Description: This is a rare autographed December 1950 programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the landmark RICHARD RODGERS and OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II musical "CAROUSEL" at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. (The Original Broadway production opened April 19th, 1945 at the Majestic Theatre in New York City and ran for 890 performances. The London production opened June 7th, 1950 and ran for 566 performances.) ..... The musical starred STEPHEN DOUGLASS and LAVERNE BURDEN and the cast included WILLIAM THORBURN, BARBARA LEE-SMITH, MORGAN DAVIES, PATRICIA BLACK, MARJORIE MARS, JACK MELFORD, ROBERT PAGENT and SALLY GILMOUR ..... Note: The title page (second scanned image) was signed by STEPHEN DOUGLASS, LAVERNE BURDEN, EDMUND HOCKRIDGE, BARBARA LEE-SMITH, MORGAN DAVIES, MARJORIE MARS, ROBERT PAGENT, SALLY GILMOUR and many of the other cast members listed in the third scanned image ..... CREDITS: Music by RICHARD RODGERS and Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II ("Oklahoma!", "Carousel", "The King and I", "Me and Juliet", "Pipe Dream", "South Pacific", "Flower Drum Song", "The Sound of Music") based on FERENC MOLNAR's "Liliom"; Adapted by BENJAMIN F. GLAZER; Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by MILES WHITE; Choreographed by AGNES de MILLE; Directed by ROUBEN MAMOULIAN; Produced by PRINCE LITTLER by arrangement with THE THEATRE GUILD ..... DETAILS: The twelve page program measures 5 1/2" 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 ..... CONDITION: 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 ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Shipping discounts are available for multiple purchases when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!! Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!
Price: 149.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-05-14T03:32:55.000Z
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