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This image is an open page from a program for a performance of the opera "Rigoletto." The left page lists the cast of the performance, including the roles and the actors performing them, along with details about the production, including the conductor, production design, and stage direction. The right page contains advertisements for businesses, including one for Hurwitch Bros., a fashion store, and another for the Boston Cab Company. There is also an advertisement for Wildey Savings Bank. The overall design of the page is clean and formal, typical of program designs from the mid-20th century. The text is primarily in black on a white background, and the font is serif, which is common for printed materials from that era. The layout is structured, with the cast list on the left and the advertisements on the right.

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This image is a page from a program for Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Rigoletto," scheduled for Tuesday evening, April 14, 1959, at 8:00 PM. The program is for an opera in four acts with a libretto by F. M. Piave and music by Giuseppe Verdi. The conductor is Fausto Cleva, the production is by Herbert Graf, the sets and costumes are by Eugene Berman, and the stage director is Nathaniel Merrill.

The cast list includes:

  • The Duke: Eugenio Fernandi
  • Rigoletto: Robert Merrill
  • Gilda, his daughter: Roberta Peters
  • Sparafucile: William Wildermann
  • Maddalena, his sister: Margaret Roggero
  • Giovanna, Gilda’s nurse: Thelma Votipka
  • Monterone: Norman Scott
  • Marullo: Calvin Marsh
  • Borsa: Gabor Carelli
  • Count Ceprano: George Cehanovsky
  • Countess Ceprano: Mildred Allen
  • A page: Helen Vanni
  • Chief Guard: Louis Sgarro

The program also mentions the choreography by Zachary Solov, ballet mistress Mattlyn Gavers, chorus master Kurt Adler, associate chorus master Thomas P. Martin, and musical preparation by Anton Guadagno. It notes that a Knabe piano is used exclusively.

There are several advertisements on the page:

  1. An ad for Hurwitch Bros., promoting their spring fashion line.
  2. An ad for the Boston Cab Company, listing various cab services and their phone numbers.
  3. An ad for Wildley Savings Bank, emphasizing their commitment to making banking convenient, pleasant, and complete.

The program is published by Louis J. Bresnick, with the address 304 Washington Avenue, Chelsea 50, Massachusetts, and the telephone number Chelsea 3-3335. It also mentions two champagne bars, one on the loge floor and another in the lower grand lounge. The program continues on page 12.

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This image displays page 11 of an official program for a performance by the Metropolitan Opera, dated Tuesday Evening, April 14, 1959, at 8:00.

The main feature of the program is “Rigoletto”, an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by F. M. Piave.

Production and Creative Team:

  • Conductor: Fausto Cleva
  • Production by: Herbert Graf
  • Sets and Costumes by: Eugene Berman
  • Stage Director: Nathaniel Merrill
  • Choreography by: Zachary Solov
  • Ballet Mistress: Mattlyn Gavers
  • Chorus Master: Kurt Adler
  • Associate Chorus Master: Thomas P. Martin
  • Musical Preparation: Anton Guadagno
  • Piano: A Knabe piano was used exclusively.

Cast List:
The program lists the performers for each role:

  • The Duke: Eugenio Fernandi
  • Rigoletto: Robert Merrill
  • Gilda, his daughter: Roberta Peters
  • Sparafucile: William Wildermann
  • Maddalena, his sister: Margaret Roggero
  • Giovanna, Gilda’s nurse: Thelma Votipka
  • Monterone: Norman Scott
  • Marullo: Calvin Marsh
  • Borsa: Gabor Carelli
  • Count Ceprano: George Cehanovsky
  • Countess Ceprano: Mildred Allen
  • A page: Helen Vanni
  • Chief Guard: Louis Sgarro

Notes to the Audience:
A note at the bottom requests the audience to respect the performance by not interrupting the music with applause. It also states that the Management reserves the right to make changes to the cast in case of unforeseen exigencies. The program continues on page 12.

Advertisements:
The page also features three advertisements:

  1. Hurwitch Bros. (Twenty Newbury): An ad for a fashion boutique with the catchy headline "what's your line?" It promotes their “softly feminine” Spring line of fashion.
  2. Boston Cab Company: Advertises “The BROWN and WHITE FLEET” with phone numbers for different services: Boston Cab (KEnmore 6-5010), Brighton Cab (Stadium 2-2000), Brigham Cab (BEacon 2-5500), and Cleveland Cab (ASpinwall 7-8700). The ad includes a small illustration of a taxi.
  3. Wildley Savings Bank (22 Boylston Street, Boston): Promotes its comprehensive banking services, stating, "Everything is done to make your banking convenient, pleasant and complete at the WILDEY!" It lists services including Savings Accounts, Home Mortgages, Personal Loans, Travelers Checks, and Savings Bank Life Insurance. The bank was incorporated in 1892.

