Description: This is a rare October 1972 playbill from the four-week, National Tour engagement of the GARY GELD, PETER UDELL, OSSIE DAVIS and PHILIP ROSE musical comedy "PURLIE" at the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (The Original Broadway production opened March 15th, 1970 at the Broadway Theatre in New York City and ran for 688 performances while simultaneously playing on the road. This tour opened November 20th, 1971 at the Shubert Theatre in Philadelphia and closed December 2nd, 1972 at the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre in Baltimore.) ..... The musical starred ROBERT GUILLAUME and PATTI JO and featured ART WALLACE, SHERMAN HEMSLEY, LAURA COOPER, DOUGLAS NORWICK, HELEN MARTIN, TED ROSS and SHIRLEY MONROE ..... CREDITS: Music by GARY GELD; Lyrics by PETER UDELL; Book by PETER UDELL, OSSIE DAVIS and PHILIP ROSE based on the play "Purlie Victorious" by OSSIE DAVIS; Sets designed by BEN EDWARDS; Costumes designed by ANN ROTH; Dance Music arranged by LUTHER HENDERSON; Choreographed by LOUIS JOHNSON; Produced and Directed by PHILIP ROSE ..... DETAILS: The twenty page playbill measures 5 5/8" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor soiling (spotting), 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: 19.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2023-12-29T23:32:00.000Z
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
Music Subgenre: Broadway Musicals
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Modified Item: No
Date: 1970 - 1979
