrtation,"
viii be PRODUCED at the Globe on Monday. Too
MI Mortimer from LA File do rAvare when Itself
Us founded the eugene Graudetr oil Bazac, Is an
Its production rs doubtless due great success OF
the sCloches de Cornevile the Folly whero Shiel
Barry makes such a decided nit as the old man. No
less than three provincial companies are travelling
with tns operctta Nell Gwynne," by wis, 10 an.
nounced Tor the 1st OF May at the Royalty. Mr. Wills
viii then be represented Al three Of the metropolitan
theatres BOLIVIA" a. the Court Theatre, 'Jano
Shore at the Princess aud "NeIi Gwynne" at the
new Royalty. Tns Is well won honor for Mr.. Wills
VINO undoubtedly tho poet dramatst par excellence
of the modern English stage.
AT rnE ALEXANDRA.
.Faiinita, opere,ta BY suppc Is announced as Tho
ecxt novelty at the AlhamDrs In the original the
Russians gcaeraIly manage 70 defeat tho TURKS; IL
will be interesting to how tins affair is managed
In The EnEish version. You are aware that NJ tho
representations Of "Plevna," gwen at the canter-
bury, tho Turks give the Russians a good beating
every night TO the Immense delight OF tue Jngocs.
English gallery gods Will not stani their diviuics
beng burt Anything IN the shape oil q Russian rs
sure TO be missed. AT OF tho music balls there
gwen anair emitted "lhe Conference in winch
John Bull, Count ADdrassy. Prince Bismarck, Prince
Gortschason and Marshal MacMahon appear John
Bull sings patriotic son and vocierousy cneered
Prince Bismarck Is received with mingled cheers and
Kisses; Count Andrassy is greeted with deTisivc
cheers ana sroans, while Prince Gortschakon Is
pcitcd win orange peel aud rotten apples. Marshal
sAaoM shon Is automatically appauded aud tue
house goes wild with delight
CHANGE SENTIMENT.
some wiscacre has said that II YOU want 10 becoms
acquainted with country mix among the people. n
wants To soc what ignOfaBt FOOLS audiences gath
FRED IRON the 'peopiep can Uc then he should go TO
q London music hail Elevated Insanity Is tho nor
mai coalition OF tho .'coyosn who applaud Osman
Pacha 6nd JOIN IN tho chorus OF that I'd otc nanlty
entitled, Here stands POST or toe national war
song, I'VE Don't Want Fgni.n But why, yc gods,
should The Queen taccordng TO the THEATRE signiiy
her wish that tTannDduseri and "L'Etvile uu Nordn
shocld be performed early rs possible AZ Covent
nArdanY A. regards afannhhnser.r Ior Maiasty Is