Lily Elsie "THE BLUE TRAIN" Bobby Howes / Robert Stolz 1927 London Program

Description: This is a rare May 9th, 1927 programme (playbill) from the opening week of the Original West End production of the ROBERT STOLZ, REGINALD ARKELL and DION TITHERADGE musical comedy "THE BLUE TRAIN" at the Prince of Wales' Theatre in London. (The production opened May 10th, 1927 and ran for 116 performances.) ..... The musical starred LILY ELSIE and the cast included ERIC COXON, PAT MALONE, JACK RAINE, ARTHUR MARGETSON, JAMES CAMERON, CICELY DEBENHAM, BOBBY HOWES, VERA FLECK, HENRY FORD, AIDA BIRD and HERBERT STRATHMORE ..... CREDITS: Written by REGINALD ARKELL and DION TITHERADGE from the book by ALFRED GRUNWALD and WALTER STEIN; Music by ROBERT STOLZ; Lyrics by REGINALD ARKELL; Additional Numbers by IVY ST. HELIER; Sets designed by JOHN BRUNSKILL; Costumes designed by MAISON MOLYNEUX, Paris and IDARE et CIE; Orchestra conducted by CHARLES PRENTICE; Special Dances by SID TRACEY and BESSIE HAY; Directed by JACK HULBERT; Arranged by JACK HULBERT and PAUL MURRAY; Produced by PHILIP RIDGEWAY by arrangement with ANDRE CHARLOT ..... DETAILS: The twenty page playbill measures 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos or bios ..... 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

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