Benjamin Britten "RAPE OF LUCRETIA" Regina Resnik 1947 American Premiere Program

Description

This is a rare souvenir program from the American Premiere performance of the
BENJAMIN BRITTEN and RONALD DUNCAN musical drama "THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA" on June 1st, 1947 at the Shubert Theatre in Chicago, Illinois .....
It is the first work to which Britten applied his term "
chamber opera
."
The opera was first performed at
Glyndebourne
in
England
on July 12th, 1946.
The opera's first performance in the United States was presented by Chicago's Opera Theater with members of the Chicago Symphony.
The cast included REGINA RESNIK, EDWARD KANE, CARLOS ALEXANDER, EMILE RENAN, FRANK ROGIER, BELVA KIBLER, ALICE HOWLAND and MARGUERITE PIAZZA ..... CREDITS: Music by BENJAMIN BRITTEN; Book by RONALD DUNCAN; Musical Direction by PAUL BREISACH; Sets designed by AUDREY GALE, HARRIET HAHN and HUGH McGOWAN; Costumes designed by GUIDO CARLO; Staged by CARLOS ALEXANDER; Produced by THE OPERA THEATER
..... DETAILS: The oversized eight page program measures 8 1/2" X 10 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, a description of the characters, brief bios of the performers and promotional text. Includes a subscription insert for the Opera Theater's 1947-48 season (last two scanned images) ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing and minor edge wear, this rare program is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre or opera aficionado. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.