This is a rare August 19th, 1957 program (playbill) from the Municipal Opera revival of the RICHARD ADLER and JERRY ROSS musical comedy hit "THE PAJAMA GAME" at the Municipal Open Air Theatre (Forest Park) in St. Louis, Missouri. (The Original Broadway production opened May 13th, 1954 at the St. James Theatre in New York City and ran for 1061 performances.) ..... The musical starred Original Cast member EDDIE FOY, Jr. and MINDY CARSON and featured BENNY BAKER, WALTER RICHARDSON, RALPH DUNN, DOROTHY LOVE, BOB K. CARROLL, MARGUERITE SHAW, RICHARD FRANCE, JIM HUTCHISON, NOLAN VAN WAY, THELMA PELISH, ALBERTA HOPKINS, JACKIE McELROY, JOSEPH CUSANELLI, DAVE MALLEN, HARRY GOZ and DENI LAMONT ..... CREDITS: Book by GEORGE ABBOTT and RICHARD BISSELL based on the novel, "7 1/2 Cents" by RICHARD BISSELL; Music and Lyrics by RICHARD ADLER and JERRY ROSS ("Damn Yankees"); Sets designed by PAUL C. McGUIRE; Costumes designed by ANDREW GEOLY; Choreographed by ANTHONY Z. NELLE and DAN ECKLEY; Orchestra conducted by EDWIN McARTHUR; Directed by EDWARD GREENBERG; Produced by JOHN KENNEDY for the MUNICIPAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS ..... DETAILS: The 58 page playbill measures 6 3/4" X 9 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, program notes and schedule of upcoming engagements, but no cast photos or bios. Includes a clipped review from one of the St. Louis newspapers ..... CONDITION: With the exception of the title written on the cover and light edge wear, 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 ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases qualify for shipping discounts when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!!

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