This is a rare January 19th, 1978 OPENING NIGHT playbill from the Original Broadway production of the PHILLIP HAYES DEAN play "PAUL ROBESON" at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. (The production opened January 19th, 1978 and ran for 77 performances.) ..... The play with music starred JAMES EARL JONES in the title role and featured BURT WALLACE ..... CREDITS: Book by PHILLIP HAYES DEAN; Sets designed by H. R. POINDEXTER; Costumes designed by NOEL TAYLOR; Original Staging by CHARLES NELSON REILLY; Directed by LLOYD RICHARDS; Produced by DON GREGORY ..... DETAILS: The 64 page playbill measures 5 5/8" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, a photo of JAMES EARL JONES and bios of both cast members and each member of the creative team ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light moistures spots in the lower left corner of the cover and moderate 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.