The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE SEASON AT wAILAcK's.

Al time OF such general depression In business,
when tho theatrical managers throughout the country
are rackng their brains to find attractions sufficient
to bring them even moderate sized audiences, IT Is
particularly gratifying the paygoers Of this city 10
that their leading and oldest to
be we'll patronized. Walack's the only theatre in
this city which can be truly said a large
clientele and this Is the just reward of twenty-six
years. intelligent enterprising ana liberal manage
ment There are thousands of people In this city
who when they make up their minds to pay Their
not very frequent visits to playhouse, say, without
even asking what 10 the programme, eve will 30 10
Wallack's." They feel confident that whatever may
BIO the entertainment will be selected with judg
mcnt and taste, ana interpreted by the best actors
and actresses In their lines this or perhaps in
other Englishspeaking land The fact Of this large
and continuous patronage. not dependent upon the
chance attraction Of some enormously powerful for.
ciRn play, is one that should not rouse the envy CT
less fortunate managers bat should incite them TO
adopt and perssvere in the which has led to
tho good fortune OF Waliack's.
Ono great, and perhaps the greatest, cause of the
success Of this theatre TO be found in the immense
popularity OF Mr.. Lester Waack and never was such
general favor worthy bcstow cd, Tor her of
actors has done much to contribute to The
joyment OF the public AS actor author and manager
he has shown consummate ability and energy.
Trained 10 what Is known as the "g00d old sch0o."
he able to interpret for us, only he can, the
heroes OF the standard comedies aud having studied,
as they arose. other kinds OF plays no gained
mclodrama and society pieces III. proud pre-.
cminencc. Whether we think of him us Charles Sur
face, Young Marlowe and Harry Dornlon, Hugh
Trevor aud John Garth, Elliott Grey, Hugh
Chalcott and Jack Poyntz, We call to mind picture
that completely satisfied tho eye and intellect and
which rcmains indebly craven on the memory. All
that he does stamped with the impress OF the true
ARTIST and his knowledge of his arr as IS tho case
with all who deeply love and study 1t, Is continually
growing his execution proportionately gaining in
breadth and strength
Sir. wallack is not OF those who fancy they
show tho best advantage by beng surrounded by
poor company. All his endeavors tend to make his
casts as complete possible. ana his company has
always been acknowledged to be the most perfect OBJ
tainable Mr. Montague Is considered here, as hc is
in England. the best leading juvenile man. Mr. John
Gilbert is beyond question: the greatest actor In his
line the English speaking stage can boast; Mr. Beckett
the leading low comedian OF the States. II we turn
10 the ladies we find naturally should be expected.
equal II not greater degree OF ability. Miss
Coghlan, who held leading position in London, has
firmly established herself in the hearts OF audi
euces Mime Pons remains as she has been for years.
our best sold" Though only technically SOY woman !"
Mrs. Seton in her peculiar sphere is unapproached
and, possibly, unapproachabe; and last though as
rureaIy not least, Miss Ellie Germon, the clevercst
aud jollicst of soubrettes.
The promise Of rapid series OF revivals of plays by
Sheridan, Coman, Goldsmith, Lord Lytton, Bouci-
cault Robertson and Brougham, which Is held out by
Mr. Wallack our advertisement columns IL one that
should warmly welcomed by all lovers Of what best
and purcst IN dramatic art 1t shows determination
to perscvere with all tho old taste. and with and
even greater vigor In the system which has made
waacks for twonty-sx years the 'leadng theatre Of
America"