Description
This is a rare programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN, GUY BOLTON and P. G. WODEHOUSE musical comedy "OH, KAY!" at Her Majesty's Theatre in London. (The Original Broadway production opened November 8th, 1926 at New York's Imperial Theatre and ran for 256 performances. The London production opened September 21st, 1927 and ran for 214 performances.) ..... The musical that introduced the standards, "Someone To Watch Over Me", "Do-Do-Do" and "Clap Yo' Hands" starred GERTRUDE LAWRENCE and featured RITA McLEAN, REITA NUGENT, BETH DODGE, BETTY DODGE, CLAUDE HULBERT, JACK DALMAYNE, HAROLD FRENCH, APRIL HARMON, JOHN KIRBY, ERIC COXON, PERCY PARSONS and CHARLES CAUTLEY ..... CREDITS: Music by GEORGE GERSHWIN ("Girl Crazy", "Lady, Be Good!", "Oh, Kay!", "Funny Face", "Rosalie", "Strike Up the Band", "Of Thee I Sing", "Porgy and Bess", "George White's Scandals"); Book by GUY BOLTON and P. G. WODEHOUSE; Lyrics by IRA GERSHWIN; Sets designed by PHIL HARKER; Choreographed by SAMMY LEE; Directed by ELSIE NEAL and WILLIAM RITTER; Produced by MUSICAL PLAYS by arrangement with ALEX A. AARONS and VINTON FREEDLEY ..... DETAILS: The 24 page playbill measures 5 5/8" X 8 1/2" inches and includes a beautiful cover illustration of GERTRUDE LAWRENCE, full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, several production photos and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor edge wear, 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.
