Description: This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the Pre-Broadway tryout and AMERICAN PREMIERE engagement of the CLAIRE KUMMER and ROWLAND LEIGH musical play "THREE WALTZES" at the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania beginning November 8th, 1937. (The production would open December 25th, 1937 at the Majestic Theatre in New York City and run for 122 performances.) ..... Featuring the music of JOHANN STRAUSS, Sr., JOHANN STRAUSS, Jr. and OSCAR STRAUS, the musical starred MARGARET BANNERMAN (who was replaced in Philadelphia by KITTY CARLISLE) and MICHAEL BARTLETT and featured GLENN ANDERS, ANN ANDREWS, JOHN BARKER, VICTOR MORLEY, MARION PIERCE, MARGUERITE SYLVA, CHARLIE ARNT, ROSIE MORAN, RALPH MAGELSSEN, GEORGE BAXTER, GERTRUDE MUDGE, HARRY MESTAYER, MARCELLA SWANSON, LOUIS SORIN and a distinguished cast of 100 ..... CREDITS: American Adaptation and Lyrics by CLAIRE KUMMER from the play of PAUL KNEPLER and ARMIN ROBINSON; Music by JOHANN STRAUSS, Sr., JOHANN STRAUSS, Jr. and OSCAR STRAUS; Choreographed by CHESTER HALE; Sets designed by WATSON BARRATT; Costumes designed by CONNIE DE PINNA; Directed by HASSARD SHORT; Produced by the Messrs. LEE & J. J. SHUBERT ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, one-sided handbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes production credits and partial cast list on the front. The backside is blank ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this rare handbill 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: 55.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-29T21:55:22.000Z
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