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Chicago Civic Opera Company program, Memphis, 1925

40-page program for the Chicago Civic Opera Company season at the Memphis Municipal Auditorium from February 26-28, 1925. Presented by the Memphis Civic Music League, the performances included "Mefistofele", "La Gioconda", "Thais", and "Tannhauser". The company included bass Feodor Chaliapin, sopranos Rosa Raisa and Mary Garden, and Olga Forrai.
Chicago Civic Opera Company program, Memphis, 1926

Program for the Chicago Civic Opera Company season at the Memphis Municipal Auditorium from March 4-6, 1926. Presented by the Memphis Civic Music League, the performances included "Aida", "La Traviata", "Carmen", and "Rigoletto". The company included music director Giorgio Polacco, sopranos Rosa Raisa, Mary Garden, Edith Mason and Claudia Muzio.
Circuit Playhouse, Memphis, program, circa 1971

Program for "The Boys in the Band" produced in special agreement with Samuel French, Inc., at The Circuit Playhouse, Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1971. The "Boys in the Band" was written by Mart Crowley. The production was directed by Ken Zimmerman. The program features an inclusion from the director of the poem "Carrousel Tune" by Tennessee Williams and a cartoon strip of "The Wizard of ID."
Creatore Grand Opera Company program, Memphis, 1919

Program for performances by the Creatore Grand Opera Company at the New Lyric Theatre in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 20-22, 1919. The company performed Rigoletto, Aidi, Lucia di Lammermoor, and Cavalleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci. The company's local representative was Angelo Cortese.
Dixie Blossoms Saxophone Band program, Memphis, 1925

Program for performances of Merry Minstrel Maids and Laughland Revue by the Dixie Blossoms Saxophone Band, "The Pride of Memphis", at the Auditorium in Memphis, Tennessee, April 23-24, 1925. The band of 26 women was led by Miss Tony Bonavita.
Hamlet program, Ellis Auditorium, Memphis, 1970

Program for a performance of Dame Judith Anderson as "Hamlet" presented by the Arts Appreciation Foundation and Paul Gregory, and in association with The American Conservatory Theatre, at the Auditorium Music Hall, Memphis, Tennessee, on November 18, 1970. It was directed by William Ball. The performance also starred Laurence Hugo, Don McHenry, Ludi Claire, Philip Kerr, Jeanne Bartlett, Leon Charles, Rick Poe, Robert Ground, and Stephen Neuman.
Lyceum Theatre, Memphis, program, 1904 February

Program for "Ben-Hur" at the Lyceum Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, beginning February 15, 1904. It starred William Farnum in the title role. The program is damaged in the lower left.

The second Lyceum Theatre was built by H.L. Brinkley in 1894 at Second and Jefferson. This new Lyceum interior was lavishly decorated in a Spanish motif, with imperial green, rich yellow, and gold. It was the first Memphis playhouse to have electric lights. In a very short period, the Lyceum was considered the finest theater in the South. But new theaters opened downtown and the Lyceum began to decline. To survive, it switched to vaudeville in 1919, and then to motion pictures (the first to show movies regularly), and finally boxing and burlesque. It closed in 1935 and was demolished the same year.
Lyceum Theatre, Memphis, program, 1909? May

Program for "The Chimes of Normandy" at the Lyceum Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, beginning May 10, 1909?. It starred Lottie Kendall.

The second Lyceum Theatre was built by H.L. Brinkley in 1894 at Second and Jefferson. This new Lyceum interior was lavishly decorated in a Spanish motif, with imperial green, rich yellow, and gold. It was the first Memphis playhouse to have electric lights. In a very short period, the Lyceum was considered the finest theater in the South. But new theaters opened downtown and the Lyceum began to decline. To survive, it switched to vaudeville in 1919, and then to motion pictures (the first to show movies regularly), and finally boxing and burlesque. It closed in 1935 and was demolished the same year.
Lyceum Theatre, Memphis, program, 1926 March

Centennial week program for the Gene Lewis-Olga Worth Company at the Lyceum Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee. The company performed "The Fool" during the week beginning March 15, 1926. The program contains brief biographies of the actors.

