Description: This is among a large number of playbills currently being listed 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 ....... This is a rare October 6th, 1930 program (playbill) from the one-week, Pre-Broadway engagement of the EDGAR SMITH, RUSSELL TARBOX, MICHAEL CLEARY, CHARLES O. LOCKE and NED WASHINGTON musical comedy "HELLO, PARIS" at the Majestic Theatre in Brooklyn, New York. (The Original Broadway production would open November 15th, 1930 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City and close December 13th, 1930 after only 33 performances.) ..... The musical starred CHARLES (Chic) SALE and featured EILEEN DOUGALL, GEORGE CLIFFORD, ETHEL WILSON, WINIFRED HARRIS, STELLA MAYHEW, NAT C. HAINES, ROY PECK, JACK GOOD, MARY ADAMS, LOUIS LA GRANNA, CHARLES GARLAND, HARRY SANGER, FREDDIE PACKARD, LOIS DEPPE, J. CLIFFORD RICE, DON MORRELL, GEORGIE HAYES, MAURICE LA PUE, HELEN THOMPSON, JIMMY ARDELL, IRIS HALD, DOLORES CORDOBA, RAY RONHEIMER, ONYTE BURKE, ETHEL THORSON and DOROTHY SANDE ..... CREDITS: Book adapted by EDGAR SMITH from the novel by HOMER CROY; Music by RUSSELL TARBOX and MICHAEL CLEARY; Lyrics by CHARLES O. LOCKE and NED WASHINGTON; Orchestra conducted by HAROLD STERN; Sets designed by WATSON BARRATT; Choreographed by GEORGE CUNNINGHAM; Staged by BEN HOLMES; Produced by the Messrs. LEE and J. J. SHUBERT ..... DETAILS: The 28 page playbill measures 7 1/8" X 9 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: (Please Note!) There is light soiling to the front cover, a vertical crease, a slight corner crease at the top right and 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: 39.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-08T02:51:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 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
Industry: Theater
Product: Programs / Playbills
Genre: Broadway Musicals
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1930 - 1939
