Frank Langella "THE IMMORALIST" Ruth & Augustus Goetz 1963 Off-Broadway Playbill

Description: This is a rare October 29th, 1963 "Showcard" playbill from a preview performance of the Off-Broadway revival of the RUTH and AUGUSTUS GOETZ play "THE IMMORALIST" at the Bouwerie Lane Theatre in New York City. (The production would open November 7th, 1963 and run for 210 performances.) ..... The ensemble cast included FRANK LANGELLA, MARCIE HUBERT, ALBERT M. OTTENHEIMER, RICHARD MANUEL, TOM KLUNIS, MARIAN CARR, DAVID METCALF, PAUL GENNEL, RIC FIELDS and CAL BELLINI ..... Side Note: Film legend JAMES DEAN received his first recognition as a "talent to be watched" in the 1954 Original Broadway production of "The Immoralist", a dramatization of André Gide's autobiographical novel about repressed homosexuality and the process of self–discovery. Dean was cast as Bachir, a blackmailing Arab houseboy, and the reviews of five major daily newspapers praised his performance. However only two weeks into the run, James Dean left the play when he was offered a starring role in Elia Kazan's new film based on John Steinbeck's novel, "East of Eden". This was James Dean's last stage appearance ..... CREDITS: Book by RUTH and AUGUSTUS GOETZ; Sets designed by PETER HARVEY; Incidental Music composed by ELLIOT KAPLAN; Directed by GEORGE KEATHLEY; Produced by BRUCE BECKER ..... The eight page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and bios of each of the leading actors, but no cast photos. Also includes an ad for "The Immoralist" (third scanned image) with an excerpt from Kenneth Tynan's review ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian ..... Check my "Other Auctions" for additional rare Broadway playbills and programs, Original Cast CD's and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases are always combined to save on shipping costs ..... NO RESERVE! ..... This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard ..... U.S. SHIPPING: Buyer pays choice of $2.95 USPS first class/ media rate shipping with delivery confirmation (50 cents for each additional program or playbill purchased when combined into a single payment - U.S. addresses only) or $5.95 USPS Priority with delivery confirmation. PayPal preferred ..... INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: (Please Note!) I can now ship by USPS International First Class Airmail ($3.50 to Canada / $5.50 to all other international destinations) or by USPS Priority International recorded delivery ($16.00 to Canada / $20.00 to all other international destinations, however up to 10 playbills can easily be shipped together in a Priority flat rate envelope for one shipping charge when all purchases are combined into a single payment). Please email me with any other inquiries ..... THANKS !!! Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!

Price: 39.99 USD

Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

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