Dody Goodman "ONCE UPON A MATTRESS" Buster Keaton 1961 Boston Playbill

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This is a rare February 27th, 1961 playbill from the three-week, National Tour engagement of the MARY RODGERS and MARSHALL BARER musical comedy hit "ONCE UPON A MATTRESS" at the Colonial Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. (The Original Broadway production opened May 11th, 1959 at New York's Phoenix Theatre, transferred to New York's Alvin Theatre on November 25th, 1959, moved to the Winter Garden on February 24th, 1960, the Cort Theatre on April 25th, 1960 and closed at the St. James Theatre on July 2nd, 1960, running for a combined 460 performances.) ..... The musical starred DODY GOODMAN and BUSTER KEATON and featured HAROLD LANG, FRITZI BURR, CY YOUNG, IRENE DEAN, CHET SOMMERS, JOHN BAYLIS, WILLY SWITKES, CAROL ARTHUR and Mrs. BUSTER KEATON ..... CREDITS: Book by JAY THOMPSON, MARSHALL BARER and DEAN FULLER; Music by MARY RODGERS; Lyrics by MARSHALL BARER; Choreography by JOE LAYTON; Sets and Costumes designed by WILLIAM and JEAN ECKART; Original Production Directed by GEORGE ABBOTT; Tour Staged by JACK SYDOW; Produced by JEROME ROSENFELD ..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 5 1/2" X 8 5/8" 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 light fold across the middle, this 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.
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