Description: This is a rare June 20th, 1938 programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the HERBERT FARJEON and WALTER LEIGH musical revue "NINE SHARP" at the Little Theatre in London. (The production opened January 26th, 1938 and closed January 21st, 1939 after 412 performances.) ..... The ensemble cast included CYRIL RITCHARD, HERMIONE BADDELEY, MICHAEL ANTHONY, ERIC ANDERSON, GEORGE BENSON, GORDON LITTLE, KATHRYN HAMILL, BETTY ANN DAVIES, RONALD WATERS, PEGGY WILLOUGHBY, IRENE PRADOR, ERIC HOY, CHARLOTTE LEIGH, BETTY BEVAN and SHEILA DOUGLAS-PENNANT with JOHN PRITCHETT and DENNIS HEDGES at the pianos ..... CREDITS: Book and Lyrics by HERBERT FARJEON; Music by WALTER LEIGH; Additional Music and Lyrics by GEORGE and IRA GERSHWIN, LESLIE JULIAN JONES, JOHN PRITCHETT, PETER HERZ and HERMAN LEOPOLDI, DENNIS VAN THAL, SAMMY CAHN and SAUL CHAPLIN; Sets and Costumes designed by HEDLEY BRIGGS; Directed by HEDLEY BRIGGS; Produced by HEDLEY BRIGGS by arrangement with LIONEL L. FALCK ..... DETAILS: The 24 page program measures 5 5/8" X 8 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, scenes, musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios. Includes an insert (shown in the last scanned image) noting that a controversial song had been removed from the show, but was being added on Monday nights ..... CONDITION: With the exception of the start of a split at the bottom seam, minor rust marks at the staples and moderate edge wear, this program 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: 39.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2023-11-07T22:32:18.000Z
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
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Product Type: Playbills / Programs
Date: 1930 - 1939
Sub-Genre: West End Musicals
Original / Reproduction: Original - London
