(“The Wild Duck” premiered on January 9th, 1885 at Den Nationale Scene in Bergen, Norway.The first English language production openedMay 4th, 1894 at the Royalty Theatre in London. The Original West End production would open November 8th, 1894 at London’s Novelty Theatre. ).
Henrik Ibsen “THE WILD DUCK” English Language Premiere 1894 London Program Read Post »
(The London production opened April 21st, 1960 and ran for 288 performances.).
Frank Loesser “MOST HAPPY FELLA” Inia Wiata / Edwin Steffe 1960 London Program Read Post »
This is a rare single page advertising card (flyer) promoting the opening of the Original West End production of the RONALD JEANS, RICHARD RODGERS and LORENZ HART musical revue “ONE DAM THING AFTER ANOTHER” at the Pavilion Theatre in London. (The production opened May 20th, 1927 and ran for 237 performances.) ….. The ensemble cast included JESSIE MATHEWS, MIMI CRAWFORD, SONNIE HALE, EDYTHE BAKER, MELVILLE COOPER, DOUGLAS BYNG, GRETA FAYNE, JOAN CLARKSON, LANCE LISTER, RICHARD DOLMAN, MORRIS HARVEY, VIVIAN GLENN, LITTLE GWEN STELLA, ART FOWLER and MAX WALL ….. CREDITS: Book by RONALD JEANS; Music by RICHARD RODGERS (“On Your Toes”, “Babes in Arms”, “I Married An Angel”, “Pal Joey”, “Oklahoma!”, “Carousel”, “The King and I”, “Me & Juliet”, “South Pacific”, “Flower Drum Song”, “The Sound of Music”, “No Strings”, “Two By Two”, “Rex”); Lyrics by LORENZ HART (“The Girl Friend”, “Pal Joey”, “On Your Toes”, “I’d Rather Be Right”, “Connecticut Yankee”, “Higher and Higher”, “The Boys From Syracuse”, “By Jupiter”, “Chee-Chee”, “Simple Simon”, “I Married an Angel” and “Jumbo”); Additional Songs by COLE PORTER (“Anything Goes”, “Red, Hot and Blue”, “Leave It To Me!”, “Du Barry Was a Lady”, “Panama Hattie”, “Something For the Boys”, “Mexican Hayride”, “Can-Can”, “Kiss Me Kate”, “Out Of This World”, “Silk Stockings”), RAY HENDERSON; Sets designed by MARC HENRI, AUBREY HAMMOND and DORIS ZINKEISEN; Costumes designed by ADA PEACOCK, KITTY SHANNON, AUBREY HAMMOND, DORIS ZINKEISEN, IDARE et CIE, MAISON ARTHUR and CHRISTABEL RUSSELL; Orchestra conducted by J. B. HASTINGS; Choreographed by MAX RIVERS; Directed by FRANK COLLINS; Produced by CHARLES B. COCHRAN ….. DETAILS: This rare advertising card measures 3 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ inches and includes production credits, partial cast list and performance times and booking information on one side ….. CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this rare card 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.
Rodgers and Hart “ONE DAM THING AFTER ANOTHER” 1927 London Opening Flyer (Card) Read Post »
This is a rare single page ticket order form (flyer) for the one-week, Provincial Tour engagement of the RONALD JEANS, RICHARD RODGERS and LORENZ HART musical revue “ONE DAM THING AFTER ANOTHER” at the Wood Green Empire Theatre, Haringey in London beginning July 30th, 1928. (The Original West End production opened May 20th, 1927 at London’s Pavilion Theatre and ran for 237 performances before going on the road.) ….. The ensemble cast included CHARLES KING, HARRY WARING, DOROTHY SEAWARD, MARJORY MacDONALD, REX ROMAINE, JACK HOOKER, GRACE WEST, ETHEL REVNELL, LAWRIE HOWE, ADRIENNE PEEL, GRACE WEST, The MACARI BROTHERS and the LAWRENCE TILLER GIRLS ….. CREDITS: Book by RONALD JEANS; Music by RICHARD RODGERS (“On Your Toes”, “Babes in Arms”, “I Married An Angel”, “Pal Joey”, “Oklahoma!”, “Carousel”, “The King and I”, “Me & Juliet”, “South Pacific”, “Flower Drum Song”, “The Sound of Music”, “No Strings”, “Two By Two”, “Rex”); Lyrics by LORENZ HART (“The Girl Friend”, “Pal Joey”, “On Your Toes”, “I’d Rather Be Right”, “Connecticut Yankee”, “Higher and Higher”, “The Boys From Syracuse”, “By Jupiter”, “Chee-Chee”, “Simple Simon”, “I Married an Angel” and “Jumbo”); Additional Songs by COLE PORTER and RAY HENDERSON (not credited); Sets designed by MARC HENRI, AUBREY HAMMOND and DORIS ZINKEISEN; Costumes designed by ADA PEACOCK, KITTY SHANNON, AUBREY HAMMOND, DORIS ZINKEISEN, IDARE et CIE, MAISON ARTHUR and CHRISTABEL RUSSELL; Orchestra conducted by J. B. HASTINGS; Choreographed by MAX RIVERS; Directed by FRANK COLLINS; Produced by TOM ARNOLD by arrangement with CHARLES B. COCHRAN ….. DETAILS: This rare ticket order form measures 4 7/8″ X 8 3/8″ inches and has a perforated fold near the bottom. The backside is blank ….. CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing, this rare flyer 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.
