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I'm currently listing a large number of playbills representing some of the most memorable Broadway performances of the 1950's and 1960's ......... This is a rare playbill (with an original ticket stub) from the Off-Broadway revival of the HUGH MARTIN and RALPH BLANE musical comedy "BEST FOOT FORWARD" at Stage 73 in New York City. (The production opened April 2nd, 1963 and ran for 224 performances.) ..... The ensemble cast included LIZA MINNELLI (making her professional debut), PAULA WAYNE, GLENN WALKEN, KARIN WOLFE, RONALD WALKEN (who later changed his name to Christopher), EDMUND GAYNES, KAY COLE, HUGH STURDY, RENEE WINTERS, TRUMAN SMITH, EDWIN COOPER, JACK IRWIN, TONY MANZI, GENE CASTLE, SUSIE MARTIN, PAUL CHARLES, DON SLATON, KAREN SMITH, JILL CHODER, PAUL KASTL and PATRICA STEWART ..... CREDITS: Book by JOHN CECIL HOLM; Music and Lyrics by HUGH MARTIN and RALPH BLANE ("Best Foot Forward", "Look Ma, I'm Dancin'", "Make a Wish", "High Spirits", "Meet Me In St. Louis"); Sets and Costumes designed by ROBERT FLETCHER; Directed and Choreographed by DANNY DANIELS; Produced by ARTHUR WHITELAW, BUSTER DAVIS, JOAN D'INCECCO and LAWRENCE BAKER, Jr. ..... DETAILS: The four 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 and members of the creative team but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos. Includes a loose ticket stub from the May 23rd, 1963 evening performance ..... CONDITION: 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.
