New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-08-18
NIBLOs THEATRE.

The reopening of NiblO's will be effected
under the management Of Mr. L. G. Gilmore formerly OF
Gumores Garden, with Mr.. Joseph IL. TOoKer formerly
OF Booths Theatre, superintendent The theatre mas
been renovated, 40 the cost Of the A 1. stewart
estate-of which il is a part The entrance hall has
been newly frescOed carpets have been laid IN the
auditorium; and the boxes have been freshly fur
pjshed. NiD0's was always a commodious and at
tracfye theatre: IL Is more sumptuOusly Gecked now
than ever before The piece selected for its reopenng
mas been written by the Kirafy Brothers, Is entitled
Entertainments" and viii be produced under the dree-
riop of Its authors at cost Of $4,000 Enchantment
Is, OF course spectacle, with music and ballet Il Is
said. however 20 possess dramatic plot. Mr.. J. Il.
has been engaged 20 the heavy part-which
l. meo-drfmatic and Iurid-and Dir. Samuel Hemple,
late OF the Walnut Street Theatre Philadelphia, VIII DO
the low comedy. The scenery is 20 be as masnih-
cent as paint and tinseI and colored fire can
mako T. We are told, indeed, that all the
pendor Of TIE Black Crook" are 10 be far surpassed
The scenes have been painted from Partisan models
nv signor Ferano OF La Scala, Milan signor MagnaDi
Of Florence; NJ. Robchi OF the Grand Opera House
Parish william Vocgtha, or the Caganic Theatre ana
Mr. Harley Merry. NJ. VOcgtlin is known here as
scenic artist or the first order. with the great
ness Of his associate signors we are not ac-
ouninted-but no doubt 1t ia Illustrous. In
geuious mechanical eff cts have been devised, ana
three of the scenes are 10 excel IN this
parrirrar the famous revolving tower OF M Bouci-
cault'- -haurraun" OF the French soldier OF For
time" Various specially features viii be introduced
roupe OF musicians named the Cccorinistes VIII play
on a new instrument. Nile. MOlya, superb gymnast,
will emerge and IRIS expected, will repeat the pecu-
liar success OF the Chevilier Dor and Zozara Les
Fantosnes Valette, described as human automatons.
win appear, together with La Troupe Ragit,
made up or eccentric performers. Tie music will
he supalied by q newcomer, Miss Rose Lee.
from the London Alhambra, d priIna donna In comic
opeTa; Mr. Campbell o tenor also OF London; and
cbor1s % one hundred Mr.. Charles fithuef VIII
f6af rho hand ballet VII DE the mIlnHlaF OF Tue
f,ir several European celebrities nave been engaged
--prineipaliv from Milan. The leaders are Nile
psi Mile C0ruella, and Nile. Cappaiinl. There
re three other principals, and there are eight seconds
frr eight curyp ees and miscellaneous ir1upe OF one
t1lre6 lr- II H. easy - discern. through gu these
,irauartions that the Influences Of" The dck trook
ana Of kindred zpectacies once more 10 DE fedn-
Md her- at Niulos and let loose airesh upon the
toyru They Will succeed. as they almost al
vsvs have done Philosophers may tax ull
~ the stage: but Uare-legged spectacle Will
i,.as pr.r tie multitude. and always surpdss IA AZ
trscttv mower 8 that geUius has created ID poetic art
on al, tlat acting supply % entrance mankind Inc
nm bc that likes high arr a.w g- has been sntl ca,-
auI-tu PROPORTION 90 the popu!auon-remains small
ca-s sri This 60 De deplOred-aud persons OF intel
It ana taste have been drpOlug 10 ever since there
vas stage 10 discIss-but 10 cannot be helped. We DO
,,of recall a single instance IN long experience or
nc theatre I'm which denunciauon OF this evil has
NOT immediately promoted Its welfare.