Description: This is a beautiful First Day Cover commemorating the first U.S. postage stamp to honor a Broadway Musical. The cover was postmarked July 14th, 1993 at a special ceremony in New York City. The original release date was March 30th, 1993 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, marking the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the groundbreaking RICHARD RODGERS and OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II musical comedy "OKLAHOMA!". (The Original Broadway production opened March 31st, 1943 at New York's St. James Theatre and ran for 2212 performances, becoming the longest running musical in Broadway history.) ..... The Original Broadway Cast of "OKLAHOMA!" included ALFRED DRAKE, JOAN ROBERTS, HOWARD da SILVA and CELESTE HOLM ..... CREDITS: Music by RICHARD RODGERS; Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN 2nd based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by LYNN RIGGS. (This was the first collaboration for Rodgers and Hammerstein who would go on to write "Carousel", "The King and I", "South Pacific", "Flower Drum Song" and "The Sound of Music" among others); Sets designed by LEMUEL AYERS; Costumes designed by MILES WHITE; Choreographed by AGNES de MILLE; Directed by ROUBEN MAMOULIAN; Produced by THE THEATRE GUILD ..... DETAILS: This beautiful Fleetwood "First Day of Issue" cover was postmarked July 14th, 1993 in New York City. The backside of the envelope includes historic details about the landmark show ..... CONDITION: This rare cover 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 sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 7.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
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