Raymond Hitchcock "THE RED WIDOW" Ann Pennington (Debut) 1912 Broadway Program

Description

This is a rare February 5th, 1912 program (playbill) from the Original Broadway production of the CHARLES J. GEBEST, CHANNING POLLOCK and RENNOLD WOLF musical play "THE RED WIDOW"
at the Astor Theatre in New York City
. (The production opened November 6th, 1911 and closed February 24th, 1912 after 128 performances.) ..... The musical starred RAYMOND "Hitchy-Koo" HITCHCOCK and the cast included ANN PENNINGTON (making her Broadway debut) who replaced GERTRUDE VANDERBILT late in the run in the role of "Yvette". Others in the cast included JEAN NEWCOMBE, HARRY CLARKE, SOPHYE BARNARD, JOHN HENDRICKS, JOSEPH ALLEN, LINCOLN PLUMER, GEORGE E. MACK, THEODORE MARTIN, AUGUSTA LANG, CLARA SCHROEDER, STANLEY FIELDS, D. DICKSON, LEE CARRIER, WILLIAM LAFFERTY and RALPH HARLOW ..... CREDITS: Music by
CHARLES J. GEBEST;
Book and Lyrics by
CHANNING POLLOCK and RENNOLD WOLF
; Sets designed by ERNEST ALBERT; Costumes designed by LORD and TAYLOR and the STERN BROTHERS; Orchestra conducted by CHARLES J. GEBEST; Ballets and Marches Staged by JAMES GORMAN; Directed by FREDERICK G. LATHAM;
Produced by COHAN and HARRIS
..... DETAILS: The 36 page program measures 6" X 9" inches and includes beautiful cover graphics, full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing and minor edge wear, this rare 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.