John Raitt "PAJAMA GAME" Janis Paige / Shirley MacLaine 1954 Broadway Pinback

Description

This is a rare promotional pinback from the
Original Broadway production of the RICHARD ADLER and JERRY ROSS musical comedy hit "THE PAJAMA GAME" at the St. James Theatre in New York City. (The production opened May 13th, 1954 and ran for 1061 performances.) ..... The Tony Award winning "Best Musical" starred JOHN RAITT, EDDIE FOY, JR. and JANIS PAIGE and featured CAROL HANEY, RETA SHAW, RALPH DUNN, STANLEY PRAGER, JACK WALDRON, MARION COLBY, PETER GENNARO and THELMA PELISH ..... Side Note: Early in the run, 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 ..... 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: This rare pinback measures 1 1/4" inches in diameter ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light marks on the backside, this rare pinback 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.