Janis Paige (Signed) "PAJAMA GAME" Carol Haney / John Raitt 1954 Tryout Playbill

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I'm currently listing a large number of playbills from out-of-town tryouts prior to the Broadway runs. Many are from early performances when revisions were common and include song titles that were cut before opening in New York. (See cut song below.) ....... This is a rare autographed April 19th, 1954 "On Stage" playbill from the Pre-Broadway tryout of the RICHARD ADLER and JERRY ROSS musical comedy hit "THE PAJAMA GAME" at the Shubert Theatre in Boston. (The production would open May 13th, 1954 at the St. James Theatre in New York City and run for 1061 performances.) ..... The musical starred JOHN RAITT, EDDIE FOY, JR. and JANIS PAIGE and featured CAROL HANEY, RETA SHAW, RALPH DUNN, STANLEY PRAGER, JACK WALDRON, MARION COLBY, BUZZ MILLER, WILLIAM DAVID and THELMA PELISH ..... Note: The playbill's title page has been signed by cast members JANIS PAIGE, CAROL HANEY, BUZZ MILLER, WILLIAM DAVID and THELMA PELISH and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity ..... Side Note: Listed among the Dancers is a young SHIRLEY MacLAINE who rose to stardom as an understudy in "The Pajama Game". Shortly after the Broadway opening, Hollywood producer Hal Wallis attended "THE PAJAMA GAME" expressly to see Carol Haney's performance, however torn ligaments kept Miss Haney on the sidelines for the dance numbers. Wallis was so impressed with her understudy, SHIRLEY MacLAINE, that he offered her a contract immediately after the show. It was not long before MacLaine was starring in her first motion picture. "The Pajama Game" was the winner of six 1955 Tony Awards including "Best Musical" ..... CREDITS: Book by GEORGE ABBOTT and RICHARD BISSELL based on the novel, "7 1/2 Cents" by RICHARD BISSELL; Music and Lyrics by RICHARD ADLER and JERRY ROSS ("Damn Yankees"); Sets and Costumes designed by LEMUEL AYERS; Choreographed by BOB FOSSE; Directed by GEORGE ABBOTT and JEROME ROBBINS; Produced by FREDERICK BRISSON, ROBERT E. GRIFFITH and HAROLD S. PRINCE  ..... DETAILS: The 12 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, but no cast photos ..... CUT SONG: The list of musical numbers includes "I Never Dreamed" which was cut out-of-town ..... CONDITION: 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 ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases qualify for shipping discounts when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!!
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