Florenz Ames "PIRATES OF PENZANCE" Gilbert and Sullivan 1943 Minneapolis Program

Description

This is a rare May 6th, 1943 program (playbill) from the three-night, National Tour engagement of the BOSTON COMIC OPERA COMPANY presenting a repertoire of GILBERT and SULLIVAN operas at the Lyceum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (The Minneapolis engagement
included performances of "THE MIKADO", "IOLANTHE",
"TRIAL BY JURY",
"H. M. S. PINAFORE" and
"THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE"
.)
..... The cast of "THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE" included ROBERT ECKLES, BERTRAM PEACOCK, MORTON BOWE,
FLORENZ AMES, ROBERT PITKIN, JUNE WINTERS, MARJORIE HAYWARD, MARGARET ROY,
MARIE VALDEZ and CATHERINE JUDAH
..... CREDITS: Book and Lyrics by WILLIAM S. GILBERT; Music by ARTHUR SULLIVAN; Musical Direction by LOUIS KROLL; Produced and Directed by R. H. BURNSIDE ..... DETAILS: The eight page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes production credits, cast lists, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a corner crease to the front cover and a light vertical fold, 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.