Théâtre Français
Event Information
Venue(s):
Niblo's Concert Saloon
Event Type:
Opera, Variety / Vaudeville
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
2 August 2013
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
12 Jan 1864, 8:00 PMProgram Details
Performers and/or Works Performed
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aka Tromb-al-ca-zar
Composer(s): Offenbach
Citations
8)
Tonight’s program is appropriate for those who love to cry and those who love to laugh. It offers the contrast of one of the most touching comedies of the Théâtre Français [of Paris] and one of the greatest drolleries of the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiennes. In addition, Chol and Edgard will dance the pas, “La fascination,” from Robert le Diable, in a choreographed intermède that also includes the serious dance of Mme. Pauline Grossi. Thus, there will be opera, ballet, and comedy in the same evening.
10)
“On Tuesday night, visitors to the French Theater were offered a rich program. The actors presented the one-act comedy, ‘La joie fait peur,’ in such a manner that nothing was wanting. Miss Anna Hamburg and Mme. Bergeon played their respective roles with exquisite understanding. Mr. Juignet, who appeared for the first time on stage after a long absence, played splendidly the minor role of an aged domestic servant, who feels every joy and every pain of his masters. The other actors, Messrs. Fage and Pelletier, carried out their roles equally well.
Tromb-al-ca-zar was staged with much taste. Miss Maillet, about whom we rendered a favorable opinion earlier, sang with naïveté and taste. Donatien, Edgard and Roche received abundant and well-deserved applause for their excellent performances. Regarding the musical value of this work, it is not considered one of Offenbach’s best. We would like to hear it again, however, because of its comical aspects. The national dance, ‘La Manola,’ was performed nicely by Mad. Pauline Grosed.”