The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-30
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

MUSICAL AND DHAMAL2C NOIES.
The "Black Crook" is to be revived ut Nibos about
the 2ith of February.
The "Danitcs." at Booths Theatre, are drawing
full houses, and the play is more enjoyable than
ever.
The great Singerfest ut Springer Hail. Cincinnati,
will commence on the 18th Of June and continue
until the 15th inclusive.
The second soiree OF Chamber Music given by the
New York Philharmonic Club will take place on the
4th OF February at Chickering Hall.
In Paris ut the Athenee Comique the "Babcl-
Revue" and at the Odoon the .'Perruque Merve-
leuse the only novelties that have been recently
announced.
Mr.. j. Aberlc, the proprietor of the Tvoli Theatre.
the recipient of complimentary testimonial u
the hands Of his friends and patrons on Monday
afternoon and evening.
Ricc's opera bouffe company, now playing III. NJ
s. Pinafore.' will close their engagement here on
Saturday night, opening at the Park Theatre. BROOK
Ign. Monday, February 3, in "Plnafore" for week.
At the Elks benefit performance ut the Boston
Theatre last week the receipts amounted to $4,000
It said to have been pecuniarily the most
full occasion of the kind in the history of the Order.
colleen Bawn" ut the Grand Opera House has
proved be OF the most successful Of the attrac
tons of the present Boucicault has rarely
played better, and certainly never to apprecia
tive audiences
..Dr. Clyde" has been cut down since its first per-
Torrance at the Fifth Avenue Theatre and is draw.
ing well. The love scene is loudly applauded every
night and the comedy business of Mr.. Hardenberg
loudly laughed at.
NJ. Westberg. who made agreeable an impression
in Martha" and ''Mgnon' with the Strakosch
troupe. for several years the leading tenor Of
the loyal Italian Opera at Stockholm Sweden where
he sung with Nine. Nilsson.
III NJ. S. Pinafore." AZ the Standard. has become
all the rage Last night it was almost impossible to
get inside the doors. If those who have already at
tended once or twice will stay away and give others
a chance they will make more room.
At o. D. Borse s first symphony concert at Chick
cring Hall tonight Of this composers original
pieces will be played including the symphony I'm
Memoriam.' Mr. Borse will be assisted by several
soloiss, vocal quartet and grand orchestra.
letter recently received from Miss Emma Thursby
leaves it still undecided when she will return to
America. She had several engagements in Berlin,
including q court concert all OF which have been
postponed on account Of the official mourning for
the Princess Alice.
..Dot or, the Cricket on the Hearth" is steadily
increasing in popularity and fills the Park Theatre
nightly with audiences that enjoy the beautiful play
Notwithstanding this fact "Solon Shingc" and "The
Victims will be put next week. Saturdays
matinee and evening performance will be especially
attractive to the ladies and little folks.
MIR. George Edgar King Lear ut the Broadway,
has made a very satisfactory profession entreand
has occasion to regre. the judgment which in
duced him to go from the business Office to the stage.
He has improved very much since the first night,
and is making points that worthy Of tb
attention OF Shakesperean students.