Description: This is a rare March 19th, 1928 "Shubert Playbill" from the Pre-Broadway engagement of the COLE PORTER and MARTIN BROWN musical comedy "PARIS" at the Adelphi Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (The production would open October 8th, 1928 at New York's Music Box Theatre and run for 195 performances.) ..... The musical starred IRENE BORDONI and featured ERIC KALKHURST, FLORENCE EDNEY, REED HAMILTON, ELIZABETH CHESTER, LOUISE CLOSSER HALE, ARTHUR MARGETSON, GALEN BOGUE and IRVING AARONSON and "THE COMMANDERS" with PHIL SAXE and RED STANLEY ..... CREDITS: Music and Lyrics by COLE PORTER ("The New Yorkers", "Anything Goes", "Red, Hot and Blue", "Leave It To Me!", "Du Barry Was a Lady", "Let's Face It!", "Panama Hattie", "Something For the Boys", "Mexican Hayride", "Can-Can", "Kiss Me Kate", "Out Of This World", "Silk Stockings"); Book by MARTIN BROWN; Sets designed by WILLIAM CASTLE; Directed by WILLIAM H. GILMORE; Produced by GILBERT MILLER ..... The playbill also includes the credits for the Post-Broadway engagement of the ROBERT EMMET SHERWOOD play "THE ROAD TO ROME" starring JANE COWL at Philadelphia's Adelphi Theatre. (The production opened January 31st, 1927 at New York's Playhouse Theatre and ran for 392 performances before going on the road. Following the tour, the production would return to the Playhouse Theatre on May 21st, 1928 for an additional 440 performances.) ..... DETAILS: The 32 page program measures 5 1/4" X 7 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast lists, synopsis of scenes, musical program and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CUT SONG: The list of musical numbers includes the standard "Let's Misbehave", sung by IRENE BORDONI and ARTHUR MARGETSON which was cut before the Broadway opening ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a handwritten name and light soiling to the cover, 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: 69.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2023-12-29T13:39:00.000Z
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