William Gaxton (Signed) "LEAVE IT TO ME!" Victor Moore / Cole Porter 1938 Tryout

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I'm currently listing a large number of playbills from out-of-town tryouts prior to the Broadway runs. Many are from early performances when revisions were common and include song titles that were cut before opening in New York ....... This is a rare autographed October 24th, 1938 playbill from the Pre-Broadway tryout of the COLE PORTER musical comedy "LEAVE IT TO ME!" at the Shubert Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. (The production would open November 9th, 1938 at the Imperial Theatre in New York City and run for 291 performances.) ..... The musical marked the Broadway debuts of two entertainment legends: MARY MARTIN and GENE KELLY. Starring in the show were WILLIAM GAXTON and VICTOR MOORE with SOPHIE TUCKER and TAMARA in supporting roles. Others in the cast included RUTH BOND, BEVERLY HOSIER, WILLIAM LILLING, WALTER MONROE, EDWARD H. ROBINS, APRIL, MILDRED CHENAVAL, RUTH DAYE, AUDREY PALMER, KAY PICTURE, CHET BREE, GEORGE E. MACK, WALTER ARMIN, JAMES W. CARR, MAURICE KELLY, ROY ROSS, JACK SEYMOUR, JACK STANTON, WALTER B. LONG, Jr., GEORGE TOBIAS (who would be replaced out-of-town by EUGENE SIGALOFF), DEAN CARLTON, JOSEPH KALLINI, PETER LOPOUHIN, ALEXANDER ASRO, JOHN ELIOT, JOHN PANTER, MICHAEL FORBES, THOMAS JAFOLLO, DON CORTEZ, HANS HANSEN, J. COLVILLE DUNN, CHARLES CAMPBELL, IVAN IZMAILOV, STANTON BIER, ALEXIS BOLAN, JEAN SCOTT, ADELE JERGENS, NANCY LEE, RUTH JOSEPH, VIVA SELWOOD and EDDIE HEISLER ..... Note: The playbill's cover has been signed by the two stars, WILLIAM GAXTON and VICTOR MOORE. The playbill will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity ..... CREDITS: Book by BELLA and SAMUEL SPEWACK; Music and Lyrics by COLE PORTER ("Anything Goes", "Red, Hot and Blue", "Leave It To Me!", "Du Barry Was a Lady", "Let's Face It!", "Panama Hattie", "Something For the Boys", "Mexican Hayride", "Can-Can", "Kiss Me Kate", "Out Of This World", "Silk Stockings"); Choreographed by ROBERT ALTON; Sets designed by ALBERT JOHNSON; Costumes designed by RAOUL PENE DU BOIS; Directed by SAMUEL SPEWACK; Produced by VINTON FREEDLEY ..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 6 1/4" X 9 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and list of musical numbers, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of 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 ..... Check my "Other Auctions" for additional rare Pre-Broadway programs and playbills, Original Cast CD's and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases are always combined to save on shipping costs ..... NO RESERVE! ..... This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard ..... U.S. SHIPPING: Buyer pays choice of .95 USPS first class/ media rate shipping with delivery confirmation (50 cents for each additional program or playbill purchased when combined into a single payment - U.S. addresses only) or .95 USPS Priority with delivery confirmation. PayPal preferred ..... INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: (Please Note!) I can now ship by USPS International First Class Airmail (.50 to Canada / .50 to all other international destinations) or by USPS Priority International recorded delivery (.00 to Canada / .00 to all other international destinations, however up to 10 playbills can easily be shipped together in a Priority flat rate envelope for one shipping charge when all purchases are combined into a single payment). Please email me with any other inquiries ..... THANKS !!!
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