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Meghan Glasbrenner
Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Identification
C0417
Title
Mary Lavigne programs collection 1950s-1980s
Quantity
2 Linear Feet, 4 boxes
Creator
Lavigne, Mary
Location
R 71, C 1, S 7
Language
English
, German
.
Abstract
A collection of opera, ballet, concert, art exhibition, and theatrical programs for performances and events in New York City,
Richmond, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and various international locations attended by Mary Lavigne.
Dating back to at least the 18th century, the term "bill" has been used to refer to printed advertisements for a theatrical
event, starting first with small printed sheets delivered by hand and known as "handbills." By the middle of the 19th century,
the word "bill" was used to refer to large printed papers that were posted in public places and provided information about
a theatrical production. The word "programme" or "program" came into use in the mid-19th century to refer to short printed
pamphlets, containing a cast list, that was handed to audience members attending a theatrical performance. However, by the
1870s, the status of these as one of the only printed papers that were free and widely distributed led to the introduction
of advertising into these play "bills" or "programs."
Seeing an opportunity, in 1884 New York businessman Frank Vance Strauss created the first company to specialize in printing
theatrical programs that would be provided free of charge to New York City's larger playhouses. Introducing the standard format
for theatrical programs still in use today, Strauss' company expanded the short printed pamphlets into magazine-style multi-page
programs containing short articles, advertisements, and information about the individual productions that changed weekly.
Known in 1911 as the "Strauss Magazine Theatre Program", the publication would formally adopt the name "The Playbill" in 1934.
These higher quality programs led to a new practice of keeping and collecting programs as souvenirs, leading to the creation
of specially produced "Souvenir Programs" that were filled with full-color illustrations, photographs, and more detailed information
on the productions and performers.
A collection of opera, ballet, concert, art exhibition, and theatrical programs for performances and events in New York City,
Richmond, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and various international locations attended by Mary Lavigne. Programs include a mix
of types including colorful souvenir booklets and Broadway Playbill editions. Most programs include various inserts, including cast change notices and newspaper clippings, which have been removed
and placed in the folder with the program. A number of the programs were also originally grouped into two small binders. All
of these specifics have been noted at the folder level where applicable.
"Fascinating History of Theater Programs." 2020. The Smith Center. July 13, 2020. https://thesmithcenter.com/explore/smith-center-blog/the-fascinating-history-of-theater-programs/.
Higgins, Sydney. 2009. "A History of Playbills and Theatre Programs." 2009. http://www.ikjordan.plus.com/Players/Playbills/index.html.
Agnes de Mille Dance Theatre, Civic Musical Association of Richmond
October 15, 1953
Scope and Content
Musical Celebrities: The Concert Magazine , Vol. XXVII, No. 1. Includes "Revised Program" insert.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 2
Aida , Civic Musical Association of Richmond
April 30, 1952
Scope and Content
Musical Celebrities: The Concert Magazine , Vol. V, No. 12. Metropolitan Opera New Production. Libretto by A. Ghislanzoni, music by Giuseppe Verdi.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3
The American Mime Theatre, The Richmond Dance Society
November 16-17, 1956
Scope and Content
At the Virginia Museum Theatre
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4
Anastasia , Lyceum Theatre
July 1955
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Marcelle Murette, English adaptation by Guy Bolton. Removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 5
Auntie Mame , The Broadhurst Theatre
November 28, 1957
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 1, No. 8. Written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. Removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 6
Bad Seed , Coronet Theatre
July 1955
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Maxwell Anderson. Removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 7
The Ballad of Baby Doe , New York City Center
April 26, 1958
Scope and Content
Playbill . Fourth performance by the New York City Opera Company. Includes NY City Center flyer and newspaper clipping about the show.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 8
Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, Civic Musical Association of Richmond
April 2, 1955
Scope and Content
Musical Celebrities: The Concert Magazine , Vol. XXVIII, No. 9.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 9
The Ballet Theatre, European Tour souvenir program
May-October 1953
Scope and Content
Includes ticket stub for Mosque Theatre April 29, 1954
