Robert Guillaume "PURLIE" Patti Jo / Sherman Hemsley / National Tour Press Photo

Description

This is a rare glossy 8" X 10" inch
press photograph of
ROBERT GUILLAUME, PATTI JO, SHERMAN HEMSLEY and CAROL JEAN LEWIS
in a scene from the
National Tour of the GARY GELD, PETER UDELL, OSSIE DAVIS and PHILIP ROSE musical comedy "PURLIE"
. (
The production opened March 15th, 1970 at the Broadway Theatre in New York City and ran for 688 performances while simultaneously playing on the road.) ..... The musical starred ROBERT GUILLAUME and PATTI JO and featured ART WALLACE, SHERMAN HEMSLEY, CAROL JEAN LEWIS, DOUGLAS NORWICK, HELEN MARTIN and SHIRLEY MONROE ..... CREDITS: Music by GARY GELD; Lyrics by PETER UDELL; Book by PETER UDELL, OSSIE DAVIS and PHILIP ROSE based on the play "Purlie Victorious" by OSSIE DAVIS; Sets designed by BEN EDWARDS; Costumes designed by ANN ROTH; Dance Music arranged by LUTHER HENDERSON; Choreographed by LOUIS JOHNSON; Produced and Directed by PHILIP ROSE
..... DETAILS: This glossy press photo measures 10" X 8 1/8" inches and includes handwritten details on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, 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.