Orson Welles 'Snow White' Radio Performance, 1945

A studio audience admission ticket for this live CBS performance...

Sixty Seven years ago tonight, Cresta Blanca Wines sponsored a CBS radio dramatization of Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The live broadcast took place at the Columbia Square Playhouse in Hollywood and aired on the program, "THIS IS MY BEST", a series hosted by Orson Welles.

In the introduction to the show, Welles shares that it's his oldest daughter's seventh birthday and that he knows of no better story to share with her than Snow White. As one would expect, his narration is rock solid. Jane Powell, who starred in the 1944 Screen Guild Theater performance, repeats her role as the princess. A full cast of Queen/Witch, Prince and Dwarfs fills out the presentation. Excerpts of the songs from the film are performed throughout with live orchestra accompaniment.

Original Airdate: March 27, 1945...

Listen to the entire half hour CBS radio broadcast starring Orson Welles and Jane Powell. (Audio clip courtesy of the Orson Welles on the Air archive collection.)

Special acknowledgement goes to Rick Payne of dadric's attic for the tip about the radio performance and for the ticket scan.

Walt Disney's World on Ice - 1997 Souvenir Program

The Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs show was performed by the "Walt Disney's World on Ice" troupe from 1994–1997 and again in 2000-2001 as a "Disney on Ice" production. This is the full-color program from the 1997 performance. The text for this particular book is printed in French. The illustrations for the English version are identical.

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Prelude

In an enchanted library, Mickey Mouse, Belle and members of the Disney troupe share the pleasure of reading as Aladdin, Baloo, Simba and the other Disney characters come to life.

Act 1

Scene 1: Once Upon a Time
We meet the young princess Snow White and her jealous stepmother, the Queen.

Scene 2: The Treasure Well
The Prince falls in love with Snow White. The Queen commands her huntsman to kill the princess, but he instead helps her to escape.

Scene 3: The Dwarfs’ Diamond Mine

Scene 4: Snow White's New Home
The Seven Dwarfs return home and discover the princess.

Act 2

Scene 1: Heading to Work
The Dwarfs head off to the mine after warning Snow White about strangers.

Scene 2: In the Queen’s Castle
The Magic Mirror declares the princess still alive. The Queen transforms herself into an old hag and creates a poisoned apple to get rid of Snow White herself.

Scene 3: The Curse
The Queen convinces Snow White to bite the apple. The Dwarfs are heartbroken.

Scene 4: Tue Love’s Kiss
The Prince breaks the curse. Their show reaches its finale with all the Disney couples.

Producer Kenneth Feld and behind the scenes...

Kenneth Feld : Producer
Jerry Bilik : Theatrical Director and Music Director
Bob Paul : Director of Skating and Choreography
Arthur Boccia : Costume Designer
Robert Little : Scenic Designer
Jerry Bilik : Story Adaptation
LeRoy Bennet : Lighting Designer
Roger Gans : Sound Designer
Roy Luthringer : Assistant Theatrical Director
Jill Shipstad Thomas : Associate Choreographer

Images and translations courtesy of Alexandre Milazzo.

Program booklet measures approximately 35.5 x 27.5 cm (14” x 11”) with 40 pages in total. 

Snow White on Ice - 1987 Souvenir Program

Front Cover

This particular Snow White on Ice program booklet actually dates from 1987, but it's identical to the one that was issued in 1986, the show's premiere season. The 36 page guide cost patrons $4.00 and outlined the performance they were about to see. The show's producers added a few scenes to the original story told by Walt Disney.

--Act 1--

Scene 1: The Gateway to Fantasy
Mickey Mouse reveals the treasures of the library.

Scene 2: Young Snow White
The princess is entertained by her friend the huntsman at the wishing well.

Scene 3: The Forest
Snow White runs away from home and meets a dwarf named Doc. Later, Doc discovers six other dwarfs in the Forest and they decide to work together.

Scene 4: The Wishing Well--Years Later
A wish comes true when Snow White meets the Prince.

Scene 5: The Forest of Terror
Snow White flees for her life.

Scene 6: It's Home From Work We Go
The Seven Dwarfs and their helpers give some lucky children a ride back to the cottage.

Scene 7: A Mystery Guest
The dwarfs discover Snow White and a celebration takes place.

--Act 2--

Scene 1: The Damp, Dark Dungeon of the Evil Queen
The Queen plans an evil transformation.

Scene 2: At the Cottage
Snow White is interrupted by a stranger bearing apples.

Scene 3: A Clearing in the Forest
The Prince breaks the spell.

Scene 4: Before the Prince's Palace
Two Heralds bring wonderful news.

Scene 5: The Forest Throne Room
Snow White's dream comes true.

The performers...

Kenneth Feld and behind the scenes...

Snow White on Ice and The Greatest Show On Earth...

Back Cover

This performance would morph into the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs show of the 1990s and early 2000s. See the 1997 program guide.