Clifford Odets "THE BIG KNIFE" John Garfield / Nancy Kelly 1949 Tryout Playbill

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This is a rare January 31st, 1949 "On Stage" playbill from the Pre-Broadway tryout of the CLIFFORD ODETS play "THE BIG KNIFE" at the Plymouth Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. (The production would open February 24th, 1949 at the National Theatre in New York City and run for 109 performances.) ..... The play starred JOHN GARFIELD and featured NANCY KELLY, J. EDWARD BROMBERG, PAUL McGRATH, REINHOLD SCHUNZEL, JOAN McCRACKEN, THEODORE NEWTON, FRANK WILSON, WILLIAM TERRY, LEONA POWERS, HARRY TOWNES (whose role was eliminated out-of-town), PHILIP FOSTER (whose role was eliminated out-of-town), MARY PATTON and JOHN McKEE ..... CREDITS: Book by CLIFFORD ODETS; Sets designed by HOWARD BAY; Costumes designed by LUCILLE LITTLE; Directed by LEE STRASBERG; Produced by DWIGHT DEERE WIMAN ..... DETAILS: The 16 page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and bios of each of the leading actors, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: This playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian ..... Check my "Other Auctions" for additional rare Pre-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 .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 .95 USPS Priority with delivery confirmation. PayPal preferred ..... INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: (Please Note!) I can now ship by USPS International First Class Airmail (.00 to Canada / .50 to all other international destinations) or by USPS Priority International recorded delivery (.00 to Canada / .00 to all other international destinations, however up to 10 playbills can easily be shipped together in a Priority flat rate envelope for one shipping charge when all purchases are combined into a single payment). Please email me with any other inquiries ..... THANKS !!!
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