Eva Le Gallienne "PRELUDE TO EXILE" Lucile Watson 1936 Pre-Broadway Tryout Flyer

Description: This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the two-week, Pre-Broadway engagement of the WILLIAM McNALLY play "PRELUDE TO EXILE" at the Chestnut Street Opera House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania beginning November 16th, 1936. (The Original Broadway production would open November 30th, 1936 at the Guild Theatre in New York City and run for only 48 performances.) ..... Based on the life of composer Richard Wagner, the play starred WILFRID LAWSON, EVA LE GALLIENNE and LUCILE WATSON and featured LEO G. CARROLL, MIRIAM BATTISTA, MANUEL BERNARD, ARTHUR GERRY, BEAL HOBER, ROLAND HOGUE, HENRY LEVIN and EVELYN VARDEN ..... CREDITS: Book by WILLIAM McNALLY; Sets and Costumes designed by LEE SIMONSON; Directed by PHILIP MOELLER; Produced by the THEATRE GUILD INC. ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, two-sided handbill measures 6 1/4" X 9 1/2" inches, is printed on a textured stock and includes production credits, partial cast list, performance dates and ticket prices on the front and a rendering and brief bio of Richard Wagner and promotional text on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light soiling, three tiny edge tears, light creasing and moderate edge wear, this rare flyer is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.

Price: 79.99 USD

Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

End Time: 2024-04-29T20:41:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD