Florenz Ames "PIRATES OF PENZANCE" Gilbert and Sullivan 1943 Washington Playbill

Description

This is a rare December 12th, 1943 program (playbill) from the two-week, National Tour engagement of the BOSTON COMIC OPERA COMPANY presenting a repertoire of GILBERT and SULLIVAN operas at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. (The engagement
included performances of
"THE MIKADO",
"TRIAL BY JURY",
"H. M. S. PINAFORE", "COX and BOX",
"THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE" and
"PATIENCE".)
..... The cast of "THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE" included ROBERT ECKLES, BERTRAM PEACOCK, ALLEN STEWART, JAMES GERARD,
FLORENZ AMES, ROBERT PITKIN, KATHLEEN ROCHE, KATHRYN REECE, MARIE VALDEZ, MARY LUNDON
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 twenty page playbill measures 7 1/4" X 9 1/4" 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 minor lipstick mark at the top seam of the cover and light 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.