Description: This is a rare May 19th, 1947 program (playbill) from the one-week, Pre-Broadway engagement of the WILLIAM CONGREVE comedy "LOVE FOR LOVE" at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. (The play premiered on April 30th, 1695 at the Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre in London. This revival originated at London's Phoenix Theatre, opened April 8th, 1943 and ran for 471 performances before crossing the Atlantic. The Broadway revival would open May 26th, 1947 at New York's Royale Theatre and close July 5th, 1947 after 48 performances.) ..... The play starred JOHN GIELGUD as "Valentine" and featured RICHARD WORDSWORTH, GEORGE HAYES, CYRIL RITCHARD, ADRIANNE ALLEN, JOHN KIDD, DONALD BAIN, PHILIPPA GILL, PAMELA BROWN, MALCOLM KEEN, MARIAN SPENCER, JESSIE EVANS, ROBERT FLEMYNG, SEBASTIAN CABOT and MARY LYNN ..... CREDITS: Book by WILLIAM CONGREVE; Incidental Music composed by LESLIE BRIDGEWATER; Sets designed by REX WHISTLER; Costumes designed by JEANNETTA COCHRANE; Directed by JOHN GIELGUD; Produced by the THEATRE GUILD and JOHN C. WILSON in association with H. M. TENNENT LTD. of London ..... DETAILS: The 24 page playbill measures 7 1/4" X 9 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, bios of each of the leading actors, promotional text and wonderful vintage advertising but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of rust marks at the top and outside edge of the front cover, light soiling and minor creasing, this rare playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 39.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
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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
Sub-Genre: Broadway Plays with Music
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1940 - 1949