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 10
The Ballet Theatre, The Mosque
November 22, 1954
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 11
Il Barbiere di Siviglia , Metropolitan Opera
November 25, 1954
Scope and Content
The Barber of Seville , libretto by Cesare Sterbini, music by Gioacchino Rossini. Season 1954-1955.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 12
Bolschoi Ballett, Deutschlandhalle
October 23-26, 1969
Scope and Content
Item is in German
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 13
The Boy Friend , Royale Theatre
June-July 1955
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Sandy Wilson. July program includes cast change note insert and was removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 14
Call Me Madam , The Imperial Theatre
April 1952
Scope and Content
Playbill . Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 15
Can-Can , Sam S. Shubert Theatre
November 1954
Scope and Content
Playbill . Music and lyrics by Cole Porter, book by Abe Burrows. Removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 16
Canterbury Tales , Phoenix Theatre souvenir program
circa 1971
Scope and Content
Includes cast change note insert
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 17
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof , Morosco Theatre
July 1955
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Tennessee Williams. Removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 18
The Cave Dwellers , The Bijou Theatre
October 24, 1957
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 1, No. 4. Written by William Saroyan; Bijou Theatre Series Production No. 3. Removed from binder 1 of 2. Includes 3
newspaper clippings, including one duplicate of a review by Brooks Atkinson.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 19
The Chalk Garden , Ethel Barrymore Theatre
December 1955
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Enid Bagnold. Removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 20
The Country Wife , Adelphi Theatre
November 29, 1957
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 1, No. 8. Written by William Wycherley. Removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 21
The Crucible , Martinique Theatre
May 27, 1958
Scope and Content
Written by Arthur Miller
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 22
The Dance Drama Company, Sweet Briar College
October 14, 1955
Scope and Content
Featuring Emily Frankel and Mark Ryder
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 23
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs , The Music Box
February 10, 1958
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 2, No. 5. Written by William Inge. Removed from binder 1 of 2. Includes magazine clipping of a cartoon depicting characters
from play.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 24
The Diary of Anne Frank , Cort Theatre
December 1955
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 25
Don Giovanni , Metropolitan Opera
April 8, 1958
Scope and Content
Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Season 1957-1958.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 26
"Edgar Degas (1834-1917): Original Wax Sculptures" exhibition booklet
November 9-December 3, 1955
Scope and Content
"This is the first exhibition of the original works in wax by Degas from which the series of bronzes were cast by A.-A. Hébrard".
M. Knoedler & Company, Inc.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 27
Endgame , Cherry Lane Theatre
January 29, 1958
Scope and Content
Off-B'way Showbill. Written by Samuel Beckett; American Premiere.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 28
The Entertainer , Royale Theatre
March 3, 1958
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 2, No. 9. Written by John Osborne. Removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 29
Eugene Istomin, Pianist, The Community Concert Association
1956-1957
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 30
Fanny , Majestic Theatre
July 1955
Scope and Content
Playbill . Book by S.N. Behrman and Joshua Logan, music and lyrics by Harold Rome. Removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 31
Faust , Metropolitan Opera
December 21, 1955
Scope and Content
Libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré, music by Charles Gounod. Season 1955-1956.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 32
Fledermaus Souvenir Libretto, Metropolitan Opera
1951
Scope and Content
The Metropolitan Opera's New English Version. Music by Johann Strauss, lyrics by Howard Dietz, and book by Garson Kanin.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 33
Fledermaus , Civic Musical Association of Richmond
October 16, 1951
Scope and Content
Musical Celebrities: The Concert Magazine , Vol. V, No. 2. The Metropolitan Opera's New English Version. Music by Johann Strauss, lyrics by Howard Dietz, and book by
Garson Kanin. Includes ticket stub and flyer; program has handwritten note on front cover.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 34
Garden District , York Playhouse
1958
Scope and Content
Written by Tennessee Williams
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 35
