Liza Minnelli (Debut) "BEST FOOT FORWARD" Judy Garland 1963 Press Photo

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This is a rare original press photograph of JUDY GARLAND congratulating her seventeen year-old daughter LIZA MINNELLI following the Premiere Performance of the Off-Broadway revival of the HUGH MARTIN and RALPH BLANE musical comedy "BEST FOOT FORWARD" at Stage 73 in New York City. (The production opened April 2nd, 1963 and ran for 224 performances.) ..... The ensemble cast included LIZA MINNELLI (making her professional stage debut), PAULA WAYNE, GLENN WALKEN, KARIN WOLFE, RONALD WALKEN (who later changed his name to Christopher), EDMUND GAYNES, KAY COLE, HUGH STURDY, RENEE WINTERS, TRUMAN SMITH, EDWIN COOPER, JACK IRWIN, TONY MANZI, GENE CASTLE, SUSIE MARTIN, PAUL CHARLES, DON SLATON, KAREN SMITH, JILL CHODER, PAUL KASTL and PATRICA STEWART ..... CREDITS: Book by JOHN CECIL HOLM; Music and Lyrics by HUGH MARTIN and RALPH BLANE ("Best Foot Forward", "Look Ma, I'm Dancin'", "Make a Wish", "High Spirits", "Meet Me In St. Louis"); Sets and Costumes designed by ROBERT FLETCHER; Directed and Choreographed by DANNY DANIELS; Produced by ARTHUR WHITELAW, BUSTER DAVIS, JOAN D'INCECCO and LAWRENCE BAKER, Jr. ..... DETAILS: This 7" X 9" inch photo is stamped on the back with the dates it was published and includes the following caption; "Actress Judy Garland, right, has a hug of congratulations for her daughter, 17 year-old Liza Minnelli after Liza starred in an Off-Broadway revival of the 1941 musical show 'Best Foot Forward.' This scene took place on April 3, 1963, following the show's premiere of the revival, April 2." ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light surface marks and minor creasing in the margins, this rare photograph 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 ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Shipping discounts are available for multiple purchases when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!!
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