Description: This is a rare May 29th, 1924 programme (playbill) from the 450th performance of the FRED JACKSON, WILLIAM DALY, PAUL LANNIN, GEORGE GERSHWIN and IRA GERSHWIN musical comedy "STOP FLIRTING" at the Strand Theatre in London. (The musical originated on Broadway as "FOR GOODNESS SAKE", opening February 21st, 1922 at New York's Lyric Theatre where it ran for 103 performances. The production was retitled "STOP FLIRTING" when the show crossed the Atlantic opening May 30th, 1923 at London's Shaftesbury Theatre. The production transferred to the Queen's Theatre on July 28th, 1923 and settled into the Strand Theatre on October 22nd, 1923, running for a combined 224 performances. Following a commitment in the States by Fred and Adele Astaire, the production returned to London's Strand Theatre for an additional five months.) ..... The musical marked the London debut of composer GEORGE GERSHWIN, who with his brother Ira contributed "Someone" and "Stairway to Paradise" which had been a hit in the 1922 edition of "George White's Scandals". The cast included FRED and ADELE ASTAIRE (who also made their London debuts in the show), JACK MELFORD, HELEN GILLILAND, MIMI CRAWFORD, GEORGE DE WARFAZ, DENIS COWLES, CECIL MUSK and STEPHEN T. EWART ..... CREDITS: Book by FRED JACKSON; Music by WILLIAM DALY and PAUL LANNIN; Additional Musical Numbers by GEORGE GERSHWIN ("Girl Crazy", "Lady, Be Good!", "Oh, Kay!", "Funny Face", "Rosalie", "Strike Up the Band", "Of Thee I Sing", "Porgy and Bess", "George White's Scandals") and IRA GERSHWIN; Sets designed by PHIL HARKER; Choreographed by GUS SOHLKE; Directed by FELIX EDWARDES; Produced by ALFRED BUTT in conjunction with B. A. MEYER with ALEX A. AARONS ..... DETAILS: The twenty page playbill measures 5 1/2" X 8 3/8" inches and includes 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 a rusted staple, light soiling to the back cover and minor edge wear, this program is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian.
Price: 199.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-10-21T19:42:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Theater
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: West End Musicals
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Original / Reproduction: Original - London
Date: 1920 - 1929
