Patricia Routledge "LOVE MATCH" Hal Linden / Maltby & Shire 1968 FLOP Program

Description

This is a rare November 1968 "Performing Arts" program from the out-of-town tryout and WORLD PREMIERE
engagement of the RICHARD MALTBY, Jr. and DAVID SHIRE musical "LOVE MATCH
" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. (The production opened November 3rd,
1968 at the Palace West Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona and closed January 4th, 1969 at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, cancelling the scheduled
Broadway opening
.) ..... The musical starred PATRICIA ROUTLEDGE
and featured MICHAEL ALLINSON, HAL LINDEN, LAURENCE GUITTARD,
PATRICIA RIPLEY, BILL HINNANT, REX ROBBINS, RONALD DRAKE, DON PERCASI and
CARL NICHOLAS
..... CREDITS: Music by DAVID SHIRE ("Baby", "Staring Here, Starting Now", "Closer Than Ever", "Big, the Musical", "Saturday Night Fever"); Lyrics by RICHARD MALTBY, JR. ("Baby", "Staring Here, Starting Now", "Closer Than Ever", "Big, the Musical", "Miss Saigon", "Nick and Nora", "Song and Dance"); Book by CHRISTIAN HAMILTON; Sets designed by ROBIN WAGNER; Costumes designed by RAY DIFFEN
; Directed and Choreographed by DANNY DANIELS
; Production Supervised by NOEL WILLMAN ..... DETAILS: The oversized 88 page program measures 8 3/8" X 11" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and individual photos and bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team ..... CONDITION: With the exception of tears at the staples, minor edge wear and surface rubbing and discoloration to the front cover, 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 sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
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