George London, Bass-Baritone of the Metropolitan Opera Association, The Community Concert Association
1956-1957
Scope and Content
Werner Singer at the Piano
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 36
"Goya in the Prado" exhibition booklet, National Gallery of Art, Washington
1976
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 37
Greek Festival, Randolph-Macon Woman's College
May 14-15, 1954
Scope and Content
"In Honor of Professor Mabel Kate Whiteside, Teacher of Greek, 1904-1954"
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 38
The Guggenheim Memorial Concerts, On the Mall, Central Park
"The Head of Queen Nofretete" exhibition program, Berlin State Museums
1961
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 39
I Am A Camera , The Empire Theatre
April 1953
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by John Van Druten. Removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 40
The Iceman Cometh , Circle in the Square
August 1956
Scope and Content
Written by Eugene O'Neill
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 41
Irén Marik Piano Recital, Sweet Briar College
October 17, 1956
Scope and Content
Manson Hall
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 42
Irén Marik Piano Recital, Hungarian Relief Benefit, Randolph-Macon Woman's College
December 2, 1956
Scope and Content
Smith Memorial Auditorium
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 43
"The Irish Players present Three Plays by John Millington Synge," Theatre East
October 13, 1957
Scope and Content
Off-B'way Showbill. Includes ticket stubs.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 44
Jose Limon and Dance Company souvenir program
circa 1950s
Scope and Content
Includes newspaper clipping on Jose Limon's "Missa Brevis" from May 18, 1958
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 45
"Joyce Grenfell bids you a 'Good Evening' with George Bauer at the Piano," Sweet Briar College
November 20, 1956
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 46
La Traviata , Civic Musical Association of Richmond
April 30, 1957
Scope and Content
Musical Celebrities: The Concert Magazine , Vol. XXX, No. 12. Metropolitan Opera New Production. Libretto by F. M. Piave, music by Giuseppe Verdi. Includes 2 newspaper
clippings on A Streetcar Named Desire .
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 47
The Living Room , Henry Miller's Theatre
November 1954
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Graham Greene. Removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 48
London's Festival Ballet, Civic Musical Association of Richmond
January 20, 1955
Scope and Content
Musical Celebrities: The Concert Magazine , Vol. XXVIII, No. 6.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 49
London Festival Ballet, London Coliseum
May 14, 1971
Scope and Content
21st Season
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 50
"London Festival Ballet 1950/1971," 21st Season Program
1970-1971
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 1
Long Days Journey Into Night , Helen Hayes Theatre
December 1956, October 1957
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Eugene O'Neill. Both removed from binder 1 of 2. December 1956 program includes The Actor's Fund donation insert.
October 1957 Playbill : Vol. 1, No. 3.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 2
Look Back in Anger , Lyceum Theatre
February 3, 1958
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 2, No. 5. Written by John Osborne. Removed from binder 1 of 2. Includes newspaper clipping about the show.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 3
Look Homeward, Angel , Ethel Barrymore Theatre
April 24, 1958
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 2, No. 16. Written by Ketti Frings. Removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 4
Lucia di Lammermoor , Metropolitan Opera
December 19, 1956
Scope and Content
Libretto by Salvatore Cammarano, music by Gaetano Donizetti. Season 1956-1957.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 5
Madama Butterfly , Metropolitan Opera
March 12, 1958
Scope and Content
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, music by Giacomo Puccini. Season 1957-1958. Includes magazine clipping on the
show.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 6
Major Barbara , Morosco Theatre
December 1956
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by George Bernard Shaw. Removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 7
"Marcel Marceau and His Partners Pierre Verry and Alvin Epstein in An Evening of Pantomime," Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Fine Arts Series
October 18, 1955
Scope and Content
Smith Memorial Hall. Repertory by Marcel Marceau.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 8
"Marcel Marceau and his partners Gilles Segal and Pierre Verry," New York City Center
January 30, 1958
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 2, No. 4
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 9
Marcel Marceau, Theater des Westens souvenir program
September 17, 1971
Scope and Content
Inscription on last page
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 10
