Description: This is a rare August 10th, 1936 programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of "LEW LESLIE'S BLACKBIRDS of 1936" ("A Rhapsody of Blue Notes and Black Rhythm") at the Gaiety Theatre in London. (The production opened July 9th, 1936 at the Gaiety Theatre, transferred to the Lyceum Theatre on September 1st, 1936 and closed October 24th, 1936 after 123 performances.) ..... The musical revue starred the NICHOLAS BROTHERS, JULES BLEDSOE, MAUDE RUSSELL, the FOUR BOBS, LAVAIDA CARTER, TIM MOORE, GORDON and ROGERS, GALLIE DE GASTON, J. ROSAMOND JOHNSON, EUNICE WILSON, ANISE and ALAND, EMMETT WALLACE, DANNY and EDITH, EMERY SMITH, KATE HALL, FELA SOWANDE, MILDRED MARSHALL, ANN ROBINSON, JAMES SKELTON, the BLACKBIRDS BEAUTY CHORUS, the FAMOUS J. ROSAMOND JOHNSON CHOIR and JACK HARRIS' RHYTHM BAND ..... CREDITS: Music by RUBE BLOOM; Lyrics by JOHN "Johnny" MERCER ("St. Louis Woman", "Texas Li'l Darlin", "Top Banana", "Li'l Abner", "Saratoga", "Foxy"); Additional Song by J. ROSAMOND JOHNSON; Costumes designed by M. BERMAN and DELMONICOS; Dances arranged by BUDDY BRADLEY; Entire Production Conceived and Staged by LEW LESLIE; Produced by CHARLES B. COCHRAN ..... DETAILS: The 24 page program measures 5 1/2" X 8 5/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, scenes, musical numbers, individual photos of several cast members and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor edge wear, 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: 103.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-08T02:51:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 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
Industry: Theater
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: West End Musical Revue
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Original / Reproduction: Original - London
Date: 1930 - 1939
