Description: This is a beautiful April 23rd, 1923 program (playbill) from the Winthrop Ames' Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company revival of the W. S. GILBERT and ARTHUR SULLIVAN Japanese Opera "THE MIKADO" (or "The Town of Titipu") at the Studebaker Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. ( The Original Broadway production of "The Mikado" opened August 19th, 1885 at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City and ran for 250 performances.) ..... Performed in repertory with "Iolanthe" and "The Pirates of Penzance", the cast of "THE MIKADO" included JOHN BARCLAY, WILLIAM WILLIAMS, FRED WRIGHT, WILLIAM C. GORDON, J. HUMBIRD DUFFEY, LOIS BENNETT, S. SUISSABELL STERLING, BETTINA HALL (who would make her Broadway debut in "The Mikado" four years later), VERA ROSS, GEORGE C. LEHRIAN and PAULA LANGLEN ..... CREDITS: Words by W. S. GILBERT; Music by ARTHUR SULLIVAN; Orchestra conducted by SEPP MORSCHER; Sets and Costumes designed by RAYMOND SOVEY; Dances Staged by MICHIO ITO; Produced and Directed by WINTHROP AMES ..... DETAILS: The 28 page program measures 5 1/4" X 7 3/4" inches and includes beautiful cover graphics, full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, a history of the show, program notes and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or 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: 39.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-02-08T02:51:00.000Z
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
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Gilbert and Sullivan Comic Operas
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1920 - 1929
