Anita Gillette (Signed) "POCAHONTAS" Terence Cooper 1963 London FLOP Playbill

Description

This is a rare autographed November 13th, 1963 programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the obscure KERMIT GOELL musical comedy "POCAHONTAS" which played the Lyric Theatre in London. (The production opened November 14th, 1963 and closed after only twelve performances.) ..... Described by Irish playwright Hugh Leonard as, "the most diabolically putrid musical anyone ever saw anywhere", the musical starred ANITA GILLETTE (in her only London stage appearance) and TERENCE COOPER and featured STEVE PERRY, PETER LAWRENCE, BERNARD MARTIN, MICHAEL BARRINGTON, THOMAS GALLAGHER, GEORGE HANCOCK, ISABELLE LUCAS, STANLEY FLEET, EDWARD SAGE, JOHN HARVEY, MICHAEL GARSON, JOE SEALY, PETER KELLY, LEN MALEY, JILL DONAHUE, PAULA LEVENS, BETH McDONALD, GILLIAN ASHBY and CHRISTINE PALMER ..... Note: The title page was signed by
ANITA GILLETTE (second scanned image)
..... CREDITS: Book, Music and Lyrics by KERMIT GOELL based on his book; Additional Dialogue by ROBIN COOKE; Sets designed by CARL TOMS; Costumes designed by PEARL BINDER; Choreographed by NELLE FISHER; Directed by MICHAEL MANUEL; Produced by STEPHEN MITCHELL in association with MICHAEL MANUEL ..... DETAILS: The twelve page playbill measures 6 7/8" X 9 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and individual photos and bios of the two leading actors, historical text, bios of the playwright and the director and a full page advertisement for the Original Cast recording of "POCAHONTAS" on Decca Records ..... CONDITION: With the exception of moderate 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 sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.