Description: This is a rare December 8th, 1959 program (playbill) from the Original Off-Broadway production and WORLD PREMIERE engagement of the obscure TENNESSEE WILLIAMS play "THE PURIFICATION" performed in repertory with the WILLIAM INGE play "GLORY IN THE FLOWER" at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York City. (Both productions opened December 8th, 1959 and played one performance only.) ..... The ensemble cast of "The Purification" included JOHN CUNNINGHAM, TED van GRIETHUYSEN, MARY HARA, STAN KAHN, JOHN BRADEN, SUNJA SVENDSEN, KEN KERCHEVAL, EVA STERN, MICHAEL CHILDS, PEARL SHEFFY, BERNIE KUKOFF, BILL O'BRIEN, ELSIE DOBBS, ANDY LOU CLOAK, HELEN MAHER, DIANN BALLAS and LANA CARADIMAS ..... The ensemble cast of "Glory in the Flower" included STAN KAHN, REX ROBBINS, ANN WEDGEWORTH, BILL O'BRIEN, KEN KERCHEVAL, LINDA SEGAL, ELSIE DOBBS, BERNIE KUKOFF, SUE REISELT, JUDITH LAUNT, RIKKI GORDON and TONY PONZINI ..... CREDITS: Book ("The Purification") by TENNESSEE WILLIAMS with Music composed by MICHAEL CHILDS; ("Glory in the Flower") by WILLIAM INGE (the Academy Award and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright committed suicide in 1973); Choreography by SHARON YOUNG; Both Plays Directed by TOM BRENNAN; Produced by the AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATRE and ACADEMY ..... DETAILS: The eight page playbill measures 6 1/2" X 8 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast lists, synopsis of scenes and promotional text, but no cast photos. Includes two pages of cast bios which were printed separately and inserted into the program ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light soiling to the front cover and a vertical fold to the back cover, this rare 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.
Price: 199.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-13T22:05:24.000Z
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
Original/Reproduction: Original
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Off-Broadway Plays
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Date: 1950 - 1959
