Description: This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the opening of the Original West End production of the JOHN GUARE, MEL SHAPIRO and GALT MacDERMOT musical "TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA" at the Phoenix Theatre in London. (The Original Broadway production opened December 1st, 1971 at the St. James Theatre in New York City and ran for 614 performances. The London production began previews on April 16th, 1973, officially opened April 26th, 1973 and ran for 237 performances.) ..... The musical starred SAMUEL E. WRIGHT, RAY C. DAVIS, BRENDA ARNAU, JEAN GILBERT, DEREK GRIFFITHS, MICHAEL STANIFORTH and BENNY LEE ..... CREDITS: Book adapted by JOHN GUARE and MEL SHAPIRO from the play by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; Music by GALT MacDERMOT ("Hair", "Two Gentlemen of Verona", "Dude", "Via Galactica", "The Human Comedy"); Lyrics by JOHN GUARE; Sets designed by MING CHO LEE; Costumes designed by THEONI V. ALDREDGE; Choreographed by DENNIS NAHAT; Directed by MEL SHAPIRO; Produced by MICHAEL WHITE in association with ROBERT STIGWOOD by arrangement with JOSEPH PAPP and THE NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, two-sided handbill measures 5 7/8" X 8 7/8" inches and includes wonderful graphics, production credits and performance dates on the front and promotional text on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this rare handbill 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: 39.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-04-29T21:36:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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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
Original/Reproduction: Original
Product: Handbills / Flyers
Genre: West End Musicals
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Date: 1970 - 1973
