Joanna Gleason "NICK & NORA" Faith Prince / Charles Strouse 1990 Tryout Program

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This is a rare four-page program (includes eleven cut songs) from one of the first readings of the CHARLES STROUSE, ARTHUR LAURENTS and RICHARD MALTBY, JR. musical comedy "NICK & NORA" held in 1990 in New York City. (After canceling tryouts at the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre in Baltimore in both February and September of 1991, the production finally opened December 8th, 1991 at the Marquis Theatre in New York City and closed after only nine performances.) ..... The musical starred BARRY BOSTWICK and JOANNA GLEASON as "Nick" and "Nora Charles" and featured CHRISTINE BARANSKI, CHRIS SARANDON, FAITH PRINCE, KEENE CURTIS (whose role would be played by REMAK RAMSAY on Broadway), MICHAEL LOMBARD, DEBRA MONK, VALARIE PETTIFORD (whose role would be played by YVETTE LAWRENCE on Broadway), KIP NIVEN, JEFF BROOKS and THOM SESMA ..... CREDITS: Music by CHARLES STROUSE ("Bye Bye Birdie", "All American", "Annie", "Applause", "Golden Boy"); Lyrics by RICHARD MALTBY, JR. ("Baby", "Starting Here, Starting Now", "Closer Than Ever", "Miss Saigon", "Big, the Musical"); Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS ("West Side Story", "Gypsy", "Anyone Can Whistle", "Do I Hear a Waltz") based on the characters created by DASHEL HAMMET and on "The Thin Man" motion picture; Sets designed by DOUGLAS W. SCHMIDT; Costumes designed by THEONI V. ALDREDGE; Choreographed by TINA PAUL; Orchestrations by JONATHAN TUNICK; Directed by ARTHUR LAURENTS; Production Associate: BRIG BERNEY ..... CUT SONGS: The list of musical numbers includes "Now You See Me", "Quartet in Two Bars", "It's Easy", "Battlecry", "Hollywood", "People Like Us", "Cocktails For One", "A Dangerous Man", "The Road To Guadalajara", "See Me" and "Time To Go" which did not make it into the Broadway production ..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 5 5/8" X 8 1/2" inches, is printed on a heavy, glossy stock and includes production credits, cast list and list of musical numbers, but no cast photos or bios  ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing, this 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. Shipping discounts are available for multiple purchases when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!!
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