Description: This is a rare October 17th, 1950 programme (playbill) from the three-week, Pre-London engagement of the IVOR NOVELLO and ALAN MELVILLE musical play "GAY'S THE WORD" at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, England. (The Original West End production would open February 16th, 1951 at the Saville Theatre in London and run for 502 performances.) ..... The musical starred CICELY COURTNEIDGE and featured DUNSTAN HART, LIZBETH WEBB, WILLIAM CLIFFORD, MARGOT BRYANT, JOHN WYNYARD, MOLLY LUMLEY, THORLEY WALTERS, MAIDIE ANDREWS, HILARY DE CHAVILLE, JOSEPHINE WRAY, BERYL HARRISON, CARL JAFFE, DENIS VAL NORTON, MAY TOMLIN and EMERTON COURT. Among the Ladies of the Ballet was ELISABETH SEAL ..... 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 four page program measures 5" X 7 1/2" 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 moderate creasing and minor edge wear, 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: 59.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
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