This is a rare March 31st, 1947 playbill from the Post-Broadway engagement of the HAROLD ARLEN, E. Y. HARBURG and FRED SAIDY musical "BLOOMER GIRL" at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio. (The production opened October 5th, 1944 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City and ran for 654 performances before going on the road.) ..... The musical starred PAT McCLARNEY and featured ARTHUR MAXWELL, PEGGY CAMPBELL, HUBERT DILWORTH, OLIVE REEVES-SMITH, MABEL TALIAFERRO, MATT BRIGGS, JOHN CALL, LILY PAGET and JOE E. MARKS ..... CREDITS: Book by SIG HERZIG and FRED SAIDY; Music by HAROLD ARLEN (the prolific composer of "You Said It"; "Cotton Club Parade"; "Life Begins at 8:40"; "Hooray for What"; "Bloomer Girl"; "St. Louis Woman"; "House of Flowers"; "Jamaica", "Saratoga" and the classic film "The Wizard of Oz"); Lyrics by E. Y. "Yip" HARBURG; Sets designed by LEMUEL AYERS; Costumes designed by MILES WHITE; Choreographed by AGNES de MILLE; Directed by E. Y. HARBURG; Produced by JOHN C. WILSON in association with NAT GOLDSTONE ..... DETAILS: The 32 page playbill measures 5 7/8" X 8 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, bios of each of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing, this rare playbill is in very good 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 ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Shipping discounts are available for multiple purchases when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!!
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