Michael Crawford (Signed) "BILLY" Drury Lane Theatre 1974 London Christmas Card

Description

This is a rare and unique Christmas Card sent by MICHAEL CRAWFORD while starring in the
Original West End production of the JOHN BARRY and DON BLACK musical "BILLY" at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. (The production opened May 1st, 1974 and ran for 904 performances.) ..... The musical starred MICHAEL CRAWFORD (who signed the inside of the card, "Michael") and featured
AVIS BUNNAGE, BRYAN PRINGLE, CHRISTOPHER HANCOCK, DIANA QUICK, GAY SOPER, ELAINE PAIGE, LOCKWOOD WEST, BETTY TURNER, BILLY BOYLE, BARRY JAMES and ELSIE WINSOR
..... CREDITS: Music by JOHN BARRY ("Lolita, My Love", "The Little Prince and the Aviator", "Billy"); Lyrics by DON BLACK ("The Little Prince and the Aviator", "Billy", "Merlin", "Song and Dance", "Aspects of Love", "Sunset Boulevard", "Dance of the Vampires", "Bombay Dreams", "Bonnie and Clyde"); Book adapted by DICK CLEMENT and IAN LA FRENAIS from "Billy Liar" by KEITH WATERHOUSE and WILLIS HALL; Sets designed by RALPH KOLTAI; Costumes designed by ANNENA STUBBS and MARILYN TAYLOR; Choreographed by ONNA WHITE; Directed by PATRICK GARLAND; Produced by H. M. TENNENT LTD. by arrangement with PETER WITT
..... DETAILS: This rare Christmas Card
measures 4 3/4" X 7 1/2" inches,
has the show's logo on the front and "Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year" above Michael Crawford's signature. The theater's name and address is printed at the bottom ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There is a heavy corner crease at the top right, tiny pin holes near the top and bottom edges, tape residue in all four corners of the backside and light soiling. Despite these flaws, this rare card 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.