Vintage Original 1968 Madama Butterfly Opera Program - Autograph Signed Lucia Evangelista - Autograph Signed Ann Fritz - Vietnam War Era - Ready For Framing
This Performance Program Documents The April 1968 Production Of Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly By The Opera Theatre Of New Jersey In Westfield. Conducted By Maestro Alfredo Silipigni And Starring Soprano Lucia Evangelista (Signed Autograph On Cover), This Artifact Captures A Pivotal Transitional Era For The Organization Before It Relocated To Newark And Eventually Became The New Jersey State Opera. The Item Features Authentic Autographs On The Cover Including Ann Fritz Who Played Suzuki, A Rare Torn Ticket Stub For The April 20 Performance Stapled To The Membership Page, And Extensive Local Advertisements From Businesses In Westfield, Plainfield, And Scotch Plains. Historically Significant For Its Link To Post-War Regional Opera Culture In The United States, The Program Includes Full Roster Listings For The Orchestra, Chorus, And Board Of Trustees, Alongside Biographical Sketches Of International Guest Artists. This Ephemera Serves As A Primary Source For The Mid-20th Century Performing Arts Landscape In New Jersey And Highlights The Collaborative Efforts Of Local Volunteers And Professional Operatic Talent.
In Very Good Vintage Condition – Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Program. Measures Approx. 5-1/2" Wide by 8-1/2" Tall.
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