Description: This is a rare November 11th, 1929 program (playbill) with two ticket stubs from the Original Broadway production of the THOMAS "Fats" WALLER and HARRY BROOKS musical revue CONNIE'S "HOT CHOCOLATES" at the Hudson Theatre in New York City. (The production opened June 20th, 1929 and closed December 14th, 1929 after 219 performances.) ..... The revue which introduced the standard, "Ain't Misbehavin'", starred BABY COX, EDITH WILSON and "JAZZLIPS" RICHARDSON and the cast included LOUIS ARMSTRONG (making his professional stage debut), J. E. LIGHTFOOT, CLARENCE TODD, JESSE WILSON, J. W. LEGUEN, THOMAS R. HALL, JIMMIE BASKETTE, PAUL MEERES and THELMA MEERES, FLORENCE PARHAM, MARGARET SIMMS, PAUL BASS, EDDIE GREEN, BILLY MAXEY, ROWLAND HOLDER, BILLY HIGGINS, DICK CAMPBELL, A. A. HASTON, LOUISE COOK, MARY PREVALL, LOUISE WILLIAMS, NATALIE LONG, MIDNIGHT STEPPERS, the SIX CRACKERJACKS, the HOT CHOCOLATE DROPS, the BON BON BUDDIES, RUSSELL WOODING'S JUBILEE SINGERS and LeROY SMITH and his Orchestra ..... CREDITS: Music by THOMAS "Fats" WALLER and HARRY BROOKS; Lyrics by ANDY RAZAF; Sets designed by P. DODD ACKERMAN; Costumes designed by JEAN LANKAS, GENE and JEANNE; Dances Staged by DANNY DARE; Comedy Sketches Staged by EDDIE GREEN; Directed by LEONARD HARPER; Entire Production Supervised by GEORGE IMMERMAN ..... DETAILS: The 36 page program measures 5 3/8" X 7 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, scenes, musical numbers, bios of each of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos. Includes two ticket stubs from the November 16th, 1929 evening performance taped to the first inside page (ninth scanned image) ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a vertical crease 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: 249.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-12-21T23:17:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 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
Industry: Theater
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Broadway Musical Revue
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1920 - 1929
