Description: This is a rare June 5th, 1962 program (playbill) from the two-week, Summer Stock production of the FRANZ LEHAR, VICTOR LEON and LEO STEIN Viennese Operetta "THE MERRY WIDOW" at the State Fair Music Hall in Dallas, Texas. (The Original Broadway production opened October 21st, 1907 at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City and ran for 416 performances.) ..... The musical starred PATRICE MUNSEL as "Sonia" (the Merry Widow) and BOB WRIGHT as "Prince Danilo" and featured JULES MUNSHIN, WILLIAM LEWIS, PHIL LEEDS, REID SHELTON, WILLIAM LeMASSENA, GAYLEA BYRNE, GEORGE DEL MONTE and SANDY DUNCAN (seven years before she would make her Broadway debut) ..... Historical Background: "THE MERRY WIDOW" ("Die Lustige Witwe") premiered on December 30th, 1905 at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria and was Lehar's first major success, becoming internationally the best-known operetta of its era. Lehar subsequently made changes for productions in London in 1907 (adding two new numbers), and Berlin in the 1920's, but the definitive version is basically that of the original production ..... CREDITS: Music by FRANZ LEHAR ("The Merry Widow", "Gypsy Love", "The Count of Luxembourg", "The Ziegfeld Follies of 1916", "Frederika"); Original Book and Lyrics by VICTOR LEON and LEO STEIN; Book Revision by MILTON LAZARUS; New Lyrics by FORMAN BROWN; Dances Staged by TONI BECK; Directed by GUS SCHIRMER, Jr.; Produced by TOM HUGHES in association with ROBERT C. SCHULER ..... DETAILS: The 24 page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and a bio of the star, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this 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: 29.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-02-15T00:39:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.95 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
Product Type: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Date: 1960 - 1969
Sub-Genre: Broadway Musicals
Original / Reproduction: Revival - U.S.
