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 February 23rd, 1950 "Playgoer" playbill from the three-night, Pre-Broadway engagement of the musical comedy "WHAT A DAY!" (later retitled "GREAT TO BE ALIVE!") at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut. (The production would open March 23rd, 1950 at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City and close after only 52 performances.) ..... Originally titled "WHAT A DAY!" during its out-of-town tryouts, the ensemble cast included VIVIENNE SEGAL, STUART ERWIN, VALARIE BETTIS, MARK DAWSON, MARTHA WRIGHT, BAMBI LINN, LEONARD ELLIOTT (replaced out-of-town by EARL OXFORD), J. C. McCORD, ROD ALEXANDER, RUSSELL NYPE, LULU BATES, DAVID NILLO, DON KENNEDY, PAUL REED, SWEN SWENSON (in what would be his Broadway debut) and JANICE RULE ..... CREDITS: Music by ABRAHAM ELLSTEIN; Book by WALTER BULLOCK and SYLVIA REGAN; Lyrics by WALTER BULLOCK; Sets and Costumes designed by STEWART CHANEY; Choreographed by HELEN TAMIRIS; Directed by MARY HUNTER; Produced by VINTON FREEDLEY in association with ANDERSON LAWLER and RUSSELL MARKERT ..... DETAILS: The 36 page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and bios of each of the leading actors, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of moerate creasing and minor 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: 39.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-02-07T23:27:00.000Z
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
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1950 - 1959