"Marcel Marceau and his Partner Pierre Verry," Kennedy Center souvenir program
April 19, 1975
Scope and Content
Inscription inside front cover
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 11
Marlene Dietrich accompanied by Burt Bacharach, tour souvenir program
circa 1960
Mixed Materials box: 4
Martha Graham and Dance Company souvenir program
1958
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 12
Martha Graham and Her Dance Company, Adelphi Theatre
April 9-10, 1958
Scope and Content
Playbill . Both programs Vol. 2, No. 14.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 13
Martha Graham and Dance Company souvenir program
October 1966
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 14
Martha Graham and Dance Company, Lisner Auditorium of George Washington University
October 10-11, 1966
Scope and Content
Institute of Contemporary Arts, Twentieth Anniversary Year. Includes 2 copies of season schedule insert.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 15
Mary Stuart , Phoenix Theatre
October 27, 1957
Scope and Content
Off-B'way Showbill. Written by Friedrich Schiller, new adaptation by Jean Stock Goldstone and John Reich. Includes 2 newspaper
clippings about the show.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 16
The Matchmaker , Royale Theatre
December 1955, August 1956
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Thornton Wilder. Both removed from binder 1 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 17
The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, The Community Concert Association
1955-1956
Scope and Content
Antal Dorati, Conductor and Gerard Samuel, Assistant Conductor
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 18
Mister Roberts , "The Annual Drama Series", New York City Center of Music and Drama
December 1956
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Joshua Logan and Thomas Heggen. Removed from binder 2 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 19
Monique , John Golden Theatre
November 1957
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 1, No. 10. Written by Dorothy and Michael Blankfort. Removed from binder 2 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 20
The Most Happy Fella , Imperial Theatre
August 1956
Scope and Content
Playbill . Book, music, and lyrics by Frank Loesser. Removed from binder 2 of 2. Includes cast change note insert.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 21
My Fair Lady , Mark Hellinger Theatre
August 1956, February 10, 1958
Scope and Content
Playbill . Lyrics and book/libretto by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Frederick Loewe. Includes two copies of August 1956 program; copy
with date written on front and February 1958 programs both removed from binder 2 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 22
National Symphony Orchestra, Randolph-Macon Woman's College
March 2, 1957
Scope and Content
Smith Memorial Hall. Founded by Hans Kindler in 1931, Howard Mitchell Music Director, 26th Season.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 23
New York City Ballet, New York City Center of Music and Drama
December 13-18, 1955, December 19-23, 1956
Scope and Content
Playbill
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 24
New York City Ballet
November 30, 1957, January 9, 1958
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 1, No. 8 (1957) and Vol. 2, No. 1 (1958). New York City Ballet Company, Winter Season 1957-1958.
Mixed Materials box: 4
New York City Ballet souvenir program
circa 1966
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 25
New York City Ballet souvenir program
circa 1975
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 26
New York City Ballet, The Kennedy Center
April 5, 1975
Scope and Content
Stagebill , Volume III, No. 8
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 27
New York Philharmonic conducted by Thomas Schippers, Carnegie Hall
October 19, 1957
Scope and Content
One Hundred Sixteenth Season (1957-1958)
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 28
New York Philharmonic conducted by Andre Cluytens, Carnegie Hall
November 15, 1957
Scope and Content
One Hundred Sixteenth Season (1957-1958)
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 29
New York Philharmonic conducted by Andre Cluytens, Carnegie Hall
November 29, 1957
Scope and Content
One Hundred Sixteenth Season (1957-1958)
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 30
New York Philharmonic conducted by Aaron Copland and Franco Autori, Carnegie Hall
January 31, 1958
Scope and Content
One Hundred Sixteenth Season (1957-1958)
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 31
New York Philharmonic conducted by Dimitri Mitropoulas, Carnegie Hall
February 2, 1958
Scope and Content
One Hundred Sixteenth Season (1957-1958)
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 32
New York Philharmonic conducted by Dimitri Mitropoulas, Carnegie Hall
February 6-7, 1958
Scope and Content
One Hundred Sixteenth Season (1957-1958)
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 33
New York Philharmonic conducted by Dimitri Mitropoulas, Carnegie Hall
March 6-7, 1958
Scope and Content
