New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-19
DRAMATIC AFFAIRS.

There is much activity In the theatres OF thls
CITY Novelties have boon OF frequent Occurrance
throughout the season. and many changes OF Dill are
steadily augmentng the theatrical record Edwin Booth
at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, presented on tuesday
night his brilliant performance of the hateful and terri
bile character OF Sir Glles OrerreGch. The frghtful
picture OF malignant frenzy with which this tragedy con-
oludes is displayed by Mr.. Booth with appalling force
and with all the splendOr of helllsh wickedness III
strong intellectual nature Last night he appeared as
Richeeu and this familiar representation was received
with enthusiasm by crowded house Mr.. Booth has
acted Han,let Iago. King Lear, Brutus, Mac
BETH Sir Giles and Richeliem and in winding
up his engagement, which will close on tho
27th, he will perform Bertucco. Riehdrd ILL.,
andshakespea Byutus The " Mkado will be brought
back TO the Fifth Avenue Theatre on the lst OF March
Last night Mr.. Daily made a revival OF Wychery's
comedy OF 1.-THE Country Girl" with Miss Rehan as
Pcggy and also lie produced new piece In Que act
called "a Sudden Shower" 1.-THE Country GIL mas
been seen before this stage and Miss Rehan 3
performance of sprighy heroine has been much and
ustly admired The piece Is pleasing by reason OF It's
frocsome spirit and 1t is interesting "a study OF the
manners Of the past Readers doubtless know that II
WAS derived by wyeherly from the far
moro brilliant Molere. and that the DISCO
lutte English author made It, IN some respects,
peculiarly vlo and offensive Mr. Daily in his adapta-
ton rejected the evil. and preserved only the chdr
acters the huuor aud the sport His capital COM
uauy this piece under excellent conditions Tor
the display OF is many shining qualities. The perform
ance last night WAS with many marks ofpeased
interest A Sudden shower" Is neat and bright
niece acted with agreeable drollery by Mr. Lewis and
Mrs Gilbert The new comedy OF" Nancy q Co. which
Mr.. DAILY has adapted from the German Will Dc pro
duced Wednesday, February ~
Barrett, the star Theatre, has lald aside
Herman" aud reverted To Francesca IN when
his prrfor OF the deforme scdi r and betrayed
husband has again inspired lively public ntessst
Mis-. Gale Francesca and Mr.. Springer a. the ROOF
present move and impressive features In this revival
Next week being the last of MS present engagement az
m, star Mr. Barrett VIII appear Ia Julius CHsar,
"'Tbe King. Pleasure" lie Wonder" "IOricks
Love" David Ciartick and " Hermann"
The rt-entrance hero OF Mr. Tony Hart whlch IS set
down for saturday AT the Comedy Theatre Is an
incident that should attract the especial atten-
tI,n Of tho pltygoiug pablo. Mr.. Frederick
Waruos performances continue at the People, Theatre
where his oarnestness Hnd abiiy has met
terrst will be PHlmers revival Of Giberrs comedy
of " Engaged to DO effected next Tuesday night az
the Madison Square Theatre. Five perfolnahc OF
and Sinners remain To De given Al luis mousse
afternoon performances TO be gwen t most OF u
New-Yurk aud Brooklyn theatres on Washington
birthday Miss Kate Field may be heard next sunday
evening at the Union square. Mr. Harrlgah new
nny Tns Leather Patch" has met with immediate
and uneaulyocal success AT the PARK ihratre Mduah
ModicsNt gave "A charming performance yesterday
afternoon he star Theatre; appearing as hoSdthd
The cast As You Like It,, on tins occasion, was OF
eXceptiOpA merit: OrdHd), Joseph HaVOrth ia
ques Lewis James Adam. Henry Edwards WHhaD''
Rowland Buckstone IOuchStOne, owen fhwceui It
ance was gwen for the Deet ~ the eXed Poles Mad
anne Jude will succeed Lawrence Barrett AT the star
Theatre on March /. and Mr. BOucicaut Will recent er
there the 10TH Louis Adrch plays next week IN the
valerie appears have pleased numerous class OF
playROers.