Description: This is a rare advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the four-week engagement of the FRANK LOESSER musical comedy hit "WHERE'S CHARLEY?" at New York's Broadway Theatre beginning January 29th, 1951. (The production opened October 11th, 1948 at the St. James Theatre in New York City and ran for 792 performances before going on the road. Following a four month tour and holiday hiatus, the show reopened January 29th, 1951 at New York's Broadway Theatre for an additional 48 performances.) ..... The musical starred RAY BOLGER and featured ALLYN McLERIE, ROBERT SHACKLETON, BETTY OAKES, HORACE COOPER, ROSE INGHRAM, PAUL ENGLAND, JOHN LYNDS, JAMES LANE, GRETCHEN WINNECKE and RALPH LOWE ..... 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; 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 in association with GWEN RICKARD ..... 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 6" X 9" inches and includes a wonderful AL HIRSCHFELD illustration and production credits on the front and a photo of RAY BOLGER and excerpts from a number of reviews on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing, this rare flyer 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: 69.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-03-03T03:47:45.000Z
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