New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-04
npOUEO AND JULIET REVIVED.
DALY'S THEATRE.

c,okesneare's impassoned and pathetic tragedy Of
.pon,eo and Juliet was performed last night in
D,,v.s Theatre,-Mr. Kyrle Belew presenting his
oceful person as Romeo, Mrs. Cora Potter dis
norting as Juliet. and Mr.. William Redmond giving
,.rlv spirited and touching embodiment Of Mer
,,o The noble and wonderful play.-so richly rep
sen.atve Of true love. and superbly typical Of
49, o,eraton of malignant fate.-was set in beaut-
~, scenery and was magnifcently dressed. so thas
,lewed as spectacle, the revival gave much pleas
ere The acting aside from the impersonation Of
src,tio did not rise above the usual stage level OF
medocrity 1t is always delight. however. to
muse upon the imagnings and listen to the lovely
,.rsuase OF Shakespeare, and even a routine per-
rormance of a fine Shakespearean play is public
benefit.
Mr. Bellew and Mrs Potter completely out Of
Mace in tragedy hut in the absence of tragic actors
their endeavors to be serious may be contemplated
At least with resignation. The professional ab-
ties of Mr. Bellew long ago manifested and
are perfectly we'll understood. He is light come
dian with some aptitude for romantic and eccentric
character He would play young Absolute, or
David Garrck. or Claude Melnotte. or Aramis. or.
perhaps Lagardere exceedingly well. He has not
displayed much OF either mind, imagination. or
feasibility and his style is obviously artificial; but
IN twenty years Of experience he has acquired per-
feet command of his faculties so that he possesses
repose fecitous in the expression alike of banter
and sentiment is invariably picturesque. and always
produces the effect of grace. He looked well IN
Romeo and he presented the love-lorn aspect Of
that composite and rapidly developed character
in a sufficiently effective manner; but in the tragic
frenzy he weak. and in the fearless despair Of
fatal grief which is Romeo's final mood he was
shallow and Insignificant. Mrs. Potter's present
ment Of Neronas flower may obtain serious at
tention from persons who interested in feathers.
Frivolity. selfconsciousness weakness and affecta
ton not the attributes of Juliet have they
ever been considered to be the attributes that
stitute actor of Shakespearean tragedy.
Mr.. Redmond, an actor of solid character and
sterling talent. a student OF the good old models
and the poSsessor of style remarkable for in
tellect. variety, BREADTH ease. and self-forgetfu
ness-entered thoroughly into the spirit of Mer-
cutie. and expressed not alone HIS froc mood and
his habitual buoyant JOY. but his generous. at
fectionate heart. his fearless mind and that lonely
radiance in him which perhaps was intended by
the poet az the herald and precursor OF his untmely
and lamentable DOOM The rest of the acting sug
gests comment. Romeo and Juliet is once
more before the local public. and the kindly re-
ception that was accorded to II by considerable
audience is an augury that it will remain visible
for some time. Other Juliets and Romeos, mean
Sime just below the horizon and about 10
emerge. Mr.. and Mrs. Taber will arrive next week.
and it is darkly ntimated that as soon as the ex-
Reverend Mr.. Min has buried Caesar. Miss Mar
garet Mather, who has lately come to light in
NewEngland. will madly play with her fore
fathers bones. Just she used TO do in old times
Nine. Janauschek has not yet been announced.