This is a rare May 30th, 1944 program (playbill) from the Post-Broadway engagement of the THOMAS "FATS" WALLER and GEORGE MARION, JR. musical comedy "EARLY TO BED" at the Windsor Theatre in the Bronx, New York. (The production opened June 17th, 1943 at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City and ran for 380 performances before going on the road.) ..... The musical starred JOSEPH MACAULAY, BOB HOWARD, ANN PARKER and HARGER & MAYE and featured GEORGE ZORITCH, RUTH WEBB, BERNIE WEST and MILDRED FENTON with HARRY LUBIN and his Orchestra ..... CREDITS: Music by THOMAS "FATS" WALLER; Book and Lyrics by GEORGE MARION, JR.; Sets designed by GEORGE JENKINS; Costumes designed by MILES WHITE; Choreographed by ROBERT ALTON; Production supervised by ALFRED BLOOMINGDALE; Produced and Directed by RICHARD KOLLMAR ..... 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 list of musical numbers, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a light fold across the middle and creasing to the lower right corner, this rare 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 ..... 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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