Judy Holliday "HOT SPOT" Mary Rodgers 1963 FLOP Tryout

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This is a rare February 4th, 1963 playbill from the Pre-Broadway engagement of the MARY RODGERS and MARTIN CHARNIN musical comedy flop "HOT SPOT" at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. (The production would open April 19th, 1963 at the Majestic Theatre in New York City and close after only 43 performances.) ..... The musical starred the legendary JUDY HOLLIDAY (shown in the cover photo), creating her second and last musical stage role as Peace Corp teacher "Sally Hopwinder" and featured JOSEPH CAMPANELLA, JOSEPH BOVA, HOWARD FREEMAN, ARNY FREEMAN, MARY LOUISE WILSON, BUZZ MILLER, GEORGE FURTH, JAMES CRESSON, CONRAD BAIN, SHEILA SMITH, CHARLES BRASWELL, GERALD TEIJELO, JAMES MOORE, JOHN CUNNINGHAM and CARMEN DeLAVALLADE ..... For JUDY HOLLIDAY, it was a sad finale to a potentially great musical theatre career. She was diagnosed with cancer of the throat immediately after the closing of "Hot Spot" and passed away two years later ..... CREDITS: Book by JACK WEINSTOCK and WILLIE GILBERT; Music by MARY RODGERS ("Once Upon a Mattress", "The Mad Show", "Working"); Lyrics by MARTIN CHARNIN ("Annie", "Two By Two", "I Remember Mama", "The First", "Mata Hari", "Zenda", "La Strada"); Sets and Costumes designed by ROUBEN TER-ARUTUNIAN; Choreographed by ONNA WHITE; Directed by MORTON DA COSTA (Both Onna White and Morton Da Costa would be fired out-of-town and t would be no Choreographer or Director credited in the Broadway playbill); Produced by ROBERT FRYER and LAWRENCE CARR with JOHN HERMAN ..... CUT SONGS: The list of musical numbers includes "A Far, Far, Better Thing", "From the Red", "This Gallant Girl", "Over" and "Simple People" which were cut out-of-town ..... The 34 page playbill measures 6" 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 with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a light vertical crease, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian ..... Check my "Other Auctions" for additional rare Pre-Broadway playbills and programs, Original Cast CD's and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases are always combined to save on shipping costs ..... NO RESERVE! ..... This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard ..... U.S. SHIPPING: Buyer pays choice of $3.25 USPS first class/ media rate shipping with delivery confirmation (50 cents for each additional program or playbill purchased when combined into a single payment - U.S. addresses only) or $5.95 USPS Priority with delivery confirmation. (*Insurance required on all PayPal payments over $100.00. If your combined purchases exceed $100.00, please wait for an invoice before submitting payment so that the insurance fees can be adjusted.) PayPal and money orders preferred. Personal checks accepted (U.S. only) but delay shipping by 10 days ..... INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: (Please Note!) Due to restrictions established by PayPal, all items must be shipped by USPS PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL recorded delivery (up to five playbills can be shipped in a USPS Priority flat rate envelope for one shipping charge). Also, I no longer accept PayPal payments from customers outside of the United States for purchases over $100.00 ... I can ship by USPS International First Class Airmail ($3.50 to Canada / $5.00 to all other international destinations), however the only methods of payment accepted for this shipping option are cashier's checks and money orders issued in U.S. dollars. Please email me if you would like a quote for multiple purchases or for any other inquiries ..... THANKS !!! read more

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