This is a rare June 18th to 22nd, 1974 playbill from the Pre-Broadway engagement of the JULE STYNE and STEPHEN SONDHEIM musical comedy “GYPSY” at the Auditorium Theatre in Denver, Colorado. (Following an extended tour, the revival would open September 23rd, 1974 at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City and run for 120 performances.) ….. The musical starred ANGELA LANSBURY as “Mama Rose” (the role originated by ETHEL MERMAN in 1959) and featured REX ROBBINS, ZAN CHARISSE, MARY LOUISE WILSON, GLORIA ROSSI, MAUREEN MOORE, JOHN SHERIDAN, JOHN C. BECHER, SALLY COOKE, DENNY DILLON, LISA PELUSO, DON POTTER, ED RILEY, CHARLES RULE, RICHARD J. SABELLICO and BONNIE LANGFORD as “Baby June” ….. Side Note: This Broadway revival followed the Original London production at the Piccadilly Theatre which also starred ANGELA LANSBURY. She would win “Best Actress in a Musical” at the 1975 Tony Awards, an honor which eluded ETHEL MERMAN in 1960 ….. CREDITS: Music by JULE STYNE (composer of “Bells Are Ringing”, “Darling of the Day”, “Do Re Mi”, “Fade Out, Fade In”, “Funny Girl”, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”, “Hallelujah, Baby!”, “Hazel Flagg”, “High Button Shoes”, “Lorelei”, “Subways Are For Sleeping”, “Sugar”, “Prettybelle” and “Two on the Aisle”); Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS suggested by the memoirs of GYPSY ROSE LEE; Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM (“A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum”, “West Side Story”, “Company”, “Follies”, “A Little Night Music”, “Do I Hear a Waltz?”, “Sweeney Todd”, “Pacific Overtures”, “Merrily We Roll Along”, “Sunday in the Park With George”, “Into the Woods”, “Passion”, “Assassins”); Sets designed by ROBERT RANDOLPH; Costumes designed by RAOUL PENE du BOIS; Jerome Robbins’ Choreography reproduced by ROBERT TUCKER; Directed by ARTHUR LAURENTS; Produced by BARRY M. BROWN, FRITZ HOLT, EDGAR LANSBURY and JOSEPH BERUH ….. The 16 page playbill measures 6″ X 9″ inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team as well as individual photos of each of the leading actors. Includes a full page ad for the Original London Cast recording of “GYPSY” on RCA Victor Records (last scanned image) ….. CONDITION: With the exception of light spotting to the cover and minor edge wear, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. Check my “Other Auctions” for additional rare Broadway playbills and programs, Original Cast CD’s and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases are always combined to save on shipping costs ….. NO RESERVE! ….. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard ….. U.S. SHIPPING: Buyer pays choice of $3.25 USPS first class/ media rate shipping with delivery confirmation (50 cents for each additional program or playbill purchased when combined into a single payment – U.S. addresses only) or $5.95 USPS Priority with delivery confirmation. PayPal preferred. Personal checks accepted (U.S. only) but delay shipping by 10 days ….. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: (Please Note!) Due to restrictions established by PayPal, all items must be shipped by USPS PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL recorded delivery (however up to ten playbills can be shipped in a USPS Priority flat rate envelope for one shipping charge when all items are combined into a single payment) … I can ship by USPS International First Class Airmail ($4.00 to Canada / $6.50 to all other international destinations), however the only methods of payment accepted for this shipping option are cashier’s checks (in U.S. dollars) and bank transfers (with an additional fee). Please email me with any other inquiries ….. THANKS !!!
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