Description: This is a rare May 26th, 1952 programme (playbill) from the Post-West End engagement of the IVOR NOVELLO and ALAN MELVILLE musical play "GAY'S THE WORD" at the Golders Green Hippodrome in North London. (The Original West End production opened February 16th, 1951 at the Saville Theatre in London and ran for 502 performances before going on the road.) ..... The musical starred CICELY COURTNEIDGE and featured DUNSTAN, HART, LIZBETH WEBB, JOHN WYNYARD, MARGOT BRYANT, FRANK FORSYTH, MOLLY LUMLEY, MAIDIE ANDREWS, IRIS TULLY, MAY TOMLIN, BERYL HARRISON, THORLEY WALTERS, CARL JAFFE, DENIS VAL NORTON and EMERTON COURT ..... CREDITS: Book and Music by IVOR NOVELLO from and idea by JACK HULBERT; Lyrics by ALAN MELVILLE; Sets designed by EDWARD DELANY; Costumes designed by BERKELEY SUTCLIFFE; Choreographed by IRVING DAVIES and EUNICE CROWTHER; Directed by JACK HULBERT; Produced by TOM ARNOLD ..... DETAILS: The twelve page program measures 4 7/8" X 7 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of paper loss to the cover where the seal was removed and a light vertical crease, 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: 29.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-08-24T03:06:30.000Z
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