This is a rare October 12th, 1953 playbill from the the Pre-Broadway tryout of the NORMAN KRASNA comedy "KIND SIR" at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio. (The production would open November 4th, 1953 at the Alvin Theatre in New York City and run for 166 performances.) ..... The play starred MARY MARTIN and CHARLES BOYER and featured DOROTHY STICKNEY, MARGALO GILLMORE, FRANK CONROY and ROBERT ROSS ..... CREDITS: Book by NORMAN KRASNA; Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by MAINBOCHER; Produced and Directed by JOSHUA LOGAN ..... DETAILS: The 32 page playbill measures 5 3/4" X 8 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and bios of each of the actors, but no cast photos ..... BONUS: The playbill includes a full page ad for the Original Soundtrack recording of the "FORD 50th ANNIVERSARY TELEVISION SHOW" starring ETHEL MERMAN and MARY MARTIN on the Decca Records label ..... CONDITION: There are a number of rough edges and tears along the right side from the pages not being properly trimmed at the time of printing, otherwise, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian ..... Check my "Other Auctions" for additional rare Pre-Broadway playbills and programs, 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 $3.25 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 $5.95 USPS Priority with delivery confirmation. PayPal preferred ..... INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: (Please Note!) I can now ship by USPS International First Class Airmail ($4.00 to Canada / $6.50 to all other international destinations) or by USPS Priority International recorded delivery ($16.00 to Canada / $20.00 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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