Big Band Music | Programs

Program signed by Josef Locke, Betty Driver, Eve Boswell, and Harry Jacobson, featuring blue ink signatures on various pages. This four-page program dates from a June 29, 1952 performance at the New Opera House in Blackpool, England.

Program signed by Mario Braggiotti, dated 1951-1952, documenting his performance in New York City. Braggiotti played works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Gershwin. The program consists of 4 pages and highlights his musical contributions and career achievements.

Pamphlet signed by Ralph Flanagan, showcasing a dance program starring his orchestra. Signed in pencil as "Ralph Flanagan." The program serves as a souvenir from his performances, with no specific date mentioned. Flanagan was a notable bandleader in the 1940s and 1950s.

Program signed by Kenny Gardner for a performance of Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians on March 5, 1970, at the Columbia Township Auditorium. Inscription reads, "To Lucille/Kenny Gardner", with a photo reproduction of Lombardo included.

Program signed by Sammy Kaye for the 1976-1977 season of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Kaye's signature appears on an inside page featuring a black-and-white photograph of him. Kaye was known for his popular big band music and radio performances.

Program for The Liberace Show, signed and dated twice by Liberace in 1983. Signatures include "Liberace/to my/friend/Selwyn/1983" on page 3 and "Love-/George/Liberace/-83" on page 20. Contains 28 pages.

Program signed by Virginia Morley and Livingston Gearhart from their joint concerts, with Morley's signature in pencil and Gearhart's in blue ink. They performed together from 1940 to 1954, giving over 2,000 performances.

Program signed by Sophie Tucker, Harry Richman, and Joe E. Lewis. Autographs are in pencil on the back cover, featuring "Sophie Tucker," "Hello - Joe E Lewis," and "Harry Richman." This program is from Ben Marden's Riviera burlesque show.

Program signed by Lizbeth Webb, known as "The Champagne Soprano," includes the inscription "Best Wishes/Lizbeth Webb". It pertains to the first London production of Guys and Dolls at the Coliseum Theater, opening May 28, 1953.