Description: This is a rare advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the opening of the Original Broadway production of the ARTHUR LAURENTS play "THE BIRD CAGE" at the Coronet Theatre in New York City beginning February 22nd, 1950. (The production would open February 22nd, 1950 and close after only 21 performances.) ..... Arthur Laurents' second Broadway play starred MELVYN DOUGLAS and featured ELEANOR LYNN, SANFORD MEISNER, LAURENCE HUGO, MAUREEN STAPLETON, RUDY BOND, HEYWOOD HALE BROUN, JEAN CARSON, RITA DUNCAN, KATE HARKIN, MIKE KELLIN, WRIGHT KING and JOHN SHELLIE ..... CREDITS: Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS ("West Side Story", "The Time of the Cuckoo", "Gypsy", "Anyone Can Whistle", "Do I Hear a Waltz?", "Nick & Nora"); Incidental Music composed by ALEC WILDER; Sets designed by BORIS ARONSON; Costumes designed by BEN EDWARDS; Directed by HAROLD CLURMAN; Produced by WALTER FRIED and LARS NORDENSON ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, two-sided handbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes a photo of MELVYN DOUGLAS and production credits on the front and a photo of ELEANOR LYNN and promotional text on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this rare handbill 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. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!
Price: 99.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
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