Description: This is a rare September 21st, 1908 program (playbill) from the final week of the Original Broadway production of the GEORGE M. COHAN musical play "THE TALK OF NEW YORK" at the Grand Opera House in New York City. (The production opened December 3rd, 1907 at the Knickerbocker Theatre, transferred to the Grand Opera House on April 20th, 1908 and closed April 26th, 1908 for a summer hiatus and tour. Following the National Tour, the show returned to New York's Grand Opera House on September 21st, 1908 for one additional week, closing September 27th, 1908 after a combined 173 performances.) ..... The musical starred VICTOR MOORE and featured STANLEY H. FORDE, OSBORNE SEARLE, JO SMITH MARBA, JOHN CONROY, LORENA ATWOOD, EMMA LITTLEFIELD, MILDRED ELAINE, SAIDIE HARRIS, SADIE LIVERMORE, LULU WELLS, ARTHUR V. GIBSON, F. E. FRANCIS, LEE MYERS, E. C. DONNELLY, A. J. THORNTON, ALFRED McGARRY and JOE SIMONS ..... CREDITS: Book, Music and Lyrics by GEORGE M. COHAN; Sets designed by T. B. McDONALD, EDWARD G. UNITT and JOSEPH WICKES; Costumes designed by RICHARD ANDERSON; Directed by GEORGE M. COHAN; Produced by COHAN and HARRIS ..... DETAILS: The 36 page program measures 5 1/2" X 8 7/8" 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 ..... CONDITION: With the exception of rust marks at the staples, light creasing and moderate edge wear, this rare program 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: 79.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-08T01:29:00.000Z
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: Broadway Musicals
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1900 - 1909
