Hank Ladd (Signed) "ALONG FIFTH AVENUE" Nancy Walker 1948 Boston Tryout Playbill

Description: I'm currently listing a large number of playbills from out-of-town tryouts prior to the Broadway runs. Many are from early performances when revisions were common and include song titles that were cut before opening in New York. (See cut songs below.) ....... This is a rare autographed December 20th, 1948 playbill from the Pre-Broadway tryout of the musical revue "ALONG FIFTH AVENUE" at the Shubert Theatre in Boston. (The production would open January 13th, 1949 at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City and run for 180 performances.) ..... The musical starred NANCY WALKER and featured JACKIE GLEASON, HANK LADD, CAROL BRUCE, DONALD RICHARDS, VIOLA ESSEN, JOHNNY COY, VIRGINIA GORSKI, JOYCE MATTHEWS, DICK BERNIE, LOUISE KIRTLAND, GEORGE S. IRVING, JUDYTH BURROUGHS, ZACHARY SOLOV, LEE KRIEGER, SHELLIE FARRELL and WALLACE SEIBERT ..... Note: The front cover was autographed by cast members HANK LADD, DONALD RICHARDS, VIRGINIA GORSKI and SHELLIE FARRELL ..... CREDITS: Sketches by CHARLES SHERMAN and NAT HIKEN; Music by GORDON JENKINS; Lyrics by TOM ADAIR; Additional Music and Lyrics by RICHARD STUTZ and MILTON PASCAL; Sets designed by OLIVER SMITH; Costumes designed by DAVID FFOLKES; Choreographed by ROBERT SIDNEY; Produced by ARTHUR LESSER ..... DETAILS: The 16 page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and list of musical numbers, but no cast photos or bios ..... CUT SONGS: The list of musical numbers includes "Creme de la Creme" and "If" which were cut out-of-town ..... CONDITION: 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: 49.99 USD

Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

End Time: 2023-12-15T21:26:43.000Z

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