Description: I'm currently listing a large number of playbills representing some of the most memorable Broadway performances of the 1950's and 1960's ....... This is a beautiful September 4th, 1950 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the FRANK LOESSER musical comedy hit "WHERE'S CHARLEY?" at the St. James Theatre in New York City. (The production opened October 11th, 1948 at the St. James Theatre and ran for 792 performances. Following a four month tour and holiday hiatus, the show reopened January 29th, 1951 at the Broadway Theatre for an additional 48 performances.) ..... The musical starred RAY BOLGER (shown in the wonderful AL HIRSCHFELD cover illustration) and featured MARIE FOSTER, LARRY DOUGLAS, HAZEL WILLER, HORACE COOPER, ROSE INGHRAM, PAUL ENGLAND, JAMES LANE, IRENE WESTON and DOUGLAS DEANE ..... CREDITS: Music and Lyrics by FRANK LOESSER ("Guys and Dolls", "Where's Charley?", "The Most Happy Fella", "Greenwillow", "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"); Book by GEORGE ABBOTT based on "Charley's Aunt" by BRANDON THOMAS; Sets and Costumes designed by DAVID FFOLKES; Playbill cover designed by AL HIRSCHFELD; Dances and Musical Numbers staged by GEORGE BALANCHINE; Musical Direction by SAM KRAMAR; Directed by GEORGE ABBOTT; Produced by CY FEUER and ERNEST H. MARTIN ..... DETAILS: The 34 page playbill measures 6 1/2" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and bios of each of the leading actors, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: This 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. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!
Price: 7.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-02-03T03:47:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.95 USD
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