Ice Capades Program - 1958

Description

This is the program for “Ice Capades of 1958.” The cover has a great illustration and the colors are vibrant. The back cover also has a great illustration.
In 1958 the Ice Capades featured routines from Carmen, Disney’s Fantasia, Madame Butterfly, etc. The program features color photos of the skaters and the routines, as well as information about the Ice Capades and the performers.
The program contains 20 pages and measures approximately 9 x 12 inches.
The Ice Capades were traveling entertainment shows featuring theatrical ice skating performances. Shows often featured former Olympic and US National Champion figure skaters who had retired from formal competition. Started in 1940, the Ice Capades grew rapidly and prospered for 50 years. A decline in popularity ensued in the 1980s, and the show went out of business around 1995. There have been several attempts to revive the show and its name.
Similar traditional ice-skating entertainment shows included the Ice Follies and Holiday on Ice.