Description: This is a rare October 6th, 1919 program (playbill) from the Original Broadway production of the Thirteenth Annual Edition of the "ZIEGFELD FOLLIES" ("A National Institution") at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City. (The Thirteenth Edition opened June 16th, 1919 and closed December 6th, 1919 after 171 performances.) ..... The "ZIEGFELD FOLLIES" were the most lavish musical productions on Broadway between 1907 and 1931. Blending beauty, music and talent with over 100 graceful and elegant "Ziegfeld Girls" in priceless gowns, jewels and flowers, audiences knew they would be treated to the most memorable evening possible. The key to the ongoing success of the "Follies", even in the worst of times was producer FLORENZ ZIEGFELD, Jr. ..... This edition starred EDDIE CANTOR, MARILYN MILLER, BERT WILLIAMS, VAN and SCHENCK, DELYLE ALDA, JOHNNY DOOLEY, RAY DOOLEY, EDDIE DOWLING, PHIL DWYER, the FAIRBANKS TWINS, GEORGE LeMAIRE, JESSIE REED, HAZEL WASHBURN, ADDISON YOUNG and JOHN STEEL ..... CREDITS: Words and Music by IRVING BERLIN ("Annie Get Your Gun", "Music Box Revues", the Marx Brothers' "The Cocoanuts", "Louisiana Purchase", "This is the Army", "Miss Liberty", "Call Me Madam", "Mr. President"), GENE BUCK, RENNOLD WOLF and DAVE STAMPER; Ballet Music by VICTOR HERBERT ("Cyrano de Bergerac", "Babes in Toyland", "Mlle. Modiste", "The Red Mill", "Naughty Marietta", "Sweethearts", "Ziegfeld Follies", "Sally", "Gypsy Lady"); Sets designed by JOSEPH URBAN; Costumes designed by LADY DUFF-GORDON and Madame FRANCIS; Staged by NED WAYBURN; Produced by FLORENZ ZIEGFELD, Jr. ..... DETAILS: The 52 page playbill measures 5 1/4" X 7 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, scenes, musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There is light soiling, handwritten notes on most of the credit and song pages, minor rust marks at the staples, the title is written at the top of the front cover and there is moderate edge wear. Despite these flaws, this rare playbill 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: 79.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
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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
Industry: Theater
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Broadway Musical Revue
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1910 - 1919