The program is published by Louis J. Bresnick at 304 Washington Avenue, Chelsea 50, Massachusetts. A note at the bottom indicates there are two champagne bars available for audience convenience.

The entire page is printed in black text on white paper and is part of a folded program booklet.

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The image shows a program for an opera performance, with advertisements on the right side. The program is opened to a page with details about the opera "Rigoletto," including the cast, conductor, and production team. The right side of the page features advertisements for Hurwitch Bros. and the Boston Cab Company, along with a bank advertisement. The advertisements are in black and white, and the program is printed on white paper.

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The image shows a page from a printed program for a performance of the opera "Rigoletto" by Giuseppe Verdi. The page lists the cast members and their roles, along with the conductor, music director, and other production details. The page also includes an advertisement for Wildey Savings Bank, which offers various banking services such as savings accounts, personal loans, and insurance. The advertisement features a car and a tower, which may represent the bank's stability and reliability. The program page has a brown background and is printed in black ink.

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The image shows an open book or program, likely for a theatrical performance. The left page details the program for the opera Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi, presented on Tuesday Evening, April 14, 1959, at 8:00 PM. Key details include:

Left Page:

  • Title: Rigoletto (Opera in four acts)
  • Libretto: F. M. Piave
  • Music: Giuseppe Verdi
  • Conductor: Fausto Cleri
  • Production: Herbert Graf
  • Sets and Costumes: Eugene Berman
  • Stage Director: Nathaniel Merrill

The cast list includes:

  • The Duke: Eugenio Fernandi
  • Rigoletto: Robert Merrill
  • Gilda, his daughter: Roberta Peters
  • Sparafucile: William Wildermann
  • Maddalena, his sister: Margaret Rogers
  • Giovanna, Gilda's nurse: Thelma Votipka
  • Monterone: Norman Scott
  • Marullo: Calvin Marsh
  • Porsa: Gabor Carelli
  • Count Ceprano: George Cehanovsky
  • Countess Ceprano: Mildred Allen
  • A page: Helen Vanni
  • Chief Guard: Louis Sgarro

Additional credits:

  • Choreography: Zachary Solov
  • Ballet Mistress: Mattyn Gavers
  • Chorus Master: Kurt Adler
  • Associate Chorus Master: Thomas P. Martin
  • Musical Preparation: Anton Guadagno

A note at the bottom requests the audience not to interrupt the music with applause and states that the management reserves the right to make changes in the cast in case of unforeseen exigencies.

Right Page:

The right page contains several advertisements and informational sections:

  1. Fashion Advertisement:

    • A text ad for Hurwitch Bros., located in Twenty Newbury, promoting new spring fashions. The ad uses phrases like "slim and willowy" and "softly feminine" to describe the styles.
  2. Boston Cab Company:

    • An advertisement for the Boston Cab Company, listing various cab services with phone numbers:
      • Boston Cab: KEnmore 6-5010
      • Brighton Cab: Stadium 2-2000
      • Brigham Cab: BEacon 2-5500
      • Cleveland Cab: Aspinwall 7-8700
    • The ad includes an illustration of a cab and the tagline: "The BROWN and WHITE FLEET."
  3. Wilday Savings Bank:

    • An advertisement for Wilday Savings Bank, located at 22 Boylston Street, Boston. The ad emphasizes convenience, pleasantness, and completeness in banking services, with a tagline: "Everything is done to make your banking convenient, pleasant and complete at the WILDAY!"
    • Additional details include services such as home mortgages, savings accounts, personal loans, travelers checks, register checks, and savings bank life insurance.

Overall Context:

The image appears to be a page from a theater program or booklet, combining performance details with advertisements for local businesses. The layout suggests it is from the mid-20th century, as indicated by the date (April 14, 1959) and the style of the advertisements and typography. The inclusion of both artistic and commercial content reflects the typical format of theater programs from that era.

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The image depicts an open program for the Metropolitan Opera's performance of Rigoletto, dated Tuesday, April 14, 1959. The program is white with black text and features a list of the opera's cast members, including the Duke, Rigoletto, Gilda, and Sparafucile, along with their respective roles.

Program Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, April 14, 1959
  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Opera: Rigoletto
  • Conductor: Fausto Cleva
  • Music: Giuseppe Verdi
  • Production: Herbert Graf
  • Sets and Costumes: Eugene Berman
  • Stage Director: Nathaniel Merrill

Advertisements:

The program includes several advertisements, including:

  • Wildey Savings Bank: A bank with branches in Boston and Chelsea, offering various financial services.
  • Hurwitch Bros.: A clothing store with a location in Newbury, Massachusetts.
  • Boston Cab Company: A taxi service with multiple locations throughout Boston, including Kenmore, Brighton, and Cleveland.

