Noel Coward "BITTER SWEET" Trueman Gaige / Cleo Mayfield 1935 New Haven Program

Description

This is a rare September 27th, 1935 program (playbill) from the two-night, Post-Broadway engagement of the NOEL COWARD musical operette "BITTER SWEET" at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut. (The revival opened May 7th, 1934 at the 44th Street Theatre in New York City and ran for only 16 performances before going on the road.) ..... The ensemble cast included ADELE ARDSLEY, GERALDINE BOTKIN, ROLLIN GRIMES, TRUEMAN GAIGE, ROY CROPPER, VERA LEONARD, HENRY RABKE, ELSIE NORMAND, JOSEPH GUTHRIE, EDITH FRANCIS, FLORENCE KEYES, SALLY CLIFFORD, VIVIAN KENNERLY, GRACE GARNETT, CARL ROSE, FRANK BENEDICT, EVANS STANWOOD, ROBERT GRANT, DICK SATTERFIELD, JACK SALTZMAN, FRED HILDEBRAND, CLEO MAYFIELD, BETTY LA VONNE, JAMES LIDDY, FRANK GABY, VIRGINIA LAFAYETTE and ROBERT BATES ..... CREDITS: Book, Music and Lyrics by NOEL COWARD; Sets designed by WATSON BARRATT; Costumes designed by ERNEST R. SCHRAPPS; Orchestra conducted by LOUIS KROLL; Dances Staged by KATHARINE HANAWAY; Directed by WILLIAM CARYL; Produced by the F. H. STOCK and REPERTORIE COMPANY ..... DETAILS: The 16 page program measures 5 3/4" X 8 7/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, scenes, musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a handwritten note at the top of the title page and light 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, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
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