Description
This is a rare autographed February 13th, 1973 "Stage" program from the National Tour engagement of the JOHN GUARE, MEL SHAPIRO and GALT MacDERMOT musical "TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA" at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. (The production opened December 1st, 1971 at the St. James Theatre in New York City and ran for 614 performances while simultaneously playing on the road.) ..... The Tony Award winning "Best Musical" starred JONELLE ALLEN, CLIFTON DAVIS, EDITH DIAZ and LARRY KERT and the cast included JOHN McCURRY, JACQUE LYNN COLTON, DAVID THOMAS, CHARLIE J. RODRIGUEZ, MARCUS MUKAI, DAMITA JO FREEMAN, KATIE SAGAL, FRANK O'BRIEN and PHIL LEEDS ..... Note: The front cover was signed by cast members JONELLE ALLEN, CLIFTON DAVIS, EDITH DIAZ, LARRY KERT, DAMITA JO and FRANK O'BRIEN and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity ..... CREDITS: Book adapted by JOHN GUARE and MEL SHAPIRO from the play by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; Music by GALT MacDERMOT ("Hair", "Two Gentlemen of Verona", "Dude", "Via Galactica", "The Human Comedy"); Lyrics by JOHN GUARE; Sets designed by MING CHO LEE; Costumes designed by THEONI V. ALDREDGE; Choreographed by DENNIS NAHAT; Directed by MEL SHAPIRO; Produced by JOSEPH PAPP and THE NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ..... DETAILS: The 24 page playbill measures 8" X 8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, program notes from the creators and bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor edge wear, this 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 sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
