Description: This is a rare May 8th, 1911 program (playbill) from the three-night, Whitney Opera Company production of the OSCAR STRAUS, STANISLAUS STANGE, RUDOLPH BERNAUER and LEOPOLD JACOBSON opera bouffe "THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER" at Gilmore's Court Square Theatre in Springfield, Massachusetts. (The Original Broadway production opened September 13th, 1909 at New York's Lyric Theatre and ran for 295 performances.) ..... The ensemble cast included ALICE YORKE, MARGARET CRAWFORD, FRITZI VON BUSING, FORREST HUFF, FRANCIS J. BOYLE, MARGUERITE RICHARE, BERNARD FEATHERSTONE, FRED MACE and HENRY COOTE ..... CREDITS: Adapted from "Arms and the Man" by GEORGE BERNARD SHAW; English Book and Lyrics by STANISLAUS STANGE from the German Book and Lyrics of RUDOLPH BERNAUER and LEOPOLD JACOBSON; Music by OSCAR STRAUS; Costumes and Uniforms designed by HUGO BARUCH; Directed by STANISLAUS STANGE; Produced by Mr. F. C. WHITNEY ..... DETAILS: The twenty page playbill measures 6" X 9 1/4" inches and includes beautiful cover graphics, full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There is a small tear in the outside edge of the front cover, minor creasing and moderate edge wear. Despite these flaws, this rare playbill 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: 31.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-08T02:51:00.000Z
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
Industry: Theater
Product: Programs / Playbills
Genre: Broadway Musicals / Operettas
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1910 - 1919
