Description: This is a rare January 1962 "Playgoer" playbill from the Post-Broadway engagement of the GORE VIDAL play "THE BEST MAN" at the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (The production opened March 31st, 1960 at the Morosco Theatre in New York City and ran for 520 performances before going on the road.) ..... The play starred FRANK LOVEJOY, KENT SMITH and JAMES WESTERFIELD and featured EDITH ATWATER, KATHLEEN MAGUIRE, LAURA PIERPONT, CARL LOW, PHILIP ROBINSON and GORDON B. CLARKE ..... CREDITS: Book by GORE VIDAL; Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by THEONI V. ALDREDGE; Directed by JOSEPH ANTHONY; Produced by ROGER L. STEVENS ..... DETAILS: The sixteen page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and bios of each of the leading actors, but no cast photos ..... BONUS: The playbill includes a full page advertisement for the Pre-Broadway tryout of the JEROME WEIDMAN and HAROLD ROME musical comedy "I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE" at Philadelphia's Shubert Theatre beginning February 12th, 1962 (last scanned image). The production would mark the Broadway debut of BARBRA STREISAND as "Miss Marmelstein" ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor creasing and light edge wear, this 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. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-02-12T04:38:32.000Z
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