Lot # 12 - San Francisco Beauty and the Beast Nutcracker Ballet Playbill 1963

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Pickup Instructions: Pick up Days and Times: FRIDAY August 29, 2025: 10:00am - 4:00pm SATURDAY August 30, 2025: 9:00am - 12:00pm 
Start Date/Time: 19-Aug-2025 5:00:00 PM
End Date/Time: 28-Aug-2025 6:11:00 PM
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San Francisco Beauty and the Beast Nutcracker Ballet Playbill 1963

Up for auction is a rare and beautifully preserved single vintage booklet from December 1963, encompassing a captivating slice of San Francisco's rich ballet and theatrical history. This elegant program features stunning black-and-white imagery and a detailed account of the San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker performances, held from December 21–29, 1963, as well as shows of Beauty and the Beast on December 30 and 31—all at 2:30 pm at the renowned War Memorial Opera House. The cover of the booklet portrays a charming scene from Beauty and the Beast, with an illustration of Elizabeth Arden’s salon, embodying the artistic flair of the era.

Inside, readers will find a thorough cast listing with notable performers such as Jocelyn Vollmar, Sally Bailey, Virginia Johnson, Ron Poindexter, Rex Rickey, and Gail Vesten, alongside crew credits for conductor Gerhard Samuel, General Director Lew Christensen, and Managing Director Leon Kalimos. The booklet offers comprehensive content including a synopsis of The Nutcracker, a prologue, and detailed scene breakdowns, giving readers a vivid sense of the productions’ scale and artistic direction.

This collectible program perfectly encapsulates the vibrant spirit of early 1960s San Francisco performing arts, showcasing the ballet’s excellence under Christensen’s visionary leadership. In very good condition with only minor signs of age, this authentic piece of cultural history is ideal for collectors of vintage dance memorabilia, theater enthusiasts, or anyone fascinated by the golden age of American ballet. A true treasure from a celebrated period—don’t miss the opportunity to own this timeless artifact.


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Dimensions : 8 3/4 in L x 5 3/4 in W

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