Description: This is a rare April 20th, 1939 playbill from the three-night, Post-Broadway engagement of the JEAN GIRAUDOUX comedy "AMPHITRYON 38" and the ANTON CHEKOV classic "THE SEA GULL" at the Hartman Theatre in Columbus, Ohio. ("Amphitryon 38" opened November 1st, 1937 at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in New York City and ran for 153 performances. "The Sea Gull" opened March 28th, 1938 at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre and ran for 41 performances before going on the road.) ..... Both plays starred ALFRED LUNT and LYNN FONTANNE and the remaining members of the company included RICHARD WHORF, GEORGE MEADER, SYDNEY GREENSTREET, JOHN BARCLAY, BARRY THOMSON, MARGARET WALLER, JACQUELINE PAIGE, THELMA SCHNEE and EDITH KING ..... CREDITS: ("AMPHITRYON 38") Book by JEAN GIRAUDOUX, adapted by S. N. BEHRMAN; Music composed by SAMUEL L. M. BARLOW; Sets designed by LEE SIMONSON; Costumes designed by VALENTINA; Staged by BRETAIGNE WINDUST; ("THE SEA GULL") Book by ANTON CHEKHOV; Translated by STARK YOUNG; Sets and Costumes designed by ROBERT EDMOND JONES; Directed by ROBERT MILTON; Productions Conceived and Supervised by Mr. LUNT and Miss FONTANNE; Produced by THE THEATRE GUILD ..... DETAILS: The 24 page playbill measures 6" X 9 1/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast lists, synopsis of scenes and wonderful vintage advertising but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a light vertical fold, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-05-15T20:35:21.000Z
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
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Product Type: Playbills
Date: 1930 - 1939
Sub-Genre: Broadway Plays
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
