Description: This is a rare December 27th, 1959 "Playboard" playbill from the National Tour engagement of the MEREDITH WILLSON musical comedy hit "THE MUSIC MAN" at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. (The Original Broadway production opened December 19th, 1957 at the Majestic Theatre in New York City and ran for 1375 performances while simultaneously playing on the road.) ..... The musical starred FORREST TUCKER as "Harold Hill" and featured JOAN WELDON, CLIFF HALL, BENNY BAKER, LUCIE LANCASTER, THE FRISCO 4, AILEEN POE, HARRY HICKOX, RANDY GARFIELD, JAMES POMPEII, EARL GEORGE, SHEILA FORBES, DEBBIE DEVINE, KAY COLE and SCOTT GEORGE ..... Side Note: "THE MUSIC MAN" was honored with the 1958 Tony Award for "Best Musical" beating out Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's "West Side Story" ..... CREDITS: Book, Music and Lyrics by MEREDITH WILLSON ("The Unsinkable Molly Brown", "Here's Love"); Story by MEREDITH WILLSON and FRANKLIN LACEY; Sets designed by HOWARD BAY; Costumes designed by RAOUL PENE DU BOIS; Choreography by ONNA WHITE; Directed by MORTON DA COSTA; Produced by KERMIT BLOOMGARDEN with HERBERT GREENE in association with FRANK PRODUCTIONS INC. ..... DETAILS: The twenty page playbill measures 6 5/8" X 9 1/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of 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 minor soiling to the back cover, light creasing and moderate edge wear, this rare playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 15.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-02-15T01:10:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.95 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
Date: 1950 - 1959
Product Type: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Sub-Genre: Broadway Musicals
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
