Debbie Reynolds "IRENE" Patsy Kelly / George S. Irving 1973 Tryout Flyer

Description: This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting ticket sales for the Pre-Broadway engagement of the HARRY TIERNEY and JOSEPH McCARTHY musical comedy "IRENE" at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. beginning February 1st, 1973. (The revival would open March 13th, 1973 at the Minskoff Theatre in New York City and run for 594 performances.) ..... The musical starred DEBBIE REYNOLDS in the title role and featured PATSY KELLY, GEORGE S. IRVING, RUTH WARRICK, MONTE MARKHAM, TED PUGH, CARMEN ALVAREZ, JANIE SELL and EDDIE PHILLIPS. Listed among the Debutantes is CARRIE FISHER (Debbie Reynolds' daughter) who would be making her Broadway debut ..... CREDITS: Music by HARRY TIERNEY; Lyrics by JOSEPH McCARTHY; Additional Music and Lyrics by CHARLES GAYNOR and OTIS CLEMENTS; Book by HUGH WHEELER from an adaptation by HARRY RIGBY based on the original play by JAMES MONTGOMERY; Sets and Costumes designed by RAOUL PENE DU BOIS; Debbie Reynold's Costumes designed by IRENE SHARAFF; Choreographed by PETER GENNARO; Directed by JOHN GIELGUD (who would be replaced out-of-town by GOWER CHAMPION); Produced by HARRY RIGBY, ALBERT W. SELDEN and JEROME MINSKOFF ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows. This single page, one-sided handbill measures 4 1/2" X 10" inches and includes wonderful graphics, production credits, performance dates and a ticket order form on the front. The backside is blank ..... CONDITION: This rare flyer 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: 49.99 USD

Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

End Time: 2023-10-03T20:15:31.000Z

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