Description: This is a rare April 1st, 1940 program (playbill) from the one-week, National Tour engagement of the CHARLES L. COOKE, DAVE GREGGORY and WILLIAM TRACY musical "HOT MIKADO" at the Shubert Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. (The Original Broadway production opened March 23rd, 1939 at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City and ran for 85 performances before going on the road.) ..... With lyrics and music by Sir WILLIAM S. GILBERT and Sir ARTHUR SULLIVAN, the show was based on their comic opera "THE MIKADO", but with "modernized tempos". The musical starred BILL "BOJANGLES" ROBINSON as "The Mikado" and featured MAURICE COOPER, JAMES A. LILLARD, MAURICE ELLIS, FREDDIE ROBINSON, ALICE HARRIS, ROSETTA LE NOIRE, PEARLE HARRISON, JOHN JACKSON, ROSE BROWN and LARRY SEYMOUR ..... CREDITS: Book and Lyrics by W. S. GILBERT; Music by ARTHUR SULLIVAN; Modern Adaptations and Orchestra Arrangements by CHARLES L. COOKE; Topical Lyrics by DAVE GREGGORY and WILLIAM TRACY; Sets and Costumes designed by NAT KARSON; Choreographed by TRULY McGEE; Entire Production Directed by HASSARD SHORT; Produced by MICHAEL TODD ..... DETAILS: The twelve page playbill measures 5 3/8" X 8 3/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a handwritten date and comment on the front, a light fold across the middle and moderate creasing, this rare playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Theater
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Broadway Musicals
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1940 - 1949
