Helen Martin (Signed) "RAISIN" Virginia Capers / Debbie Allen 1974 Playbill

Description: This is a rare autographed December 1974 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the ROBERT NEMIROFF, CHARLOTTE ZALTZBERG, JUDD WOLDIN and ROBERT BRITTAN musical "RAISIN" at the Forty-Sixth Street Theatre in New York City. (The show opened October 18th, 1973 and ran for 847 performances.) ..... The Tony Award winning "Best Musical" starred VIRGINIA CAPERS (Tony Award for "Best Actress in a Musical"), JOE MORTON and ERNESTINE JACKSON and featured HERB DOWNER, DEBORAH "Debbie" ALLEN, HELEN MARTIN (who signed the front cover), LORETTA ABBOTT, IRVING BARNES, WALTER P. BROWN, MILT GRAYSON, MARENDA PERRY, AL PERRYMAN, VANESSA SHAW, RICHARD SANDERS and DARREN GREEN ..... CREDITS: Book by ROBERT NEMIROFF and CHARLOTTE ZALTZBERG based on "A Raisin in the Sun" by LORRAINE HANSBERRY; Music by JUDD WOLDIN; Lyrics by ROBERT BRITTAN; Sets designed by ROBERT U. TAYLOR; Costumes designed by BERNARD JOHNSON; Directed and Choreographed by DONALD McKAYLE; Produced by ROBERT NEMIROFF ..... DETAILS: The 36 page playbill measures 5 5/8" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, an extensive bio and photo of playwright LORRAINE HANSBERRY as well as bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team. The front cover was signed by cast member HELEN MARTIN and possibly CLARENCE TAYLOR, Professor Emeritus of History at Baruch College in New York City ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There is a smudge near the top of the cover, a vertical fold and moderate edge wear. Despite these flaws, this 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: 29.99 USD

Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

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