Additional Information:

The program also includes information about the opera's performance schedule, as well as a note about the audience's right to make changes to the music with applause. Additionally, there is a statement about the management's reserves in case of unforeseen exigencies.

Overall, the program provides a comprehensive overview of the Metropolitan Opera's performance of Rigoletto, including the cast, crew, and production details, as well as advertisements for local businesses.

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The image depicts a program for the Metropolitan Opera's production of Rigoletto, dated Tuesday, April 14, 1959. The program is open to a page featuring the cast list and advertisements.

Cast List:

  • Conductor: Fausto Cleva
  • Music by Giuseppe Verdi
  • Production by Herbert Graf
  • Sets and Costumes by Eugene Berman
  • Stage Director: Nathaniel Merrill

The cast includes notable performers such as Eugenio Fernandi as Rigoletto, Roberta Peters as Gilda, William Wildermann as Sparafucile, Margaret Roggero as Maddalena, Thelma Votipka as Giovanna, Norman Scott as Monterone, Calvin Marsh as Marullo, Gabor Carelli as Borsa, George Cehanovsky as Count Ceprano, Mildred Allen as Countess Ceprano, Helen Vanni as A page, and Louis Sgarro as Chief Guard.

Advertisements:

  • Hurwitch Bros. twenty newbury
  • Boston Cab Company
  • Willey Savings Bank

The program provides valuable information about the production, including the cast, crew, and sponsors. It serves as a historical record of the event and offers insight into the artistic and cultural context of the time.

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The image shows an open program for the opera "Rigoletto" at the Metropolitan Opera, dated Tuesday, April 14, 1959.

Program Details

  • The program is open to a page listing the cast and crew, including the conductor, Fausto Cleva, and the stage director, Nathaniel Merrill.
  • The cast includes notable singers such as:
    • Eugenio Fernandi as The Duke
    • Robert Merrill as Rigoletto
    • Roberta Peters as Gilda

Advertisements

The right-hand page features three advertisements:

  • "what's your line?" by Hurtich Bros., a clothing store, with a tagline that reads, "slim and willowy...softly feminine?...you'll never know how much this Spring's new line and completely new fashion attitude can do for you until you see yourself in fashions from Hurtich Bros."
  • "Boston Cab Company" with a phone number and a list of different cab companies, accompanied by an illustration of a cab and a sailboat.
  • "Wildey Savings Bank" with a tagline that reads, "Everything is done to make your banking convenient, pleasant and complete at the WILDEY!"

Background

The background of the image is a beige surface, possibly a table or countertop.

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The image presents a vintage program for an opera performance of "Rigoletto" held on Tuesday evening, April 14, 1959. The program is open to page 11 and features a white background with black text.

Opera Information

  • Title: RIGOLLETTO
  • Opera in four acts
  • Libretto by F.M. Piave
  • Music by Giuseppe Verdi
  • Production by Herbert Graf
  • Sets and Costumes by Eugene Berman
  • Stage Director: Nathaniel Merrill

Cast List

  • Conductor: Fausto Cleva
  • The Duke: Eugenio Fernandi
  • Rigoletto: Robert Merrill
  • Gilda, his daughter: Roberta Peters
  • Sparafucile: William Wildermann
  • Maddalena, his sister: Margaret Roggero
  • Giovanna, Gilda's nurse: Thelma Votipka
  • Monterone: Norman Scott
  • Marullo: Calvin Marsh
  • Porsa: Gabor Carelli
  • Count Ceprano: George Cahanovsky
  • Countess Ceprano: Mildred Allen
  • A page: Helen Vanni
  • Chief Guard: Louis Sgarro

Crew Information

  • Choreography by: Zachary Solov
  • Ballet Mistress: Mattlyn Gavers
  • Chorus Master: Kurt Adler
  • Associate Chorus Master: Thomas P. Martin
  • Musical Preparation: Anton Guadagno

Advertisements

  • Wildey Savings Bank: "Everything is done to make your banking convenient, pleasant and complete at the WILDEY!"
  • Hunwicht Bros.: "what's your line? slim and willowy... softly feminine?... you'll never know how much this Spring's new line and completely new fashion attitude can do for you until you see yourself in fashions from"
  • Boston Cab Company: "The BROWN and WHITE FLEET" with phone numbers for various cab services

Overall, the image provides a detailed look at the program for a 1959 performance of "Rigoletto," including the cast, crew, and advertisements.