The second Lyceum Theatre was built by H. L. Brinkley in 1894 at Second and Jefferson. This new Lyceum interior was lavishly decorated in a Spanish motif, with imperial green, rich yellow, and gold. It was the first Memphis playhouse to have electric lights. In a very short period, the Lyceum was considered the finest theater in the South. But new theaters opened downtown and the Lyceum began to decline. To survive, it switched to vaudeville in 1919, and then to motion pictures (the first to show movies regularly), and finally boxing and burlesque. It closed in 1935 and was demolished the same year.
Lyceum Theatre, Memphis, program, 1927 April

Program for "If I Was Rich" performed by the Gene Lewis-Olga Worth Company at the Lyceum Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, beginning April 4, 1927.

The second Lyceum Theatre was built by H. L. Brinkley in 1894 at Second and Jefferson. This new Lyceum interior was lavishly decorated in a Spanish motif, with imperial green, rich yellow, and gold. It was the first Memphis playhouse to have electric lights. In a very short period, the Lyceum was considered the finest theater in the South. But new theaters opened downtown and the Lyceum began to decline. To survive, it switched to vaudeville in 1919, and then to motion pictures (the first to show movies regularly), and finally boxing and burlesque. It closed in 1935 and was demolished the same year.
Lyceum Theatre, Memphis, program, 1927 January

Program for "The Girl of the Golden West" performed by the Laskin Players at the Lyceum Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, beginning January 3, 1927. It starred Mary Newton and Thurston Hall.

The second Lyceum Theatre was built by H. L. Brinkley in 1894 at Second and Jefferson. This new Lyceum interior was lavishly decorated in a Spanish motif, with imperial green, rich yellow, and gold. It was the first Memphis playhouse to have electric lights. In a very short period, the Lyceum was considered the finest theater in the South. But new theaters opened downtown and the Lyceum began to decline. To survive, it switched to vaudeville in 1919, and then to motion pictures (the first to show movies regularly), and finally boxing and burlesque. It closed in 1935 and was demolished the same year.
Lyceum Theatre, Memphis, program, 1927 May

Program for "The Monster" performed by the Gene Lewis-Olga Worth Company at the Lyceum Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, beginning May 23, 1927.

The second Lyceum Theatre was built by H.L. Brinkley in 1894 at Second and Jefferson. This new Lyceum interior was lavishly decorated in a Spanish motif, with imperial green, rich yellow, and gold. It was the first Memphis playhouse to have electric lights. In a very short period, the Lyceum was considered the finest theater in the South. But new theaters opened downtown and the Lyceum began to decline. To survive, it switched to vaudeville in 1919, and then to motion pictures (the first to show movies regularly), and finally boxing and burlesque. It closed in 1935 and was demolished the same year.
Lyric Theatre, Memphis, program, 1912

24-page program for "Madame Sherry" at the Lyric Theatre in Memphis, Tennessee, beginning December 22, 1912.

Constructed in 1908, the theater was originally called the Jefferson and was located at 291 Madison Avenue. In 1911, the owners changed the name to the Lyric. It remained a vaudeville house until the mid-1920s and showed movies. In 1930 it was renamed the Mazda Theater and was used for various events including boxing matches. The building was virtually abandoned when it burned down in 1941.
Memphis Opera Theatre, Memphis State University, program, 1972 November

Program for Memphis Opera Theatre at Memphis State University presents The Glamorous Stars of the Metropolitan Opera, Renata Tebaldi and Franco Corelli in duo Recital, Geoffrey Persons at the Piano, Music Hall Auditorium on November 27, 1972.
Memphis Opera Theatre, Memphis State University, program, 1976-1977 Season

