Description: This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the Benefit Preview performance of the New York Shakespeare Festival production of the WILLIAM S. GILBERT and ARTHUR SULLIVAN comic opera "THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE" at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London on May 21st, 1982. (This revival opened January 8th, 1981 at the Uris Theatre in New York City and closed November 29th, 1982 after 787 performances. The West End production would officially open May 26th, 1982 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and closel October 29th, 1983 after 601 performances.) ..... The musical starred TIM CURRY, PAMELA STEPHENSON, GEORGE COLE and ANNIE ROSS and the cast included BONNIE LANGFORD, CHRIS LANGHAM, MICHAEL PRAED and SYLVESTER McCOY ..... CREDITS: Book and Lyrics by W. S. GILBERT; Music by ARTHUR SULLIVAN; Musical Adaptation by WILLIAM ELLIOTT; Sets designed by BOB SHAW and WILFORD LEACH; Costumes designed by PATRICIA McGOURTY; Choreographed by GRACIELA DANIELE; Directed by WILFORD LEACH; Produced by MICHAEL WHITE in association with the D' OYLY CARTE OPERA COMPANY by arrangement with JOSEPH PAPP and the NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills and heralds were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, two-sided handbill measures 5 7/8" X 8 1/4" inches and includes beautiful graphics, Benefit details and production credits on the front and ticket prices, performance time, booking information and a ticket order form on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a fold across the middle, this rare flyer 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: 49.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-29T19:03:00.000Z
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
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Product Type: Handbills / Flyers
Date: 1980 - 1989
Sub-Genre: Gilbert and Sullivan Comic Operas
Original / Reproduction: Revival - London