Rodgers and Hart “ONE DAM THING AFTER ANOTHER” 1928 Wood Green London Flyer Read Post »
(The production opened July 27th, 1927 and closed November 19th, 1927 after 134 performances.).
Rodgers and Hart “PEGGY-ANN” Dorothy Dickson / Maisie Gay 1927 London Program Read Post »
This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the Original West End production and WORLD PREMIERE engagement of the ANTHONY MINGHELLA play “MADE IN BANGKOK” at the Aldwych Theatre in London. (The production opened March 18th, 1986 and ran for almost four months, closing July 12th, 1986. The American premiere would take place at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, California on March 13th, 1988.) ….. The final play written by the Academy Award winning director starred FELICITY KENDAL, PETER McENERY, BENJAMIN WHITROW and PAUL SHELLEY and featured CHRISTOPHER FULFORD, DAVID YIP, DIANA CHOY, LEANNE HONG, TIA LEE, SUSAN TANG, VINCENT WONG and EDDIE YEOH ….. CREDITS: Book by ANTHONY MINGHELLA; Sets designed by JOHN GUNTER; Costumes designed by DIANE HOLMES; Directed by MICHAEL BLAKEMORE; Produced by MICHAEL CODRON ….. 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, two-sided handbill measures 5 1/2″ X 8 1/4″ inches and includes wonderful graphics and production credits on the front and promotional text and performance times on the backside ….. CONDITION: This rare handbill 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.
Anthony Minghella “MADE IN BANGKOK” Felicity Kendal 1986 London Premiere Flyer Read Post »
This is a rare October 22nd, 1928 programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the BEN TRAVERS comedy “PLUNDER” at the Aldwych Theatre in London. (The production premiered at the Aldwych Theatre on June 26th, 1928 and ran for 344 performances.) ….. The play starred RALPH LYNN and TOM WALLS and featured J. ROBERTSON HARE, DOREEN BENDIX, MARY BROUGH, GORDON JAMES, ANN FURRELL, WINIFRED SHOTTER, ARCHIBALD BATTY, NANCIE NIELSON, JOHN CHARLTON, ENID MARY, CARTERET MAULE, FRED MORGAN, ETHEL COLERIDGE, PHILIP CARLTON, HERBERT WARING, ALFRED WATSON, ARTHUR WILLIAMS and FRED CAVELL ….. CREDITS: Book by BEN TRAVERS; Sets designed by F. L. LYNDHURST; Directed by TOM WALLS; Produced by TOM WALLS and REGINALD HIGHLEY ….. DETAILS: The 24 page playbill measures 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, promotional text and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ….. 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.
