Description
This is a rare April 16th, 1962 programme (playbill) from the one-week, Pre-London engagement of the RICK BESOYAN musical comedy "LITTLE MARY SUNSHINE" at the Hippodrome in Birmingham, England. (The Original Off-Broadway production opened November 18th, 1959 at the Orpheum Theatre in New York City and ran for 1143 performances. The Original West End production would open May 17th, 1962 at the Comedy Theatre in London and close after only 44 performances.) ..... The musical featured PATRICIA ROUTLEDGE in the title role and included BERNARD CRIBBINS, JOYCE BLAIR, TERENCE COOPER, GITA DENISE, ERIK CHITTY, ENDRE MULLER, JOHN QUAYLE, GARTH GISLASON, TONY MARLOWE, BRIAN HARRISON, JOHN ORCHARD, PAUL JOHNSON, JOHN HARVEY, HILARY TINDALL, PAT MICHAEL, JULIA CARNE, ELIZA BUCKINGHAM, ELIZABETH JILL HOWARD, ANNA DAWSON, JUDY NASH, TONY SYMPSON and ROY EVANS ..... CREDITS: Book, Music and Lyrics by RICK BESOYAN; Sets and Costumes designed by KENNETH MELLOR; Directed and Choreographed by PADDY STONE; Produced by PETER DAUBNEY in association with MIGDAL PRODUCTIONS ..... DETAILS: The sixteen page programme measures 5 5/8" X 8 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, promotional text and individual photos and bios of each of the leading actors ..... CONDITION: With the exception of the date lightly stamped on the front cover and minor edge wear, this program 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.
