This is a rare January 1971 program from the Lincoln Center revival of the J. M. SYNGE comedy "THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD" at New York's Vivian Beaumont Theatre. (The production opened January 7th, 1971 and ran for a limited engagement of 52 performances, closing February 20th, 1971.) ..... The play starred DAVID BIRNEY as "Christy Mahon" and the cast included MARTHA HENRY, JAMES BLENDICK, SYDNEY WALKER, HERBERT FOSTER, PHILIP BOSCO, FRANCES STERNHAGEN, SUSAN SHARKEY, TANDY CRONYN, ELIZABETH HUDDLE, STEPHEN ELLIOTT, DAN SULLIVAN, JAMES COOK, MAURY COOPER and MACON McCALMAN ..... CREDITS: Book by J. M. SYNGE; Music composed by JOHN DUFFY; Sets and Costumes designed by DOUGLAS W. SCHMIDT; Directed by JOHN HIRSCH; Produced by REPERTORY THEATRE OF LINCOLN CENTER ..... DETAILS: The 36 page program measures 8 1/4" X 11" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, individual photos and bios of each of the actors and members of the creative team, a brief chronology of the playwright and promotional and historical text ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There is moderate creasing to several pages, minor edge wear and the two inside pages have become detached from the staples. Despite these flaws, this rare program will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.