Description: This is a rare Friday evening, July 18th, 1924 (Opening Night) program from the Original Broadway production and AMERICAN PREMIERE engagement of the GEORGE DIBDIN PITT English Melodrama, "SWEENEY TODD", "The Barber of Fleet Street" or "A String of Pearls" followed by the Oldest Musical Burlesque in the English Language, "BOMBASTES FURIOSO" at the Frazee Theatre in New York City. (The Original London production of "Sweeney Todd" opened at the Britannia Theatre in 1842, and has the distinction of being Queen Victoria's first Command Performance. The Original Broadway production opened July 18th, 1924 and closed September 13th, 1924 after 67 performances.) ..... The cast of "SWEENEY TODD" included ROBERT VIVIAN in the title role, RAPHAELLA OTTIANO as "Mrs. Lovett", MERCEDES DESMORE as "Johanna" and JEANIE BEGG as "Tobias". The remaining cast included PERCY BAVERSTOCK, FRANK HUBERT, CHARLES PENMAN, ELWYN EATON, EDWARD JEPHSON, GEORGE SYDENHAM, HERBERT RADUS, WILLIAM A. EVANS, VENIE ATHERTON and RINA CAVALLI ..... CREDITS: Book based on the play "The Friend of Fleet Street" by GEORGE DIBDIN PITT; Orchestra conducted by ICILIO SADUN; Sets designed by JOSEPH PHYSIOC; Produced and Directed by WENDELL PHILLIPS DODGE ..... The cast of "BOMBASTES FURIOSO" (first performed at London's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1719) included ELWYN EATON, CHARLES PENMAN, GEORGE SYDENHAM, Signor ICILIO SADUN, WILLIAM A. EVANS, FRANK HUBERT, PERCY BAVERSTOCK, EDWARD JEPHSON, HERBERT RADUS, RINA CAVALLI, JEANIE BEGG, RAPHAELLA OTTIANO, VENIE ATHERTON and MERCEDES DESMORE ..... CREDITS: Book, Music and Lyrics by W. BARNES RHODES; Additional Numbers by Signor ICILIO SADUN and WENDELL PHILLIPS DODGE; Orchestra conducted by ICILIO SADUN; Sets designed by JOSEPH PHYSIOC; Produced and Directed by WENDELL PHILLIPS DODGE ..... DETAILS: The 28 page program measures 5 1/4" X 7 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast lists, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, program notes and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) The title is written at the top of the front cover, there is edge discoloration to the covers and a light vertical fold. Despite these flaws, this rare playbill 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: 159.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-08T02:51:00.000Z
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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 Plays / Musicals
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1920 - 1929
