Description: This is a rare Monday, March 9th, 1936 programme (playbill) from the Provincial Tour engagement of the COLE PORTER and DWIGHT TAYLOR musical comedy "GAY DIVORCE" at the Empire Theatre in Chiswick in the London Borough of Ealing. (The Original Broadway production opened November 29th, 1932 at New York's Ethel Barrymore Theatre, moved to the Shubert Theatre on January 16th, 1933 and ran for 248 performances. The Original West End production opened November 2nd, 1933 at the Palace Theatre in London and ran for 180 performances.) ..... The musical which introduced the standard "Night and Day", starred RICHARD MURDOCH as "Guy Holden" (the role originated by FRED ASTAIRE) and featured TOM REYNOLDS, WILLIAM MURRAY, BETTINE BROWNE, LESLIE SPURLING, ANN WELFITT, PHYLLIS GILLESPIE, EDWARD LEROY, DINO GALVANI and H. B. GREEN ..... CREDITS: Music and Lyrics by COLE PORTER ("Anything Goes", "Red, Hot and Blue", "Leave It To Me!", "Du Barry Was a Lady", "Panama Hattie", "Something For the Boys", "Mexican Hayride", "Can-Can", "Kiss Me Kate", "Out Of This World", "Silk Stockings"); Book by DWIGHT TAYLOR; Sets designed by JOSEPH and PHIL HARKER; Costumes designed by BETTY BOOR; Choreographed by ETHEL GAUNT; Directed by BERT BESWICK; Produced by CEDRIC OSMOND BERMINGHAM ..... DETAILS: The eight page playbill measures 5 5/8" 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: With the exception of rusted staples, the start of a split at the bottom seam and minor 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: 39.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-02-15T08:00:00.000Z
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
Product Type: Playbills / Programs
Sub-Genre: West End Musicals
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Original - United Kingdom
Date: 1930 - 1939
