New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-16
LOCAL THEATRICAL AFFAIRS.

The complexion of local theatrical affairs has not
been materially changed within the week just
ended. ..... Miss Nelson. at Booths Theatre, has
acted Julia and Pauline. She had previously been
seen as Irnogen, Viola and ROSGliud. This week she
will appear in round of characters to close her
engagement. On the night Of her benefit, May "a,
she WILL rs previously announced, appear as Isabella
in the Prison Scene from Measure for Measure"
The new opera of 1.-THE Spectre Knight " has
been successfully brought out at the BijOu Opera
House. and this will be acted until further notice,
together with Charity Begins at Home"
Mr. Joseph Murphy has appeared at Haverly's
Niblos Garden Theatre, in Mr.. Marsden's we'll
known drama of 1.-The Kerry Cow" Miss Helen
Tracy is also acting at that theatre......Mr Mac
kaye has celebrated the 1O0Ch performance of his
play of Hazel Kirke" at the Madison Square
Theatre. and this piece seems to have taken
new lease of popularity. The regular season will
close here about the end of May, Hazel Kirke,"
however, with some notifications Of the cast, will
be allowed to run along into the Summer. Mr.
Plympton and Mr. Dominick Murray are, we be-
Ieve, to 90 elsewhere. revival of Mr.. Mackayes
drama of "Won at Last" is likely to ensue upon the
withdrawal of Hazel Kirke.". Mr., George
Hoeys clever adaptation of "a Child of the State
has proved steadily attractive at Wallacks Thea
ire aud it will be continued there until the close OF
Its regular season. now near of hand Mr. Floyd OF
this theatre, who lately arrived home from Eng
land is shortly to receive a Testimonial Benefit.
He is one of the most popular men in the dramatic
profession and his eminent talents and many years
of hard work certainly merit this recognition from
his comrades.
Mr. Polk ended his engagement at the Fifth
Avenue Theatre last night, and he will now convey
"A Gentleman from Nevada" to Philadelphia. re-
viyai of 1.-THE Pirates of Penzance will be made at
the Fifth Avenue Theatre tomorrow night, by hr
DOyiy Carte's original London Opera Company. Ihis
troupe sang last week IN Brooklyn, The Pirate"
will hold the Fifth Avenue stage for two weeks
Miss Minnie Palmer's Boarding School has
attracted many spectators within the week just
elosed, and her volatile entertainment appears to
have given them pleasure. 1t will be continued
until furthernotce at the theatre of the San Fran
cisco Mnstrels under the capable management OF
Mr.. f. II. Gouge. 80. The engagement of Mr.. Den
man Thompson In Joshua WhitcOmb at the Park
Theatre continues In prosperity. Days Thea
ire, Mr. Sasbury's Troubadours" offer their frol-
lesonls play Of The Brook IA variety perform
snce Is in progress ct Hayerly's Theatre, In which
the LoreIa family form the principal featnre......
Tho career of "My Partner" at the Union Square
Theatre" was brought to end last night. and to-
morrow evening this stage will be occupied by
Hahn's Comic Opera Company, IN Franz Won
Suppe's opera of " BOccacciO.". The Weathers-
By,GoOdwin Froliqnes are still sporting at the
there throughout the present week.
Mr., Cahil-well remembered here for pleasant eff
forts in burlesque and III Irish ChaIacter-wI begin
In engagement, at Booths Theatre. on May 25. ap-
pearg IN n new Irish drama. An entertainment
for the benefit of Manhattan Hospital will ask the
public support on Tuesday evening. at Chickering
ali..Air. Grau begins his final series of French
ppera performances tomorrow evening, Mt the
Academy of Music, with La vic Parisienne." A
notable event of the week will he the first prouc-
Gon i'm America of the opera of " POmme Uap" by
Dfenbach. Mr.. Fritz Hirschy takes benefit on
his occasion The benefit OF Mile. Angelo is au-
bounced for Friday evening, and that of D. Capoul
Tor Nav 25 the last night OF the season.