Noel Coward's "PRESENT LAUGHTER" Edward Everett Horton 1949 New Haven Playbill

Description

This is a rare May 5th, 1949 "Playgoer" playbill from the three-night,
Post-Broadway engagement of the NOEL COWARD comedy "PRESENT LAUGHTER" at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut. (The production opened October 29th, 1946 at the Plymouth Theatre in New York City and ran for 158 performances before going on the road.) ..... The play starred EDWARD EVERETT HORTON and featured MARTA LINDEN, JANE SEYMOUR, KATHERINE MESKILL
, HERSCHEL BENTLEY, PHYLLIS KIRK, ADNIA RICE, PETER BOYNE, DUDLEY SADLER, PHIL TEAD and MARIE PAXTON ..... CREDITS: Book by NOEL COWARD; Sets designed by DONALD OENSLAGER; Costumes designed by CASTILLO; Produced and Directed by JOHN C. WILSON ..... DETAILS: The 36 page playbill measures 6" X 9 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, bios of each of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a vertical fold, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.