Description: This is a rare February 23rd, 1903 program (playbill) from the Original Broadway production of the MANUEL KLEIN, GRANT STEWART and CHARLES KLEIN musical "MR. PICKWICK" at the Herald Square Theatre in New York City. (The Original Broadway production opened January 19th, 1903 at the Herald Square Theatre, transferred on April 27th, 1903 to New York's Grand Opera House and ran for a combined 73 performances.) ..... Based on CHARLES DICKENS' "The Pickwick Papers", the musical starred DeWOLF HOPPER in the title role and the cast included DIGBY BELL, HENRY NORMAN, GRANT STEWART, LOUIS PAYNE, J. K. ADAMS, GEORGE CHAPMAN, AUGUSTUS COLETTI, GUY H. BARTLETT, GEORGE ROLLAND, PHILLIP CONNOR, GEORGE WILLIAMS, LOUISE GUNNING, LAURA JOYCE BELL, MARGUERITE CLARK, GRACE FISHER, MARY DAVIS, ALICE MAUDE POOLE, MARION LEE and RUTH HALBERT ..... CREDITS: Music by MANUEL KLEIN; Lyrics by GRANT STEWART; Book by CHARLES KLEIN based on "The Pickwick Papers" by CHARLES DICKENS; Additional Music composed by GEORGE A. SPINK; Orchestra conducted by MANUEL KLEIN; Sets designed by FRANK DODGE; Directed by GEORGE F. MARION; Produced by DeWOLF HOPPER COMIC OPERA COMPANY ..... DETAILS: The 32 page program measures 7 7/8" X 10" inches, is printed on a newsprint stock 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: (Please Note!) There is considerable edge wear with chipping, edge tears and clipped corners, a seam split below the bottom staple and creasing to the back cover. Despite these flaws, this rare program 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: 79.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-15T22:22:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 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
Sub-Genre: Broadway Musicals
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1900 - 1909
