Cole Porter "PANAMA HATTIE" Arthur Treacher / Frances Williams 1942 Broadside

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This is a rare April 13th, 1942 broadside (single page playbill) from the Post-Broadway engagement of the COLE PORTER musical comedy "PANAMA HATTIE" at the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (The production opened October 30th, 1940 at the Forty-Sixth Street Theatre in New York City and ran for 501 performances before going on the road.) ..... The musical starred FRANCES WILLIAMS as "Hattie Maloney" (the role originated on Broadway by ETHEL MERMAN), ARTHUR TREACHER and JAMES DUNN and featured ANN BARRETT, JANE STERLING, RED MARSHALL, LORNA LYNN, PAT HARRINGTON, CARMEN D'ANTONIO, VERA ELLEN, AL DOWNING and SAMMY WHITE ..... CREDITS: Book by HERBERT FIELDS and B. G. "Buddy" DeSYLVA; Music and Lyrics by COLE PORTER ("Anything Goes", "Red, Hot and Blue", "Leave It To Me!", "Du Barry Was a Lady", "Panama Hattie", "Something For the Boys", "Mexican Hayride", "Can-Can", "Kiss Me Kate", "Out Of This World", "Silk Stockings"); Choreographed by ROBERT ALTON; Sets and Costumes designed by RAOUL PENE DU BOIS; Directed by EDGAR MacGREGOR; Produced by B. G. DeSYLVA ..... DETAILS: The single page, two-sided playbill measures 5 5/8" X 8 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and list of musical numbers, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a heavy fold down the center, light soiling and minor creasing, this playbill is in very good 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 ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases qualify for shipping discounts when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!!
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