Description
This is a rare February 1973 preview playbill from the Original Broadway production of the STEPHEN SONDHEIM and HUGH WHEELER musical comedy "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC" which played the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in New York City. (The production played twelve previews beginning February 15th, 1973, officially opened February 25th, 1973 and ran for 601 performances.) ..... The musical starred LEN CARIOU, HERMIONE GINGOLD and GLYNIS JOHNS and featured LAURENCE GUITTARD, BETH FOWLER, BARBARA LANG, VICTORIA MALLORY, PATRICIA ELLIOTT, MARK LAMBERT, JUDY KAHAN, D. JAMIN-BARTLETT, DESPO, TERI RALSTON, BENJAMIN RAYSON, GENE VARRONE, SHERRY MATHIS and GEORGE LEE ANDREWS ..... Side Note: "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC" was the winner of six 1973 Tony Awards including "Best Musical" ..... CREDITS: Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM ("A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum", "West Side Story", "Gypsy", "Follies", "Merrily We Roll Along", "A Little Night Music", "Sweeney Todd", "Pacific Overtures", "Sunday in the Park With George", "Into the Woods", "Passion", "Assassins"); Book by HUGH WHEELER suggested by a film by INGMAR BERGMAN; Sets designed by BORIS ARONSON; Costumes designed by FLORENCE KLOTZ; Choreographed by PATRICIA BIRCH; Produced and Directed by HAROLD PRINCE ..... DETAILS: The 46 page playbill measures 5 5/8" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and bios of each of the actors and members of the creative team, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: This 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.
