Description: This is among a large number of playbills currently being listed from out-of-town tryouts prior to the Broadway runs. Many are from early performances when revisions were common and include song titles that were cut before opening in New York. (See cut song below.) ....... This is a rare April 14th, 1938 program (playbill) from the three-night, Pre-Broadway engagement of the RICHARD RODGERS and LORENZ HART musical comedy "I MARRIED AN ANGEL" at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut. (The production would open May 11th, 1938 at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in New York City and run for 338 performances.) ..... The musical starred DENNIS KING, VIVIENNE SEGAL, VERA ZORINA and WALTER SLEZAK and featured AUDREY CHRISTIE, CHARLES WALTERS, DAVID JONES, The DUNHAM BROTHERS, HENE DAMUR, MORTON L. STEVENS, ARTHUR KENT, MARIE LOUISE QUEVLI, RUTH URBAN, JANIS DREMANN, BARBARA TOWNE, KATHERINE STEWART, SYLVIA STONE, MARCELLA HOWARD, DIANA GAYLEN, ALTHEA ELDER and CHARLES LASKEY ..... CREDITS: Music by RICHARD RODGERS; Lyrics by LORENZ HART (together, the composer and lyricist collaborated on "The Boys From Syracuse", "A Connecticut Yankee", "Babes In Arms", "By Jupiter", "Pal Joey", "I Married An Angel", "I'd Rather Be Right", "Higher and Higher", "Too Many Girls" and "On Your Toes"); Book by RICHARD RODGERS and LORENZ HART adapted from the play by JOHN VASZARY; Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by JOHN HAMBLETON; Choreographed by GEORGE BALANCHINE; Directed by JOSHUA LOGAN; Produced by DWIGHT DEERE WIMAN ..... DETAILS: The sixteen page playbill measures 5 3/4" X 8 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CUT SONG: The list of musical numbers includes "Women are Women" which was cut out-of-town ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor creasing to the top right corner and 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: 59.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-10-15T21:22:00.000Z
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
Sub-Genre: Broadway Musicals
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1930 - 1939
