Description: This is a rare autographed February 12th, 1970 playbill from the PREMIERE PERFORMANCE of the Original Broadway production of the musical flop "GANTRY" which played the George Abbott Theatre in New York City. (The actual opening was delayed until February 14th, 1970 and the production closed the same night after only one performance.) ..... The musical starred ROBERT SHAW and RITA MORENO (who signed the title page) and featured WAYNE TIPPIT, TOM BATTEN, DAVID HOOKS, BOB GORMAN, ZALE KESSLER, DAVID SABIN, BETH FOWLER, MIMI WALLACE, DOROTHEA FREITAG, KEITH KALDENBERG, CAROL ESTEY and TED THURSTON ..... CREDITS: Book by PETER BELLWOOD based on the novel "Elmer Gantry" by SINCLAIR LEWIS; Music by STANLEY LEBOWSKY; Lyrics by FRED TOBIAS; Sets designed by ROBIN WAGNER; Costumes designed by ANN ROTH; Choreographed by DOROTHEA FREITAG; Directed by ONNA WHITE; Produced by JOSEPH CATES and JERRY SCHLOSSBERG ..... DETAILS: The 52 page playbill measures 6 X 9 inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and bios of each of the leading actors but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos. The playbill includes a full page ad for the Original Broadway Cast recording of "GANTRY" (Available Soon) on RCA Records and Tapes. The release of this recording was scrapped when the show closed prematurely. The playbill's title page was signed by RITA MORENO and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity ..... CONDITION: With the exception of 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: 99.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-10-12T21:22:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
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
Sub-Genre: Broadway Musicals
Product: Playbill
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1970 - 1979
