This is a rare February 18th, 1986 OPENING NIGHT playbill from the three-week engagement of PATTI LaBELLE "ON BROADWAY" at the Minskoff Theatre in New York City ..... Singer and actress PATTI LaBELLE fronted two groups, "Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles", which received minor success on the pop charts in the 1960's, and "LaBelle", which received acclaim and a mainstream breakthrough in 1974 with their song "Lady Marmalade". She went on to have a successful solo recording career, earning another U.S. #1 single in 1986 with "On My Own", a duet with Michael McDonald. She is renowned for her passionate stage performances, wide vocal range and distinctive high-octave belting. Her biography, Don't Block the Blessings, remained at the top of "The New York Times" best-seller list for several weeks. She has sold over 50 million records worldwide. LaBelle has been called the Godmother of Soul, the High Priestess of Good Vibrations and the Queen Of Rock & Soul. In 1982, LaBelle and singer Al Green participated in the revival of the successful Broadway play, "Your Arms Too Short To Box With God". She recently appeared on Broadway in the musical "FELA!" at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. (Reprinted in part from Wikipedia.) ..... CREDITS: Conceived and Staged by PATTI LaBELLE, JAMES "BUD" ELLISON and MIKE POST; Miss LaBelle's Costumes designed by TONY CHASE; Choreographed by OTIS SALLID; Musical Direction by JAMES "BUD" ELLISON; Produced by GUBER / GROSS PRODUCTIONS and THE NEDERLANDER ORGANIZATION in association with THE MINSKOFF GROUP ..... DETAILS: The 84 page playbill measures 5 5/8" X 8 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, an extensive bio of Patti LuPone as well as the photos shown in the scanned images ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a corner crease to the cover, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or PATTI LaBELLE fan. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.

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