One Hundred Sixteenth Season (1957-1958). Includes magazine clipping on the show.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 34
New York Philharmonic conducted by Ernest Ansermet, Carnegie Hall
March 28, 1958
Scope and Content
One Hundred Sixteenth Season (1957-1958)
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 35
New York Woodwind Quintet, Sweet Briar College
January 20, 1956
Scope and Content
Manson Hall
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 36
No Time for Sergeants , Alvin Theatre
August 1956
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Ira Levin. Removed from binder 2 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 37
Nude with Violin , Belasco Theatre
November 30, 1957
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 1, No. 8. Written by Noel Coward. Removed from binder 2 of 2. Includes newspaper clipping on the show.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 38
Oresteia film version program, Randolph-Macon Woman's College
May 1954
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 39
Otello , Metropolitan Opera
February 27, 1958
Scope and Content
Libretto by Arrigo Boito, music by Guiseppe Verdi. Season 1957-1958. Includes special ticket for Working Rehearsal on March
18 and a magazine and newspaper clipping about the show.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 1
The Pajama Game , St. James Theatre
November 1954
Scope and Content
Playbill . Book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell, music and lyrics by Richard Adler, and Jerry Ross. Removed from binder 2 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 2
The Petrified Forest , The Virginia Museum Theatre
April 23-28, 1956
Scope and Content
Written by Robert E. Sherwood
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 3
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Civic Musical Association of Richmond
November 19, 1951
Scope and Content
Musical Celebrities: The Concert Magazine , Vol. V, No. 4. Eugene Ormandy, Music Director-Conductor.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 4
"The Plays of Shakespeare," Richard II , The Old Vic Company, Winter Garden
December 1956
Scope and Content
Playbill . Removed from binder 2 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 5
Porgy and Bess , European Tour souvenir program
circa 1953
Scope and Content
Music by George Gershwin, book and lyrics/libretto by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 6
Porgy and Bess , Mosque
January 18-23, 1954
Scope and Content
Music by George Gershwin, book and lyrics/libretto by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin. Radio Station WRVA presentation.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 7
Porgy and Bess , Radio City Music Hall souvenir program
July 1983
Scope and Content
Music by George Gershwin, book and lyrics/libretto by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin. Includes Act scene summary insert and
inscription on first page.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 8
The Randolph-Macon Dance Group, Randolph-Macon College
March 23, 1957
Scope and Content
Smith Memorial Building; with Lucile Turner, Contralto and The Randolph-Macon Glee Club, Jack Moehlenkamp, Pianist.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 9
The Robert Shaw Chorale and Concert Orchestra, The Community Concert Association
1956-1957
Scope and Content
Robert Shaw, Conductor
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 10
The Rope Dancers , Henry Miller's Theatre
January 28, 1958
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 2, No. 4. Written by Morton Wishengrad. Removed from binder 2 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 11
The Royal Ballet, Metropolitan Opera House
September 26, 29, October 6, 1957
Scope and Content
Formerly the Sadler's Wells Ballet
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 12
Royal Danish Ballet, Metropolitan Opera House souvenir program
September-October 1956
Scope and Content
"Under the Patronage of His Majesty King Frederik IX of Denmark, First Visit to America of the Royal Danish Ballet" from the
Royal Theatre in Copenhagen
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 13
The Royal Danish Ballet, National Symphony Orchestra, Capitol Theater
October 23-24, 1956
Scope and Content
Magazine II. Howard Mitchell, Director.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 14
Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet, United States and Canada Tour souvenir program
1951-1952
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 15
Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet, Civic Musical Association of Richmond
February 23, 1952
Scope and Content
Musical Celebrities: The Concert Magazine , Vol. V, No. 8
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 16
"Sadler's Wells Ballet [The] 1931-1956: A record of twenty-five years"
circa 1956
Scope and Content
Covent Garden Books No. 9
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 17
Separate Tables , The Music Box
December 1956
Scope and Content
Playbill . Two plays by Terence Rattigan. Removed from binder 2 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 18
The Shrike , Cort Theatre
April 1952