Ben Travers’ “PLUNDER” Ralph Lynn / Tom Walls / Gordon James 1928 London Program Read Post »
This is a rare September 2nd, 1919 programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the AUSTIN STRONG comedy of Mirth, Master Minds and Mystery, “THREE WISE FOOLS” at the Comedy Theatre in London. (The Original Broadway production opened October 31st, 1918 at the Criterion Theatre in New York City and ran for 316 performances. The London production opened July 12th, 1919 at the Comedy Theatre and ran for 305 performances.) ….. The ensemble cast included CHARLES GLENNEY, HERBERT ROSS, FRED EASTMAN, FLORENCE PHILLIPS, GEORGE MANSHIP, PAT SOMERSET, ARTHUR LEWIS, MARGARET BANNERMAN, LEYTON CANCELLOR, A. CORNEY GRAIN, RICHARD LINDSAY, WALTON PALMER and HOWARD STURGE ….. CREDITS: Book by AUSTIN STRONG; Staged by AUSTIN STRONG; Produced by ANDRE CHARLOT by arrangement with WINCHELL SMITH and JOHN L. GOLDEN ….. DETAILS: The eight page playbill measures 57″ X 9 3/8″ inches, is printed on a textured stock and includes production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ….. CONDITION: (Please Note!) There are age spots and soiling throughout, a removed seal, creasing to the lower right corner, rust marks at the staples and moderate edge wear. Despite these flaws, 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 y stiff cardboard.
Margaret Bannerman “THREE WISE FOOLS” Austin Strong 1919 London West End Program Read Post »
This is a rare September 18th, 1933 programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the JEROME KERN and OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II musical adventure “MUSIC IN THE AIR” at His Majesty’s Theatre in London. (The Original Broadway production opened November 8th, 1932 at New York’s Alvin Theatre and ran for 342 performances. The London production opened May 19th, 1933 and ran for 275 performances.) ….. The musical starred MARY ELLIS and featured EVE LISTER, JEAN GILLIE, HORACE HODGES, RYALL CORDREY, LYDIA CRADDOCK, BRUCE CARFAX, S. MAJOR JONES, ROBERT ASHBY, MARIE MINTO, MOLLY HAMLEY-CLIFFORD, JO MONKHOUSE, JOHN GOLD, LANCE FAIRFAX, C. V. FRANCE, HERBERT ROSS, BETTY ELBURN, ARTHUR MARGETSON, FRANCIS LINDON, SYD HOWES, STUART HARDING, JOHN TURNBULL, MURIEL GEORGE, DONALDA WARNE, PHYLLIS MORRIS, GORDON CROCKER and PAT WORDSLEY ….. CREDITS: Music by JEROME KERN (“Show Boat”, “Roberta”, “Very Good Eddie”, “Leave It To Jane”, “Sally”); Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN 2nd (“Show Boat”, “Oklahoma!”, “Carousel”, “The King and I”, “Flower Drum Song”, “South Pacific”, “The Sound of Music”); Sets and Costumes designed by G. E. CALTHROP; Production staged by JEROME KERN and OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II; Produced by CHARLES B. COCHRAN ….. DETAILS: The 28 page program measures 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ inches and includes full production credits, cast list, scenes, musical numbers, wonderful vintage advertising and photos of the author, composer, producer and several of the leading actors ….. CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing, this rare playbill 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.
Jerome Kern “MUSIC IN THE AIR” Oscar Hammerstein / Mary Ellis ’33 London Program Read Post »
This is a rare unopened May 10th, 1948 (Opening Night) programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the ROLAND and MICHAEL PERTWEE play “THE PARAGON” at the Fortune Theatre in London. (The production opened May 10th, 1948 and closed September 18th, 1948 after 152 performances.) ….. The ensemble cast included TONY THAWNTON, LOLA DUNCAN, RACHEL KEMPSON, NAN BRAUNTON, ARTHUR WONTNER, WALTER FITZGERALD, ELIZABETH KENTISH, ANTHONY MARLOWE and HUGH BURDEN ….. CREDITS: Book by ROLAND and MICHAEL PERTWEE; Sets designed by LEON DAVEY; Costumes designed by MARK LUKER; Directed by NORMAN MARSHALL; Produced by ALEC L. REA and E. P. CLIFT with LINNIT and DUNFEE LTD. ….. DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 5″ X 8″ inches and includes full production credits, cast list and synopsis of scenes, but no cast photos or bios. The second scanned image shows the inside pages from another program as the seal on this program has not been broken ….. CONDITION: This playbill is brand new with the seal unbroken 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.
Hugh Burden “THE PARAGON” Arthur Wontner / Nan Braunton 1948 London Playbill Read Post »