Description: This is a rare December 16th, 1918 program (playbill) from the National Tour engagement of the SIGMUND ROMBERG and RIDA JOHNSON YOUNG musical "MAYTIME" at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (The Original Broadway production opened August 16th, 1917 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City, transferred on February 18th, 1918 to the 44th Street Theatre, moved to the Broadhurst Theatre on April 1st, 1918, followed by a move to the Lyric Theatre on August 5th, 1918 and returned to the Broadhurst Theatre on September 9th, 1918, running for 492 performances while simultaneously playing on the road.) ..... The musical starred JOHN CHARLES THOMAS and the cast included HERBERT WILSON, GEORGE HARCOURT, DOROTHIE BIGELOW, ISABEL VERNON, JENETTE METHVEN, JOHN T. MURRAY, RUSSEL LENNON, MARION DIXON, HOWARD MARSH, GRACE STUDDIFORD, LARRY MACK, DAVE RESMICK, GLENN KUNKEL, NELLIE MALLIN, EZRA C. WALCK, ANITA GALLARDO, TILLIE SALINGER, CLARICE SNYDER, HERBERT SALINGER, ALFRED HEMMING, HAZEL MILLER, BETTY KIRKBRIDE and MARGUERITE VAN KEYES ..... CREDITS: Music by SIGMUND ROMBERG ("Maytime", "Sinbad", "Poor Little Ritz Girl", "Blossom Time", "The Student Prince", "The Desert Song", "Rosalie", "Up in Central Park", "The Girl in Pink Tights"); Book and Lyrics by RIDA JOHNSON YOUNG; Orchestra conducted by VICTOR BARAVALLE; Sets and Costumes designed by HOMER CONANT; Dances arranged by ALLAN K. FOSTER; Staged by EDWARD P. TEMPLE; Produced by the Messrs. SAM S. and LEE SHUBERT ..... The program also includes the credits for the Post-Broadway engagement of the WALTER HOWARD Military Melodrama "SEVEN DAY'S LEAVE" at Philadelphia's Chestnut Street Opera House. (The Original Broadway production opened January 17th, 1918 at the Park Theatre in New York City and ran for 156 performances before going on the road.) ..... The ensemble cast included BRYCE KENNEDY, FLORENCE ELDRIDGE, VICTORY BATEMAN, LYDIA LAMBERT, J. IRVING WHITE, ROBERT HOMANS, SIDNEY BRACEY, FRANK HOLLINS, JEAN STUART, FRANK BEAMISH, SUZANNE JACKSON, EDWIN FORSBERG, EDWARD MACKAY, RUSSELL JOHNSTONE, FRANK BIXBY, BENJAMIN A. HAGGIN, EVERETT SHIMM, CHARLES LATHAM, DAVID HERRICK, JEAN ROBERTS, DORIS CLIFFE and MARGUERITE SUPERBA ..... DETAILS: The 28 page playbill measures 5 3/8" X 7 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast lists, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, schedule of upcoming attractions and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios. The inside pages are printed on a newsprint stock ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There is paper loss at the top of four inside pages (second scanned image) from a printing flaw and minor edge wear. Despite these flaws, this rare playbill 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: 2025-01-08T02:27:00.000Z
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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: 1910 - 1919
