Description: This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the Pre-Broadway engagement of the Sixteenth and final edition of the musical revue "THE PASSING SHOW" at the Erlanger Theatre in Chicago, Illinois beginning January 7th, 1946. (The production opened November 9th, 1945 in Hartford, Connecticut and closed February 17th, 1946 in Chicago, failing to arrive on Broadway.) ..... "The Passing Show" began in 1912 (not counting an 1894 production at the Casino Theatre) as an annual Winter Garden Extravaganza. The 1945 edition starred WILLIE HOWARD, who appeared in the original 1912 production and in nearly every other succeeding edition. Featured in the cast were SUE RYAN, BOBBY MORRIS, DICK BUCKLEY, BOB RUSSELL, JOHN MASTERS and ROWENS ROLLINS, BETTY LUSTER, MIMI KELLERMAN, RUTH DAVIS, RUTH CLAYTON, GIL JOHNSON, SYLVIA RUSSELL and 40 GORGEOUS MODELS ..... CREDITS: Music and Lyrics by ROSS THOMAS, WILL MORRISSEY, IRVING ACTMAN, EUGENE BURTON and DANA SLAWSON; Sets designed by WATSON BARRATT; Choreographed by CARL RANDALL and JOE CROSBY; Ballets by Mme. KAMAROVA; Directed by RUSSELL MACK; Produced by the Messrs. LEE and J. J. SHUBERT ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, two-sided handbill measures 6 1/4" X 9 1/2" inches and includes promotional text on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of moderate creasing at the top edge, this rare handbill 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: 39.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-12-14T20:31:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 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
Original/Reproduction: Original
Product: Handbills / Flyers
Genre: Broadway Musical Revue
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Date: 1940 - 1949