Program for Memphis Opera Theatre presents Giacomo Puccini's "Madame Butterfly" Opera in Three Acts in Italian at Memphis State University circa 1976-1977. Italian Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Conducted by Kurt Klippstatter, directed by Richard Collins, and designed by Charles David Higgins. Program artwork by Elinor Conrad Hawkins.
Memphis Opera Theatre, Memphis State University, program, 1976-1977 Season

Program for Memphis Opera Theatre presents Gaetano Donizetti's "Daughters of the Regiment" at Memphis State University circa 1976-1977. Conducted by Robert Griffith, stage directed by Bruce Donnell, production designed by Beni Montresor, and make-up and wigs designed by Charles Elsen. Program artwork by Elinor Conrad Hawkins.
Memphis State College Auditorium, program, 1957 April

Program for William Shakespeare's tragedy of "Hamlet", Memphis State College Auditorium, 6th Annual Memphis Shakespeare Festival, on April 23-27, 1957. Directed by Eugene Bence and Technical Directed by Bradford White. Posters for the show by the Art Department, Memphis State College.
Memphis State University Auditorium, program, 1960 April

Program for "Lunatic, Lover, and Poet" A program of love scenes by William Shakespeare, presented by Front St. Theatre and in association with Memphis State University Public Programs, Memphis State University Auditorium, on April 15, 1960.
Memphis State University, program

Program for "A Winter’s Tale" by William Shakespeare, Memphis State University, The Memphis Shakespeare Festival, Inc., undated (included an insert advertising “Troubled Waters” by Ugo Betti on May 20-22). Directed by Eric Salmon. Produced by The Department of Speech and Drama. Program cover, poster award, and program printing by S.C. Toof & Co.
Memphis State University, program, 1976-1977 Season

Program for Memphis Opera Theatre at Memphis State University, 20th Anniversary Season. The 1976-1977 Season in the Music Hall Auditorium included, "Madame Butterfly" on September 30 and October 2, 1976, "Turandot" on November 4 and 6, 1976, "Daughter of the Regiment" on February 12, 1977, and "The Flying Dutchman" on March 31 and April 2, 1977, and performances by Nancy Tatum, Nancy Shade, Beverly Sills, and Giorgio Tozzi. The Artistic Director was Kurt Klipstatter and the Executive Director was Edward W. Blair. Subscriber benefits for the 20th Anniversary Season included admittance to dress rehearsals, a private bar, and preferred seating.
Memphis State University, program, circa 1962?

Program for "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare, Memphis State University, 11^th Annual Memphis Shakespeare Festival, circa 1962? Directed by Gladys Vaughan and produced by Eugene Bence. Produced by The Department of Speech and Drama. Program cover design by Tommy Speck.
Memphis State University, program, circa 1963?

Program for "Henry V" by William Shakespeare, Memphis State University, 12^th Annual Memphis Shakespeare Festival, circa 1963? Directed Gladys Vaughan and Produced by Jo Lofton Potter. Program cover and poster design by Susan E. Inman.
Memphis State University, program, circa 1971

Program for "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Memphis State University, 10^th Annual Memphis Shakespeare Festival, circa 1961? Directed by Eugene Bence and Technical Directed by Robert Prendeville. Program cover design by Fred Rawlinson.
Memphis State University Theatre, 1958 April

Program for William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night’s Dream", Memphis State University Theatre, 7^th Annual Memphis Shakespeare Festival, on April 22-26, 1958. Directed by Eugene White and Technical Directed by Eugene Bence. Dancers from Memphis Civic Ballet. Cover Design by James A. Benson and Posters by Art Department at Memphis State University.
Memphis State University Theatre, program, 1959 April

Program for William Shakespeare's "King Lear", Memphis State University Theatre, 8^th Annual Memphis Shakespeare Festival, on April 21-25, 1959. Directed by Eugene Bence and Technical Directed by Bradford White. Program cover design by Steve Yee, Program cover by S.C. Toof & Co., and Posters by Advertising South.