Description: This is a rare December 15th, 1930 programme (playbill) from the one-week, Pre-London engagement of the VIVIAN ELLIS, CASWELL GARTH and DESMOND CARTER musical "BLUE ROSES" at the Prince of Wales Theatre in Birmingham, England. (The Original West End production would open January 20th, 1931 at London's Gaiety Theatre and close after only 54 performances.) ..... The ensemble cast included GEORGE NEIL, TOWYNA, VERA BRYER, KENNETH KOVE, JEAN COLIN, ARTHUR PITT, ROY ROYSTON, GEORGE CLARKE, ARTHUR FINN, FRANK FREEMAN, LENA HALLIDAY, NORA NICHOLSON, BOBBY BLYTHE and Specialty Dancers PEGGY, MORO and DELSO ..... CREDITS: Book by CASWELL GARTH and DESMOND CARTER; Music by VIVIAN ELLIS; Lyrics by DESMOND CARTER; Sets designed by JOSEPH and PHIL HARKER; Costumes designed by IRENE SEGALLA; Choreographed by FRED LORD; Directed by HARRY B. BURCHER; Produced by LADDIE CLIFF ..... DETAILS: The twelve page playbill measures 5 1/2" X 8 5/8" inches 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: With the exception of a small section torn from the outside edge of the cover, rust marks at the staple and light creasing, this rare program 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: 49.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-11-15T08:00:00.000Z
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
Product Type: Playbills / Programs
Sub-Genre: West End Musicals
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Original - United Kingdom
Date: 1930 - 1939
