This is a beautiful February 10th, 1947 "Playgoer" playbill from the Pre-Broadway engagement of the OSCAR STRAUS, STANISLAUS STANGE, RUDOLPH BERNAUER and LEOPOLD JACOBSON light opera "THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER" at the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (The Original Broadway production opened September 13th, 1909 at New York's Lyric Theatre and ran for 295 performances. This revival would open March 12th, 1947 at the New Century Theatre in New York City and run for 69 performances.) ..... The musical starred BILLY GILBERT, KEITH ANDES, ERNEST McCHESNEY, MURIEL O'MALLEY, HENRY CALVIN, FRANCES McCANN, GLORIA HAMILTON, MARY ELLEN MOYLAN and FRANCISCO MONCION ..... CREDITS: English Book and Lyrics by STANISLAUS STANGE from the German Book and Lyrics of RUDOLPH BERNAUER and LEOPOLD JACOBSON; Adapted from "Arms and the Man" by GEORGE BERNARD SHAW; Music by OSCAR STRAUS; Revised Book by GUY BOLTON; Revised and Additional Lyrics by BERNARD HANIGHEN; Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by LUCINDA BALLARD; Choreographed by GEORGE BALANCHINE; Directed by FELIX BRENTANO; Produced by J. H. DEL BONDIO and HANS BARTSCH ..... DETAILS: The 16 page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, 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.