Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Co. "PIRATES OF PENZANCE" 1944 Philadelphia Playbill

Description: This is a rare October 30th, 1944 "Playgoer" playbill from the National Tour engagement of the GILBERT and SULLIVAN OPERA COMPANY in a repertory of GILBERT and SULLIVAN operas at the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (The Philadelphia engagement included performances of "THE MIKADO", "THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE", "TRIAL BY JURY" and "H. M. S. PINAFORE".) ..... The cast of "THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE" included ROBERT ECKLES, BERTRAM PEACOCK, JAMES GERARD, RALPH RIGGS, ROBERT PITKIN, KATHLEEN ROCHE, KATHRYN REECE, MARIE VALDEZ, MARY LUNDON and CATHERINE JUDAH ..... CREDITS: Book and Lyrics by WILLIAM S. GILBERT; Music by ARTHUR SULLIVAN; Musical Direction by LOUIS KROLL; Produced and Directed by R. H. BURNSIDE ..... DETAILS: The sixteen page playbill measures 6 1/8" X 9" inches and includes production credits, cast lists, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing and 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: 19.99 USD

Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

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