Description: This is a rare October 8th, 1945 program (playbill) from the one-week, National Tour engagement of the groundbreaking RICHARD RODGERS and OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II musical comedy "OKLAHOMA!" at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut. (The production opened March 31st, 1943 at the St. James Theatre in New York City and ran for 2212 performances while simultaneously playing on the road.) ..... The ensemble cast included MARY MARLO, JAMES ALEXANDER, MARY HATCHER, AL WEBSTER, BRENT FLENNIKEN, VICTOR YOUNG, WALTER DONAHUE, RICHARD H. GORDON, DOROTHEA MacFARLAND, DAVID MORRIS, DOROTHY UPCHURCH, GEMZE DE LAPPE, DAVIE GLADSTONE, LOUISE FORNACA, BETSY ROSS, MARGARET NELSON, DAVE MALLEN, EUGENE KEITH, ROBERT EARLY, ERIC KRISTEN, JERRY CLAYTON, EDWIN ZIEGLER and ALFRED CIBELLI, Jr. ..... CREDITS: Music by RICHARD RODGERS; Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN 2nd based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by LYNN RIGGS. (This was the first collaboration for Rodgers and Hammerstein who would go on to write "Carousel", "The King and I", "South Pacific", "Flower Drum Song" and "The Sound of Music" among others); Sets designed by LEMUEL AYERS; Costumes designed by MILES WHITE; Choreographed by AGNES de MILLE; Directed by ROUBEN MAMOULIAN; Produced by THE THEATRE GUILD ..... DETAILS: The 32 page playbill measures 6" X 9 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a light vertical fold and minor 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.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-16T21:22:00.000Z
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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
Sub-Genre: Broadway Musicals
Product: Programs / Playbills
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1940 - 1949
