Description: This is a rare April 3rd, 1899 program (playbill) from the Post-Broadway engagement of the EDMOND ROSTAND classic "CYRANO de BERGERAC" at Chatterton's Opera House in Springfield, Illinois. (The Original Broadway production opened October 3rd, 1898 at the Garden Theatre in New York City and closed November 26th, 1898 for an extended tour. Following the tour, the production returned to New York's Garden Theatre on November 20th, 1899.) ..... The play starred RICHARD MANSFIELD in the title role and featured KATHERINE GREY as "Roxanne". Others in the cast included FRANCIS KINGDON, F. A. THOMSON, WILLIAM COURTENAY, J. W. WEAVER, A. G. ANDREWS, FREDERICK BACKUS, DAMON LYON, EDWIN BELDEN, CLEMENT TOOLE, WILLIAM GRIFFITH, GEORGE HAMMOND, MAXWELL BLAKE, WOODWARD BARRETT, EDWARD LESTER, WILLIAM SORELLE, DWIGHT SMITH, CHARLES QUINN, Mr. HARLAND, CECIL BUTLER, Mr. HAWLEY, AUGUSTUS McHUGH, FRANCIS CAMBELLO, B. B. VERNON, GEORGE SEYBOLT, WILLIAM SORELLE, E. ORDWAY, S. WINFIELD DONALDS, H. BROWN, ROBERT MILTON, J. F. HUSSEY, R. FRET, JOSEPH MARLOWE, STEPHEN RADFORD, HENRY LEIGHTON, BRUCE WALLACE, ELLEN CUMMENS, HELEN GLIDDEN, BERTHA BLANCHARD, MARGARET VINCENTE, CLAIRE KULP, MAYO METHOT, ELLEN ROWLAND, MARY EMERSON, HELEN FORD, FLORENCE HAVERLEIGH, RUTH KENCK, ELIZABETH FRIE, CLAIRE ARMSTRONG, MARY BLYTH, MABEL FRAINE, EDITH GIBBONS, JULIETTE FARISH and GRACE HEYER ..... CREDITS: Book by EDMOND ROSTAND; Translated by HOWARD THAYER KINGSBURY; Scenery designed by RICHARD MARSTON; Costumes designed by Messrs. DAZIAN, ALLAN and VOGELIN; Produced and Directed by RICHARD MANSFIELD ..... DETAILS: The sixteen page program measures 6 5/8" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing and minor edge wear, this rare playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 99.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-11-08T02:51:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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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
Product Type: Playbills / Programs
Sub-Genre: Broadway Plays
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1890 - 1899
