Description: This is among a large number of playbills currently being listed from out-of-town tryouts prior to the Broadway runs. Many are from early performances when revisions were common and include song titles that were cut before opening in New York ....... This is a rare August 3rd, 1925 program (playbill) from the one-week, Pre-Broadway engagement of the HAROLD ATTERIDGE, CLIFFORD GREY, ALFRED GOODMAN, MAURICE RUBENS and J. FRED COOTS continental revue "GAY PAREE" at Nixon's Apollo Theatre in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (The Original Broadway production would open August 18th, 1925 at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in New York City and run for 181 performances.) ..... The cast included WINNIE LIGHTNER, CHARLES "Chic" SALE, BARTLETT SIMMONS, LORRAINE WEIMAR, WILFRED SEAGRAM, RICHARD BOLD, BETH ELLIOTT, CLAUDIA DELL, BILLY B. VAN, RUTH GILLETTE, GEORGE LeMAIRE, DOROTHY RAE, EDDIE CONRAD, JACK HALEY, NEWTON ALEXANDER, MARGARET WILSON, CHANDLER CHRISTY, JOHNNIE DOVE, VIOLA GRIFFITH, MYRTLE CANDEE, DOROTHY BARBER, JOHN KRUTZ, JACK CULLY, FRED MILLER, LEON BARTE, ILSE BOTT, THALIE HAMILTON and FLORENCE FAIR ..... CREDITS: Sketches by HAROLD ATTERIDGE; Music by ALFRED GOODMAN, MAURICE RUBENS and J. FRED COOTS; Lyrics by CLIFFORD GREY; Orchestra conducted by CHARLES DRURY; Sets designed by WATSON BARRATT; Choreographed by EARL LINDSAY; Ballet by ALEXIS KOSLOFF; Staged by CHARLES JUDELS and J. J. SHUBERT; Produced by the Messrs. LEE and J. J. SHUBERT in conjunction with RUFUS LeMAIRE ..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 6" X 8 3/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, scenes and musical numbers, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There is heavy creasing, a clipped corner on the back page, a fold across the middle and moderate 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: 2025-02-08T02:51:00.000Z
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
Industry: Theater
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Broadway Musical Revue
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1920 - 1929
