Patricia Routledge "LITTLE MARY SUNSHINE" Joyce Blair 1962 London FLOP Flyer

Description

This is a rare single-page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the
Original West End production of the RICK BESOYAN musical comedy "LITTLE MARY SUNSHINE" at the Comedy Theatre in London. (The original production opened November 18th, 1959 at the Off-Broadway Orpheum Theatre in New York City and ran for 1143 performances. The London production opened May 17th, 1962 and closed after only 44 performances.) ..... The musical starred PATRICIA ROUTLEDGE in the title role and featured BERNARD CRIBBINS, JOYCE BLAIR, TERENCE COOPER, GITA DENISE, ERIK CHITTY,
TONY SYMPSON,
EDWARD BISHOP, 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 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 MIGDAL PRODUCTIONS by arrangement with OSCAR LEWENSTEIN
..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows. This single page, one-sided flyer measures 5" X 8 1/4" inches and includes beautiful graphics and production credits on the front. The backside is blank ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this rare handbill 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.