This is a rare programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the JERRY HERMAN musical comedy hit "MAME" at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. (The Original Broadway production opened May 24th, 1966 at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City and ran for 1508 performances while simultaneously playing on the road and abroad. The London production opened February 20th, 1969 and ran for 443 performances.) ..... The musical starred GINGER ROGERS (shown in the cover photo) as "Mame Dennis", the role originated on Broadway by ANGELA LANSBURY and featured MARGARET COURTENAY, ANN BEACH, BARRY KENT, GUY SPAULL, BURT KWOUK, SHEILA KEITH, TONY ADAMS, BRIAN JACKSON and GARY WARREN ..... CREDITS: Music and Lyrics by JERRY HERMAN ("Milk and Honey", "Hello, Dolly!", "Mack and Mabel", "La Cage Aux Folles" and "Dear World"); Book by JEROME LAWRENCE and ROBERT E. LEE based on the novel "Auntie Mame" by PATRICK DENNIS; Sets designed by WILLIAM and JEAN ECKART; Costumes designed by ROBERT MACKINTOSH; Choreographed by ONNA WHITE; Original New York Production Directed by GENE SAKS; Re-Staged by LAWRENCE KASHA; Produced by BERNARD DELFONT and HAROLD FIELDING in association with FRYER, CARR and HARRIS ..... DETAILS: The 24 page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team as well as a full page photo of GINGER ROGERS (third scanned image) ..... CONDITION: 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.

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