Gian-Carlo Menotti "CONSUL" Patricia Neway / Mabel Mercer 1962 Opera Playbill

Description: This is a rare April 2nd, 1962 playbill from the New York City Opera production of the GIAN-CARLO MENOTTI musical "THE CONSUL" at the New York City Center Theatre in New York City. (The Original Broadway production opened March 15th, 1950 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City and ran for 269 performances.) ..... Presented on the evening of April 5th, 1962, the musical drama starred PATRICIA NEWAY in the role she originated in 1950 and featured RICHARD FREDRICKS, GLADYS KRIESE, WILLIAM CHAPMAN, JOHN SMITH, NORMAN GROGAN, MARIJA KOVA, JOHN MACURDY, MARIA MARLO, MARY LESAWYER, TERESA RAEZ, NORMAN KELLEY, FREDRIC MILSTEIN and MABEL MERCER ..... CREDITS: Book, Music and Lyrics by GIAN-CARLO MENOTTI; Scenery designed by HORACE ARMISTEAD; Directed by ROGER ENGLANDER; Produced by NEW YORK CITY OPERA by special arrangement with CHANDLER COWLES and EFREM ZIMBALIST, JR. ..... DETAILS: The 38 page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and also includes the credits for New York City Opera's productions of Benjamin Britten's "THE TURN OF THE SCREW" (April 3rd, 1962) and Abraham Ellstein's "THE GOLEM" (April 4th, 1962). The playbill includes wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a light vertical fold, this rare playbill 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.

Price: 19.99 USD

Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

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