Stephen Sondheim "COMPANY" Elaine Stritch / Donna McKechnie 1971 Los Angeles

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This is a rare May 20th, 1971 "Performing Arts" program from the National Tour engagement of the STEPHEN SONDHEIM and GEORGE FURTH musical comedy "COMPANY" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. (The production opened April 26th, 1970 at New York's Alvin Theatre and ran for 706 performances while simultaneously playing on the road.) ..... The groundbreaking musical starred GEORGE CHAKIRIS as "Robert" and ELAINE STRITCH as "Joanne" and included DONNA McKECHNIE, CHARLES BRASWELL, MILLY ERICSON, LEE GOODMAN, ROBERT GOSS, DEL HINKLEY, BETH HOWLAND, BOBBI JORDAN, GARY KRAWFORD (who would take over the lead of "Robert" in New York the final week of the Broadway production), PAMELA MYERS, TERI RALSTON and MARTI STEVENS ..... CREDITS: Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM ("A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum", "West Side Story", "Gypsy", "Follies", "Merrily We Roll Along", "A Little Night Music", "Do I Hear a Waltz?", "Sweeney Todd", "Pacific Overtures", "Sunday in the Park With George", "Into the Woods", "Passion", "Assassins", "Bounce"); Book by GEORGE FURTH; Sets designed by BORIS ARONSON; Costumes designed by D. D. RYAN; Choreographed by MICHAEL BENNETT; Produced and Directed by HAROLD PRINCE ..... DETAILS: The 60 page program measures 8 3/8" X 11" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, several production photos, individual photos and bios of each of the leading actors and bios of each member of the creative team. Also includes a two-page article on the production ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light 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 sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
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