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Lakme
Based On

the story "Le Mariage de Loti" by Edmond Gondinet

Company
San Francisco Opera Association
Location
San Francisco, CA
Venue
War Memorial Opera House
Season
1944
Language
French

Creative/Crew

Conductor
Stage Director(s)
Chorus Director
Choreography by

Cast

Lakmé, daughter of Nilakantha
Gerald, Officer of the British Army in India
Frederic, Officer of the British Army in India
Nilakantha, a Brahmin priest
Hadji, a Hindu slave
Mallika, Lakmé's slave
Mrs. Bentson, a governess
Ellen, the Governor's daughter
Rose, her companion
Astrologer
Chinese
Premiere danseuse
Ballet Soloist

Show Dates

Broadcast

Live broadcast, Acts II and III.

Time and Place

About 1880; India

Scenes

Act I -- A Sacred Garden
Act II -- A Bazaar
Act III -- An Indian Forest

Media

Notes

To access the full production program, click the PDF link above.

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10/6/1944, live broadcast, Acts II and III, between 10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. over the Mutual Broadcasting System, sponsored by Safeway Stores. 

AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS
The Opera House in "blacked out" and all facilities have been inspected and
approved by Civilian Defense authorities. As an additional factor for your
safety, trained air raid wardens are on duty during performances.
PLEASE OBEY ALL INSTRUCTIONS OF THE AIR RAID WARDENS 

Dancers