Description: This is a rare December 25th, 1916 program (playbill) from the Post-Broadway engagement of the IVAN CARYLL, ANNE CALDWELL, JAMES O'DEA and R. H. BURNSIDE musical fantasy "CHIN CHIN" at the Tremont Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. (The Original Broadway production opened October 20th, 1914 at the Globe Theatre in New York City and played 295 performances before going on the road.) ..... The musical starred DAVID C. MONTGOMERY and FRED A. STONE (originated the roles of the "Tin Woodman" and the "Scarecrow" in the Original Broadway production of "The Wizard of Oz") and featured DOUGLAS STEVENSON, OSCAR RAGLAND, JAY QUIGLEY, EDGAR LEE HAY, CHARLES MAST, GLADYS ZELL, VIRGINIA EHRGOTT, BESSIE FRANKLIN, MARGARET IRVING, GRETCHEN THOMAS, HELEN MELLETTE, GRACE LANG, ALBERTA RANDLE, HELEN WILLIAMS and GEORGE PHELPS ..... CREDITS: Music by IVAN CARYLL; Book by ANNE CALDWELL and R. H. BURNSIDE; Lyrics by ANNE CALDWELL and JAMES O'DEA; Sets designed by HOMER EMENS; Costumes designed by WILHELM of London, SCHNEIDER-ANDERSON and DAZIAN; Staged by R. H. BURNSIDE; Produced by CHARLES DILLINGHAM ..... DETAILS: The 36 page playbill measures 5 1/4" X 7 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a light vertical crease and moderate edge wear, 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: 49.99 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: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Broadway Musicals
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1910 - 1919
