Arthur Mitchell dancing with Suzanne Farrell

Description

Arthur Mitchell & Suzanne Farrell dancing on stage to the song Slaughter on Tenth Avenue during a performance of On Your Toes; other dancers (three men, three Women ) are also on stage with them.

Note

Stamped on verso: New York City Ballet, New York State Theater [address]; Slaughter on Tenth Avenue from the Rodgers & Hart musical comedy On Your Toes, music by Richard Rodgers, Choreography by George Balanchine, Scenery by Jo Mielziner, Costumes by Irene Sharaff ; Suzanne Farrell, Arthur Mitchell. Gelatin silver print.

Date Issued

1968

Type

Image

Extent

1 photograph : black and white print ; 21 x 26 cm

Member of

Jimmy and Jeannie Cheatham Collection

Publisher

New York City Ballet

Time Period

1961-1970

Subject (Name)

Mitchell, Arthur, 1934-

Farrell, Suzanne, 1945-

Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979

Hart, Lorenz, 1895-1943

Balanchine, George

New York City Ballet

Subject (Topical)

African American dancers

Ballet--Stage-setting and scenery

Rights

Copyright Not Evaluated

Rights Note

Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.

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Collection Identifier: MS-0149

Source

Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

Unit

LaBudde Special Collections