Description: This is a rare August 12th, 1945 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the EMMERICH KALMAN, GEORGE MARION, Jr. and KARL FARKAS romantic musical "MARINKA" at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City. (The production opened July 18th, 1945 at the Winter Garden Theatre, moved to the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on October 1st, 1945 and ran for 165 performances.) ..... The operetta is a retelling of the story of the Mayerling Incident, but with a happy ending replacing the infamous 1889 double suicide of Austrian Crown Prince Rudolf and his mistress, Maria Vetsera. The musical starred JOAN ROBERTS in the title role, HARRY STOCKWELL as "Crown Prince Rudolf", ROMO VINCENT as "Bratfisch" and LUBA MAILNA as "Countess Landovska" and featured TAYLOR HOLMES, REINHOLD SCHUNZEL, ETHEL LEVEY, LEONARD ELLIOTT, RONNIE CUNNINGHAM, JACK GANSERT, BOB DOUGLAS, RUTH WEBB, MICHAEL BARRETT, ELLINE WALTHER, NOEL GORDON, PAUL CAMPBELL, JACK LESLIE and ADRIENNE GRAY and among the "Gentlemen of the Ensemble", JOHN "Jack" CASSIDY ..... CREDITS: Book by GEORGE MARION, Jr. and KARL FARKAS; Lyrics by GEORGE MARION, Jr.; Music by EMMERICH KALMAN; Sets designed by HOWARD BAY; Costumes designed by MARY GRANT; Dances and Ballet by ALBERTINA RASCH; Directed by HASSARD SHORT; Produced by JULES J. LEVENTHAL and HARRY HOWARD ..... DETAILS: The 36 page playbill measures 6 1/2" 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 but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light 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, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 39.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2023-12-15T00:17:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.95 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
Product Type: Playbills
Date: 1940 - 1949
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Sub-Genre: Broadway Musicals
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
