Description: This is a beautiful November 16th, 1947 "Stagebill" playbill from the Post-Broadway engagement of the OSCAR STRAUS, STANISLAUS STANGE, RUDOLPH BERNAUER and LEOPOLD JACOBSON light opera "THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER" at the Blackstone Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. (The Original Broadway production opened September 13th, 1909 at New York's Lyric Theatre and ran for 295 performances. This revival opened March 12th, 1947 at the New Century Theatre in New York City and ran for 69 performances before going on the road.) ..... The musical starred BILLY GILBERT, KEITH ANDES, RUTH GILLETTE, KAYE CONNOR, HENRY CALVIN, DORETTA MORROW, DONALD CLARKE, JACK GANSERT, BARBARA HEATH and LILLIAN LANESE ..... CREDITS: English Book and Lyrics by STANISLAUS STANGE from the German Book and Lyrics of RUDOLPH BERNAUER and LEOPOLD JACOBSON; Adapted from "Arms and the Man" by GEORGE BERNARD SHAW; Music by OSCAR STRAUS; Revised Book by GUY BOLTON; Revised and Additional Lyrics by BERNARD HANIGHEN; Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by LUCINDA BALLARD; Choreographed by GEORGE BALANCHINE; Directed by FELIX BRENTANO; Produced by J. H. DEL BONDIO and HANS BARTSCH ..... DETAILS: The 24 page playbill measures 6 3/4" X 9 3/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, bios of each of the leading actors, one additional production photo and wonderful vintage advertising including a full page ad for "The Chocolate Soldier" (last scanned image) ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this 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 ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Shipping discounts are available for multiple purchases when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!! Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
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