Performing Arts
Found in 1042 Collections and/or Records:
Marcellus Smith musical scores
Musical scores, narrative scripts, a printed program, and poetry. Many of the materials relate to the Cavalcade of Mormon Music Pageant. This pageant was presented by the Los Angeles Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is a musical story of Mormon pioneers. Also included is music relating to The Grubstake, Leisure Lines, and The Concertmaster: A Make Believe T.V.
The mystic spell : a pantomime in seven scenes
One handwritten script for the play "The Mystic Spell" by an unknown author believed to have been written in the 1880s. The script is not for a true "pantomime," since some of the parts involved speaking. The item was found in the ruins of the Salt Lake Theatre in Salt lake City when it was torn down.
National Association of Theatre Owners records
New York City theater statistical cards
Alphabetical file of theaters in the Times Square District of New York City, New York. The cards contain handwritten information about the location, original name, opening date and seating capacity for each theater.
None Shall Stay Them
Contains an audiocassette tape recording of the musical "None Shall Stay Them," by Nonie N. Sorensen. The musical contains 14 songs inspired by the story of George and Ann Quayle Cannon. Material created in 1991.
Norfolk Charitable Trust film collection
Collection consists of 21 reels of 16mm film spanning 13 titles ranging in length from 10 minutes to 105 minutes. Dated 1913-1967.
Obituary, funeral, and memorial service papers for Merian C. Cooper, 1973
Contains correspondence, obituaries, funeral service programs, eulogies, tributes, recordings, and photographs related to Cooper's death and burial. Materials date from 1973.
Operetta, Loves of Wolfenstein playbill
A playbill for the "Burlesque Operetta" entitled, "Loves of Wolfenstein," performed by the children of the 18th ward Sunday School in the Social Hall, Friday, January 24, 1879. Significant people listed on the playbill include: O. F. Whitney, C. R. Savage, and George Careless.
R. Don Oscarson papers
Collection contains music scores, and audio and video recordings relating to the musical pageants City of Joseph, Sand in Their Shoes, Christopher, Six Sent South, and My San Diego.