Leonard Bernstein "ON THE TOWN" Nancy Walker '44 Tryout

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I'm currently listing a large number of playbills from out-of-town tryouts prior to the Broadway runs. Many are from early performances when revisions were common and include song titles that were cut before opening in New York. (See cut songs below.) ....... This is a rare December 13th to 23rd, 1944 playbill from the Pre-Broadway tryout of the LEONARD BERNSTEIN, BETTY COMDEN and ADOLPH GREEN musical comedy "ON THE TOWN" at the Colonial Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. (The production would open December 28th, 1944 at the Adelphi Theatre in New York City and run for 462 performances.) ..... This production launched the careers of several individuals who would be instrumental in shaping the future of the Broadway musical: LEONARD BERNSTEIN, BETTY COMDEN, ADOLPH GREEN and JEROME ROBBINS. The ensemble cast included NANCY WALKER, BETTY COMDEN, ADOLPH GREEN, SONO OSATO, JOHN BATTLES, CRIS ALEXANDER, ROBERT CHISHOLM and RAY HARRISON ..... CREDITS: Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN ("On the Town", "Wonderful Town", "Candide", "Peter Pan", "West Side Story", "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue"); Book and Lyrics by BETTY COMDEN and ADOLPH GREEN ("On the Town", "Two On the Aisle", "Wonderful Town", "Bells Are Ringing", "Do Re Mi", "Subways Are For Sleeping", "Fade Out - Fade In", "Hallelujah, Baby!", "Lorelei", "Applause", "On the Twentieth Century", "A Doll's Life", "The Will Rogers Follies") based on an idea by JEROME ROBBINS; Sets designed by OLIVER SMITH; Costumes designed by ALVIN COLT; Choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS; Directed by GEORGE ABBOTT; Produced by OLIVER SMITH and PAUL FEIGAY ..... The 16 page playbill measures 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CUT SONGS: The list of musical numbers includes "Intermission Number", "Pick Up Song", "Pavanne" and "Penny Arcade Boy" which were cut out-of-town ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a corner crease to the back cover, this rare 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 programs and playbills, 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 $2.95 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. PayPal 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 (however up to 10 playbills can easily be sent together in a Priority flat rate envelope for one shipping charge when all purchases are combined into a single payment) ... I can ship by USPS International First Class Airmail ($3.00 to Canada / $4.50 to all other international destinations), however the only methods of payment accepted for this shipping option are cashier's checks in U.S. dollars and bank transfers (with an additional fee). Please email me with any other inquiries ..... THANKS !!! read more

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