George Gershwin "OF THEE I SING" George S. Kaufman 1953 Washington D.C. Playbill

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This is a rare June 29th, 1953 playbill from the Washington Music Festival production of the GEORGE and IRA GERSHWIN, GEORGE S. KAUFMAN and MORRIE RYSKIND musical comedy revival "OF THEE I SING" at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Washington, D.C. (This production followed the Broadway revival at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City which opened May 5th, 1952 and ran for 72 performances.) ..... The original production of the Gershwin's "OF THEE I SING" opened December 26th, 1931 at New York's Music Box Theatre and was the first musical awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The groundbreaking show was one of the first Broadway productions to deal with the serious subject of American politics, satirizing inept politicians with limited vision and the ignorant voters who elected them ..... The ensemble cast included MALCOLM BEGGS, JACK LEON, GENE RAND, JACK DAVIS, JOAN-ELLEN DROSIN, ERNEST SARRACINO, LONEY LEWIS, MICHAEL PARAS, HARRY FLEER, JACK KAUFLIN, DOROTHEA MacFARLAND, DIANA DRAKE, MARY ROCHE, RAY OLMSTEAD, HARRY MacNEWMAN, BOB WATTS, JEANNE BRUCE, HERB CAREY, DARRELL FLAHERTY, BILL McDONALD, JACK WHITNEY, RALPH PATTERSON, ALEX PARA, JERRY AMES and VINCENT MERINO ..... CREDITS: Book by GEORGE S. KAUFMAN and MORRIE RYSKIND; Music by GEORGE GERSHWIN ("Girl Crazy", "Lady, Be Good!", "Oh, Kay!", "Rosalie", "Funny Face", "Porgy and Bess", "George White's Scandals"); Lyrics by IRA GERSHWIN; Choreographed by FRED KELLY; Sets designed by ALBERT JOHNSON; Costumes designed by BROOKS COSTUME CO.; Directed by ARTHUR SIRCOM; Produced by CONSTANCE BENNETT ..... DETAILS: The 20 page playbill measures 6" X 9 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, bios of each of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of 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 .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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