Description
This is a rare autographed March 29th, 1948 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the RICHARD RODGERS and OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II musical "ALLEGRO" which played the Majestic Theatre in New York City. (The production opened October 10th, 1947 and ran for 315 performances.) ..... The ensemble cast included ANNAMARY DICKEY, WILLIAM CHING, EDWARD PLATT, MURIEL O'MALLEY, ROBERT HERGET, FRANK WESTBROOK, ROBERTA JONAY, ROBERT BYRN, EVELYN TAYLOR, STANLEY SIMMONS, KATHRYN LEE, JOHN CONTE, JOHN BATTLES, CHARLES TATE, SAM STEEN, DAVID COLLYER, KATRINA VAN OSS, LAWRENCE FLETCHER, LILY PAGET, SUSAN SVETLIK, HARRISON MULLER and LISA KIRK ..... Note: The front cover was signed and inscribed by ROBERTA JONAY and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity ..... CREDITS: Music by RICHARD RODGERS and Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II ("Oklahoma!", "Carousel", "The King and I", "Me and Juliet", "Pipe Dream", "South Pacific", "Flower Drum Song", "The Sound of Music"); Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by LUCINDA BALLARD; Directed and Choreographed by AGNES de MILLE; Produced by THE THEATRE GUILD ..... DETAILS: The 48 page playbill measures 6 1/2" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, scenes, list of musical numbers and bios of each of the leading actors, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of of a crease to the top right corner of the cover and light edge wear, this playbill is in excellent condition and will become 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.