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Joseph Kramm. Removed from binder 2 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 20
Slavenska-Franklin Ballet, Civic Musical Association of Richmond
November 14, 1953
Scope and Content
Musical Celebrities: The Concert Magazine , Vol. XXVII, No. 3
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 21
South Pacific , Majestic Theatre
April 1952
Scope and Content
Playbill . Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics and book/libretto by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Joshua Logan. Removed from binder 2
of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 22
Stadium Symphony Orchestra, Lewisohn Stadium of the College of the City of New York
Juy 4-10, 25-30, 1955
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 23
Tea and Sympathy , Ethel Barrymore Theatre
November 1954
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Robert Anderson. Removed from binder 2 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 24
"Theater in the Dance," The Richmond Dance Society
February 22-23, 1957
Scope and Content
Jose Limon and Dance Company with Pauline Koner, at the Virginia Museum Theatre
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 25
The Threepenny Opera , Theater de Lys
April 25, 1955, August, December 1956
Scope and Content
Music by Kurt Weill, book and lyrics/libretto by Bertolt (listed in program as Bert) Brecht, English adaptation of book and
lyrics by Marc Blitzstein. Each program includes a cast change note insert.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 26
Tiger at the Gates , Helen Hayes Theatre
December 1955
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Jean Giraudoux, translated by Christopher Fry. Removed from binder 2 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 27
Time Remembered , Morosco Theatre
January 27, May 22, 1958
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 2, Nos. 4 and 20. Written by Jean Anouilh, English version by Patricia Moyes. Both removed from binder 2 of 2. January
program includes magazine clipping of a cartoon depicting characters from play and May program includes a newspaper clipping
photo of Helen Hayes.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 28
Tosca , Metropolitan Opera
March 15, 1958
Scope and Content
Libretto by Victorien Sardou, Luigi Illica, and Giuseppe Giacosa, music by Giacomo Puccini. Season 1957-1958.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 29
The Trial of Dmitri Karamazov , Jan Hus Auditorium
February 8, 1958
Scope and Content
A New Play by Norman Rose, based on Dostoyevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov".
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 30
Two for the Seesaw , The Booth Theatre
April 17, 1958
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 2, No. 15. Written by William Gibson. Removed from binder 2 of 2.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 31
Twyla Tharp and Dancers, Washington Performing Arts Society
February 12-13, 1976
Scope and Content
Two copies
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 32
Uncle Vanya , 4th Street Theatre
August 1956
Scope and Content
Written by Anton Chekhov, translated by Stark Young. Third production in "A Cycle of Four Chekhov Plays".
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 33
The Unsinkable Molly Brown souvenir program
circa 1960
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 34
A View from the Bridge , Coronet Theatre
December 1955
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Arthur Miller. Two copies; one removed from binder 2 of 2 and includes a promotional flyer insert on the show.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 35
The Virginian , Barter Theatre National Tour
1952-1953
Scope and Content
Adapted and staged by Margaret Perry. Front cover has possible pencil signature from founder and actor Robert Porterfield.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 36
The Visit , Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
May 28, 1958
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 2, No. 21. Written by Friedrich Duerrenmatt, adapted by Maurice Valency. Removed from binder 2 of 2. Includes newspaper
clipping on the show.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 37
West Side Story , Winter Garden
January 27, 1958
Scope and Content
Playbill , Vol. 2, No. 4. Book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Removed from binder
2 of 2. Includes cast change note insert.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 38
Wiener Philhamoniker featuring Leonard Bernstein, Germany/Switzerland/Italy tour
February 27-March 11, 1974
Scope and Content
Includes pamphlet advertising recordings by Bernstein. Both items in German.
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 39
William Primrose, Violist, The Community Concert Association
1956-1957
Scope and Content
David Stimer at the Piano
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 40
Witness for the Prosecution , Henry Miller's Theatre
December 1955
Scope and Content
Playbill . Written by Agatha Christie. Removed from binder 2 of 2.
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