Description: This is a rare autographed April 29th, 1946 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the RAYMOND SCOTT and BERNARD HANIGHEN musical love story "LUTE SONG" which played the Plymouth Theatre in New York City. (The production opened February 6th, 1946 and ran for 142 performances.) ..... The musical starred MARY MARTIN and featured McKAY MORRIS, HELEN CRAIG, CLARENCE DERWENT, AUGUSTIN DUNCAN, MILDRED DUNNOCK, REX O'MALLEY, RALPH CLANTON, YUL BRYNNER, PAMELA WILDE, SYDELLE SYLOVNA, BLANCHE ZOHAR, MARY ANN REEVE, DIANE DE BRETT, GENE GALVIN, CHARLES LEAVITT, BOB TURNER, TOM EMLYN WILLIAMS, MICHAEL BLAIR, JOHN ROBERT LLOYD, JOHN HIGH, GORDON SHOWALTER, EDWAED CRAIN, LISA MASLOVA, LISAN KAY, JOSEPH CAMIOLO, LESLIE JOHN, DONALD ROSE, RONALD FLETCHER, ALBERTO VECCHIO, TEDDY ROSE and NANCY DAVIS (six years before she would marry RONALD REAGAN, the future President of the United States) ..... Note: The title page was signed by MARY MARTIN (inscribed, "To John - Love,"), MILDRED DUNNOCK and director JOHN HOUSEMAN. The playbill will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity ..... CREDITS: Book by SIDNEY HOWARD and WILL IRWIN from the famous Chinese play, "Pi-Pa-Ki"; Music by RAYMOND SCOTT; Lyrics by BERNARD HANIGHEN; Sets and Costumes designed by ROBERT EDMOND JONES; Choreographed by YEICHI NIMURA; Directed by JOHN HOUSEMAN; Produced by MICHAEL MYERBERG ..... DETAILS: The 32 page playbill measures 6 1/2" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, bios of each of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of writing in the top left corner of the front cover, light soiling to the front cover and minor edge wear, this 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: 99.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-11-15T08:00:00.000Z
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: Playbill
Sub-Genre: Broadway Plays with Music
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1940 - 1949
