Description: This is a rare June 19th, 1950 "Playgoer" playbill from the Pre-Broadway tryout of the musical revue "MICHAEL TODD'S PEEP SHOW" at the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (The production would open June 28th, 1950 at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City and run for 278 performances.) ..... The ensemble cast included LINA ROMAY, LILLY CHRISTINE, CLIFFORD GUEST, PEIRO BROTHERS, CORRINE & TITO VALDEZ, MYRTILL & PACAUD, SHANNON DEAN, JUNE ALLEN, CHRISTINE & MOLL, LINDA BISHOP, "BOZO" SNYDER, "HI WILBERFORCE" CONLEY, "PEANUTS" MANN, "RED" MARSHALL, "SPIKE" HAMILTON and DICK "GABBY" DANA ..... CREDITS: Music by BHUMIBOL & CHAKRABAND, HAROLD ROME ("Call Me Mister", "Fanny", "Pins and Needles", "Wish You Were Here", "Destry Rides Again", "I Can Get It For You Wholesale", "The Zulu and the Zayda"), SAMMY STEPT & DAN SHAPIRO, SAMMY FAIN ("Hellzapoppin", "Sons o' Fun", "Alive and Kicking", "Flahooley", "Ankles Aweigh", "Christine", "Something More!") & HERB MAGIDSON, RAYMOND SCOTT, JULE STYNE ("Bells Are Ringing", "Gypsy", "Do Re Mi", "Hallelujah, Baby!", "Fade Out, Fade In", "Funny Girl", "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", "Lorelei", "Say, Darling!", "Prettybelle", "Darling of the Day", "Hazel Flagg", "High Button Shoes", "Sugar", "Subways Are For Sleeping" and "Two on the Aisle") and BOB HILLIARD; Sketches by BOBBY CLARK, H. I. PHILLIPS and WILLIAM ROOS; Sets designed by HOWARD BAY; Costumes designed by IRENE SHARAFF; Choreographed by JAMES STARBUCK; Scenes Directed by Mr. ROBERT EDWIN CLARK, Esq.; Staged by HASSARD SHORT; Produced by MICHAEL TODD ..... DETAILS: The twelve page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian ..... Check my "Other Auctions" for additional rare Pre-Broadway playbills and programs, Original Cast CD's and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases are always combined to save on shipping costs ..... NO RESERVE! ..... This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard ..... U.S. SHIPPING: Buyer pays choice of $2.95 USPS first class/ media rate shipping with delivery confirmation (50 cents for each additional program or playbill purchased when combined into a single payment - U.S. addresses only) or $5.95 USPS Priority with delivery confirmation. PayPal preferred ..... INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: (Please Note!) I can now ship by USPS International First Class Airmail ($3.50 to Canada / $5.50 to all other international destinations) or by USPS Priority International recorded delivery ($16.00 to Canada / $20.00 to all other international destinations, however up to 10 playbills can easily be shipped together in a Priority flat rate envelope for one shipping charge when all purchases are combined into a single payment). Please email me with any other inquiries ..... THANKS !!! Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-01-15T00:41:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.95 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
Date: 1950-1959
Product Type: Playbills
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Sub-Genre: Broadway Musical Revue
Original / Reproduction: Original - US