Tyrone Power "BACK TO METHUSELAH" Faye Emerson 1958 Memphis Tryout Playbill

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I'm currently listing a large number of playbills from out-of-town tryouts prior to the Broadway runs ....... This is a rare January 23rd, 1958 playbill from the two night, Pre-Broadway engagement of the BERNARD SHAW comedy "BACK TO METHUSELAH" at Ellis Auditorium in Memphis, Tennessee. (The revival would open March 26th, 1958 at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City and close after only 29 performances.) ..... The play starred TYRONE POWER and FAYE EMERSON (both pictured on the cover) and featured ARTHUR TREACHER, ARNOLD MOSS, VALERIE BETTIS, ROGER EVAN BOXILL (replaced out-of-town by RICHARD EASTON) and M'EL DOWD ..... CREDITS: Book by BERNARD SHAW; Sets designed by MARVIN REISS; Costumes designed by PATRICIA ZIPPRODT; Directed by MARGARET WEBSTER; Produced by THE THEATRE GUILD and ARNOLD MOSS ..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and bios of each of the leading actors but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos ..... CONDITION: 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 ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases qualify for shipping discounts when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!!
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