Ziegfeld Theatre performance programs

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

Public Domain. There are no known restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Ziegfeld Theatre performance programs, C0391, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
.01 Linear Feet 4 programs
Creator:
Ziegfeld Theatre (Organization : New York, N.Y.)
Abstract:
Content warning: Two of these programs contain an image of blackface. Four Ziegfeld Theatre weekly performance programs, for the weeks of May 30, 1927, June 13, 1927, September 3, 1928, and September 17, 1928, respectively. The first two and latter two share a cover design, though the contents vary. All programs highlight the weekly shows to be held at the Ziegfeld Theatre, including the musical Rio Rita, a minstrel performance by Eddie Cantor, and the musical Show Boat.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Ziegfeld Theatre performance programs, C0391, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Content warning: Two of these programs contain an image of blackface.

Four Ziegfeld Theatre weekly performance programs, for the weeks of May 30, 1927, June 13, 1927, September 3, 1928, and September 17, 1928, respectively. The first two and latter two share a cover design, though the contents vary. All programs highlight the weekly shows to be held at the Ziegfeld Theatre, including the musical Rio Rita, a minstrel performance by Eddie Cantor, and the musical Show Boat. The programs also include advertisements for a variety of goods and services. Two contains inserts for a performance of The Parson's Bride at the Cotton Blossom Floating Palace Theatre.

Biographical / historical:

The Ziegfeld Theatre opened in New York City in February 1927. Named after the entertainment empresario Florenz Ziegfeld, the theatre was built with financial backing from newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst. The theatre held a number of productions, mostly famously serving as the home for the hit musical Show Boat, which ran for over 500 performances. The theatre went through many changes over the years, eventually becoming a movie house, but then returning to live theatre in 1944. In 1955 the theatre transformed yet again into a television studio. The Ziegfeld Theatre permanently closed and was destroyed in 1967.

Acquisition information:
Donor unknown.
Processing information:

Processing and finding aid completed by Amanda Brent in July 2022.

Arrangement:

The programs are arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
R 72, C 3, S 4
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Performance art
Theater