Description: This is a rare January 11th, 1914 program (playbill) from the Post-Broadway engagement of the Seventh Annual Edition of the "ZIEGFELD FOLLIES" at the Illinois Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. (The production opened June 16th, 1913 at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City and ran for 108 performances before going on the road.) ..... The "ZIEGFELD FOLLIES" were the most lavish musical productions on Broadway between 1907 and 1931. Blending beauty, music and talent with over 100 graceful and elegant "Ziegfeld Girls" in priceless gowns, jewels and flowers, audiences knew they would be treated to the most memorable evening possible. The key to the ongoing success of the "Follies", even in the worst of times was producer FLORENZ ZIEGFELD, Jr. ..... The Seventh Edition starred LEON ERROL, ANNA PENNINGTON, FRANK TINNEY, JOSE COLLINS and ELIZABETH BRICE and included CHARLES MITCHELL, MARTIN BROWN, J. BERNARD DYLLYN, DAISEY VIRGINIA, ETHEL AMORITA KELLEY, FLORENCE GARDNER, MAX SCHECK, CHARLES PURDY, NAT M. WILLS, PETER SWIFT, FRANK McDERMOTT, WILLIAM LeBRUN, MURRAY QUEEN, CHARLES SCRIBNER, LOTTIE VERNON, FLO HART and STELLA CHATELAINE ..... CREDITS: Music by RAYMOND HUBBELL; Additional Numbers by BUCK and STAMPER; Lyrics by GEORGE V. HOBART; Sets designed by ERNEST ALBERT and GATES and MORANGE; Staged by JULIAN MITCHELL; Produced by FLORENZ ZIEGFELD, Jr. ..... DETAILS: The 48 page playbill measures 5 3/8" X 7 5/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, scenes, musical numbers, schedule of upcoming attractions and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of the start of a split at the bottom seam, a light 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: 129.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-12-08T01:39:00.000Z
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: 1910 - 1919
