Overview
Set concept designs by Adrianne Lobel for "My One and Only," "L'Allegro," and "An American Tragedy".
Dates
- Creation: circa 1983-2005
Creator
- Lobel, Adrianne (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
.2 linear feet (1 box)78 designs for three productions: "My One and Only," "L'Allegro," and "An American Tragedy".
Biographical / Historical
Adrianne Lobel (1955- ) is an American scenic designer and producer for theatre, opera, and dance.
"L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato" was a modern dance work choreographed and directed by Mark Morris Dance
Group.
"An American Tragedy" was a Metropolitan Opera adaptation of Theodore Dreiser's play composed by Tobias Picker, libretto by Gene Scheer, and directed by Francesca Zambello.
"My One and Only" was a musical starring Tommy Tune and Twiggy, based on the book by Peter Stone and Timothy S.
Mayer and featuring music and lyrics by the Gershwin brothers.
Arrangement
Arranged by production.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Custodial History
Ownership previous to this acquisition is unknown.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2022MT-8. Purchased from Bromer Booksellers Inc. with the Howard D. Rothschild Bequest and the Beatrice, Benjamin and Richard Bader Fund in the Visual Arts of the Theatre, 2021 July 6.
Processing Information
This collection was processed to a basic level with minimal rehousing, organization, and preservation. (Melanie Wisner, 2021)
Topical
Creator
- Lobel, Adrianne (Person)
- Title
- Lobel, Adrianne. Adrianne Lobel set designs, circa 1983-2005 (MS Thr 2135): Guide
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University
- Date
- 2021 August 24
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou04012
Repository Details
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