Description: This is a rare June 24th, 1940 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the JAMES McHUGH and AL DUBIN musical comedy "KEEP OFF THE GRASS" at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City. (The production opened May 23rd, 1940 and closed after only 44 performances.) ..... The musical starred JIMMY DURANTE, RAY BOLGER, JANE FROMAN and ILKA CHASE (all shown in the cover photo) and featured JACKIE "Jack" GLEASON (making his Broadway debut), BETTY BRUCE, NAN RAE, MAUDE DAVIS, LARRY ADLER, VIRGINIA O'BRIEN, JOHN McCAULEY, SUNNIE O'DEA, THE DeTUSCANS, JOSE LIMON, DAPHNE VANE, ROBERT SHACKLETON, SID WALKER, PEANUTS BOHN, HAL NEIMAN, EMMET KELLY, MARGERY MOORE and DODSON'S MONKEYS. Among the dancing ensemble was a young JEROME "Jerry" ROBBINS ..... CREDITS: Music by JAMES McHUGH; Lyrics by AL DUBIN; Sketches by MORT LEWIS, PARKE LEVY and ALAN LIPSCOTT, S. JAY KAUFMAN and PANAMA and FRANK; Sets and Costumes designed by NAT KARSON; Choreographed by GEORGE BALANCHINE; Directed by EDWARD DURYEA DOWLING; Produced by the Messrs. LEE and J.J. SHUBERT ..... DETAILS: The 28 page playbill measures 6 3/4" X 9 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, scenes, musical numbers and bios of each of the leading actors but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, 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: 49.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-12-15T14:22:00.000Z
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
Product: Playbill
Genre: Broadway Musicals
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1940 - 1949
