Published by Hurok Attractions, New York, 1940
Seller: A&D Books, South Orange, NJ, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible First Edition
Pamphlet. This is not a book. The schedule of dances for the Ballet Russe at the 51st Street Theatre, NYC, December 12, 1940 - January 8, 1941. The Ballet Russe performed for 15 weeks on Broadway between November 3, 1940 and January 12, 1941, following their fabled 1939-1940 Australia tour and before their 1941 Havana tour. This program, from the New York tour, featured such dances as Michel Fokine's Les Sylphides, Le Coq d'Or, Paganini, Prince Igor, Carnaval, Petrushka, Sheherazade, and Le Spectre de la Rose as well as David Lichine's Graduation Ball, which premiered during this Broadway run. Staple-bound, self-wrappers; 8 pages; b&w illustrations and photos; 4 x 5.5 inches. Condition: Very Good pamphlet with light soiling and light rubbing to the corners. Will be sandwiched securely between stiff layers of cardboard and shipped the next business day.