Ronald Getty collection of theatre programs
Content Description
23 theatre programs from New York City and Los Angeles, including the last performance at the old Metropolitan Opera House, which was the Bolshoi Ballet in May 1966; Judy Garlan at the Palace in 1966; and the 3,225th performance of Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway. In addition to Broadway performances, the collection also includes programs for Yiddish theatrical programs; tributes to entertainers such as Sophia Loren and Busby Berkeley; and productions mounted by the Equity Library Theatre, the Civic Light Opera, and the Princeton Triangle Club.
Dates
- Creation: 1957-2011
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of the Music Library. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Music Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (1 box, 23 programs)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
23 theatre programs from New York City and Los Angeles, including the last performance at the old Metropolitan Opera House, which was the Bolshoi Ballet in May 1966; Judy Garlan at the Palace in 1966; and the 3,225th performance of Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway. In addition to Broadway performances, the collection also includes programs for Yiddish theatrical programs; tributes to entertainers such as Sophia Loren and Busby Berkeley; and productions mounted by the Equity Library Theatre, the Civic Light Opera, and the Princeton Triangle Club.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Ronald Getty, August 10, 2017.
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Finding aid for the Ronald Getty collection of theatre programs
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Sue Luftschein
- Date
- 2017 October
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Music Library Repository
Doheny Memorial Library, G-24
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-1822 United States
music@usc.edu