Description: This is a rare advertising handbill (flyer) promoting ticket sales for the Pre-Broadway engagement of the LAURENCE SCHWAB, DeSYLVA, HENDERSON and BROWN musical comedy "GOOD NEWS" at the Shubert Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania beginning February 20th, 1974. (Following an ambitious tour and 51 Broadway previews, the production would eventually open December 23rd, 1974 at the St. James Theatre in New York City and close after only sixteen performances.) ..... The musical starred Hollywood legends ALICE FAYE and JOHN PAYNE (who would be replaced by GENE NELSON prior to the Broadway opening) and featured STUBBY KAYE, MARTI ROLPH, SCOTT STEVENSEN, JANA ROBBINS, BARBARA LAIL, WAYNE BRYAN, JOSEPH BURKE and TOMMY BRESLIN ..... CREDITS: Music by RAY HENDERSON; Lyrics by B. G. DeSYLVA and LEW BROWN; Book by LAURENCE SCHWAB and B. G. DeSYLVA; Sets designed by DONALD OENSLAGER; Costumes designed by DONALD BROOKS; Choreographed by DONALD SADDLER; Directed by ABE BURROWS; Produced by HARRY RIGBY and TERRY ALLEN KRAMER ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, one-sided handbill measures 5 5/8" X 9 5/8" inches and includes production credits, performance details, ticket information and a photo of the two stars on the front. The backside is blank ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a fold across the middle and minor creasing along the top edge, this rare handbill 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 ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases qualify for shipping discounts when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!! Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2023-09-24T03:46:31.000Z
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