John Gielgud "LADY'S NOT FOR BURNING" Richard Burton (Debut) 1950 Tryout Flyer

Description

This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting ticket sales for the two-week,
Pre-Broadway engagement of the CHRISTOPHER FRY comedy "THE LADY'S NOT FOR BURNING" at the Shubert Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts beginning October 23rd, 1950. (The production would open November 8th, 1950 at the Royale Theatre in New York City and run for 151 performances.) ..... The play starred JOHN GIELGUD and PAMELA BROWN and featured RICHARD BURTON (making his American stage debut), PENELOPE MUNDAY, DAVID EVANS, NORA NICHOLSON, RICHARD LEECH, GEORGE HOWE, ELIOT MAKEHAM, PETER BULL and ESME PERCY ..... CREDITS: Book by CHRISTOPHER FRY; Sets and Costumes designed by OLIVER MESSEL; Directed by JOHN GIELGUD; Produced by ATLANTIS PRODUCTIONS (The Theatre Guild - H. M. Tennent Ltd. - John C. Wilson)
..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, two-sided handbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes wonderful graphics, production credits and performance dates on the front and promotional text, ticket prices and a ticket order form on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a tiny pin hole in the top right corner, this rare handbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.