Todd Duncan (Signed) "PORGY and BESS" Winnipeg, Canada 1947 Concert Program

Description: This is a rare autographed program cover from the March 17th, 1947 concert appearance of TODD DUNCAN at the Auditorium in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Mr. Duncan was assisted by William Allen at the piano ..... Best known for originating the role of "Porgy" in the Original 1935 Broadway production of the GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN and DU BOSE HEYWARD American Folk Opera "PORGY and BESS", Mr. Duncan closed the concert with the show's "I Got Plenty of Nuttin'". Mr. Duncan also appeared on Broadway in the VERNON DUKE and JOHN LATOUCHE musical "CABIN IN THE SKY" (1940) and the KURT WEILL and MAXWELL ANDERSON musical tragedy "LOST IN THE STARS" (1949) ..... CREDITS: ("Porgy and Bess") Book by DU BOSE HEYWARD founded on the play "Porgy" by DU BOSE and DOROTHY HEYWARD; Music by GEORGE GERSHWIN ("Girl Crazy", "Lady, Be Good!", "Oh, Kay!", "Funny Face", "Rosalie", "Of Thee I Sing", "Porgy and Bess", "George White's Scandals"); Lyrics by DU BOSE HEYWARD and IRA GERSHWIN; Sets designed by SERGEI SOUDEIKINE; Costumes supervised by JEAN TATE; Directed by ROUBEN MAMOULIAN; Produced by THE THEATRE GUILD ..... DETAILS: The four pages (front and back covers only) measure 6 3/4" X 10 1/4" inches and include listings of the musical selections in the last two sets and local advertising but with the exception of the front cover, no photos or bios. The front cover was signed by TODD DUNCAN and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity ..... CONDITION: With the exception of the missing inside pages and light creasing at the top seam, this rare program 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: 99.99 USD

Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

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